
Tennis May 26, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev survive five-set thrillers at French Open
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 Alexander Zverev each had to save a match point to advance in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev survive five-set thrillers at French Open
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 Alexander Zverev each had to save a match point to advance in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz looks like tennis' newest star after thrilling run to Madrid title
"I really want to go to Paris to win a Grand Slam, to show my level in a Grand Slam," Alcaraz said at a press conference after winning the second Masters 1000 of his career.
Zverev, who took to court as the highest ranked player remaining in the tournament, lost the first four points of the match but breezed through the first set in just over 20 minutes
The ATP has recently come under fire for what many pundits and fans perceived to be soft punishments from the governing body following a series of high-profile outbursts by players.
Alexander Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Mexico meltdown
Following a review, the ATP found the 24-year-old German had committed "aggravated behavior" when he twice swung his racket at the umpire's chair.
Alexander Zverev kicked out of tournament after striking umpire's chair multiple times
Zverev came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani during his tantrum in Mexico.
Alexander Zverev expects to form new Big 3 with Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in 2022
"The big titles were the Olympics, U.S. Open, Turin (ATP Finals) and Wimbledon, and they were all won by Medvedev, Djokovic and me," Alexander Zverev said this week.
With a second ATP Finals win, Alexander Zverev proves his star is rising
He has one of the best first serves and backhands in the world. His improved court positioning and a shored-up forehand was often a decisive punch down the stretch in Turin.
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rallies to win ATP Finals opener
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev came from a set down to power past ATP Finals debutant Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4 and get his title defense off to a winning start in Turin on Sunday. Olympic champion Alexander Zverev was also awarded a win ...
Novak Djokovic to play for Grand Slam against Daniil Medvedev in U.S. Open final
"I'm going to treat the next match like it's the last match of my career," Djokovic said after winning his semifinal against Zverev.
Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini to remain on course for Grand Slam
Top-ranked Djokovic extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 26 matches.
Kei Nishikori beats Italy's Salvatore Caruso to move into U.S. Open second round
Nishikori withstood a fightback from Caruso on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win.