Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 3, experienced a surprising early exit from the Miami Open, falling to Belgium's David Goffin in the second round with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.

Alcaraz expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, stating, "It was a poor level from me. I just wanted to play better." He also admitted to feeling "mentally screwed" during the match and acknowledged a dispute with the umpire, which he felt affected his focus. ​

This defeat follows a recent loss at Indian Wells to Jack Draper, marking consecutive early exits for Alcaraz in major tournaments. Consequently, he will lose 190 points in the ATP rankings, slightly widening the gap between him and current world No. 1, Jannik Sinner. ​

Goffin, ranked 55th globally, showcased tactical prowess and consistency, advancing to face Brandon Nakashima in the next round. Reflecting on his victory, Goffin highlighted his experience and strategic play as key factors in overcoming Alcaraz.

Looking ahead, Alcaraz aims to regroup and improve his performance in the upcoming clay-court season, seeking to regain his form and confidence.