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Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
2 days, 3 hours ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

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Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz
1 month, 1 week ago

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic holds a guitar given to him by Argentine singer Abel Pintos during a farewell exhibition match for Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in Buenos Aires on Sunday. AFP Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this …

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Carlos Alcaraz snaps Jannik Sinner’s winning streak in thriller to secure China Open title
3 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz snaps Jannik Sinner’s winning streak in thriller to secure China Open title

The Independent  

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Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz
4 months, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Whenever you drop a little bit of your level — if it’s mental, if it’s tennis-wise or physical — at the end, it …

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Thanks to Zendaya, Serena and more, tennis is having a moment as the US Open arrives
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks to Zendaya, Serena and more, tennis is having a moment as the US Open arrives

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — About 10 minutes into the movie “ Challengers,” Zendaya’s character’s daughter pokes her head into a room and asks about watching something on TV together. Tennis is having a moment even before play begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday — from the Zendaya vehicle’s use of the sport as a backdrop for its three-person love story, to …

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Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory
5 months, 2 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 …

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Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat

Firstpost  

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

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A ‘different’ Wimbledon now rests on this Novak Djokovic question
6 months, 1 week ago

A ‘different’ Wimbledon now rests on this Novak Djokovic question

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are among the men to watch
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are among the men to watch

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Here are some of the men to watch at Wimbledon, which starts at the All England Club on Monday: Jannik Sinner Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 22 2024 Record: 38-3 2024 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 14 Grand Slam Titles: 1 — Australian Open Last 5 Wimbledons: 2023-Lost in the Semifinals, 2022-QF, 2021-1st, 2019-Did Not …

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Carlos Alcaraz and the turning point of an epic French Open fightback
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz and the turning point of an epic French Open fightback

The Independent  

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

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The key to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s ‘weird’ French Open semi-final
7 months ago

The key to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s ‘weird’ French Open semi-final

The Independent  

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French Open 2024: Alcaraz fights off De Jong to reach third round
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz fights off De Jong to reach third round

The Hindu  

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open third round but suffered a worrying loss of form midway through his match against Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong before winning 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 on Wednesday. The third seed was forced to work hard for a two-set lead under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof, but 176th-ranked De Jong refused to be intimidated …

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French Open 2024: Alcaraz pain-free heading into tournament but still concerned
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz pain-free heading into tournament but still concerned

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz is no longer feeling pain in his forearm after an injury cut short his claycourt swing, but the twice Grand Slam champion said on Friday that he is still apprehensive about hitting balls with full intensity at the French Open. Probably I’m going to say I’m a little bit scared about hitting every forehand at 100%.” The world …

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French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?

Associated Press  

PARIS — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the early Wimbledon betting odds are and more: What Happened on Sunday? Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall with a 6-3, …

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Carlos Alcaraz provides injury update as concerns grow over French Open appearance
8 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz provides injury update as concerns grow over French Open appearance

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz out of Italian Open with continuing forearm pain
8 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz out of Italian Open with continuing forearm pain

Hindustan Times  

World number three Carlos Alcaraz on Friday withdrew from next week's ATP Italian Open due to ongoing pain in his right forearm, an injury that sidelined him in Monte Carlo and Barcelona. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz The blow comes weeks away from the second Grand Slam of the season, the French Open. "Every time that I'm hitting the forehand, I'm thinking …

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Nadal gets emotional after a loss in his last Madrid Open appearance. Alcaraz reaches quarterfinals
8 months, 1 week 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 …

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Ben Shelton joins past champs Djokovic, Alcaraz and Medvedev in the US Open men’s semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Shelton joins past champs Djokovic, Alcaraz and Medvedev in the US Open men’s semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When it comes to Ben Shelton and the rest of the men who will be participating in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday, it’s quite obvious that one of these is not like the others. “I’m definitely going to try to bring some things to the table that are different and hopefully disruptive on Friday,” Shelton said. …

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U.S. Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis

The Hindu  

Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U.S. Open. Last weekend’s contest at the hard-court Cincinnati Masters, in which Djokovic, who is 36, saved a championship point in the second set …

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Medvedev: Great for tennis to have Djokovic and Alcaraz playing each other now
1 year, 4 months ago

Medvedev: Great for tennis to have Djokovic and Alcaraz playing each other now

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed the budding rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic like everyone else, but said he hopes to crash their party at the U.S. Open and play the role of disruptor this fortnight. World number one Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, and second-ranked Djokovic, a 23-times major winner, have won the last five Grand Slams …

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US Open 2023 Preview: Alcaraz looks to defend title, Djokovic chases 24th Major
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023 Preview: Alcaraz looks to defend title, Djokovic chases 24th Major

The Hindu  

“Yeah, I hope we get to play in the US Open. And how did he show it!” Let’s size up contenders who might threaten the Big Two and then predict the winner of the season’s final Grand Slam tournament: Jannik Sinner: On the New Gen standouts, Alcaraz said, “For me, Jannik Sinner is my biggest rival now.” The 21-year-old Italian …

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Canadian Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton, 2nd round preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
1 year, 5 months ago

Canadian Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton, 2nd round preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

1 Carlos Alcaraz takes on USA’s Ben Shelton in the second round of the Canadian Open, an ATP 1000 Masters event, in Toronto on Wednesday. The Canadian Open 2nd round clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton will be live streamed in India on SonyLiv from 4:30AM IST on August 10. Alcaraz, the 20-year-old Spaniard, is set to play his …

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New order: on Wimbledon’s new champions
1 year, 5 months ago

New order: on Wimbledon’s new champions

The Hindu  

One of sport’s eternal qualities is its uncanny knack of replenishing itself. Men’s tennis though was resistant to this, where every new dawn — like Dominic Thiem’s and Daniil Medvedev’s US Open victories in 2020 and 2021 — ended up being a false hope. Wimbledon 2023 however made the sport feel young again as 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz dethroned four-time defending …

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