“It’s a bit annoying” – Alcaraz reacts to Miami loss

Carlos Alcaraz has shared his thoughts after his defeat at the Miami Open 2026, admitting that while he played well, Sebastian Korda stepped up when it mattered most.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz pointed to the key moments where things slipped away:

“I think I just played a good match, I would say. Some moments that he just played great and I didn’t play a good point on a lot of 30-30 points, 40-40, advantage… that I just didn’t make it.”

He was quick to give credit to Korda’s level in those situations:

“We have to see the other side of the net. I think those points Sebi played such great points. Such a great level.”

Despite the loss, Alcaraz remains positive about his overall progress in the tournament:

“I talked with my team a little bit. We saw in our game what I did great and what I did good… what I was practicing. I think I just did it really well.”

“In this tournament I started to feel better and better. The process has been good, besides the loss today, but I think I’m still in the right way.”

He also addressed the challenge of facing opponents who raise their level against him:

“Well, it’s not really good to be honest. It’s a bit annoying . But you know, you have to accept it. You have to keep it going and try your best.”

Alcaraz admitted he couldn’t find the solution on the day, despite having chances:

“Today to be honest, I couldn’t find that way. But I know from now on they’re going to play like that. I’ve gotta be ready.”

Still, he sees it as part of the challenge going forward:

 “Even though he was playing, I would say, above his normal level, I was there. A lot of 30-30. A lot of 40-40. A lot of break points. I didn’t make it but I just gotta see that point of view.”

Looking ahead, the Spaniard is clear on what needs to improve:

“I will try to play better on those moments and those points. I’ll try not to let them stay on the match. I will try to push them to the limit even more.”