MIAMI, FL – The third round of the Miami Open presented by Itaú continues Sunday with a packed schedule featuring several prominent players, including top seed Carlos Alcaraz and rising Spanish stars Rafael Jódar and Martín Landaluce. Following early upsets that saw the likes of Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima, Learner Tien, Alejandro Davidovich, Luciano Darderi, Joao Fonseca, and Alex de Minaur eliminated, the tournament now turns its attention to the remaining contenders.
The action gets underway at 11:00 AM local time (4:00 PM CET, 17:00 GMT). This marks a significant showing for Spanish tennis, with three players still vying for a spot in the fourth round – a feat not seen at the Miami Open in four years, according to the ATP Tour.
Miami Open: Sunday’s Order of Play (March 22nd)
Here’s a breakdown of the matches scheduled for Sunday, with times converted to Central European Time (CET) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT):
- Quinn vs. Lehecka: 4:00 PM CET, 17:00 GMT
- Jódar vs Etcheverry: 5:10 PM CET, 16:10 GMT
- Opelka vs Fritz: 6:10 PM CET, 17:10 GMT
- Paul vs Collignon: 6:20 PM CET, 17:20 GMT
- Alcaraz vs Korda: 7:20 PM CET, 18:20 GMT
- Landaluce vs Khachanov: 9:00 PM CET, 20:00 GMT
- Berrettini vs Vacherot: 12:00 AM CET (March 23rd), 23:00 GMT (March 22nd)
- Fils vs. Tsitsipas: 1:30 AM CET (March 23rd), 00:30 GMT (March 23rd)
Monday’s schedule will feature Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Daniil Medvedev, but all eyes are currently on the Sunday matchups, particularly those involving the Spanish contingent.
Alcaraz Faces Korda in a Rematch
Carlos Alcaraz, currently boasting a 17-1 record for the season including a title at the Australian Open and the Qatar Open, will face Sebastian Korda. The world No. 1 has dominated their Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalry with a 4-1 record, though Korda secured his only victory at the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters 1000. Alcaraz has not dropped a set to Korda since that encounter. Recent reports indicate Alcaraz appeared frustrated during his match against Korda, even expressing a desire to go home to his team during the second set, according to Tennis365. He reportedly told his coach, Samuel Lopez, “I can’t do any more, I can’t take it anymore.”
Spanish Contingent Strong at Miami Open
The presence of Alcaraz, Jódar, and Landaluce marks the strongest Spanish representation at the Miami Open in four years. Even as Jaume Munar reached the third round last year, and Alcaraz and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina both achieved the same in 2024 and 2023, 2022 saw four Spanish players – Alcaraz, Pablo Carreño Busta, Roberto Bautista Agut, and Pedro Martínez – reach the third round. What sets this year apart is the youth of the Spanish players; Alcaraz, at 22, is the most experienced, while Landaluce and Jódar are both part of the #NextGenATP cohort.
Jódar and Landaluce Aim for Upset Victories
Rafael Jódar will face Tomás Martín Etcheverry, while Martín Landaluce is set to challenge Karen Khachanov. Jódar has recently achieved wins at every tour level and is poised to join Alcaraz in the Top 100, as reported by Tennis.com. Landaluce will be looking to continue his impressive run and potentially avenge Alcaraz’s earlier exit from the tournament.
The Miami Open continues to deliver compelling tennis, and Sunday’s matches promise to be a thrilling showcase of talent. Fans can expect intense competition as players battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
Next Up: Monday’s matches will feature several highly anticipated contests, including Auger-Aliassime vs. Atmane, Cerúndolo vs. Medvedev, and Sinner vs. Moutet. Stay tuned to Archysport for continued coverage of the Miami Open.
