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Alcaraz must adjust: we analyze what rivals do to defeat him. Source: Getty.

The circuit's game plan to beat Alcaraz: five keys to defeat the king

Korda and Medvedev, like others who stole sets from him, opted for a clear tactic that did damage to Carlos. These are the five keys of 'antiAlcaraz' tennis: we analyze them in depth.

Medvedev: "Being so close against someone like Sinner gives me a lot of confidence." Source: Getty

Medvedev: "Being so close against someone like Sinner gives me a lot of confidence"

The Russian showcased his level against Sinner and Alcaraz after his victorious debut in Miami and shared interesting reflections on the new generation and their mentality.

Medvedev: "This year I notice Miami slower than Indian Wells." Source: Getty

Medvedev: "This year I notice Miami slower than Indian Wells"

The Russian, who had to endure to overcome the first round of the Miami Open, later analyzed the different conditions between the first two Masters 1000.

Daniil Medvedev: "Maybe I'm not so far from Alcaraz and Sinner." Source: Getty

Medvedev: "Looking at this last tournament, maybe I'm not so far from Alcaraz and Sinner"

The Russian reflects after defeating Carlos in the semifinals of Indian Wells and then falling with honors in the final against Jannik: "There were things I did better than them".

Carlos Alcaraz, puzzles to solve at Miami Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

The 10 big mysteries to solve in the Miami Open 2026

We reveal what will be the main points of interest in a Miami Open 2026 filled with incentives to enjoy tennis in the coming days.