Sat Mar 22 09:45:46 UTC 2025: ## Upsets Rock Miami Open as Alcaraz Exits Early, Djokovic Ends Losing Streak

**Miami, FL** – The Miami Open saw several shocking upsets on Friday, as world number three Carlos Alcaraz crashed out in the second round, while top seeds Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev experienced contrasting fortunes.

Alcaraz, struggling with what he described as a lack of physical well-being, fell to 55th-ranked David Goffin in a three-set thriller, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Goffin, whose career-high ranking was No. 7, capitalized on Alcaraz’s unforced errors and played a composed match. Alcaraz admitted to feeling “poor” and lacking confidence.

In other notable upsets, defending champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a 6-2, 6-3 defeat to Jaume Munar. Medvedev, hampered by a back problem, displayed his frustration throughout the match. Munar secured his third career victory over a top-10 player.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic snapped a three-match losing streak with a straight-sets victory over Rinky Hijikata (6-0, 7-6). The win also tied him with Rafael Nadal for the most match wins (410) in Masters 1000 history. Karen Khachanov also advanced, ending Nick Kyrgios’s comeback run.

On the women’s side, world number two Iga Swiatek survived a scare, defeating Caroline Garcia 6-2, 7-5, despite facing a set point in the second set. Britain’s Emma Raducanu also showcased her fighting spirit, overcoming eighth-seeded American Emma Navarro in a three-set marathon. 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the Indian Wells semi-finalist, is set to continue her campaign later in the day.

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