Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in quarters after losing to Andrey Rublev
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in quarters after losing to Andrey Rublev

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of becoming the first player to win three-straight Madrid Open titles came undone as the second seed fell to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, loss in front of his home crowd to Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The 20-year-old two-times grand slam champion was not at his best despite taking the opening set in 41 minutes, while Rublev put in a dominant performance to roar back and snap Alcaraz's 14-match winning streak at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Establishment: STUNNED ðŸ˜ï A scintillating @AndreyRublev97 ends Alcaraz’ reign in Madrid - taking out the 2022 & 2023 champion in the quarter-finals!#MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/KajBCSR3X6 — Tennis TV May 1, 2024 "The most important thing is to keep working and improving and then remember that one week can change anything." Alcaraz focussing on ‘normal forehand’ Alcaraz was the last Spaniard standing after 22-times Grand Slam winner Rafa Nadal exited the tournament following a straight sets defeat to the Czech Republic's 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 on Tuesday.

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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 …

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 …

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on

Hindustan Times  

Two months ago, Matteo Arnaldi was knocked out of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the first round by India’s Sumit Nagal – a player ranked 55 spots below him. Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi during their third round match of the French Open On Friday, though, he completed a turnaround of epic proportions by …

French Open 2024: Alcaraz mauls Wolf to reach second round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz mauls Wolf to reach second round

The Hindu  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title when he beat American J.J. Wolf 6-1 6-2 6-1 without any issues on his troublesome arm on Sunday. Last year’s semi-finalist arrived at Roland Garros with only four matches under his belt on clay due to a right forearm problem that forced …

Rublev overcomes fever to win Madrid Open for 1st time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev overcomes fever to win Madrid Open for 1st time

China Daily  

Russia's Andrey Rublev poses with the trophy after winning his final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime at Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain May 5, 2024. MADRID — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev was feeling sick all week …

Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time

Associated Press  

MADRID — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. The last three, four days I didn’t sleep.” Rublev gave “full credit to the doctors,” who were “doing some tricky things” just to make sure he could play. “If you knew what I had …

Andrey Rublev beats Taylor Fritz to reach Madrid Open final, will face Felix Auger-Aliassime
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrey Rublev beats Taylor Fritz to reach Madrid Open final, will face Felix Auger-Aliassime

Hindustan Times  

Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Russia's Andrey Rublev plays a return against US' Taylor Fritz. His second-round opponent, Jakub Mensik, retired in their second set, and in the quarterfinals top-seeded Jannik Sinner said he couldn’t play due to a hip injury and gave Auger-Aliassime …

Madrid Open 2024: Rublev beats Fritz to reach final against Auger-Aliassime, Lehecka joins injured list
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Rublev beats Fritz to reach final against Auger-Aliassime, Lehecka joins injured list

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. His second-round opponent, Jakub Mensik, retired in their second set, and in the quarterfinals top-seeded Jannik Sinner said he couldn’t play due to a hip injury and gave Auger-Aliassime a walkover. Fritz hit seven aces — to Rublev’s five …

Rublev beats Fritz to reach Madrid Open final against Auger-Aliassime. Lehecka joins injured list
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev beats Fritz to reach Madrid Open final against Auger-Aliassime. Lehecka joins injured list

Associated Press  

MADRID — Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. His second-round opponent, Jakub Mensik, retired in their second set, and in the quarterfinals top-seeded Jannik Sinner said he couldn’t play due to a hip injury and gave Auger-Aliassime a walkover. Fritz hit seven aces — to …

Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injury
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injury

Associated Press  

MADRID — Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. “Playing someone like Rublev that I couldn’t push him to the limit in every point is tough.” Alcaraz plans to play in Rome to continue his preparation for the French Open later this month. …

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Crashes Out of Madrid Open After Loss to Andrey Rublev
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Crashes Out of Madrid Open After Loss to Andrey Rublev

News 18  

Andrey Rublev ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence and 14-match winning streak in Madrid by upsetting the second seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 All that seemed like a distant memory in the …

Madrid Open 2024: Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out after losing to Rublev
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out after losing to Rublev

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday as Andrey Rublev triumphed in their quarterfinal clash. Rublev, the world number eight from Russia, came through 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, handing the third-ranked Alcaraz his first defeat on Spanish clay in 25 matches. However, 26-year-old Rublev battled back with Alcaraz looking increasingly weary as the tie progressed …

Nadal gets emotional after a loss in his last Madrid Open appearance. Alcaraz reaches quarterfinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal gets emotional after a loss in his last Madrid Open appearance. Alcaraz reaches quarterfinals

Associated Press  

MADRID — Rafael Nadal had to pause for a few moments, visibly emotional, while addressing the crowd after his loss in the fourth round at the Madrid Open. The memories here will stay with me forever.” After the match, tournament organizers unfurled five banners for each of Nadal’s titles in Madrid — 2005, ‘10, ’13, ‘14 and ’17. “All I …

Madrid Open 2024: Champion Alcaraz passes ‘test of fire’ to reach last 16
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Champion Alcaraz passes ‘test of fire’ to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz passed a “test of fire” to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Sunday, demonstrating he is over his injury worries before the French Open. The double defending champion came through 6-3, 6-3 and will face last year’s runner-up Jan-Lennard Struff in the next round after another impressive …

Carlos Alcaraz sinks Gael Monfils to advance in Miami Open
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz sinks Gael Monfils to advance in Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz powered into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over French veteran Gael Monfils at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates a point against Gael Monfils, of France, during the Miami Open tennis tournament The 37-year-old Monfils was coping well with the power play of the talented …

Rublev bloodied and bowed as Alcaraz stems losing streak
1 year, 1 month ago

Rublev bloodied and bowed as Alcaraz stems losing streak

China Daily  

Andrey Rublev's left leg bleeds after he hit himself with his racket in frustration during his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — Andrey Rublev grew so frustrated during a 7-5, 6-2 loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals on Wednesday that he repeatedly hit himself with his racket — so hard that he bloodied his left knee. …

US Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev overcomes 'brutal' New York heat, Andrey Rublev to storm into semi-finals
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev overcomes 'brutal' New York heat, Andrey Rublev to storm into semi-finals

India Today  

Daniil Medvedev hardly had any energy left in his tank to celebrate his victory over Andrey Rublev after his compatriot hit a forehand into the net in the men's singles quarter-finals at the US Open. Both players were exhausted at the end of a 2-hour-and-47-minute encounter at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and Medvedev described the hot and humid conditions in …

Carlos Alcaraz into US Open last eight, Jessica Pegula crashes out
1 year, 3 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz into US Open last eight, Jessica Pegula crashes out

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly-ranked players to go crashing out. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeats Matteo Arnaldi of Italy on day eight of the 2023 U.S. Open Defending champion Alcaraz, who has only dropped one set on …

Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's Club title; Jelena Ostapenko wins Birmingham Classic
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's Club title; Jelena Ostapenko wins Birmingham Classic

Firstpost  

Carlos Alcaraz will return to world number one after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first title on grass at Queen’s Club. After battling past French lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech in the first round, the US Open champion did not drop a set in his final four matches at Queen’s. Ostapenko claims Birmingham Open title …

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round

Hindustan Times  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz bludgeoned Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-4 6-2 to breeze into the French Open fourth round on Friday and edge closer to the second Grand Slam title of his career. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his third round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov The Spaniard was imperious and showed no mercy to set up a …

Rublev beats Molcan and the rain for spot in Italian Open third round
1 year, 7 months ago

Rublev beats Molcan and the rain for spot in Italian Open third round

The Hindu  

Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Alex Molcan 6-3, 6-4 in the only match completed so far on a rainy Saturday at the Italian Open. The start of play was delayed for nearly two hours and there was also a brief interruption due to rain during the first set of the Rublev-Molcan match. I don’t need to stress waiting,” said Rublev, who …

ATP Rankings: Alcaraz all but guaranteed to enter French Open as World No.1
1 year, 7 months ago

ATP Rankings: Alcaraz all but guaranteed to enter French Open as World No.1

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on May 8, 2023. Carlos Alcaraz is all but guaranteed to enter this year’s French Open as the World No.1 The 20-year-old Spaniard successfully defended his Madrid Open title on Sunday and reduced top-ranked Novak Djokovic’s lead to five points. On the other hand, Alcaraz, who missed …

Alcaraz wins in Madrid to reclaim number one spot
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz wins in Madrid to reclaim number one spot

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning his final match against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain on May 7, 2023. MADRID - Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open men's title by defeating German Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in Sunday's final. Alcaraz started off by breaking Struff's serve, but the German refused to …

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Madrid Open title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff on Sunday, moving closer to recovering his world No. It was Alcaraz’s 29th win of the season, and 21st straight in Spain going back to a loss to Rafael Nadal in Madrid on his 18th birthday two years ago. He joined …

Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, the world number 65 who had originally been knocked out in qualifying before winning a reprieve, in Sunday’s final. He came from a set down to see off 121st-ranked Karatsev 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and become the first ‘lucky loser’ to go all the way to a Masters final. “I played one final before in Munich but there …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Karen Khachanov, reaches Madrid Open semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Karen Khachanov, reaches Madrid Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the Madrid Open semifinals. @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPENpic.twitter.com/2nXICm2LKc — ATP Tour May 3, 2023 Alcaraz blew away Alexander Zverev on Tuesday in a repeat of last year’s final in the Spanish capital, but Khachanov put up stiffer opposition. “It was decided by small details …

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Earns Alexander Zverev Revenge, Daniil Medvedev Out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Earns Alexander Zverev Revenge, Daniil Medvedev Out

News 18  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Tuesday. In the women’s competition world number two Aryna Sabalenka was forced to sweat by Mayar Sherif but eventually came through 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals. Top-seeded Spaniard Alcaraz, who also beat Zverev in last season’s Madrid final, gained revenge …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Madrid Open quarters
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Madrid Open quarters

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz made sure he wouldn't be among the top seeds being upset at the Madrid Open on Tuesday, playing well from the start to secure his spot in the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Alexander Zverev. Alexander Zverev, of Germany, left, shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, at the ne of the match at the Madrid …

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz earns revenge against Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev crashes out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz earns revenge against Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev crashes out

Firstpost  

Madrid: World number two Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Tuesday. Oops!…He Did It Again 🇪🇸@carlosalcaraz drops just THREE GAMES vs Zverev in a repeat of the 2022 Madrid final!#MMOpen pic.twitter.com/Zp3ILD9d9y — Tennis TV May 2, 2023 Top-seeded Spaniard Alcaraz, who also beat Zverev in last season’s Madrid final, gained revenge …

Madrid Open: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up clash against Zverev
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up clash against Zverev

The Hindu  

World number two and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday set up a Madrid Open last 16 duel with Alexander Zverev, the German rival who handed him a heartbreaking, reality-check defeat at Roland Garros last year. Two-time Madrid champion Zverev needed just 56 minutes earlier Sunday to dispose of France’s Hugo Grenier 6-1, 6-0 on the back of six breaks …

Alcaraz survives Ruusuvuori scare at Madrid Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz survives Ruusuvuori scare at Madrid Open

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare before beating Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets to reach the Madrid Open third round on Friday. Arnaldi, a 22-year-old Italian ranked 105, who saved a match point against Benoit Paire in the first round, hit 35 winners on his way to a more comfortable victory over Ruud, who reached two Grand Slam …

Barcelona Open 2023: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Sinner through to quarterfinals
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona Open 2023: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Sinner through to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame windy conditions to advance to the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Thursday. Stefanos Tsitsipas also reached the last eight in Barcelona, defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2, while Casper Ruud lost to 15th-seeded Francisco Cerúndolo 7-6, 6-3. Sealed in style 🔥 Defending champ @carlosalcaraz …

Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open
1 year, 8 months ago

Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz opened his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Nuno Borges on Tuesday. “It’s always different to play here, it’s not just any other tournament for me,” the 19-year-old Alcaraz said. “Moving well, hitting the ball really well so I feel a lot of confidence playing here …

Carlos Alcaraz begins Barcelona Open title defence with straight-sets win
1 year, 8 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz begins Barcelona Open title defence with straight-sets win

The Hindu  

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence at the Barcelona Open, an ATP500 event, with straight-sets win over Portugal’s Nuno Borges on Tuesday. Top seed Alcaraz, awarded a bye in the opening round, raced to a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Borges in 63 minutes and will next face 13th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut who beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles …

Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Jannik Sinner All Breeze Into Third Round
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Jannik Sinner All Breeze Into Third Round

News 18  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz made an emphatic start to his Miami Open title defence, defeating Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis 6-0, 6-2 on Friday. The 19-year-old Spaniard, the youngest ever player to top the rankings, is looking to complete the “Sunshine Double” after beating Daniil Medvedev in last week’s Indian Wells final. Alcaraz needs to win here to maintain his top …

Defending Champ Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Rio Open Semifinals
1 year, 9 months ago

Defending Champ Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Rio Open Semifinals

News 18  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarterfinals. The 19-year-old Spaniard notched his third win in three matches against 32-year-old Lajovic, including a quarterfinal win over the 80th-ranked Serbian in the quarterfinals at the Argentina Open last week. …

Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops set but recovers to beat Fabio Fognini
1 year, 10 months ago

Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops set but recovers to beat Fabio Fognini

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was far from his best against veteran Fabio Fognini but managed to advance to the Rio Open quarterfinals. The US Open champion’s next opponent will be Serbian Dusan Lajovic, who beat his compatriot Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4. Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead over Fognini in the first set, but a run of unforced errors allowed the …

2023 Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz Rallies Into Quarterfinals After Nail-Biting Win Over Fabio Fognini
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz Rallies Into Quarterfinals After Nail-Biting Win Over Fabio Fognini

News 18  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat 86th-ranked Fabio Fognini of Italy in a thriller on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Rio Open. “You never know what he might have in store for you.” Fognini, a 35-year-old veteran with nine singles titles, went down 3-0 to the defending champion in the opening set, before battling back with …

Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1
1 year, 10 months ago

Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Rio Open on Wednesday, with his mind already set for a year-long contest with Novak Djokovic for the No. Alcaraz will next play Fabio Fognini, who beat Tomas Barrios Vera 6-2, 6-3 at the clay court tournament. The Spanish teenager was sidelined for four months with a leg muscle injury …

Norrie advances, Alcaraz leads at rain-suspended Rio Open
1 year, 10 months ago

Norrie advances, Alcaraz leads at rain-suspended Rio Open

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a forehand against Brazil's Mateus Alves during their ATP 500 Rio Open singles tennis match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 21, 2023. RIO DE JANEIRO — Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie have carried over their momentum from last week's tournament to the Rio Open on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who beat Norrie on Sunday …

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into Argentina Open final with Cameron Norrie in comeback event
1 year, 10 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into Argentina Open final with Cameron Norrie in comeback event

Firstpost  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, who missed four months with injuries, cruised into the final of his comeback event on Saturday at the ATP Argentina Open. The 19-year-old Spaniard who captured last year’s US Open title dispatched compatriot Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-2, 6-2 in 77 minutes to book a Sunday championship date with Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Top seed Alcaraz is …

Carlos Alcaraz makes winning return to reach Argentina quarters
1 year, 10 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz makes winning return to reach Argentina quarters

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to tennis after a four-month injury absence on Wednesday, defeating Serbia’s Laslo Djere to advance to the quarter-finals of the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. The 19-year-old Spaniard showed signs of ring-rustiness during a two-hour battle on the Court Guillermo Vilas before sealing a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 victory against Djere, the world number 57. …

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz Wins Maiden Grand Slam Title, Set to be Youngest World No. 1
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz Wins Maiden Grand Slam Title, Set to be Youngest World No. 1

News 18  

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday and became the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking. Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest man to win a major title since Rafael Nadal was the same age at the 2005 French Open, and …

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