Carlos Alcaraz won't fret about sounding humble at Wimbledon. He wants to face Novak Djokovic
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz won't fret about sounding humble at Wimbledon. He wants to face Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

Let other players downplay their championship chances at Wimbledon. ” something that I work really hard : to be in that position, to be what I am right now.” And when he was asked how difficult it is to avoid thinking about a potential matchup against Novak Djokovic — owner of four consecutive trophies, and seven overall, at Wimbledon; owner of a men’s-record 23 major championships in total — Alcaraz again dismissed the premise. Even better is Novak.” Soon enough, the reigning U.S. Open champion was back on a roll, discussing how he feels “really comfortable” in the grass-court event’s main stadium. “He’s showing who he is,” said Berrettini, who missed Wimbledon a year ago because he tested positive for COVID-19 and beat Alexander Zverev in straight sets Saturday. “Yeah,” Rune said about the underarm offering, “I wouldn’t have done it.” A big matchup in the women's fourth round will be 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur against 2011 and 2014 champion Petra Kvitova.

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Andre Agassi: Alcaraz has Djokovic’s defence, Nadal’s power and Federer’s finesse
1 week, 6 days ago

Andre Agassi: Alcaraz has Djokovic’s defence, Nadal’s power and Federer’s finesse

The Hindu  

What sportspersons covet the most is the respect of their peers and appreciation from past champions. “Alcaraz defends like Novak, has power and spin like Nadal, and has hands and finesse like Federer,” Agassi said, on the sidelines of the TiE Global Summit 2024 here. “I think he’ll run out of energy more than capability, especially when the people you …

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic
2 weeks ago

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic

India Today  

Andre Agassi said that Novak Djokovic would find it “emotionally” harder to compete in professional tennis after Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired. Back in 2022, Federer pulled the curtains down on his career after the Laver Cup while Nadal bid goodbye to tennis after Spain’s tie against the Netherlands recently in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. It made …

Carlos Alcaraz, Dominic Thiem amongst nominees for ATP Awards 2024
4 weeks 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 …

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement
1 month ago

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

Rafael Nadal's legacy will be eternal: Alcaraz's emotional tribute to retiring star
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal's legacy will be eternal: Alcaraz's emotional tribute to retiring star

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz paid an emotional tribute to his 'idol' Rafael Nadal after the Spanish tennis great bid an emotional farewell to competitive tennis on Tuesday night in Malaga, closing the curtain on one of the sport's most illustrious careers. The 22-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Davis Cup winner could not secure a victory in his final match, falling 6-4, …

Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal’s tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday. Earlier in November, Davis Cup tournament director Feliciano Lopez said that a special ceremony would be organised for …

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. …

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback
1 month, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz said that one should not write off Novak Djokovic going into the next season. In fact, it was for the first time since 2017 that Djokovic could not win even a single Grand Slam in a calendar year. But Alcaraz reckoned that Djokovic has the skills to make a strong comeback and will be one of the favourites …

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

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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 …

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: 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 …

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

ATP Finals 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz drawn in different groups
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz drawn in different groups

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who split the four Slams this year, have been placed in opposite groups for the ATP Finals, set to be held in Turin from November 10 to 17. 1 Sinner, who won the Australian Open and the US Open, is in the ‘Ilie Nastase Group’ along with former champion Daniil Medvedev, US Open runner-up Taylor …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed

The Independent  

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Alex de Minaur edges towards ATP Finals with win at Vienna Open despite 'no big expectations'
2 months ago

Alex de Minaur edges towards ATP Finals with win at Vienna Open despite 'no big expectations'

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a good day in his battle to reach the ATP Finals for the first time, but Australia's main man remains adamant he has "no big expectations" of making it to the end-of-season tennis showpiece. De Minaur, who is himself still not 100 per cent after the hip injury that marred his season at Wimbledon and …

Alcaraz's Idol Nadal to Face a 'Difficult' Showdown in Riyadh
2 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz's Idol Nadal to Face a 'Difficult' Showdown in Riyadh

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz will face Rafael Nadal in a highly anticipated showdown in the final of the 'Six Kings Slam' exhibition event in Riyadh. Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share the court with Nadal, who is set to retire from tennis. Despite the emotional farewell, Alcaraz will try to enjoy the match …

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Saudi showdown with Rafael Nadal
2 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Saudi showdown with Rafael Nadal

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz star in epic promo for the 6 Kings Slam in Riyadh - with the winner of the exhibition set to take home the largest prize money in the history of tennis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz star in epic promo for the 6 Kings Slam in Riyadh - with the winner of the exhibition set to take home the largest prize money in the history of tennis

Daily Mail  

A five-minute promotional video featuring the participants of the 6 Kings Slam event has been released ahead of the event. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will take to the court in Riyadh next month with the highest prize money in tennis history on the line. The high-budget film directed by Los Perez …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz opens up about ‘frenemy’ Novak Djokovic ahead of potential US Open final clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz opens up about ‘frenemy’ Novak Djokovic ahead of potential US Open final clash

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Olympics, got off to a hot start before the errors began to …

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz twists his ankle in practice but says he is OK
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz twists his ankle in practice but says he is OK

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz cut short a U.S. Open training session on Saturday after twisting his right ankle but said he isn’t worried that it will be a problem for the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. “I didn’t feel comfortable enough to keep practicing, just in case if everything is going to be worse.” Alcaraz said he didn’t think …

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open preparations took a hit on Friday as he was beaten in the Cincinnati second round by Gael Monfils. Alcaraz smashed his racket in frustration after Monfils held to go 3-1 up in the deciding set, with the Spaniard squandering four break points in total in the set. GO DEEPER How to smash a tennis racket: Style, …

Novak Djokovic’s epic last stand ends long quest for Olympic gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic’s epic last stand ends long quest for Olympic gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics: Novak Djokovic wins first gold medal in emotional final over Carlos Alcaraz
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Novak Djokovic wins first gold medal in emotional final over Carlos Alcaraz

ABC  

For a man so accustomed to winning, Novak Djokovic's Olympic record simply didn't add up. Now, after a thrilling 7-6, 7-6 win over Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics gold-medal match, the 24-time grand slam champion finally has the only piece of hardware as yet missing from his trophy cabinet. Three years earlier, Djokovic's Tokyo campaign ended in a shocking …

Alcaraz says pressure of playing for Spain got to him in loss to Djokovic in Olympics final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz says pressure of playing for Spain got to him in loss to Djokovic in Olympics final

Associated Press  

PARIS — Emotional and unable to hold back tears, Carlos Alcaraz needed a moment to compose himself after losing to Novak Djokovic in the men’s tennis singles final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. “I felt that I let the Spanish people down by not winning the gold.” The 21-year-old Alcaraz said he had not felt that type of pressure …

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head record ahead of clash for gold at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head record ahead of clash for gold at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

DNovak Djokovic's quest for a gold medal at the Summer Games has brought him to the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics and the world No. The 24-time Grand Slam winner needs to win the Paris Olympic gold medal to complete a career golden slam but finds a worthy opponent in the form of Carlos Alcaraz in his way. …

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold and career Golden Slam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold and career Golden Slam

New York Times  

Relive how Novak Djokovic won Olympic gold against Carlos Alcaraz with game-by-game live coverage from the match PARIS — Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in the men’s singles Olympic final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. GO DEEPER Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in a Wimbledon final duel of the extraordinary The first set lasted 93 …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the men’s tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in the latest installment of a fascinating old-vs.-young rivalry that included a matchup in the Wimbledon final three weeks ago. “Hopefully,” Alcaraz said with a chuckle, “the same as Wimbledon.” Here is what else to know about the …

Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster Olympic final
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster Olympic final

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Novak Djokovic’s first berth in an Olympics tennis final was secured, when he was assured of a chance to win the gold medal that’s missing from his lengthy list of accomplishments, he fell back on the clay, limbs spread apart — the sort of pose generally reserved for securing a championship. “The way he’s playing, he’s definitely …

Paris Olympics 2024: Carlos Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul to reach semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Carlos Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul to reach semis

The Hindu  

World number three Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to an Olympic Games showdown against Novak Djokovic on Thursday with a storming display which brought the queen of Spain to her feet. Alcaraz, playing on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where he captured the French Open in June, saw off 13th-ranked Tommy Paul of the United States 6-3, 7-6. …

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 …

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Olympic dream ended to leave uncertain future
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Olympic dream ended to leave uncertain future

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Assured Alcaraz eases into third round at Summer Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Assured Alcaraz eases into third round at Summer Games

The Hindu  

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor 6-1 7-6 on Monday to reach the third round of the Paris 2024 Olympics tennis tournament showing the form that will make him hard to beat but also some sloppiness as he strives for gold. The world number three, who won this year’s French Open and Wimbledon titles was back on Court Philippe-Chatrier …

Olympic tennis: Carlos Alcaraz says he’s been dealing with a groin muscle problem since Wimbledon
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic tennis: Carlos Alcaraz says he’s been dealing with a groin muscle problem since Wimbledon

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz took a medical timeout for what he said is a lingering groin muscle issue in the second set of his 6-1, 7-6 singles victory over Tallon Griekspoor at the Paris Olympics on Monday night. 100 percent tomorrow in my doubles.” Alcaraz said he watched part of Nadal’s 6-1, 6-4 loss to Novak Djokovic in singles earlier …

Carlos Alcaraz wants a seat at the adult table after his second Wimbledon and fourth Slam trophy
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz wants a seat at the adult table after his second Wimbledon and fourth Slam trophy

Associated Press  

LONDON — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic did not manage to collect four Grand Slam titles before turning 22, the way Carlos Alcaraz has. “That’s my objective.” The list of what Alcaraz is accomplishing in his still-in-its-early-stages career keeps growing. Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 U.S. Open champion and five-time Slam runner-up, also was effusive in his assessment after …

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat

Firstpost  

After two weeks of sarcastic ‘Gooooood night’ and ’nice flight home’ wishes, tennis world must acknowledge the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz but not forget the jaw-dropping achievements of Novak Djokovic. It’s a bitter taste to lose the final the way I did today.” Novak Djokovic has not won a title in 2024, after going down to Carlos Alcaraz in …

Amitabh Bachchan says it was ‘depressing’ to see his favourite Novak Djokovic lose Wimbledon finals to Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Amitabh Bachchan says it was ‘depressing’ to see his favourite Novak Djokovic lose Wimbledon finals to Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Amitabh Bachchan is quite a sports buff. Amitabh Bachchan says it was depressing to see Novak Djokovic lose Wimbledon finals What Amitabh said Amitabh took to his X handle in the wee hours of Monday morning and wrote, “SPAIN must be in celebration tonight. This kind of passion keeps one agile.” Another wrote, “Your favourite is also Djokovic ah super …

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title

The Independent  

✕ Close Princess of Wales receives standing ovation at Wimbledon as crowd welcomes her to final Carlos Alcaraz is a two-time Wimbledon champion after beating Novak Djokovic for the second year in a row to successfully defend his men’s singles title. The 21-year-old once again denied Djokovic in his bid to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men’s title, as the …

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 …

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