World number one Carlos Alcaraz claimed his eighth ATP title of the year with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz in the Japan Open final, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old, who claimed his 24th career title, injured his ankle earlier in the week but showed no signs of slowing down, breaking at 5-4 to seal the opening set. Fritz needed treatment on his left thigh during...
Carlos Alcaraz prevailed in the latest instalment of his captivating rivalry with Jannik Sinner, securing a four-set victory to reclaim the US Open title, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard made a confident start and withstood a spirited second-set comeback from the Italian before powering to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 triumph under the lights in New York. CARLOS ALCARAZ IS A SIX-TIME GRAND SLAM CHAMPION! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/PKOOVZTF4F...
Carlos Alcaraz claimed the men’s singles title at the Cincinnati Open on Monday after top seed Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to illness, Afrosport reports. The final lasted just over 20 minutes, with Alcaraz racing to a 5-0 lead in the opening set before Sinner signalled he could no longer continue. pic.twitter.com/g9y3e9c5Sk — Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 18, 2025 It was the fourth final...
Carlos Alcaraz believes his defeat to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Wimbledon final will redefine the already-established rivalry, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old Spaniard was favourite to win at SW19 for the third year in a row having beaten Sinner in their previous five head-to-head meetings, including last month’s French Open final. The Italian however came out on top after losing the first set to ultimately win 4-6,...
Jannik Sinner denied Carlos Alcaraz a third straight Wimbledon title by defeating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 for his first title on grass courts of SW19, Afrosport reports. Alcaraz was the favourite for the final having beaten Sinner in the last five head-to-head meetings, including the French Open back in May. The Spaniard's serve was broken in the fifth game of the first set but...
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