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 in chilly conditions in the Spanish capital and with the roof closed on the Manolo Santana Stadium. The Russian clubbed 30 winners as Alcaraz appeared physically spent following his three-set win over Jan-Lennard Struff on Tuesday in a last 16-tie which stretched to almost three hours.

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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 …

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 …

ATP Finals: Zverev eases past Rublev in campaign opener
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev eases past Rublev in campaign opener

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 in their round-robin opener. In the afternoon match, Casper Ruud romped through the opening set before fighting back from 5-2 behind in the second to beat an out-sorts Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5. Germany’s Zverev had last faced Russian Rublev at …

Alexander Zverev begins ATP final campaign with straight sets win over Andrey Rublev
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1 month, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev begins ATP final campaign with straight sets win over Andrey Rublev

India Today  

Alexander Zverev began his ATP finals campaign in style as he beat Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Tuesday, November 12 at the Inalpi Arena. With a clinical win over Rublev, Zverev will next take on Casper Ruud in his next group stage encounter on November 14 followed by a blockbuster encounter against Carlos Alcaraz. I could play better: Alcaraz …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Madrid Open 2024: Nadal beats teenager Blanch in straight sets, faces De Minaur in second round
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Nadal beats teenager Blanch in straight sets, faces De Minaur in second round

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal thrashed 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday and will face Australian 10th seed Alex de Minaur next. Nadal, who last claimed the title on Madrid’s clay in 2017, broke again to take the lead in the second set and kept up the pace, giving a tennis masterclass …

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up at the Brisbane International in January Clay specialist Rafael Nadal has been granted a wildcard entry into the ATP Barcelona Open. Reuters Rafael Nadal said it will be “a joy” to return to competitive action next week for the first time since January …

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 …

Alcaraz upset by Jarry in Argentina Open semifinals
10 months ago

Alcaraz upset by Jarry in Argentina Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was upset by Nicolas Jarry of Chile 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Argentina Open. The Spaniard will play next week at the Rio Open tournament in Brazil, also on clay, which he won in 2022 and reached the decider last year. The Chilean was also competitive against Alcaraz last year at the Rio Open tournament, but …

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 …

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. …

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

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

WATCH: Dhoni attends Alcaraz vs Zverev U.S. Open quarterfinal match
1 year, 3 months ago

WATCH: Dhoni attends Alcaraz vs Zverev U.S. Open quarterfinal match

The Hindu  

Former India captain M.S. Dhoni was spotted enjoying the U.S. Open quarterfinal between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Germany’s Alexander Zverev at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Thursday. Like us, @msdhoni is a tennis fan too 🥹 Indian cricket sensation Mahendra Singh Dhoni was in the audience for the quarter-final clash between @carlosalcaraz & @AlexZverev 🎾#SonySportsNetwork#USOpen | @usopenpic.twitter.com/STPmLlCdvS …

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

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

India Today  

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

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 …

Watch: Alcaraz throws his racquet in absolute frustration in shock Canadian Open loss; Kyrgios gives x-rated verdict
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Alcaraz throws his racquet in absolute frustration in shock Canadian Open loss; Kyrgios gives x-rated verdict

Hindustan Times  

For 14th ranked Tommy Paul, it was a match to remember. On Friday night, the American scripted the biggest win of his career as he beat world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal tie of the 2023 Canadian Open in Toronto. Nick Kyrgios has his say as Carlos Alcaraz throws his racquet in frustration during Canadian Open defeat Alcaraz, who …

Altmaier beats Rublev to reach Hamburg Open last-eight
1 year, 4 months ago

Altmaier beats Rublev to reach Hamburg Open last-eight

The Hindu  

Daniel Altmaier stunned world number seven Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Hamburg ATP quarterfinals on Thursday as top seed Casper Ruud racked up his 22nd clay-court win of the season. Germany’s Altmaier ranked at 61, ended Rublev’s five-match winning streak after 75 minutes and will face either Zhang Zhizhen or Yannick Hanfmann for a place in the semifinals. …

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 …

Halle Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Beats Yannick Hanfmann to Enter Quarterfinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Halle Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Beats Yannick Hanfmann to Enter Quarterfinals

News 18  

World number seven Andrey Rublev pulled off a straight sets win over Yannick Hanfmann to reach the Halle grass-court quarterfinals on Thursday, avenging a shock defeat to the German in Rome last month. “The important thing was I was able to win against a tough player like Yannick,” said Rublev. Especially on grass, he’s even tougher to play against because …

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out of Italian Open
1 year, 7 months ago

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out of Italian Open

News 18  

Carlo Alcaraz’s 12-match winning streak came to an unexpected end when he was beaten by 135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-6 Monday in the third round of the Italian Open. “I just try to hit back every ball and try to do my best.” Late in the second set, Alcaraz started yelling “Vamos” every time he won a significant …

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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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 …

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