PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz spins his tennis racket during his men's singles match against Roman Safiullin on...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday, Oct. 30, he was not yet at "100 percent" as prepares to return from injury this week at the Paris Masters, despite enjoying a practice session with rival Novak Djokovic. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish star has not played since the Shanghai...
PARIS (AFP) -- Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday, Oct. 25, that he will take part in the Paris Masters and ATP Finals, following his recovery from injury. Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) "I have good news! I am feeling better every day and I will play...
PARIS (AFP) -- Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Thursday, Oct. 19, he will skip next week's ATP event in Basel after picking up back and foot injuries. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) "Unfortunately I will not be able to play in Basel this year," the 20-year-old wrote on Instagram adding he...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters. Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov hits a return to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during their men's singles match at the...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz fought through what he called "one of the toughest matches this year" to make the tournament's final 16 on Monday, Oct. 9, beating Britain's Daniel Evans 7-6 (7/1), 6-4. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Britain's...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said he went "out of my mind" during the second-set collapse that cost him his place at the China Open on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and handed Italy's Jannik Sinner a spot in the men's final against Daniil Medvedev in Beijing. Italy's Jannik Sinner (right) is congratulated by...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both breezed into the next round of the China Open with routine victories on Sunday, Oct. 1. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in their men's singles match during the China Open tennis tournament at the...
BEIJING (AFP) -- World number two Carlos Alcaraz eased into the second round of the China Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Friday, Sept. 29. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles first round match at...
BEIJING (AFP) -- World number two Carlos Alcaraz said on Wednesday, Sept. 27, his "beautiful battle" with Novak Djokovic at the top of men's tennis was driving him on as he prepared for the China Open in Beijing. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves during a practice ahead the China Open tennis tournament...
VALENCIA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic stepped in to defend Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday, Sept. 14, for missing this week's Davis Cup matches, saying the 20-year-old Spaniard may be young but he's not Superman. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open thriller on Friday, Sept. 8, to set up a repeat of the finals from two years ago against 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts after winning the US Open tennis tournament...
