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  • Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinal after beating Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out

    Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz defeated USA’s Tommy Paul in straight units and superior to the quarterfinal. Stefanos Tsitsipas confronted a defeat to Karen Khachanov.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 29, 2023 08:37 IST

    Miami Open: Alcaraz advances to quarters after beating Paul, Tsitsipas crashes out. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Sports Desk: World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his spectacular run after an harm layoff as he defeated the USA’s Tommy Paul within the males’s singles Round of 16 of the Miami Open. Alcaraz gained the match 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) in an hour and 36 minutes.

    Like Elena Rybakina, who defeated Martina Trevisan, Alcaraz additionally stored alive his hopes of sunshine double. Alcaraz will now face Taylor Fritz within the quarter-final on Thursday, March 30. It additionally occurred to be his ninth win in a row on the ATP circuit.

    Alcaraz has gained three matches towards Paul till now. If he wins the Miami Open, the 19-year-old Spaniard would be the youngest participant to win the Sunshine Double.

    “I played a really great match and I hope to play the same level in the quarter-final. I moved well and defended well and I counter-attacked and I think if I play at that same level I will have a lot of chances to get through,” Alcaraz stated.

    Earlier within the day, 2nd seed Stefanos Tsitsipas confronted a shock defeat by the hands of Karen Khachanov. Khachanov took an hour and 32 minutes to win the match 7-6 (4), 6-4.

    Prior to the match, the percentages had been stacked towards Khachanov, who had misplaced all his earlier six matches towards Tsitsipas. Khachanov additionally reached 4 quarterfinals out of six tour-level championships.

    “I think [restricting Tsitsipas] was the key. Both of us were serving pretty well in the first setâ€æ Then I took it to the tie-break, and in the second set as soon as the opportunity came, I had to take it,” Khachanov stated after the match.

    Khachanov is subsequent scheduled to lock horns with both Francisco Cerundolo or Lorenzo Sonego.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Mar 29, 2023

  • Carlos Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance to 4th spherical of Miami Open

    Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz of Spain beat Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-0, 7-6 (5) and can face American Tommy Paul on Tuesday.

    World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus cruised previous Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday.

    “I lost the first and only match that I played against Tommy” Alcaraz stated. “I do know that he’s a extremely proficient and actually robust participant, so I’ve to play at my finest. Let’s see what’s going to occur on Tuesday.

    Paul and fellow American No. 10 Taylor Fritz superior in straight units.

    Bianca Andreescu of Canada — the 2019 U.S. Open champion — beat 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin of the United States 6-4, 6-4.

    Andreescu superior to the event’s fourth spherical for the third time. She had seven aces to Kenin’s one, and double-faulted solely as soon as as she received the third straight matchup between the Grand Slam champions. Andreescu transformed all three of her break alternatives.

    In different matches, Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic outlasted American Madison Keys 7-6 (4), 6-3.

    Also, Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia defeated world No. 9 Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, the gold medalist on the Tokyo Olympics, 7-6 (8), 6-3; Marketa Vondrousova ousted Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-2 in an all-Czech matchup; Sorana Cirstea of Romania beat Karolína Muchová of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-1; and Varvara Gracheva of Russia defeated Magdalena Frech of Poland 6-1, 6-2.

    On the boys’s aspect, Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands outlasted world No. 4 Casper Ruud of Norway 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

    Van de Zandschulp had 12 aces to Ruud’s six, however they every had three double-faults. Van de Zandschulp will face Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland within the subsequent spherical.

    Paul beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-3, 7-5, helped by eight aces. Fokina had six double-faults.

    Fritz defeated Denis Shapovalov of Canada 6-4, 6-4. Shapovalov had seven double-faults. Fritz will face world No. 8 Holger Rune of Denmark, who defeated Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-4, 6-2.

    “It’s going to be a tough match I think for a round of 16,” Fritz stated. “Myself playing Holger is a very tough draw. I’m excited to play him. We’ve never played before. I’m not entirely I guess sure what to make of his game. Obviously, he’s very good.”

    Also, Andrey Rublev of Russia dispatched Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-1, 6-2.

  • To get better No.1 is loopy for me: Carlos Alcaraz after reclaiming prime spot in ATP rankings

    Carlos Alcaraz outplayed Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 within the last of the Indian Wells. Along the way in which, he dethroned Novak Djokovic to return to no.1 place within the ATP rankings.

    UPDATED: Mar 20, 2023 07:39 IST

    Carlos Alcaraz has received his maiden Indian Wells trophy. (Photo: AP)

    By India Today Sports Desk: Carlos Alcaraz couldn’t maintain again his feelings as he recaptured his world primary spot after the Indian Wells triumph.

    The 19-year-old Alcaraz outplayed Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 within the last of the Indian Wells. Along the way in which, he dethroned Novak Djokovic to return to primary place within the ATP rankings.

    “It means a lot to me. To recover the No. 1 [ranking] is crazy for me,” stated Alcaraz after wrapping up the ultimate in only one hour and 10 minutes. “But especially to lift the trophy here for me means a lot… I love this tournament. I really enjoy my time here and of course I felt the love from the people from day one. For me, it’s amazing to complete these 10 days like this.”

    There’s no feeling like victory! 😍 VERY HAPPY to win in Indian Wells and return to primary! 🏆🌴 Thank you on your fixed help! ❤️ Vamooos!!! 💪🏻 @BNPPARIBASOPEN

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    — Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) March 20, 2023

    Alcaraz, who first achieved No.1 rank after successful his maiden Grand Slam on the US Open final yr, slipped to No.2 after Djokovic received the Australian Open 2023, the primary main event of the season during which Alcaraz didn’t compete as a consequence of a hamstring situation.

    However, Alcaraz routed Medvedev within the Indian Wells last to reclaim the throne. With the win, Alcaraz turned the ninth and youngest man to win each occasions of the Sunshine Double – Indian Wells and Miami – in his profession. Now for Alcaraz to take care of his No.1 spot, he should defend his Miami title.

    “Of course, winning a tournament, it gives you a lot of confidence [entering Miami],” stated Alcaraz. “I’m playing great. Of course today, the conditions today were pretty tough.

    “Of course Daniil did not play at his greatest, clearly. All I can say is I’m actually proud of my efficiency, the way in which that I [was] enjoying this event. I’m wanting ahead to enjoying this degree in Miami as effectively.”

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    Mar 20, 2023

  • With Novak Djokovic unvaccinated, unwelcome, Alcaraz and Swiatek paved the way at Indian Wells

    A month on from a historic Australian Open singles title, Novak Djokovic and his vaccination standing are again within the headlines.

    The Serb stays unvaccinated in opposition to Covid-19, and has maintained a resolute stance of with the ability to select what’s finest for his personal physique. He has additionally maintained that he accepts the price of his determination – the shortcoming to script extra historical past within the sport he has dominated for the higher a part of a decade. And forward of the Indian Wells and Miami Masters, two of the most important non-Slam tennis occasions when it comes to each prize cash and status, that call has are available his means once more.

    Djokovic’s makes an attempt to play within the US, the place entry of unvaccinated foreigners is restricted, finally failed, and forward of Sunday’s Indian Wells draw, which kicks off on Wednesday, Djokovic withdrew.

    According to New York Times, the five-time Indian Wells champion’s group lobbied with connections that have been near the administration, and utilized for a particular exemption, with one of many parameters being that his presence within the US could possibly be of ‘national interest’ given the crowds and a spotlight he would draw on the occasions. Public requires him to be allowed to play have been made by present and former gamers, senators from Florida, and even the official social accounts of the US Open and Miami Open.

    The need to play is comprehensible. In good kind, and after recovering from the hamstring harm he was nursing by means of his Australian Open triumph, he would have been the overwhelming favorite in each Indian Wells and Miami. Djokovic accomplished the ‘Sunshine Double’ consecutively between 2014 and 2016.

    His loss is the newest blow to the occasions after Rafael Nadal withdrew with a hip harm, and additional dents the game’s battle to draw consideration and star energy after the retirements of Roger Federer and Serena Williams final 12 months

    Ready to step up

    So, it’s Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who turned an in a single day sensation final 12 months after successful two Masters 1000 titles and the US Open to grow to be the primary teenager in males’s tennis historical past to grow to be a year-end World No. 1, to draw curiosity and eyeballs. His charismatic presence and taking part in type are usually a crowd-puller wherever he goes.

    Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after successful his semi last match in opposition to Chile’s Nicolas Jarry. (Reuters)

    The 19-year-old might take again the highest spot of the rankings from Djokovic with titles in each Indian Wells and Miami, however the thigh harm that saved him out of the Australian Open is on the threat of resurfacing.

    In Djokovic’s absence, the one man to beat him this season within the semifinal in Dubai, Daniil Medvedev is about to be the event favorite. Medvedev has gained 3 successive titles, and has the likes of Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev in his means, neither of whom are in excellent kind.

    Stefanos Tsitsipas is in with a shot to grow to be World No. 1, however will want an excellent run in America. At Indian Wells, he could have Frances Tiafoe, Andrey Rublev, and probably Medvedev on his method to the ultimate, all arduous duties to navigate. Tiafoe leads a robust American contingent, together with defending champion Taylor Fritz, and upstart Ben Shelton.

    It is, nonetheless, arduous to look previous Alcaraz (if match) and Medvedev in California, who might arrange a blockbuster last.

    Swiatek main the best way

    Like the Australian Open, the extra closely-fought draw is more likely to be within the girls’s area, led by the ever-dominant Iga Swiatek. This time final 12 months, the Pole was within the midst of a 37-match successful streak that gave her an unassailable lead atop the WTA rankings.

    The World No. 1 has proven related kind, successful in Doha and reaching the ultimate on the WTA 1000 occasion in Dubai a number of weeks in the past. She is the one to catch once more, and has some probably tough early matches in opposition to former Slam champions Emma Raducanu and Bianca Andreescu.

    Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka would be the largest challenger, and the second seed could have her work lower out with potential early fixtures in opposition to Donna Vekic and Dubai champion Barbora Krejcikova. Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur, the latest Major finalists, will even be within the dialog.

  • Mexican Open: Carlos Alcaraz unlikely to play in Acapulco, says coach Antonio Martinez Cascales

    2022 US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to function within the Mexican Open, confirmed one in every of his coaches. The 19-year-old lately picked up an damage throughout his loss within the ultimate of the Rio Open.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 28, 2023 23:22 IST

    Injuries proceed to hang-out Alcaraz (AP)

    By India Today Web Desk: 2022 US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to function within the Mexican Open, confirmed one in every of his coaches. The 19-year-old lately picked up an damage throughout his loss within the ultimate of the Rio Open.

    Alcaraz’s coach, Antonio Martinez Cascales, stated that it could be troublesome for Alcaraz to play in Acapulco as a result of floor change.

    “I hope it’s a simple contracture. But it’s difficult for him to play in Acapulco because of the surface change and without having any previous training,” stated Cascales as quoted by La Razon.

    He went on to say that Alcaraz’s staff evaluated his damage in opposition to Cameron Norrie within the Rio Open ultimate, including that the Spaniard needed to proceed on with the match.

    “We evaluated it. But he needed to proceed. There are gamers who take rather a lot to retire whereas they’re taking part in,” Cascales added.

    Alcaraz wanted therapy on his leg through the semi-final of the Rio Open, earlier than choosing up one other damage on his different leg in opposition to Norrie within the ultimate, leaving him uncertain for the primary arduous courtroom occasion on the yr.

    The 19-year-old, who spent greater than three months out of motion resulting from stomach and hamstring accidents, returned to the ATP Tour to win the Buenos Aires title by beating Cameron Norrie earlier than dropping to the Briton within the Rio ultimate on Sunday.

    Meanwhile, Alcaraz signed himself up for the Hopman Cup, because the occasion is being relaunched after a four-year absence in June. The Nice Lawn Tennis Club will host the occasion as much as 2027 as a part of a five-year contract with ITF. Six nations will compete within the 2023 and 2024 editions, with an enlargement to eight nations from 2025.

    The final time the Hopman Cup was performed, legendary tennis participant Roger Federer guided Switzerland to the title in opposition to Germany within the ultimate.

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    Rounaq Sehrawat

    Published On:

    Feb 28, 2023

  • Carlos Alcaraz advances at Rio Open, eyes race with Novak Djokovic for No.1

    Carlos Alcaraz superior to the second spherical of the Rio Open on Wednesday, along with his sights set on a year-long battle for the No. 1 rating with Novak Djokovic.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 23, 2023 12:25 IST

    Carlos Alcaraz wins rain-delayed opener in Rio Open (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Brazil’s 556th-ranked Mateus Alves in a rain-delayed opening match to advance to the second spherical of the ATP Rio Open. Alcaraz will subsequent play Fabio Fognini, who beat Tomas Barrios Vera 6-2, 6-3 on the clay-court event.

    Alcaraz, who grew to become the primary teenage year-end No. 1 in ATP historical past in 2021, is at the moment ranked second. He said that he’s not below any stress to dethrone Novak Djokovic, however has set that as a key purpose for 2023. The defending champion closed out the final two video games of a match suspended yesterday due to rain to finish a 6-4, 6-4 win over Mateus Alves.

    “Truth is a beautiful year awaits, with beautiful tournaments. It is true there will be a little pressure to defend important titles. I will have to play at a good level but, as I always say, I play every match thinking I have to enjoy it, much beyond the results,” Alcaraz informed a information convention.

    The Spanish teenager was sidelined for 4 months attributable to a leg muscle damage and returned to the tour final week on the Argentina Open, the place he gained his first Grand Slam title since his breakthrough on the US Open final yr.

    “I have to try to win more Grand Slam titles, and reclaim the No. 1 position. That’s what I am hoping for this year.”

    Alcaraz struggled at occasions in opposition to Brazilian No. 556 Alves. He wanted practically two hours of play to win, claiming he’d solely seen movies of his 22-year-old opponent previous to the match.

    “It is not easy to stop after an entire match and have to start it again the next day,” Alcaraz mentioned. “I feel I am doing well after four months injured. I had a very good week in Argentina and I am coming here with a lot of confidence.”

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    Feb 23, 2023

  • Novak Djokovic named in Indian Wells entry checklist amid issues over his Covid-19 vaccination standing

    Novak Djokovic has been named within the Indian Wells entry checklist amid issues over his Covid-19 vaccination standing. The US is about to raise Covid-19 restrictions on May 11, however the primary draw will start on March 9.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 9, 2023 23:52 IST

    Novak Djokovic just isn’t vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19. (Photo: Reuters)

    By India Today Web Desk: World primary Novak Djokovic has been named within the entry checklist of the Indian Wells regardless of issues over his Covid-19 vaccination standing.

    The Serbian just isn’t vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19 and may very well be compelled to overlook out the match. While the primary draw of Indian Wells begins on March 9, the US is about to raise the Covid-19 restrictions on March 11.

    The US President Joe Biden’s administration final month had stated that it will modify the Covid-19 restrictions which have been imposed almost three years in the past to curb the unfold of Covid-19.

    Djokovic is a five-time champion at Indian Wells however has not been capable of play within the Southern California desert since 2019. The match director Tommy Haas not too long ago stated that it will be a “disgrace” if the Serbian was not allowed to compete on the Indian Wells and different tournaments within the US.

    Djokovic was deported from Australia on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open as he was not vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19. He, nevertheless, obtained the entry this 12 months and gained his record-extending tenth title in Melbourne and equalled with Rafael Nadal within the variety of Grand Slam males’s singles titles (22).

    The Serbian had beforehand acknowledged that he would miss main tournaments as an alternative of getting vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19. If Djokovic misses out on enjoying at Indian Wells 2023, there’s nonetheless loads of expertise to stay up for.

    Spain’s Rafael Nadal, who obtained injured on the 2023 Australian Open, world quantity two Carlos Alcaraz and the Indian Wells defending champion Taylor Fritz are among the many entry checklist.

    World primary and ladies’s defending champion Iga Swiatek, 2023 Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, American favourites Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff may even be in motion at Indian Wells.

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    Feb 9, 2023

  • World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz is out of the Australian Open with a leg harm

    Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Australian Open on Friday due to an injured proper leg.

    The 19-year-old from Spain wrote on social media that he bought harm “through a chance, unnatural movement in training.”

    The yr’s first Grand Slam event begins January 16 at Melbourne Park. The draw is subsequent Thursday.

    When I used to be at my finest in preseason, I picked up an harm by way of an opportunity, unnatural motion in coaching. This time it is the semimembranosus muscle in my proper leg. pic.twitter.com/nJbIlMtGyK

    — Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) January 6, 2023

    Alcaraz received the US Open final September and moved atop the ATP rankings. That allowed him to turn out to be the youngest man to complete a season at No. 1 because the computerized males’s tennis rankings started a half-century in the past.

    His rise from No. 32 on the finish of 2021 additionally marked the biggest single-season leap to No. 1.

    This is his second important setback in latest months, although. Alcaraz lower brief final season in November after tearing an stomach muscle whereas competing on the Paris Masters. That compelled him to withdraw from the ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals.

    Still, he closed out 2022 with a file of 57-13 and 5 singles titles.

    “I’d worked so hard to get to my best level for Australia but unfortunately I won’t be able to play” at a tuneup occasion in Kooyong or the yr’s first Grand Slam event, Alcaraz wrote on Twitter.

    “It’s tough, but I have to be optimistic, recover and look forward,” he mentioned.

    With Alcaraz out, No. 2 Rafael Nadal — the defending champion in Australia and proprietor of a males’s-record 22 Grand Slam titles — will transfer as much as No. 1 within the seedings for the hard-court event.

    The Spaniards turned the primary gamers from the identical nation to assert the highest two spots within the ATP on the shut of a season since Americans Pete Sampras and Michael Chang in 1996.

    Alcaraz’s departure additionally removes a possible hurdle for Novak Djokovic as he returns to Australia and tries to win it for a tenth time to assert what can be his twenty second main championship total. Djokovic missed the 2022 Australian Open after being deported from the nation as a result of he was not vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19. He remains to be not vaccinated, however restrictions have eased.

  • Carlos Alcaraz to finish 12 months as youngest No 1 after Rafael Nadal exits ATP Finals

    Carlos Alcaraz will grow to be the youngest year-end no. 1 participant in ATP historical past on the finish of December after Rafael Nadal was eradicated from the ATP finals.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 16, 2022 07:19 IST

    Carlos Alcaraz tops Rafael Nadal to turns into youngest year-end No. 1 (Reuters Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the ATP Finals on Tuesday after Casper Ruud defeated American Taylor Fritz of their round-robin match in Turin. With Nadal’s exit, teenager Carlos Alcaraz was assured of ending the 12 months as world primary.

    Alcaraz shall be confirmed because the youngest year-end primary for the reason that ATP rankings started in 1973. At 20 years and ten months, Lleyton Hewitt was the earlier youngest year-end No. 1 participant. Alcaraz broke that file and raised the bar for future rivals who wish to problem him.

    Nadal wanted to win the match to unseat compatriot Alcaraz on the prime of the rankings, however straight-set losses to Fritz on Sunday and Felix Auger-Aliassime earlier on Tuesday meant he wanted Ruud to lose in straight units to maintain his hopes alive.

    The Norwegian, alternatively, received the primary set 6-3 towards Fritz, due to his much-improved serve.

    When Ruud let a 5-1 lead slip away and an energised Fritz leveled the match at 6-6 of their first profession assembly, it was anybody’s match within the third-set tiebreak.

    But Ruud saved his cool and received 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(6) on his third match level, advancing to the match’s semi-finals for the second 12 months in a row.

    “It was a close one,” Ruud mentioned. “I guess we were both nervous there at the end but luckily I was able to pull through.”

    Auger-Aliassime, who’s now coached by Nadal’s uncle and long-time mentor Toni, who’s sitting in his field, will face Fritz in his last group match for an opportunity to advance to the final 4.

    “I had one match to get used to the conditions and I felt my game was better today, I was hitting it with precision and consistency,” Auger-Aliassime mentioned.

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    Nov 16, 2022

  • Alcaraz makes profitable begin in Paris, De Minaur stuns Medvedev

    World primary Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the Paris Masters third spherical with a 6-4 6-4 win over Yoshihito Nishioka on Wednesday as Daniil Medvedev suffered an upset loss to Alex de Minaur.

    Alcaraz was fast out of the blocks and struck 30 winners to overpower his Japanese opponent regardless of dropping serve within the first set on the one break level he confronted all match.

    “First round in every tournament is never easy. You have to be really focused, you have to try to get good rhythm, good feeling in the first round,” stated the 19-year-old Spaniard.

    “I had to get used to this court in the match. I felt (it was) fast, this court, but I’m a good player on indoor courts… these kind of courts help me with my game.”

    World quantity three Medvedev, who received in Vienna final week, fought again within the second set however De Minaur placed on a gutsy show within the decider, coming from a break right down to win 6-4 2-6 7-5 and seal his first profession win over a top-five participant.

    A annoyed Medvedev smashed his racket into the bottom after double-faulting on match level earlier than shaking arms with De Minaur on the internet.

    “It’s the end of the year, everyone’s a bit tired, but I’m very proud of my performance. I just played very smart,” stated De Minaur. “It was an absolute battle and I’m very happy I was able to come out on top.”

    The Australian subsequent faces U.S. Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe who noticed off unseeded Jack Draper 6-3 7-5.

    Earlier, fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas produced a high-quality efficiency to oust Dan Evans, breaking the Briton early in each units and benefiting from his opponent’s unforced errors to safe a 6-3 6-4 victory.

    Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, competing for one of many two spots remaining on the season-ending ATP Finals, stored alive his hopes of that includes in Turin with a battling 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(6) win over Swede Mikael Ymer.