NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz powered into the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as rival Daniil Medvedev battled through a brutal heatwave to join the Spaniard in the last four. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his win against Germany's Alexander Zverev the US Open tennis...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday, Sept. 4, as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during his match against Matteo...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday, Sept. 2, as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam title alive with victory in a three-set thriller. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a point against Britain's Daniel Evans...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to a US Open rematch with Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday, Aug. 31, as Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova booked their places in the third round. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a ball to Lloyd Harris of South...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz launched the defense of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday, Aug. 29, as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a poin against Dominik...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz admits he occasionally hankers for anonymity after a breakout year that saw him emerge as the hottest young talent in men's tennis. Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. (AFP) The 20-year-old Spaniard won his maiden Grand Slam singles title at...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of the Western...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, Aug. 20. Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after defeating Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point then turned around a tiebreaker to beat Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and reach the finals of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Saturday, Aug. 19. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his win over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during the semifinals of...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday, Aug. 17, to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Gael Monfils of France during the Western & Southern Open...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarterfinal loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (right) holds the winner's trophy as he is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their...
TORONTO (AFP) -- Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, on Friday, Aug. 11, as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after a missed point against Tommy Paul of the United...
