Alcaraz Defeaters Often Lose Next Match

In the past year, four players have beaten Alcaraz before an ATP final and then lost their next match: David Goffin at the 2025 Miami Open, Cameron Norrie at the 2025 Paris Masters, Daniil Medvedev at the 2025 Indian Wells semifinal, and Sebastian Korda at the 2025 Miami third round.

The pattern suggests that the physical and mental toll of beating the Spaniard may outweigh the immediate reward, raising questions about Alcaraz’s resilience and the challenges opponents face after a hard‑fought victory.