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...
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...
