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 for the German’s triumph when they met later in the 2022 French Open quarter-finals. “I played a complete game, and that’s how we have this result — but it’s not a normal result against.” The US Open champion dropped just two points in the first set in his near-immaculate service games, and put strong pressure on the German’s serve.

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Van de Zandschulp on shock win: "I'd have cheered for Nadal too"
1 month ago

Van de Zandschulp on shock win: "I'd have cheered for Nadal too"

Dutch News  

Botic van de Zandschulp paid tribute to Rafael Nadal after bringing down the curtain on the tennis legend’s career as the Netherlands defied the odds to knock Spain out of the Davis Cup in Malaga. “The crowd didn’t make it easy,” Van de Zandschulp said after his straight-sets victory in the opening singles match. Van de Zandschulp took full advantage …

Rafael Nadal to open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against Netherlands
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal to open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against Netherlands

The Independent  

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Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match
1 month, 1 week ago

Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a slugfest against world number two Alexander Zverev in on Saturday. The 27-year-old fought off numerous break points in a cliffhanger deciding set to win 6-3 3-6 7-6, ending a two hour and 20 minutes duel with a stunning forehand winner. …

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. …

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match
1 month, 1 week ago

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match

India Today  

Taylor Fritz revealed his relentless self-motivation during a thrilling clash against Alexander Zverev, which he won on November 16 to become the first American in 18 years to reach the ATP Finals title match. #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/ul5R3AGvsw — ATP Tour November 16, 2024 "I felt like I played an almost perfect first set, but things can change so quickly when you're …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024

India Today  

World number two Alexander Zverev says he is thrilled with his 2024 performance, feeling a renewed sense of accomplishment following a challenging road back from injury. Zverev secured his latest triumph at the Paris Masters earlier this month, a victory that solidified his place amongst the world’s elite as he enters the ATP Finals in Turin. Being able to compete …

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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Meet Botic van de Zanschulp, the man who stunned Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet Botic van de Zanschulp, the man who stunned Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2024

India Today  

Botic van de Zanschulp of the Netherlands had a dream day after he handed World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz a shock exit from the US Open 2024. On Thursday, it took Van de Zanschulp an hour and 19 minutes to beat the 21-year-old Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. History made for 🇳ðŸ‡ñ at the US Open pic.twitter.com/pSjrlbcR6k — …

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: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America’s long wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev may not have had the best lead-up to the U.S. Open but the self-proclaimed …

Cincinnati Open: Sinner overcomes Zverev challenge to reach final
4 months ago

Cincinnati Open: Sinner overcomes Zverev challenge to reach final

The Hindu  

Italian world number one Jannik Sinner played through a nagging hip issue to beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 7-6 5-7 7-6 on Sunday and reach the final of the Cincinnati Open where he will face Frances Tiafoe. The players exchanged early breaks in the second set but German world number four Zverev held to love to go 6-5 up and then …

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, …

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. …

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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain’s so-called dream team opened its Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6, 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday. Despite some injury worries, the 38-year-old Nadal looked sharp as the 14-time French Open champion sealed the opening set with a fierce backhand …

Hamburg Open: Zverev beats Martinez to reach 35th career final
5 months ago

Hamburg Open: Zverev beats Martinez to reach 35th career final

The Hindu  

World number four and defending champion Alexander Zverev reached his 35th career final with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martinez of Spain in Hamburg on Saturday. Top seed Zverev eased to a 6-2, 6-4 victory as the 27-year-old booked a spot in a third consecutive clay-court final after Rome and the French Open. But he’s a great talent and there’s …

Richard Carapaz wins stage 17 of Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar extends his lead
5 months, 1 week ago

Richard Carapaz wins stage 17 of Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar extends his lead

The Telegraph  

Richard Carapaz beat Simon Yates to victory on stage 17 of the Tour de France in SuperDevoluy as race leader Tadej Pogacar put more pressure on an ailing Jonas Vingegaard in the fight for yellow. Carapaz rode away from Yates on the Col du Noyer, the penultimate climb of the 178km stage from Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux and extended his lead on the …

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 …

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 …

Best of three
6 months, 1 week ago

Best of three

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open final against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AFP As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback against Alexander Zverev in Sunday's French Open final, there arrived the sort of magical shot the Spaniard is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. Indeed, this was …

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz was a deserving winner of the French Open on Sunday after the German watched an elusive first Grand Slam title slip again through his grasp. The 27-year-old Zverev, appearing in his second major final after the 2020 US Open, led by two sets to one before Alcaraz rallied for a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 …

Rafael Nadal's 'immense' reaction as Carlos Alcaraz shatters Spanish legend's long-standing record with French Open haul
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's 'immense' reaction as Carlos Alcaraz shatters Spanish legend's long-standing record with French Open haul

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal on Sunday was the first to react after Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev in front of a packed Court Phillipe Chatrier in Paris to claim his maiden French Open title. The third seed outlasted the German 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win his third career major while also breaking Nadal's long-standing record in …

Carlos Alcaraz grateful for French Open heist after struggle with injuries, doubts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz grateful for French Open heist after struggle with injuries, doubts

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz said that he wasn’t in a great mental space before taking part in the French Open 2024. French Open 2024 Final Highlights Prior to the French Open, Alcaraz missed the Italian Open due to an injury to his right forearm. Carlos Alcaraz said some beautiful words about his team after beating Zverev to win Roland Garros: “To my …

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition

Hindustan Times  

The Coupe des Mousquetaires does land in the hands of a Spaniard, after all. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy after winning the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 9 Carlos Alcaraz, the heir apparent to Rafael Nadal, is fast spreading his command. He’d …

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Zverev to claim maiden French Open title; becomes youngest man to win a Slam on all surfaces
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Zverev to claim maiden French Open title; becomes youngest man to win a Slam on all surfaces

Hindustan Times  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday became the youngest ever ATP player to clinch a Grand Slam title on each of the three surfaces as he beat Alexander Zverev in the 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the 2024 French Open men's singles final at the Stade Roland Garros. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final against …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle

Live Mint  

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the …

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden French Open title after beating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling 5-setter on Sunday, June 9 at Philippe-Chatrier. He became the seventh Spaniard after Rafael Nadal, Sergi Bruguera, Albert Costa, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Andreas Gimeno to win the Roland Garros title. French Open 2024 Final Highlights Alcaraz became the 1st man to win …

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2024 French Open men’s singles title on Sunday at Roland Garros with a win over Alexader Zverev in the championship clash. The 21-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — has now eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to …

French Open 2024 final live telecast: When & Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev on TV, online?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024 final live telecast: When & Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev on TV, online?

India TV News  

French Open 2024 final live telecast: 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz takes on 27-year-old Alexander Zverev in the final of the French Open 2024 in the clash for the title. When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev French Open 2024 final? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev French Open 2024 final will be played from 6:30 IST on Sunday, June 9. The …

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. 1 at the moment …

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open title

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz falls to the clay court as he celebrates winning the French Open on Sunday in Paris. As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical …

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Carlos Alcaraz was a kid growing up in Spain — which, considering he’s only 21, was not all that long ago — he used to run home from school and flip on the TV to check out the French Open. Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday’s final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June …

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. But the German raised his game, reaching his first French Open final and keeping his hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title alive. "I was not …

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. “I didn’t know what the occasion means.” This will be the first French Open men’s final without Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004. “I learned from last year’s match against Djokovic, when I was in the same position as …

French Open 2024: Alcaraz goes past Sinner in five-set thriller to reach final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz goes past Sinner in five-set thriller to reach final

The Hindu  

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a woeful start to beat an inconsistent Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 and qualify for his maiden French Open final after a see-saw encounter on Friday. Australian Open champion Sinner, who will take over as world number one next week, bowed out when he returned a massive forehand down the line wide on …

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