Vienna Open: Alcaraz beats Murray, faces Berrettini in quarters
3 years, 1 month ago

Vienna Open: Alcaraz beats Murray, faces Berrettini in quarters

The Hindu  

Andy Murray saw his perfect record at the Erste Bank Open come to an end Wednesday, slumping to a 3-6, 4-6 defeat to teenager Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the second round. READ: Fenesta National Tennis: Nitin Kumar Sinha outclasses veteran Vishnu Vardhan Murray outlasted the 18-year-old Alcaraz in three sets when they met in Indian Wells less than three weeks ago, but he dropped serve in the opening game Wednesday, setting the tone for a match that included seven breaks of serve. In first round play, seventh-seeded Jannik Sinner defeated American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 6-2, and eighth-seeded Diego Schwartzman beat Fabio Fognini 6-2, 7-5. Lorenzo Sonego, who beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-1 on his way to the final last year, defeated Dominik Köpfer of Germany 6-4, 6-3, and Gael Monfils edged Italian wild-card entry Lorenzo Musetti 7-6, 6-4 in the last match of the opening round.

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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 …

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 …

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns against Australia's Aleksander Vukic during their men's singles second round tennis match on the third day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2024. LONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Aleksander Vukic in straight sets to reach the men's singles …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Italian Open: Zverev battles past Tabilo, equals Boris Becker’s record to reach final
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Zverev battles past Tabilo, equals Boris Becker’s record to reach final

The Hindu  

Former champion Alexander Zverev came back from a disastrous start to beat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 1-6 7-6 6-2 and equal Boris Becker’s record by reaching an 11th Masters final, in the Italian Open on Friday. The German third seed, who won the title in 2017 and reached the final the following year, looked in real danger when 29th seed Tabilo …

Miami Open: Andy Murray beats dizzy Matteo Berrettini; Sloane Stephens, Naomi Osaka advance
9 months ago

Miami Open: Andy Murray beats dizzy Matteo Berrettini; Sloane Stephens, Naomi Osaka advance

Firstpost  

Andy Murray wrote on the television lens at the end of the match: “There is life in the old dog yet” Andy Murray celebrates after beating Matteo Berrettini in his first round match at the Miami Open. AP Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Italian Matteo Berrettini in the first …

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final

News 18  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. In Sunday’s final, he will face either fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev or American Tommy Paul with a chance to become the first repeat Indian Wells ATP champion since …

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain reacts after winning a point in his fourth round match defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden March 12, 2024. INDIAN WELLS, California — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italian rival Jannik Sinner remained on course for a semifinal showdown after cruising into the last eight of …

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain reacts after winning a point in his fourth round match defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden March 12, 2024. INDIAN WELLS, California — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italian rival Jannik Sinner remained on course for a semifinal showdown after cruising into the last eight of …

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match

Hindustan Times  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open as the top remaining seed in the men's draw. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates while playing Fabian Marozsan of Hungary during the BNP Paribas Open A day after "lucky loser" Luca Nardi stunned No. Australian Open champion Jannik …

Carlos Alcaraz's key weakness pointed out by Andre Agassi, tennis legend says 'he doesn't have the same conviction...'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz's key weakness pointed out by Andre Agassi, tennis legend says 'he doesn't have the same conviction...'

Hindustan Times  

Coming to the Indian Wells as its men's singles defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz will have plenty of pressure on his shoulders. At the Indian Wells, Alcaraz will need to return to his best form as reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner will have the chance to overtake him in the ATP rankings. In an interview with Tennis Majors, tennis legend …

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

Carlos Alcaraz into Buenos Aires semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

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

Australian Open 2024: Alexander Zverev marches ahead, Carlos Alcaraz beats Gasquet to reach second round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Alexander Zverev marches ahead, Carlos Alcaraz beats Gasquet to reach second round

India Today  

Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev and World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz won their respective opening match at the Australian Open to reach the second round of men's singles on Tuesday. Zverev came from behind to beat compatriot Dominik Koepfer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, while Alcaraz registered a straight-sets victory over Richard Gasquet in the first round. Australian Open 2024, Day 3 …

Swiss Indoors: Defending Champion Auger-Aliassime Progresses To Second Round, Tomas Etchverry Beats Andy Murray To Enter Quarters
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiss Indoors: Defending Champion Auger-Aliassime Progresses To Second Round, Tomas Etchverry Beats Andy Murray To Enter Quarters

News 18  

Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated Swiss wild card Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round at the Swiss Indoors Basel. #SwissIndoorsBasel | @felixtennis is through to the second round after beating wildcard Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2.The sixth-seeded Canadian, who won the title here last year, takes on qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp next. | Swiss Indoors Basel Facebook …

Alcaraz reaches China Open quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Alcaraz reaches China Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

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

Murray returns to China, wins 1st-round match at Zhuhai; Bublik loses in Chengdu
1 year, 3 months ago

Murray returns to China, wins 1st-round match at Zhuhai; Bublik loses in Chengdu

The Hindu  

Returning to China for the first time in four years, Andy Murray won his first-round match at the Zhuhai Championships on Thursday, beating local wild card Mo Ye Cong 7-5, 6-3. At the Chengdu Open, American Marcos Giron defeated fifth-seeded Alexander Bublik 7-6, 6-3, and Australian Jordan Thompson beat sixth-seeded compatriot Max Purcell 6-2, 7-6. Juan Pablo Varillas eased past …

US Open 2023, Day Four Results: Alcaraz, Jabeur move to third round; Murray exits
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day Four Results: Alcaraz, Jabeur move to third round; Murray exits

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur booked their spots in the third round of the US Open in New York on Thursday. For Jabeur, last year’s runner-up in women’s singles, it was a tough battle against Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova but the Tunisian managed to emerge victorious 7-6)7), 4-6, 6-3. Here’s the complete list of second-round results from day four of …

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka move into third round; Andy Murray exits
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka move into third round; Andy Murray exits

India TV News  

The No.1 seed in the men's event of the ongoing US Open Carlos Alcaraz won his second-round match in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 against South Africa's Lloyd Harris to move into the third round. However, for Britain's Andy Murray, the day didn't pan out as per expectations as he crashed out of the tournament after losing in straight sets …

U.S. Open | Alcaraz gets easy start to title defence, Medvedev advances
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open | Alcaraz gets easy start to title defence, Medvedev advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz has surrendered the number one world ranking but got his U.S. Open title defence off to an easy start as injured German Dominik Koepfer retired against the 20-year-old top seed on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/OqzZEbjbB6 — US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 Alcaraz, bidding to become the first man to retain his U.S. Open crown since Roger Federer won five …

US Open 2023, Day 2 Result: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jabeur advance; Venus Williams suffers early exit
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 2 Result: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jabeur advance; Venus Williams suffers early exit

India TV News  

Day 2 of the ongoing US Open saw fairly predictable outcomes take place as top seed Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray, and Ons Jabuer among others advanced into the second round of the competition with ease. Attila Balazs of Hungary turned out to be no match for Russia's Daniil Medvedev as the latter routed the former 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 …

US Open 2023 men’s draw: Alcaraz vs Sinner, Djokovic vs Tsitsipas amongst projected quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023 men’s draw: Alcaraz vs Sinner, Djokovic vs Tsitsipas amongst projected quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will begin his US Open campaign against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer in the opening round and could be up against sixth-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, as per the draw announced on Thursday. 🚨 DRAW IS HERE A quarterfinal rematch with Jannik Sinner could await Carlos Alcaraz 👀 pic.twitter.com/Hv3B7vYCfd — US Open Tennis …

Alcaraz to face Djokovic for Cincinnati title
1 year, 4 months ago

Alcaraz to face Djokovic for Cincinnati title

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz fended off a match point en route to a 2-6 7-6 6-3 win over Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday to reach the Cincinnati Open final, where he will meet Novak Djokovic in a rematch of last month’s riveting Wimbledon final. Hurkacz captured the opener when he broke Alcaraz for a second time and had a match point in the …

Alcaraz ends Purcell’s dream Cincinnati run, Djokovic crushes Fritz
1 year, 4 months ago

Alcaraz ends Purcell’s dream Cincinnati run, Djokovic crushes Fritz

The Hindu  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell’s dream run with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win to reach the Cincinnati Open semifinals on Friday, while Novak Djokovic demolished top American Taylor Fritz 6-0 6-4. Down a break in the third, Purcell refused to go down without a fight, fending off four break points in an epic third game …

Djokovic's brutal Cincinnati Masters draw, Alcaraz eyes Canadian Open revenge; nine Round 1 blockbusters lined up
1 year, 4 months ago

Djokovic's brutal Cincinnati Masters draw, Alcaraz eyes Canadian Open revenge; nine Round 1 blockbusters lined up

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since Wimbledon last month, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will be part of the same field as the Western & Southern Open draw was revealed on Friday evening with battle for world No.1 title intensifying as the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, US Open, nears. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can only face …

Alcaraz stunned by Paul in Canadian Open quarterfinal; de Minaur topples Medvedev
1 year, 4 months ago

Alcaraz stunned by Paul in Canadian Open quarterfinal; de Minaur topples Medvedev

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz’s U.S Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open. For the third consecutive match, the Spaniard got off to a sluggish start on the hard courts in Toronto, falling behind early and double faulting to hand Paul the first …

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 …

Alcaraz off the mark in Canadian Open; Murray notches win
1 year, 4 months ago

Alcaraz off the mark in Canadian Open; Murray notches win

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz won his 13th ATP match in a row as the world number one began the Toronto Masters by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 on Wednesday. WATCH: Monfils hits a stunning 188km/h forehand against Tsitsipas, reaches round of 16 in Toronto with 350th career win on hard court The top seed admitted that he was out-hit at times by …

ATP Toronto: Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev master winds to advance, Casper Ruud wins
1 year, 4 months ago

ATP Toronto: Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev master winds to advance, Casper Ruud wins

Firstpost  

Former champions Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev registered first-round wins in tricky conditions in Toronto Former Toronto Masters winners Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev dispatched first-round opponents in windy conditions on Tuesday to power into the second round of the Canadian hardcourt event. Germany’s Zverev, who defeated Roger Federer for the 2017 Canadian title, reached the second round by defeating …

Murray beats Sonego to reach second round in Toronto Masters
1 year, 4 months ago

Murray beats Sonego to reach second round in Toronto Masters

The Hindu  

Andy Murray tamed blustery conditions to grind out a 7-6, 6-0 win over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego on Tuesday and reach the second round of the Canadian Open. The three-times Grand Slam champion needed time to settle into his game during a tightly-contested opening set but managed to raise his level in the tiebreaker and never looked back as he beat …

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Maiden Quarterfinal on Grass at Queen's Club
1 year, 6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Maiden Quarterfinal on Grass at Queen's Club

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz reached his first quarter-final on grass as the world number two crushed Jiri Lehecka in the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen’s Club on Thursday. “I’ll enjoy my first quarter-final, it’s a beautiful place to play and I’m enjoying every second here,” Alcaraz said. I think I’m ready to get a good result on grass.” Top seeded Alcaraz will …

Alcaraz beats Tsitsipas, sets up French Open semifinal clash with Djokovic
1 year, 6 months ago

Alcaraz beats Tsitsipas, sets up French Open semifinal clash with Djokovic

The Hindu  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz survived a third set wobble to cruise past fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 on Tuesday and earn a spot in the French Open last four. The 20-year-old will now face third seed Novak Djokovic in a mouth-watering semifinal on Friday with the Spaniard chasing a second Grand Slam title after winning …

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Some friendly advice, sports fans: If Carlos Alcaraz is playing, do not look away. 1-ranked Alcaraz himself acknowledged through that now-familiar smile that he’ll glance up at the stadium video boards “a lot of times” to see a replay of what he just did. Up to his usual tricks at Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, Alcaraz mixed a …

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by world number 135 Fabian Marozsan at Italian Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by world number 135 Fabian Marozsan at Italian Open

The Independent  

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Alcaraz wins Italian Open debut to regain No. 1 and secure Roland Garros top seed
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz wins Italian Open debut to regain No. 1 and secure Roland Garros top seed

Associated Press  

ROME — Carlos Alcaraz will reclaim the No. 1 ranking after beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 6-1 in his Italian Open debut on Saturday. In other second-round matches, sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Alex Molcan 6-3, 6-4; 2021 semifinalist Lorenzo Sonego defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 7-5, 6-3; J.J. Wolf eliminated 14th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-4; and Borna Coric rallied past Thiago Monteiro 4-6, …

Carlos Alcaraz to displace Novak Djokovic as world No1 after winning on Italian Open debut
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz to displace Novak Djokovic as world No1 after winning on Italian Open debut

The Independent  

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Italian Open: Fabio Fognini defeats Andy Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads
1 year, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Fabio Fognini defeats Andy Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads

Firstpost  

Fabio Fognini edged out Andy Murray in a battle of veteran tennis dads to reach the Italian Open second round on Wednesday. The Italian maverick, like Murray a father of three, fired 46 winners past the former world number one and three-time major winner in a first round tie which stretched to almost three hours. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FWOqq2KMsj — Olly 🎾🇬🇧 …

Fognini defeats Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads
1 year, 7 months ago

Fognini defeats Murray in Rome battle of tennis dads

The Hindu  

Fabio Fognini edged out Andy Murray in a battle of veteran tennis dads to reach the Italian Open second round on Wednesday. The Italian maverick, like Murray a father of three, fired 46 winners past the former world number one and three-time major winner in a first-round tie which stretched to almost three hours. But I just want to enjoy …

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 …

Indian Wells: Alcaraz into semis, defending champion Fritz knocked out
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Alcaraz into semis, defending champion Fritz knocked out

The Hindu  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to book an Indian Wells semifinal place against Jannik Sinner after the Italian knocked out defending champion Taylor Fritz 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. U.S. Open champion Alcaraz got off to a flying start, forcing the Canadian to save four break points before landing an inch-perfect forehand winner to break for …

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances

News 18  

Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. “Some of the matches I’ve played this year I haven’t deserved to win all of them,” said Murray, who won a five-setter lasting …

Qatar Open 2023: Andy Murray Marches into Semifinal, Top Seeded Andrey Rublev Crashes Out
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar Open 2023: Andy Murray Marches into Semifinal, Top Seeded Andrey Rublev Crashes Out

News 18  

Battle-hardened former world number one Andy Murray staged a defiant new fightback Thursday to beat French qualifier Alexandre Muller to a place in the Qatar Open semi-finals and declared himself ready to win another title before he retires. On Friday, Murray will now take on Czech power hitter Jiri Lehecka, 21, who also came back from a set down to …

Qatar Open: Andy Murray beats Alexander Zverev to reach quarterfinals
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar Open: Andy Murray beats Alexander Zverev to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Andy Murray teetered on the brink before beating Alexander Zverev in a marathon that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. “It makes a big difference for the players when we come and get a lot of energy and a great atmosphere from the crowd,” Murray said. He will have played four …

Andy Murray Comes Back From a Set Down to Beat Lorenzo Sonego in Qatar Open
1 year, 10 months ago

Andy Murray Comes Back From a Set Down to Beat Lorenzo Sonego in Qatar Open

News 18  

Down three match points late in the third set, Great Britain’s Andy Murray rallied to beat Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday at Doha. Open 13 Provence Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka registered the only two service breaks of the match while beating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 in the first …

Australian Open 2023: With big heart, Andy Murray battles past Thanasi Kokkinakis in longest match of his career
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: With big heart, Andy Murray battles past Thanasi Kokkinakis in longest match of his career

India Today  

5 hours and 45 minutes. Andy Murray played the longest match of his career to produce the greatest comeback in his career as he battled past Thanasi Kokkinakis in a stunning men's singles 2nd-round match at the Australian Open. “I did start to play better as the match went on â€æ I have a big heart," Murray said after his …

Andy Murray beats Kokkinakis in five-set epic at 2023 Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Andy Murray beats Kokkinakis in five-set epic at 2023 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray produced one of his greatest ever comebacks to sink home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis in a titanic second-round thriller at the Australian Open in the early hours of Friday morning. When Murray finally got the job done in what was his 250th Grand Slam match, the clock was just past 4.05am local time but a …

Andy Murray tops Berrettini in 5-set epic at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Andy Murray tops Berrettini in 5-set epic at Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Metal hip, bloody knee and all, Andy Murray produced his biggest victory in years. Murray built a huge lead, let it disappear completely, then needed to save a match point against Matteo Berrettini — who is nearly a full decade younger and ranked more than 50 places higher — before managing to pull out a 6-3, 6-3, …

Kooyong Classic: Andy Murray, Taylor Fritz Tune Up With Wins Ahead of Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Kooyong Classic: Andy Murray, Taylor Fritz Tune Up With Wins Ahead of Australian Open

News 18  

Andy Murray and Taylor Fritz applied a final layer of gloss to their pre-Australian Open form Thursday with straight-sets wins at the Kooyong Classic. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray scored a confidence-boosting 6-3, 6-3 defeat of Australian world number 24 Alex de Minaur, while Fritz followed up on his Team USA United Cup title by toppling Alexei Popyrin 7-6, 6-1. …

Astana Open: Carlos Alcaraz Ousted by David Goffin in First Match as World No. 1
2 years, 2 months ago

Astana Open: Carlos Alcaraz Ousted by David Goffin in First Match as World No. 1

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz’s first match as the No. 1-ranked player ended with a straight-set loss to David Goffin at the Astana Open on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Spaniard lost 7-5, 6-3 in his first tour match since winning the U.S. Open and capturing the No. 1 on a big stage, big crowd, the fire inside gives you so much power to play …

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz loses to David Goffin in Astana Open
2 years, 2 months ago

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz loses to David Goffin in Astana Open

The Hindu  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz said he would “take lessons” from his shock first-round exit at the Astana Open on Tuesday after losing 7-5, 6-3 to Belgium’s David Goffin. US Open champion Alcaraz suffered his first straight-sets defeat since last November as Goffin made the most of his second chance as a lucky loser. “I couldn’t handle that pressure that …

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