ATP Miami Day 3 Predictions: Alcaraz vs Fonseca & Other Key Matches

Following weather-related disruptions on the opening days, Day 3 of the ATP Miami Masters 1000 promises an action-packed schedule, aiming to catch up. Among numerous compelling encounters, the debut official match between Carlos Alcaraz and João Fonseca stands out.

ATP Miami Day 3 Predictions

Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs Sebastian Korda

Head-to-head: first meeting

While Carabelli secured a solid victory against Mpetshi Perricard in the first round, this type of surface heavily favors Korda. Korda has demonstrated a clear return to peak form, highlighted by his impressive title run in Delray Beach and consistent play since the Australian Open. Maintaining this level, he should secure a relatively comfortable win.

Prediction: Korda in 2 sets

Luciano Darderi vs Martin Landaluce

Head-to-head: first meeting

Having successfully navigated qualifying, Landaluce achieved an excellent first-round victory against Marcos Giron. He faces a favorable draw in Darderi, whose ranking primarily reflects his prowess on clay courts. On a hard court, Landaluce is well-positioned to secure another win and extend his impressive run.

Prediction: Landaluce in 3 sets

Roberto Bautista Agut vs Karen Khachanov

Head-to-head: Bautista Agut 6-5 Khachanov

This long-standing rivalry, dating back to 2016, features 11 encounters with near-perfect balance. Currently, Khachanov maintains his status as a Top 20 player capable of deep tournament runs, while the 37-year-old Bautista Agut is battling to remain within the Top 100. Despite the ranking disparity, Bautista Agut has shown strong form in Indian Wells and Miami, and faces an opponent he has historically defeated multiple times. He could pose a significant challenge to Khachanov, who hasn't had a stellar 2024 season so far. This match is expected to be much tighter than rankings indicate.

Prediction: Khachanov in 3 sets

Carlos Alcaraz vs João Fonseca

Head-to-head: first meeting

Undoubtedly the day's most anticipated contest, this match pits the World No. 1 against one of tennis's most exciting young talents. Fonseca will enjoy significant home-crowd support, almost playing on his own turf. While Fonseca displayed excellent form in Indian Wells, and Alcaraz's recent Miami performances haven't been his most dominant, offering the young Brazilian a glimmer of hope, it would still require an extraordinary effort for Fonseca to overcome Alcaraz at this stage of their careers.

Prediction: Alcaraz in 3 sets