Novak Djokovic battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open, Afrosport reports. Despite facing a troublesome left leg, and an early deficit, the 37-year-old maintained his hard court dominance over Alcaraz to make it through to a landmark 50th Grand Slam semi-final against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic, who moved one step closer to...
It is the start of a new year and the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, brings unbelievable excitement. Indeed, the tournament provides unmatched spectacle as players will be taking on each other in the sweltering heat of Melbourne. This provides a mix of both the predictable and unpredictable. Afrosport previews seven players to watch out for at this year's Aussie Open....
Jannik Sinner has avoided rival Carlos Alcaraz in the group selection for the season-ending ATP Finals following Thursday's draws, Afrosport reports. The world number one was drawn alongside Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and debutant Alex de Minaur in the Ilie Nastase Group, which starts on Sunday. Meanwhile, world number three and reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, and Andrey...
Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner to win his maiden China Open title in Beijing on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Spaniard needed three sets to overcome Sinner 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) at the Diamond Court to make it two consecutive victories over the Italian world No. 1. BEIJING CHAMPION 🏆 In a breathtaking final, @carlosalcaraz fights back to...
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz topped Daniil Medvedev in a battle between world No. 2 and No. 3 in the men’s singles semi-finals at the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday. The four-time Grand Slam champion overcame the more experienced Medvedev 7-5, 6-3 in straight sets to book a spot in the final, where he will face top seed Jannik Sinner after the Italian overcame wildcard and home...
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