Alcaraz fears Medvedev 'wall' as he targets Wimbledon final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz fears Medvedev 'wall' as he targets Wimbledon final

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz described his Wimbledon semi-final opponent Daniil Medvedev as "a wall" on Tuesday as the two players talked up each others' strengths ahead of their blockbuster clash. Friday's semi-final will be a repeat show of last year, where Alcaraz beat Russia's Medvedev in straight sets on the way to his first Wimbledon crown. The Spanish world number three came through 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 against America's Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals on Tuesday while Medvedev outlasted top seed Jannik Sinner 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3. Alcaraz, who leads Medvedev 4-2 in head-to-heads, said it would be tough to face the former US Open winner, picking out his ability to get the ball back in play.

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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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Frustrated Medvedev melts down in opening loss to Fritz
1 month, 1 week ago

Frustrated Medvedev melts down in opening loss to Fritz

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket during his 6-4, 6-3 group-stage loss to Taylor Fritz of the United States during the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — US Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that the Russian smashed his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for …

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 …

Daniil Medvedev reveals joke that made Carlos Alcaraz laugh after China Open defeat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev reveals joke that made Carlos Alcaraz laugh after China Open defeat

The Independent  

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Alcaraz, Djokovic, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime reach the men’s semifinals in Olympic tennis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz, Djokovic, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime reach the men’s semifinals in Olympic tennis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn’t feel unbeatable at Roland Garros, the site of the Paris Olympics tennis competition and the French Open title he won last month. Alcaraz ran his winning streak at the place to 11 matches and became the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008, getting …

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound

The Hindu  

Lightning never strikes twice. But it did on Centre Court on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz played celestial tennis to vanquish the Serb 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 for a second straight time in the Wimbledon final. The only time Djokovic’s tennis matched Alcaraz’s was in the 13-minute opening game that had seven deuces and finished with an Alcaraz break of serve. 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 …

Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Novak Djokovic to repeat as Wimbledon champion
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Novak Djokovic to repeat as Wimbledon champion

LA Times  

For Carlos Alcaraz, there was one brief blip in the Wimbledon men’s final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, one five-point stretch that took him from the verge of victory to close to a collapse. “When I reflect … on what I’ve been through,” Djokovic said, “I have to say that I’m very satisfied.” Less than six weeks after surgery, Djokovic …

Carlos Alcaraz’s rout of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon is a watershed moment for tennis
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz’s rout of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon is a watershed moment for tennis

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — This wasn’t a torch-passing. Last year, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic by a whisker in the Wimbledon men’s final, taking advantage of a few rare errors from the now 24-time Grand Slam champion to win an up-and-down five-set saga that lasted nearly five hours. Alcaraz holds the Wimbledon title for the second consecutive year “A huge honor to …

Wimbledon | Alcaraz overcomes the initial jitters, powers past Medvedev
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon | Alcaraz overcomes the initial jitters, powers past Medvedev

The Hindu  

Successful sporting careers depend on three things — talent, hard work and luck. On Friday at the Centre Court, the 21-year-old first wobbled like he had all tournament, weathered a first-set storm from Daniil Medvedev before hitting a purple patch to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. In a repeat of last year’s final, the third seed will meet seven-time winner …

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s final again
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s final again

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz is only a couple of months past his 21th birthday, and yet this whole Grand Slam success thing is already a bit been-there, done-that for him. “He’s as complete a player as they come,” Djokovic said about Alcaraz, who won the 2023 final in five sets. “I’m sure he knows what he has to do to …

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

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

New Indian Express  

LONDON: 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. A year ago at Wimbledon, Alcaraz eliminated 2021 U.S. Open champion Medvedev in straight sets in the semifinals before defeating Djokovic in five sets in the final. Alcaraz broke …

Carlos Alcaraz faces Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic plays Lorenzo Musetti in Wimbledon’s semis
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz faces Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic plays Lorenzo Musetti in Wimbledon’s semis

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to hit any type of shot, from any position on the court, on any surface, keeps fans on the edge of their seats. “Against him, you are probably more stressed, because he’s probably the best player ever — or one of the best players ever,” said the 22-year-old Musetti, who beat Taylor Fritz in five …

Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 semi-final: H2H, live streaming and telecast - All you need to know
5 months, 1 week ago

Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 semi-final: H2H, live streaming and telecast - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

With Wimbledon 2024 slowly closing to its finish, fans will be gearing up for the upcoming men's singles semi-final clash between Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz. Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2024 semi-final: Head-to-head In terms of head-to-head, the Russian trails 2-4 against Alcaraz. Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2024 semi-final:Road to Wimbledon 2024 semi-finals Daniil Medvedev- D. …

Medvedev beats battling Sinner, as Alcaraz awaits
5 months, 1 week ago

Medvedev beats battling Sinner, as Alcaraz awaits

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy falls during his quarterfinal loss to Daniil Medvedev of Russia at Wimbledon in London on Tuesday. "I was struggling physically," said Sinner, who had won his past five matches against Medvedev, including a five-setter in the final of the Australian Open in January. "We try just to find solutions," said Alcaraz, coming off a title at …

Carlos Alcaraz takes one step closer to his second Wimbledon final after bulldozing past Tommy Paul in four-set quarter-final clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz takes one step closer to his second Wimbledon final after bulldozing past Tommy Paul in four-set quarter-final clash

Daily Mail  

Carlos Alcaraz continued to take the long route to this year's Wimbledon singles final as he pulled off a four-set, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win against Tommy Paul on No 1 Court on Tuesday afternoon. But the third game marked the beginning of a momentum shift, with Paul only capable of winning one of the next five games before Alcaraz …

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev snapped his five match losing streak against the World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, including in the Australian Open final Daniil Medvedev's four-hour victory also ended a five-match losing streak against the Italian as Medvedev reached his ninth Grand Slam semi-final. AP Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna …

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next

Associated Press  

LONDON — Jannik Sinner felt ill. Hadn’t slept well the night before. “We try just to find solutions,” said Alcaraz, coming off a title at the French Open last month and seeking his fourth Grand Slam trophy. “Today,” Medvedev said, “a lot of tactical things worked well.” After eliminating the 22-year-old Sinner, Medvedev now goes up against the 21-year-old Alcaraz, …

Wimbledon 2024: Medvedev survives Muller scare to reach third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Medvedev survives Muller scare to reach third round

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev battled his way to a 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over 102-ranked Alexandre Muller on Wednesday to reach the third round of Wimbledon. The 28-year-old reached the semi-finals last year at the All England Club but was made to work hard for the win by Muller who kept pace with the Russian despite needing a medical …

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 …

Alcaraz loses in Queen’s second round ahead of Wimbledon title defense
6 months ago

Alcaraz loses in Queen’s second round ahead of Wimbledon title defense

Associated Press  

LONDON — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz’s buildup took a hit when he lost in the second round of Queen’s Club on Thursday. Queen’s was Alcaraz’s only grass-court preparation last year en route to winning Wimbledon for the first time. Draper ended Alcaraz’s eight-match win streak while extending his own to seven after winning his first ATP title last week in …

Alcaraz rallies in five-set thriller for maiden French Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz rallies in five-set thriller for maiden French Open title

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the French Open trophy after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev in Roland Garros, Paris, France, on June 9, 2024. "Third Grand Slam, 21 years old, it's incredible," Zverev said. After winning five straight games to claim the second set, Zverev turned the final further on its head by winning another five …

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters with right forearm injury
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters with right forearm injury

Associated Press  

MONACO — Two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters tournament on Tuesday because of a muscle injury to his right forearm. “I have been working in Monte Carlo and trying to recover until the last minute from an injured pronator teres in my right arm, but it was not possible and I cannot play,” …

Alcaraz beats Medvedev to win second straight Indian Wells title
9 months ago

Alcaraz beats Medvedev to win second straight Indian Wells title

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Indian Wells crown with a 7-6 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. In a rematch of last year’s final, Alcaraz started sloppily, spraying errors around the court to fall 3-0 down but raised his level and captured the first set when his Russian opponent’s forehand went wide in the tiebreak. Second …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Make Semi-final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Make Semi-final

News 18  

Alexander Zverev stunned dynamic Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday to surge into an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two. The stars align for Sascha in Melbourne ✨@AlexZverev returns to the AO semifinals and is one step closer to a maiden Grand Slam trophy ✨@wwos • @espn • …

Zverev ousts Alcaraz to move into Australian Open semis against Medvedev. Zheng into 1st semifinal
11 months ago

Zverev ousts Alcaraz to move into Australian Open semis against Medvedev. Zheng into 1st semifinal

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — After backhanding the ball into the crowd when Carlos Alcaraz sent his service return too long, Alexander Zverev screamed. Alcaraz won Wimbledon last year and was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam match in 2023. It’s not always helpful but I’m happy I got it at the end.” …

Australian Open: Zverev ousts Alcaraz to set up semifinal clash against Medvedev
11 months ago

Australian Open: Zverev ousts Alcaraz to set up semifinal clash against Medvedev

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over No. Alcaraz won Wimbledon last year and was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam match in 2023. It was Zverev’s first win over a top-5 player at a Grand Slam, and the reward was a …

Medvedev more motivated than ever
11 months, 1 week ago

Medvedev more motivated than ever

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during his semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the ATP Finals on Nov 18, 2023. Medvedev hopes to break his Melbourne Park jinx after losing consecutive Australian Open finals in 2021 and 2022. Medvedev reached the final at Melbourne Park in 2021 and 2022, but fell to two of the "Big Three", first losing in …

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 …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev swept past Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-2 at their ATP Finals clash in the Red Group on Monday. Russian friends Medvedev and Rublev were destined for another epic showdown after meeting in the Dubai Open final and U.S. Open quarter-finals, with world number three Medvedev winning both matches. RELATED: Zverev battles past Alcaraz in opener However, Rublev, ranked fifth …

Alcaraz loses to Zverev in his ATP Finals debut; Medvedev soundly beats good friend Rublev
1 year, 1 month ago

Alcaraz loses to Zverev in his ATP Finals debut; Medvedev soundly beats good friend Rublev

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Considering all that he’s accomplished over the last two years — two Grand Slam titles and finishing last season as No. After missing the finals last year because of an abdominal injury, Alcaraz was beaten in his opening match on Monday by two-time champion Alexander Zverev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. Zverev served 16 aces to Alcaraz’s 11, saved …

ATP Finals: Zverev battles past Alcaraz in opener
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Zverev battles past Alcaraz in opener

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev got off to a winning start in his ATP Finals campaign on Monday by battling back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. He was then dumped out early at the Paris Masters by Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin and flagged towards the end of a bruising contest with giant German Zverev, the number seven …

Alcaraz says he will not dwell long on US Open semifinal exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Alcaraz says he will not dwell long on US Open semifinal exit

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz said he would not dwell long on his shock U.S. Open semifinal defeat to Russian Daniil Medvedev on Friday, as he exited the year’s final major with plans to “grow up” from the loss. The crowds did their part to try to propel their fan-favourite Alcaraz past Medvedev, imploring the 20-year-old Wimbledon champion to keep fighting …

U.S. Open | Daniil Medvedev ousts defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final, Djokovic awaits
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open | Daniil Medvedev ousts defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final, Djokovic awaits

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev predicted he would need to play “11 out of 10” to get past defending champion and top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open. “I'm not mature enough.” So instead, it will be Medvedev, a 27-year-old from Russia, who will be appearing in his third U.S. Open final in five years and his fifth major title match in all. …

Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at US Open, sets up rematch with Novak Djokovic in final
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at US Open, sets up rematch with Novak Djokovic in final

India TV News  

World No.3 Daniil Medvedev ended top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at the US Open as he defeated the Spaniard in four sets in the semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. With this Medvedev sets a US Open final rematch with Novak Djokovic, who cruised past America's Ben Shelton in the other semifinal clash. Alcaraz looked on course of becoming …

US Open 2023: Medvedev ousts defending champion Alcaraz to reach finals
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Medvedev ousts defending champion Alcaraz to reach finals

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to move into the U.S. Open final, denying tennis fans the blockbuster finish to the Grand Slam season they had been hoping to see. A final involving former-U.S. Open champions Medvedev and three-time winner Novak Djokovic on Sunday is one of obvious high quality but not the …

Daniil Medvedev ousts US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final. Djokovic awaits
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniil Medvedev ousts US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final. Djokovic awaits

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Daniil Medvedev predicted he would need to play “11 out of 10” to get past defending champion and top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open. “I’m not mature enough.” So instead, it will be Medvedev, a 27-year-old from Russia, who will be appearing in his third U.S. Open final in five years and his fifth major title …

Alcaraz, Djokovic a class apart from chasing pack, says Zverev
1 year, 3 months ago

Alcaraz, Djokovic a class apart from chasing pack, says Zverev

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz has separated himself from the chasing pack and is performing at the same level as 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, said Alexander Zverev on Wednesday after his US Open quarter-final defeat to the Spaniard. Zverev was once viewed as the best bet to break the “Big Three’s” stranglehold on men’s tennis but the 26-year-old German has failed …

US Open 2023, Day 10 Wrap: Carlos Alcaraz takes down Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka in semis
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 10 Wrap: Carlos Alcaraz takes down Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka in semis

India Today  

In an electrifying showdown at the US Open 2023, world number one Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance by overpowering Alexander Zverev with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, endured scorching conditions as he battled past fellow Russian Andrey Rublev with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Keys, who last participated in an all-American final …

Carlos Alcaraz wows the crowd in New York with impressive tennis racket trick at US Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wows the crowd in New York with impressive tennis racket trick at US Open

Daily Mail  

Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz is used to thrilling crowds - usually with a racket when a a ball is involved, just not this time. During his quarterfinal match vs. Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz started to spin and juggle his racket in a mesmerizing sequence as he waited for the German to return from a medical timeout. Carlos Alcaraz took time to …

WATCH | MS Dhoni enjoys Carlos Alcaraz's win over Alexander Zverev in US Open 2023 quarterfinal
1 year, 3 months ago

WATCH | MS Dhoni enjoys Carlos Alcaraz's win over Alexander Zverev in US Open 2023 quarterfinal

India TV News  

The former Indian men's cricket team captain MS Dhoni was in attendance when the world no.1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz beat German star Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal clash of US Open 2023 in Queens, New York on Wednesday, September 6. Alcaraz will next face the US Open 2021 champion and the world no.3 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal round …

Medvedev: Great for tennis to have Djokovic and Alcaraz playing each other now
1 year, 3 months ago

Medvedev: Great for tennis to have Djokovic and Alcaraz playing each other now

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed the budding rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic like everyone else, but said he hopes to crash their party at the U.S. Open and play the role of disruptor this fortnight. World number one Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, and second-ranked Djokovic, a 23-times major winner, have won the last five Grand Slams …

Playing Alcaraz reminds me of Nadal, says Djokovic
1 year, 4 months ago

Playing Alcaraz reminds me of Nadal, says Djokovic

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic said his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz was becoming like the one he shared with the Spaniard’s compatriot, Rafael Nadal, after needing nearly four hours to outlast the 20-year-old world number one in an epic Cincinnati Open final on Sunday. “I don’t think I’ve played too many matches like this in my life,” Djokovic, 36, told reporters. “The feeling …

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz wins in Toronto in first match since Wimbledon title
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz wins in Toronto in first match since Wimbledon title

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz won in his first match since his Wimbledon victory, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 in the National Bank Open. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a shot against Ben Shelton of the United States Preparing for his U.S. Open title defense, the 20-year-old Alcaraz ran his match winning streak to 13, dating to his Queen's title run. This …

Carlos Alcaraz | A new heir to the tennis throne
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz | A new heir to the tennis throne

The Hindu  

In contemporary sport, nothing has given into such extreme consolidation of power quite like men’s singles tennis. That such an imposing edifice is right now being shaken to its foundations is down to Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old reigning World No.1 who beat Djokovic in last Sunday’s Wimbledon final over five pulsating sets lasting nearly five hours. In doing so, he …

'I did everything she told me': Alcaraz reveals Navratilova's million-dollar advice that helped him topple Djokovic
1 year, 5 months ago

'I did everything she told me': Alcaraz reveals Navratilova's million-dollar advice that helped him topple Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat of Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final might go down as one of the most famous and consequential victories in the history of men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Wimbledon final last Sunday In doing so, Alcaraz denied Djokovic a 24th slam, and a record-tying eighth victory at Wimbledon, and established himself as …

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