Carlos Alcaraz eclipsed a Rafael Nadal Grand Slam milestone as he cruised into Round 3 of the Australian Open on Wednesday. The Spaniard dropped just five games against Yoshihito Nishioka, beating the Japanese 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 to set up a third-round match ...
Carlos Alcaraz admitted that it was "difficult to accept" that Rafael Nadal's career came to an end but highlighted that he was thrilled to know that he was a part of the Spanish tennis icon's farewell.
There are many exceptional talents in the game today. Many players possess the ability to win tournaments and perform on big stages. Throughout tennis history, certain players have stood above the rest.
Carlos has already collected essential records at the first Major of the season, including one that introduces him to the story with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Namely, Alcaraz is the third-youngest player in the Open era to win ten matches at all four Majors!
Carlos Alcaraz says playing with Rafael Nadal at 2024 Olympic Games was a 'privilege', while the 22-time major winner's retirement was 'difficult to accept'.
Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final! The Serb and the Spaniard defeated four rivals in Melbourne and arranged their eighth duel, the fourth at Majors.
Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have both proven their mettle on the red clay, but compatriot Feliciano Lopez believes one would have a massive advantage against the other if the younger Alcaraz had faced a young Nadal in his prime.
Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach has called into question the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic’s hamstring injury. The Serbian was forced to retire mid-way through his Australian Open semi-final
Many ultimately successful pros, including Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, competed at that event long before embarking on their careers at the highest level. “I saw the results,” the older Alcaraz sibling, who already is a four-time Grand Slam ...
Novak Djokovic was recently asked about Carlos Alcaraz, which led the Serbian to compare the 21-year-old to Rafael Nadal. Djokovic's comparisons to Nadal are worth noting because the 24-time Grand
Novak Djokovic recorded a 42-8 win-loss record, while Carlos Alcaraz – Sinner’s key rival – is yet to hit 50 matches as the world No 1. The Spaniard holds a 33-9 record in his 42 matches to date.
Envy sabotaged my plans for watching the first day of the 2025 Australian Open. I was going to take in Day One on a projector at Federation Square, a public area surrounded by angular buildings that look like they’ve been shattered and pieced back together for effect.