Carlos Alcaraz

Tennis: Alcaraz, Djokovic set for potential quarterfinal clash at Indian Wells

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...

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Australian Open: Djokovic beats Alcaraz in quarters, sets up semi-final clash with Zverev

by Bayo Adegboyega

21 January 2025

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...

2025 Australian Open: Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic and other players to watch out for in Melbourne

by Kunle Fayiga

11 January 2025

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....

ATP Finals: Sinner, Alcaraz avoid same group in draw selection

by Diamond Kesiena

8 November 2024

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...

China Open: Carlos Alcaraz beat top seed Jannik Sinner to win maiden title

by Ibikunle Salako

2 October 2024

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...

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Tennis: Alcaraz, Djokovic set for potential quarterfinal clash at Indian Wells

Australian Open: Djokovic beats Alcaraz in quarters, sets up semi-final clash with Zverev

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ATP Finals: Sinner, Alcaraz avoid same group in draw selection

China Open: Carlos Alcaraz beat top seed Jannik Sinner to win maiden title

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