BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Buenos Aires ATP tournament on Thursday, Feb. 15, defeating a player who once worked as an entertainment park pirate. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after wining the ATP 250 Argentina Open second round tennis match against...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday, Feb. 12, if he had to choose between an Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics or the French Open title he would go for the gold. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) The 20-year-old who won the US Open in 2022 and Wimbledon in 2023 was asked...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early on Thursday, Jan. 25, to set up an Australian Open semifinal against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to set up a potential Australian Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued. Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday, Jan. 22, as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the quarterfinals. Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska hits a return against Belarus'...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 22, while Victoria Azarenka is dreaming of a third title. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish second seed has yet to be fully tested in Melbourne but...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, Jan. 20, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against China's Shang...
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...
