Carlos Alcaraz edged the battle between world number one and three as the Spaniard defeated Jannik Sinner in straight sets in the Italian Open final on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Alcaraz won his maiden Italian Open title, claiming a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 win over Sinner to end the Italian’s 26-match winning streak with a dominant display in Rome. Sinner, who was appearing in his first tournament since...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could face Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles quarterfinals at Indiana Wells, while women’s singles champion Iga Swiatek could face Olympic gold medallist Qinwen Zheng. Alcaraz, who is looking for an unprecedented three-peat could face Djokovic in a rematch of their Australian Open semifinal clash, which the Serbian won in January. Djokovic is looking to become just the third man in history...
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...
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