Carlos Alcaraz could be under threat after the draw for the Miami Open has been announced.
Alcaraz saw his 16-match winning streak come to an end last week at Indian Wells, as he was beaten in straight sets by Daniil Medvedev.
This was a surprise defeat for the world number one, with Alcaraz admitting he struggled in the hot conditions.
Alcaraz will look to put this defeat behind him at the Miami Open, but he faces a very tough opening match.
Carlos Alcaraz could play Joao Fonseca in his first match at the Miami Open
The Miami Open is the second half of the sunshine double, with Alcaraz now knowing what lies ahead of him as he bids for the title.
After receiving a bye to the second round, Alcaraz could have a potential opening match against Joao Fonseca.
Fonseca has been predicted to challenge Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the near future, and he tested the latter in their first ever meeting at Indian Wells last week.
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Although he has never played an official match against the Spaniard before, Fonseca did face Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Miami in December.
Even if Fonseca does not win his first round match, Alcaraz could play against Fabian Marozsan instead.
Alcaraz leads the head-to-head against Marozsan, but he has also lost to the Hungarian before.
Some of the other potential threats to Alcaraz in his quarter include Sebastian Korda, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Karen Khachanov.
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Medvedev is the only player to have beaten Alcaraz this year, but the only way they could meet again in Miami is if they both reach the final.
Alcaraz and Sinner dominated the ATP Tour with their rivalry last year, but they are still yet to play each other in 2026, as a potential final in Miami awaits.
Carlos Alcaraz could be at risk of making unwanted career history in Miami
With Alcaraz being dealt a tricky draw at the Miami Open, he will now be hoping to avoid making unwanted career history.
Last year at the Miami Open, Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat to David Goffin in his only match at the tournament.
Alcaraz has never lost his only match at the same Masters 1000 tournament in back-to-back years, and he will be hoping that neither Fonseca nor Marozsan cause that to happen this year.
| Year | Carlos Alcaraz’s result at the Miami Open |
| 2021 | First Round |
| 2022 | Won the title |
| 2023 | Semifinal |
| 2024 | Quarterfinal |
| 2025 | Second Round |
This year will be Alcaraz’s sixth appearance at the Miami Open, with his best result coming in 2022 when he won the title.
Alcaraz has not reached the final of the Miami Open since then, but he will be hoping to change that this year.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion will play his first match at the Miami Open against either Fonseca or Marozsan on either Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21.
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