ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Casper Ruud in straight sets
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Casper Ruud in straight sets

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a shock defeat to Casper Ruud in the ATP Finals 2024. Ruud also beat Alcaraz for the first time in five meetings. Ruud, who advanced to the championship match in his last ATP Finals appearance in 2022, dominated Alcaraz throughout the duration of the match. In the first set, Ruud won five games in a row from 1-1 against Alcaraz, who was let down by the 15 unforced errors he made.

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Carlos Alcaraz, Dominic Thiem amongst nominees for ATP Awards 2024
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz, Dominic Thiem amongst nominees for ATP Awards 2024

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz, Dominic Thiem, Casper Ruud and Grigor Dimitrov are the four nominees for the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in the 2024 ATP Awards. The 25-year-old is also the three-time Grand Slam finalist, having finished as the runners-up twice at the French Open in 2022 and 2023, and US Open in 2023. Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori, the finalists of …

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider

The Hindu  

Imperious home favourite and world number one Jannik Sinner outclassed Norway’s Casper Ruud to set up an ATP Finals title decider against Taylor Fritz on Saturday. Sinner was unstoppable as he dispatched Ruud 6-1, 6-2 in the evening session at a packed Inalpi Arena and will be favourite to become Italy’s first winner of the prestigious year-ender. The second semi-final …

ATP Finals: Ruud, Zeverev complete semifinal field; Alcaraz misses out
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Ruud, Zeverev complete semifinal field; Alcaraz misses out

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. Alcaraz’s 7-6, 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion — who has been sick this week — was eliminated from the elite, eight-man tournament. In 2025, I hope to be a better player and …

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz on the brink of elimination after losing to Zverev
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz on the brink of elimination after losing to Zverev

India Today  

Alexander Zverev continued his late surge in the 2024 season by beating his arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz in a group stage match of ATP Finals and pushing him to the brink of elimination. Zverev went to the top of the John Newcombe Group, one of the two groups in the tournament and qualified for the semi-finals of the prestigious season-ending tournament. …

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev is in the semifinals. Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, needs to wait to see if he will reach the last four at the ATP Finals. Zverev beat Alcaraz 7-6, 6-4 on Friday at the season-ending event for the year’s top eight players. Alcaraz needs Rublev to beat Ruud in the final group match later. So, Zverev will face Fritz in …

Alcaraz misses out as Zverev and Ruud complete semifinal field at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz misses out as Zverev and Ruud complete semifinal field at ATP Finals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. Alcaraz’s 7-6, 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion — who has been sick this week — was eliminated from the elite, eight-man tournament. “If it’s not Roland Garros, but it’s …

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his ATP Finals group match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. "I felt like the last month, I couldn't hit good drops," said Alcaraz, who fell to No 3 in the rankings this week behind Zverev. Rublev meanwhile drops to last place after losing his sixth straight Finals …

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his ATP Finals group match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. "I felt like the last month, I couldn't hit good drops," said Alcaraz, who fell to No 3 in the rankings this week behind Zverev. Rublev meanwhile drops to last place after losing his sixth straight Finals …

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz drops into contention for semis

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his ATP Finals group match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. "I felt like the last month, I couldn't hit good drops," said Alcaraz, who fell to No 3 in the rankings this week behind Zverev. Rublev meanwhile drops to last place after losing his sixth straight Finals …

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run

The Hindu  

Two-time former champion Alexander Zverev, the world number two, underlined his superb late-season form by beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3 for his second victory of the week at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. Should Germany’s Zverev beat Alcaraz to win the group and Rublev defeats Ruud, three players would end up with one victory meaning sets and games would …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his singles group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. TURIN, Italy - Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his singles group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. TURIN, Italy - Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing …

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Rublev to boost chances of reaching semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Rublev to boost chances of reaching semifinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals. World number three Alcaraz comfortably defeated Rublev to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group and looked in much better form despite struggling with fatigue and illness in the …

ATP Finals 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden slump to back-to-back defeats
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden slump to back-to-back defeats

India Today  

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden slumped to back-to-back defeats in the ATP Finals 2024. With the defeat, Bopanna and Ebden kept languishing at the bottom of the table in the Bob Bryan Group with a Game Win percentage of 34.21, having lost both their matches. Bopanna, Ebden keep struggling After starting the year with a triumph in the Australian Open, …

Alcaraz overcomes physical issues to move back into contention at ATP Finals. Zverev wins again
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz overcomes physical issues to move back into contention at ATP Finals. Zverev wins again

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz had his drop shot clicking and it helped him overcome physical issues to claim a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. Alcaraz said after the Ruud match on Monday that he hadn’t been feeling well and was “uncomfortable in the stomach.” The Spaniard then cut short a practice session …

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach

The Hindu  

World number three Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to be at his best for Wednesday’s ATP Finals match against Andrey Rublev as the four-time Grand Slam champion continues to struggle with illness, the Spaniard’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said. An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway’s Casper Ruud in his opening match on Monday and the 21-year-old cancelled a public …

Alcaraz given Ruud awakening
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz given Ruud awakening

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz has a moment of reflection during a break in his match against Norway's Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Monday. AFP TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in his 6-1,7-5 loss to Casper Ruud at the …

Alexander Zverev begins ATP final campaign with straight sets win over Andrey Rublev
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1 month, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev begins ATP final campaign with straight sets win over Andrey Rublev

India Today  

Alexander Zverev began his ATP finals campaign in style as he beat Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Tuesday, November 12 at the Inalpi Arena. With a clinical win over Rublev, Zverev will next take on Casper Ruud in his next group stage encounter on November 14 followed by a blockbuster encounter against Carlos Alcaraz. I could play better: Alcaraz …

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener

The Hindu  

Norway’s Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star’s bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start. Third seed Alcaraz quickly slipped 4-1 down, giving up his serve in the fourth game before seeing three break points come and go in the next. Ruud stretched a double-break …

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year while losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals on Monday. This morning, I feel uncomfortable in the stomach.” In the same group, Alexander Zverev began his bid for a third ATP Finals title by …

Casper Ruud left in splits with Carlos Alcaraz ‘calling him for Olympics tips’ query, receives praise from Rafael Nadal
5 months ago

Casper Ruud left in splits with Carlos Alcaraz ‘calling him for Olympics tips’ query, receives praise from Rafael Nadal

Hindustan Times  

After skipping Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal returned to action at the Swedish Open, in preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Casper Ruud was asked if Carlos Alcaraz inquired for tips about partnering Rafael Nadal. Nadal will also be partnering Carlos Alcaraz in Paris, so he has also teamed up with Casper Ruud in the men's doubles category. Nadal and Ruud defeated …

ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles
5 months ago

ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud’s Olympic preparations took a hit when he fell to Thiago Monteiro in the round of 16 at Bastad on Wednesday before advancing in the doubles with Rafael Nadal. Ruud, a two-time French Open runner-up and a finalist in Sweden last year, suffered his first defeat against Monteiro, losing 6-3, 6-3 to the Brazilian whom he had beaten on …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defends men's singles title with straight sets win over Novak Djokovic in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defends men's singles title with straight sets win over Novak Djokovic in final

Firstpost  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in men’s singles final of the 2024 Wimbledon on Sunday, with Spanish youngster successfully defending the title. AP Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon men’s singles crown after he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final on Sunday. A familiar feeling 🤩 Carlos Alcaraz lifts the …

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon men’s final Sunday to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. A familiar feeling Carlos Alcaraz lifts the #Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy for the second time pic.twitter.com/O73owrPkk6 — Wimbledon July 14, 2024 This one — played in front of a Centre Court crowd that included Kate, the …

Wimbledon final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz registered a dominant win over Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon title. The Serb was chasing history at the iconic venue, aiming to match Roger Federer's ATP record for the most Wimbledon titles won and win an unprecedented 24th Grand Slam title in the Open Era. Fresh from his …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their semifinal match at the Wimbledon tennis championships After a so-so opening set, Alcaraz transformed back into the …

Carlos Alcaraz crushes Daniil Medvedev to enter Wimbledon 2024 men's singles final
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz crushes Daniil Medvedev to enter Wimbledon 2024 men's singles final

India TV News  

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the final of the men's singles with an impressive win over Daniil Medvedev in the first semi-final of Wimbledon 2024 on Friday, July 12. The 21-year-old Alcaraz also extended his winning run at Wimbledon to 13 matches while Medvedev suffered two consecutive semi-final defeats in Wimbledon. I tried to hit great shots, I moved well, so …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round

India Today  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off a valiant threat from World No. Alcaraz needed 2 hours and 23 minutes to beat Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a pulsating battle at the center court as fans had their money's worth. Lajal, playing in his first match in the main draw of a Grand Slam match, showed he is set for a …

Djokovic cruises into Geneva semis, beats Griekspoor in straight sets
7 months ago

Djokovic cruises into Geneva semis, beats Griekspoor in straight sets

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic on Thursday booked his spot in the Geneva semifinals, putting the world number one within two matches of his first title of 2024, days before his French Open title defence begins. Griekspoor, the Dutch world number 27, was the sixth seed at the 28-man Geneva tournament, which serves as a final warm-up before next week’s second Grand Slam …

Casper Ruud ends Novak Djokovic jinx in Monte Carlo to set up Stefanos Tsitsipas title clash
8 months, 1 week ago

Casper Ruud ends Novak Djokovic jinx in Monte Carlo to set up Stefanos Tsitsipas title clash

Hindustan Times  

Casper Ruud finally defeated Novak Djokovic at the sixth attempt on Saturday, setting up a Monte Carlo Masters title showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Norway's Casper Ruud at the end of their Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament semi final tennis match Norwegian eighth seed Ruud, who had been swept off court by the world …

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final
9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in the Indian Wells ATP Masters The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz …

Carlos Alcaraz into Buenos Aires semi-finals
10 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz into Buenos Aires semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals of the Buenos Aires clay-court tournament on Friday with a straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates a point during an Argentina Open ATP quarterfinal tennis match against Andrea Vavassori World number two Alcaraz, playing his first tournament since a shock quarter-final exit at the Australian Open, came …

ATP Finals 2023: Djokovic dispatches Alcaraz to set up title match against home-favourite Sinner
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Djokovic dispatches Alcaraz to set up title match against home-favourite Sinner

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will be bidding for a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title when he takes on home favourite Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s final. Djokovic took less than 90 minutes to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in a semifinal match between the top two ranked players on Saturday night after Sinner had earlier dispatched Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-7, 6-1. You’ve …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. World number three Medvedev had to win in straight sets to claim a spot in the semi-finals in Turin with a match to spare …

Carlos Alcaraz's Slowdown Inevitable, Says Daniil Medvedev
1 year, 1 month ago

Carlos Alcaraz's Slowdown Inevitable, Says Daniil Medvedev

News 18  

When Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon in July it seemed the Spaniard’s stratospheric career trajectory was limitless and he would take a stranglehold on men’s tennis. Two times ATP Finals champ Alexander Zverev starts his 2023 campaign with a great 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 win over #2 Carlos Alcaraz, who loses his first ever match in this event.3rd …

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Dimitrov in the Shanghai Masters 2023 quarterfinal
1 year, 2 months ago

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Dimitrov in the Shanghai Masters 2023 quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters. He will next face the 22nd-seeded Nicolas Jarry after the Chilean defeated wild card Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 The first Shanghai Masters since the pandemic has opened up for Dimitrov after the …

Alcaraz reaches China Open quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Alcaraz reaches China Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action during his first round match of the China Open against Yannick Hanfmann of Germany at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China, Sept 29, 2023. BEIJING -- Men's top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarterfinals of the China Open with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti here on Sunday. The Spaniard broke …

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz relish U.S. Open collision course
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz relish U.S. Open collision course

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the U.S. Open next week looking to reclaim the title and World No.1 ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. US Open 2023 men’s draw: Alcaraz vs Sinner, Djokovic vs Tsitsipas amongst projected quarterfinals Since that breakthrough victory, Alcaraz and Djokovic have developed the sport’s most compelling new rivalry, pushing each other to the …

Alcaraz's Wimbledon win intensifies battle for year-end world No.1 spot against Djokovic as Spaniard retains ATP crown
1 year, 5 months ago

Alcaraz's Wimbledon win intensifies battle for year-end world No.1 spot against Djokovic as Spaniard retains ATP crown

Hindustan Times  

It was hailed by Novak Djokovic as the "ultimate showdown" for a reason. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy after winning his final match alongside runner up Serbia's Novak Djokovic Alcaraz successfully defended his world no.1 ranking on Sunday night after beating Djokovic in the thrilling five-setter clash and thus will begin his 29th week at the top spot. …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in epic Wimbledon men's singles final
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in epic Wimbledon men's singles final

ABC  

Men's world number one Carlos Alcaraz has produced a stunning performance to claim his maiden Wimbledon title and end Novak Djokovic's 34-match win streak at the All England Club. Key points: Carlos Alcaraz won his second career grand slam singles title He became the first man to defeat Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon's Centre Court since Andy Murray in 2013 Djokovic …

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz gives himself 8 out of 10 after defeating Daniil Medvedev in semi-finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz gives himself 8 out of 10 after defeating Daniil Medvedev in semi-finals

India Today  

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance in the 2023 Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. The 20-year-old Spanish tennis prodigy described the match as one of the best of his career, showcasing an exceptional level of play that left the Centre Court crowd in awe. However, Alcaraz is aware of the importance of maintaining composure and …

Carlos Alcaraz made to work hard for place in fourth round at Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz made to work hard for place in fourth round at Wimbledon

The Independent  

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French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

As many as eight players formed a list of potential winners of the French Open title after defending champion and 14-time winner Rafael Nadal had withdrawn from the contest a month back. If it was Nadal in 2022, who handed Ruud a straight-set defeat in his very first Grand Slam final, to claim a record 22nd Grand Slam title, it's …

Novak Djokovic reveals what he told injured Carlos Alcaraz after French Open match with stunning message
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic reveals what he told injured Carlos Alcaraz after French Open match with stunning message

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited clash between Novak Djokovic and young rising star and world number one Carlos Alcaraz promised to be an extremely memorable contest through the first two sets, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be, as the young Spaniard was affected by full-body cramps and unable to compete to his fullest potential. After splitting the first two sets in a dramatic …

Rampant Casper Ruud stops Alexander Zverev to book French Open final with Novak Djokovic
1 year, 6 months ago

Rampant Casper Ruud stops Alexander Zverev to book French Open final with Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

A flawless Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 6-0 in a battle of big-hitters on Friday to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates winning his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev Last year's runner-up …

French Open 2023 Semi-Finals Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster face-off
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023 Semi-Finals Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster face-off

India Today  

After the women’s singles semi-finals on Thursday, French Open 2023 is all set for two rollicking semis in the men’s draw on Friday, June 9. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic will be up against each other in the first match of the day at Court Philippe Chatrier. Even as Djokovic will go into …

Novak Djokovic's staggering Rafael Nadal remark on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of French Open semifinal clash
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic's staggering Rafael Nadal remark on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of French Open semifinal clash

Hindustan Times  

World tennis or French Open crowd in particular will be in for a treat on Friday evening when Novak Djokovic will be up against world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final match on Court Philippe Chatrier, aiming for a place in the final. Ahead of the blockbuster clash, Djokovic made a staggering Rafael Nadal comparison remark on Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic; …

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A year’s wait, changing narratives
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A year’s wait, changing narratives

Hindustan Times  

Of the various superlatives sprinkled by Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to wax eloquent about each other through their unique oratory skills, an overlapping sentence, repeated almost word for word, in describing their next battle stood out. “The match we played last year doesn't affect this one too much,” Alcaraz said of Madrid 2022 looking at Paris 2023 on Tuesday …

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