MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng on Saturday, Jan. 20, as he bids to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open for the first time, with Iga Swiatek hunting for a statement win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish world number two blitzed Richard...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday, Jan. 18, as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Danielle...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Sofia Kenin during their women's singles...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz says the challenge of toppling 10-time champion Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open gives him "extra motivation" as he aims to end the Serbian's long reign in Melbourne. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) The Spanish world number two missed the Grand Slam...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture's broadcaster and organizers Netflix said on Monday, Dec. 11. Spain's tennis superstars Rafael Nadal (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot...
TURIN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic claimed yet another record on Sunday, Nov. 19, with his seventh ATP Finals title, sweeping aside local hero Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in Turin and leaving tennis fans wondering when he will relinquish his tennis dominance. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after...
TURIN (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of victory at the ATP Finals after setting up a semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Friday, Nov. 17. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their first...
TURIN (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his...
TURIN (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on Monday, Nov. 13, as Daniil Medvedev won a Russian derby against Andrey Rublev in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during...
MILAN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune in the group stage of the ATP Finals as the world number one chases a seventh season-ending triumph. World men's tennis ranked no. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AFP) Title holder Djokovic is looking to cap...
PARIS (AFP) -- After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on Monday, Nov. 6. World ranked no. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AFP) The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title...
