After great start, Nadal returns from injury at Madrid Open Nadal could face a semifinal against top-ranked Novak Djokovic The Hindu · May 1, 2022
The US hasn’t had a male grand slam champ since 2003. Is the drought about to end? The Williams sisters dominated tennis for much of the 21st-century but their male counterparts have been overshadowed in the Big Three era The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2022
De Minaur to face Alcaraz in Barca semis Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has advanced to a Barcelona Open semi-final showdown with Carloz Alcaraz after winning two matches in a day on the Spanish clay. AAP · Apr 22, 2022
Korda upsets Alcaraz to reach last 16 at Monte Carlo Masters Sebastian Korda dispatched teen wonder Carlos Alcarez from the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday following a gripping three-hour slugfest. Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2022
How Good Can Carlos Alcaraz Get? In our latest mailbag, we look at John Isner's doubles success and the proliferation of sports betting in tennis. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022
Teen wonder Alcaraz targets Grand Slam glory after Miami Open triumph Spanish wunderkind Carlos Alcaraz set his sights on the Grand Slam tournaments - the tennis circuit's most coveted titles - following a win at the Miami Masters which took him on Monday to a high of 11th in the world rankings. Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz received welcome surprise before Miami Open final against Casper Ruud Spanish teenage superstar Carlos Alcaraz was preparing to face Casper Ruud in the Miami Open final when he was surprised by coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022
Nadal Inspires Teen Star Alcaraz to Miami Open Crown Carlos Alcaraz believes watching boyhood idol Rafael Nadal helped him become the youngest ever Miami Open champion on Sunday. Alcaraz, who turns 19 next month, showed why many believe he is currently the hottest young prospect in men's tennis with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Norway's world number eight Casper… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz confirms arrival among elite with Miami Open success Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 in Florida while Britain’s Jack Draper won his fourth Challenger title of the season, in France The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022
Teenager Carlos Alcaraz claims first Masters 1000 title with victory at Miami Open The 18-year-old became the youngest Miami men’s champion in the event’s history. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022
What you need to know about Miami Open men’s final between teen phenom Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Much of the buzz around the Miami Open this year has centered on 18-year-old Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz, and he certainly will be the fan favorite against Casper Ruud in the men’s final at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Miami Herald · Apr 3, 2022
'Extreme class' - Carlos Alcaraz sends tennis fans wild with show of sportsmanship Teen prodigy Carlos Alcaraz put in another superb performance at the Miami Open to defeat Hubert Hurkacz, and was praised for a superb piece of sportsmanship during the match Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz makes first Masters 1000 final with victory over Hubert Hurkacz The 18-year-old Spaniard won 7-6 (5) 7-6 (2) in just over two hours and said playing the final was ‘something that you dream of when you are a child’. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Hurkacz Stops Medvedev Regaining World No. 1 Spot in Miami Daniil Medvedev's bid to reclaim the world number one ranking fell short on Thursday as the Russian lost 7-6(7) 6-3 to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Hurkacz won the first three games and fended off two break points in the seventh as Medvedev, who appeared… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Defending champion Hubert Hurkacz advances past Daniil Medvedev in Miami The Polish player will face Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022 Teenager Carlos Alcaraz again upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas The Spaniard won in straight sets after almost two hours to finish 7-5 6-3 in a rematch of their meeting at the US Open.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022 Medvedev Reaches Last 16 in Miami, Osaka into Quarters Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking as he beat Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3 6-4 on Monday to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open, while Naomi Osaka cruised into the quarter-finals of the women's draw. Medvedev, who can replace Novak…
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Stefanos Tsitsipas to face US Open foe Carlos Alcaraz in Miami fourth round The Greek was bundled out in the fifth round at Flushing Meadows by the 18-year-old.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022 Rafael Nadal Out 4-6 Weeks with Rib Injury Rafael Nadal announced Tuesday that he'll be sidelined four to six weeks with a stress fracture in his left rib. Nadal, winner of 21 Grand Slam singles titles, complained of an ailing chest following Saturday's semifinal victory against Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2022 Nadal Vanquishes Alcaraz to Set Up Indian Wells ATP Final with Fritz Rafael Nadal battled past Carlos Alcaraz and the elements on Saturday, beating his talented young Spanish compatriot 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to…
Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022 Helene Elliott: Rafael Nadal’s experience and ageless tenacity lift him into Indian Wells final INDIAN WELLS — The swirling winds were blowing itchy grains of sand into Rafael Nadal’s eyes. The kid across the net was half his age and was returning everything. The furrows in Nadal’s forehead were getting ever deeper.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Cameron Norrie knocked out of Indian Wells in quarter finals Norrie had strong starts in both sets before he was overwhelmed by his 18-year-old Spanish opponent
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022 Nadal Neutralizes Opelka to Extend Perfect 2022 Start, Alcaraz, Norrie Win Rafael Nadal battled past big-hitting American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/5) on Wednesday to push his 2022 record to 18-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022 Shock Loss Costs Medvedev No. 1 Rank, Brooksby Beats Tsitsipas at Indian Wells Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after a stunning 4-6 6-3 6-1 loss to Gael Monfils in the third round of Indian Wells on Monday, while fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated by American Jenson Brooksby. Monfils let out a roar as he secured the upset on the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022 No Nadal, No Problem as 'Super Special' Alcaraz Enjoys Flying Davis Cup Start Teenager Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie. The 18-year-old Alcaraz, ranked 19 in the world, swept past experienced Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 on the…