Korda beats Miami winner Alcaraz to advance in Monte Carlo

Published April 13, 2022 10:16 AM

MONACO (AP) — Sebastian Korda has beaten Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (2), 6-7 (5), 6-3 at the Monte Carlo Masters to reach the third round of the clay-court season opener in Monaco. Both players struggled with their serve in the decider after each took a set in a tiebreaker. The 21-year-old Korda will next face Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz who advanced by beating Marin Cilic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.