Sebastian Korda has been on an unexpected hiatus since his stunning Miami Open victory over then-world number one Carlos Alcaraz—a career-defining moment that had fans buzzing. But instead of building on that momentum, the American has now withdrawn from yet another major ATP event, raising questions about his fitness and form.

Korda's Miami run was nothing short of spectacular. He outlasted Alcaraz in a grueling three-set thriller at the ATP Masters 1000, marking the biggest win of his career. That victory capped off a strong stretch that included his third ATP title at the Delray Beach Open, where he defeated Casper Ruud, Flavio Cobolli, and Tommy Paul to claim the ATP 250 trophy. At world number 40, Korda seemed poised for a breakthrough.

But since Miami, the clay season has been a no-go for the 24-year-old. After skipping Monte-Carlo and Madrid, Korda has now pulled out of the Rome Masters, as reported by Spazio Tennis. This extends his absence from the clay circuit, where he had initially signed up for an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux but never took the court. There's been no official word on a new injury, though he did miss time earlier this year after a setback in Auckland in January.

The absences are starting to cost him. Korda reached the third round in Rome last season, so he'll only lose 50 points from his ranking this time. But he's already missed defending 110 points from his 2025 runs in Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, and Madrid—a dent that's hard to ignore for a player chasing consistency.

All eyes now turn to Roland-Garros, where Korda made the third round last year before falling to Frances Tiafoe. His best Grand Slam result remains a quarterfinal at the Australian Open, but his most memorable French Open moment came during his debut in 2020. After qualifying for the main draw, he picked up a first-round win over Andreas Seppi before bowing out. With the clay-court major fast approaching, Korda will be hoping to return in time to recapture that spark—and prove his Miami magic was no fluke.