Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz Begins Mutua Madrid Open Three-Peat Hunt

MADRID/STARNBERG, April 26, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz showcased a commanding performance on Friday as he kicked off his clay-court season and pursuit of a third consecutive Mutua Madrid Open title with a convincing victory over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko, sealing the match […]

Alcaraz, Sinner, Medvedev Advance At Miami Open

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 24, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) With rain washing out all but two second-round singles matches Friday, Saturday at the Miami Open meant a very crowded schedule. A three-hour delay by more showers at the start of play didn’t […]

Alcaraz Found Himself At Indian Wells, And It Felt Really Good

INDIAN WELLS, CALIF./WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) When Carlos Alcaraz secured championship point to win his second consecutive BNP Paribas Open title in the southern California palm desert Sunday evening, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1, he became […]

Alcaraz Repeats As Indian Wells Champion

INDIAN WELLS, CALIF./WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Neither a bee invasion nor a multi-hour rain delay could stop Carlos Alcaraz this week from successfully defending his title at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. Neither could […]

Australian Open: Alcaraz Makes A Happy Return To The Happy Slam

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 16, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz made his long-awaited return to the Australian Open a successful one. The personable, 20-year-old Spaniard, who missed last year’s Happy Slam due to an injury, was given a […]

Alcaraz Beats Djokovic At Riyadh Season Tennis Cup

STARNBERG, December 27, 2023 Just before the start of the new season, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have already faced off in their first test against each other. In an exhibition match held on Wednesday at the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup […]

Djokovic Plays At His Best, Now He’s Into Turin Final

TURIN/WASHINGTON, November 19, 2023 (By Michael Dickens) In a battle of World No. 1 versus World No. 2 in the Nitto ATP Finals semifinals, it’s never a bad idea to bet on No. 1. After all, coming into Saturday evening’s […]

A Memorable Turin Debut Keeps Getting Better For Carlos Alcaraz

TURIN/WASHINGTON, November 17, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Carlos Alcaraz’s debut at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin this week has been a memorable one – and it keeps getting better. On Friday afternoon, Alcaraz finished first in the Red Group following […]