Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons
The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence and carrying an impressive 25-2 win-loss record for the season.
Returning Nadal wants to enjoy comeback 'gift'
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said Monday returning to action at the Barcelona Open is a "gift" and he wants to enjoy every moment of what he expects to be the last year of his career.
Djokovic 'feeling great' in Monte Carlo as Alcaraz withdraws injured
World number one Novak Djokovic said his "feeling was great" as he flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the event due to injury.
'It's been difficult', Alcaraz all smiles again after Indian Wells triumph
The Spaniard, still only 20, had not won a title since clinching his second major crown at last year's Wimbledon until he beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1 on Sunday in a rematch of last year's final.
Alcaraz hands Sinner first 2024 loss
The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz will remain No. 2 in the world rankings next week.
Nadal hails 'amazing' Alcaraz after made-for-Netflix exhibition defeat
"It's a good thing that as a player I will not face him many times," said Nadal, who expects to retire in 2024 after a series of injuries limited his appearances on the circuit.
No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground
For any other player but Novak Djokovic, a below-par Australian Open at the age of 36 would have had pundits brushing up his tennis obituary. Djokovic, of course, is no ordinary player.
Ankle injury forces Alcaraz out in first round of ATP Rio Open
The Spanish star took a medical timeout, had the ankle taped and won the first game but after dropping his serve in the second game he called it quits, in another setback to a so-far disappointing 2024 campaign.
Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner
Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.
Zverev stuns Alcaraz to set up semi with Medvedev
The German sixth seed eventually prevailed 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena to make the last four at a Grand Slam for the seventh time.
Alcaraz mows down Kecmanovic to reach quarterfinals
"I did everything almost perfectly. In our Miami 2022 match it was closer. It was a good match today as well. I pushed him to the limit in every point," said Alcaraz, who set up a clash with sixth seed Alexander Zverev.
Alcaraz made to work for third-round berth
World number two Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set Thursday before rediscovering his mojo to battle into the Australian Open third round, coming good when it mattered.
Alcaraz destroys Gasquet to reach second round
The second seed, gunning to unseat 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the world number one spot, was tested in a tight first set but then moved through the gears.
Alcaraz motivated to topple Australian Open king Djokovic
"It's an extra motivation for me," the two-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz said on Saturday
Finally, a foot in the inevitable era?
The changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been on an asymptotic course, getting closer and closer to the inevitable but not quite materialising.
Is Sinner primed for Grand Slam breakthrough?
Italian Jannik Sinner's climb towards the top of men's tennis could hardly be described as sluggish unless of course a direct comparison is made with Spanish phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic must defy wrist injury, Alcaraz threat at Australian Open
The 36-year-old from Serbia defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year's final for a record-extending 10th Melbourne crown then added the French and US Open titles to his collection in 2023.
Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after demolition of Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Saturday after sweeping past Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in a dominating semi-final display he hailed as his best of the tournament.
Djokovic top of the world after sinking Rune
The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed just one win or a defeat for young rival Carlos Alcaraz in order to secure top spot in the ATP rankings for 2023 and prevailed in a three-hour Green Group clash with spirited debutant Rune.
