Alcaraz pauses season after Miami loss, eyes clay reset
Carlos Alcaraz has opted for a brief family break following his Miami Open exit to Sebastian Korda this week, stepping away to recharge ahead of the crucial clay-court swing. The decision came right after his straight-sets defeat in Miami, as the Spaniard looks to regain rhythm before Europe’s demanding season.
Alcaraz admitted the loss exposed his struggles. “I wasn’t at my best, and against players like Korda you pay the price,” he said, as quoted by Times of India. He added, “I need this time to switch off and come back fresh for clay.”
Korda, who secured one of his biggest wins, said, “I played with confidence and didn’t hold back in key moments.” Experts believe the break could prove vital, with one analyst noting, “This pause might be exactly what he needs before the clay grind.”
The young star, already a Grand Slam winner, now turns his focus to his strongest surface, where he will aim to bounce back in style.