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CARLOS ALCARAZ

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return during his win over Russian Roman Safiullin on Tuesday at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.
TENNIS
Apr 10, 2024
Djokovic 'feeling great' in Monte Carlo as Alcaraz withdraws injured
The Serb needed just one hour and 10 minutes to make a return to winning ways in his first match since a shock exit at Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz pumps his first after winning a point against Fabian Marozsan as the defending champion moved into the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Mar 13, 2024
Alcaraz and Sinner reach Indian Wells quarters
Alcaraz never looked to be in any trouble against Marozsan, pounding forehands and confidently holding serve throughout the match.
Alexander Zverev celebrates his after victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 25, 2024
Alexander Zverev stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach Australian Open semifinals
The big-serving German recovered from a major wobble to win 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4 in just over three hours.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves against China's Shang Juncheng during the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.
TENNIS
Jan 20, 2024
Awesome Alcaraz reaches second week at Melbourne for first time
In the unusual position of playing someone younger than himself, two-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz simply dominated 18-year-old Shang.
Poland's Iga Swiatek plays during her first round match against Sofia Kenin of the U.S. at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2024
Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow
In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in a grueling first set lasting 68 minutes but stepped on the gas in the second set.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open, in Melbourne on Tuesday,
TENNIS
Jan 10, 2024
Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favorite stomping ground
The 36-year-old enjoyed one of the most dominant seasons of his career in 2023.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their semifinal match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Saturday.
TENNIS
Nov 19, 2023
Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after last-four demolition of Alcaraz
Djokovic will face home favorite Sinner on Sunday in the final in Turin, as the legend attempts to cap an age-defying year with yet another major triumph.
Daniil Medvedev returns a shot to Alexander Zverev during their round-robin match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Nov 16, 2023
Medvedev books place in ATP Finals semis as Alcaraz gets back on track
World No. 3 Medvedev had to win in straight sets to claim a spot in the semifinals in Turin with a match to spare.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their first round-robin match at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on Monday.
TENNIS
Nov 14, 2023
Zverev overpowers Alcaraz and Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals
Germany's Zverev, a two-time winner at the year-ending tournament, put on a powerful display to see off world No. 2 Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic (right) and Carlos Alcaraz meet at the net following the 2023 Wimbledon final in London in July.
TENNIS
Sep 28, 2023
Novak Djokovic sees bright future for tennis Carlos Alcaraz leading charge
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic believes the future of tennis is in good hands with young gun Carlos Alcaraz leading the way.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Alexander Zverev during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2023
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev win to set up semifinal clash
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are the last two U.S. Open champions.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after beating Matteo Arnaldi of Italy on day eight of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Monday. Alcaraz is aiming to defend his title after winning the U.S. Open last year.
TENNIS / Tennis
Sep 5, 2023
Alcaraz into U.S. Open last eight as Pegula and Jabeur crash out
The 20-year-old Alcaraz is bidding to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2008 to successfully defend the U.S. Open.
Ons Jabeur defeated Marie Bouzkova to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday.
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2023
Ons Jabeur beats Marie Bouzkova to reach fourth round at U.S. Open
Jabeur said she was feeling like a "zombie" due to illness but came back from the dead to overcome Bouzkova.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Lloyd Harris during their match at the U.S. Open in New York on Thursday.
TENNIS
Sep 1, 2023
No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz cruises into third round at U.S. Open
Alcaraz moved one step closer to setting up a rematch of his epic showdown against Jannik Sinner in last year's U.S. Open quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz serves during his match against Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 20.
TENNIS
Aug 27, 2023
Djokovic and Alcaraz on collision course at U.S. Open
A little more than six weeks after an enthralling Wimbledon final, the two men could meet again at Flushing Meadows
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 17, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era
Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2023
Daniil Medvedev hopes to lean on experience as showdown with No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looms in Wimbledon semifinals
Medvedev rallied to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets on Wednesday to reach the final four at the All England Club for the first time.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic stay on Wimbledon collision course
Djokovic, bidding for a fifth successive title, took his winning streak at Wimbledon to 32 matches and is now unbeaten on Center Court for a decade.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2023
King Federer back at Wimbledon as Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina shine
Wednesday, when better weather is forecast, will have a manic schedule as the tournament referee attempts to complete the remaining first-round matches in both the men's and women's draws.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 26, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz calls Novak Djokovic 'obvious' favorite for Wimbledon despite return to No. 1
Alcaraz was playing on the grass for just the third tournament in his career and showed impressive development during the week.

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