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  • Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in 2nd longest match in US Open historical past, enters semi-final

    Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz got here from behind to beat Number 11 seed Jannik Sinner within the second longest match within the historical past of the US Open on Wednesday, September 7.

    Alcaraz despatched Sinner packing in a five-set thriller 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 6-7 (0-7), 7-5, 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. With the win, Alcaraz stormed into his maiden Grand Slam semi-final and can play native favorite Frances Tiafoe for a spot within the US Open remaining.

    we did it! pic.twitter.com/boA34nLFbe

    — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2022

    In the slugfest, the 19-year-old Alcaraz secured the opening set comfortably and nearly held off Sinner within the second set, which ultimately went down the wire because the 21-year-old Sinner saved 4 set factors at 5-6 to drive a tiebreak. It was the Italian who emerged victorious within the tiebreak 9-7 to make it one all. Interestingly, Alcaraz struck 16 winners to 5 unforced errors and nonetheless misplaced the set.

    The match heated up within the third set with the extent of play on each ends at Flushing Meadows. However, Sinner constructed on the momentum within the third set. The contest witnessed one other tiebreak, which turned out to be a stroll within the park for the Italian, 7-0.

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    Sinner, main 2-1, secured two early video games towards Alcaraz within the fourth set. Alcaraz made a comeback earlier than Sinner ensured a two-game cushion at 3-1. However, Alcaraz by no means went away from the competition as he pushed a fifth set after holding on to the match level and breaking Sinner a number of instances.

    Alcaraz then continued his momentum with a fired up efficiency to wrap up the match, which lasted 5 hours and quarter-hour, making it the second-longest contest within the historical past of the year-end main. The gruelling 5 hour and 26 minutes semi-final match between Sweden’s Stefan Edberg and American Michael Chang in 1992 stands because the longest match on the US Open.

    Alcaraz was in excellent kind on the US Open as he did not drop a set in his first three rounds. The Spaniard held off the 2014 winner Marin Cilic to enter the Round of 16. With the win, Alcaraz has equalled the head-to-head report towards Sinner 2-2. Earlier, Alcaraz defeated Sinner within the Round of 32 through the 2021 ATP Masters 1000 in Paris earlier than shedding to Sinner on two events this 12 months – Round of 16 at Wimbledon and remaining of the Croatia Open.

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  • Nick Kyrgios emerges as Canadian Open favorite as prime 3 seeds crash out early

    Nick Kyrgios thumped World No. 1 and defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2 within the second spherical of the 2022 Canadian Open. Kyrgios is at the moment within the type of his life, having reached the ultimate at Wimbledon final month, earlier than kicking off his preparations for the US Open by choosing up the ATP 500 title in Washington final week.

    The Aussies put up a trademark serving masterclass on Wednesday, failing to concede a single break of serve with 12 aces and a 78% success charge on his first serve.

    His first win over a present World No. 1 in 8️⃣ years 🙌

    Take a bow, @NickKyrgios!#OBN22 pic.twitter.com/eOEWJGbv9b

    — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 10, 2022

    Medvedev, who additionally got here into the event on the again of a triumph in Los Cabos final week, took benefit of an absence of focus on his opponent’s half within the first-set tiebreak, earlier than dealing with an enormous lapse himself to start with of the second set and all through the third.

    With the triumph – which was his first over the World No. 1 in eight years – Kyrgios has now confirmed himself because the one to beat on the Masters 1000 occasion in Montreal this week, particularly following the losses of the opposite prime seeds within the opening levels.

    Second seed Carlos Alcaraz was downed by America’s Tommy Paul within the second spherical. The Spanish teenage sensation has shortly risen as probably the greatest males’s gamers on this planet this yr, however after a stable begin in his first match in Montreal which noticed him go right into a set and a break lead, he finally unravelled, dropping management over his serve and groundstrokes to lose the tie 7-6(4), 6-7(7), 3-6.

    Elsewhere, 20-year-old Briton Jack Draper took down third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight units. Tsitsipas was gradual to return out of the gates and his often dependable forehand leaked one too many errors as he gave up a break within the second set to lose 7-5, 7-6(4).

    Kyrgios nonetheless has big-serving Hubert Hurkacz in his quarter, and the likes of Casper Ruud and Jannik Sinner within the draw.

    The Aussie’s eight-match successful streak has not solely established him because the favorite for the Canada Masters, but in addition as one of many favourites for the US Open in New York subsequent month. A win towards compatriot Alex de Minaur subsequent spherical will affirm him to be seeded on the closing Major of the yr.

  • Hamburg European Open: Lorenzo Musetti survives Carlos Alcaraz comeback to win maiden ATP title

    Italian teen Lorenzo Musetti defeated World No.6 Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 to win his first ATP Tour title in Hamburg. The 20-year-old noticed 5 match factors come and go within the second set earlier than finally securing a 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 victory.

    “I have no words because it was a roller-coaster until the end. I had so many match points. Carlos was so good on the match points, (I had) so many chances,” Musetti mentioned in his on-court interview.

    “But I think the key of the match was to keep calm and [have] all the patience [with] myself because it was really not easy. Carlos was putting so much effort in the match points when he was down, so it was not easy to find the energy to come back. But I cannot describe what I am feeling right now. I think I am still dreaming.”

    “Of course I was really upset, but I tried to not show my opponent my reaction. I tried to forgive (myself for) all the match points and all the points [when] I couldn’t do it,” Musetti was quoted as saying by ATP Tour web site.

    “I think that was the most (important) thing, even for me, because I didn’t expect the win after all this roller-coaster, so I’m super happy to be here and to be the champion.”

    Alcaraz, who would be the youngest participant to interrupt into the world’s prime 5 since Rafael Nadal in 2005 on Monday, missed out on a sixth ATP title as he misplaced a closing for the primary time. This was the primary ATP Head to Head conflict between Musetti and Alcaraz. The Italian will climb to a career-high World No. 31 on Monday.

    It was clear from early within the match that Musetti was going to throw all his talent on the Spaniard. He performed aggressively from the baseline, moved into the online when given the chance and saved the five-time ATP Tour titlist off stability with loads of selection in spin and tempo.

    Alcaraz was not at his flying greatest within the championship conflict, making uncharacteristic errors, however that was partly as a result of his opponent saved him guessing and he was unable to seek out the rhythm.

    Musetti earned the important break of the primary set at 3-3, shifting forward 4-3 when Alcaraz missed a backhand into the online. The Italian then closed out the opener with a forehand strategy winner and confirmed laser focus in his calm response to his workforce.

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  • Wimbledon 2022: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in 4th spherical, loses to Italy’s Jannik Sinner

    Wimbledon 2022: Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the continued grass-court match. Jannik Sinner defeated him in 4 units.

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Courtesy: AP

    HIGHLIGHTSCarlos Alcaraz misplaced 1-6, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 3-6Alcaraz survived a match level within the third set, however could not maintain on ultimatelyJannik Sinner carried on along with his spectacular kind

    Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz, on Sunday, July 3, bowed out of the Wimbledon 2022. The teenager misplaced to Italy’s Jannik Sinner 1-6, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 3-6 at Centre Court.

    Alcaraz, who’s seeded fifth within the ongoing grass-court match at SW19, did not get off to one of the best of begins within the match. He misplaced the primary two units fairly comprehensively, after which he confronted a match level within the tie-break of the third set.

    However, Alcaraz by some means managed to remain alive within the match by profitable the third set. But one more time, he misplaced momentum within the fourth set. Sinner stored dominating the 19-year-old, who regarded fully hapless.

    Alcaraz was poor to the extent that he could not win even one among his seven break factors towards Sinner, who got here into the match after beating ace-king John Isner within the third spherical. It goes with out saying that Alcaraz was removed from his highest all through all the match.

    In distinction, Sinner gained 4 of his 12 break factors towards the star from Italy. Alcaraz churned out 9 aces, however the truth that he made three double faults did not assist him by any means.

    As far as Sinner is anxious, he’s subsequent scheduled to lock horns with an undecided opponent on Tuesday, July 5 within the quarter-final of the grass-court championship.

    The 20-year-old has been capable of preserve his composure throughout essential phases of matches, however the process for him will get harder as he goes deep into the match.

  • Wimbledon 2022: Carlos Alcaraz comfortable together with his recreation after beating Oscar Otte – This was my greatest efficiency

    Wimbledon 2022: On Friday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Oscar Otte in straight units and certified for the Round of 16 within the grass-court event.

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Courtesy: AP

    HIGHLIGHTSAlcaraz received the match in opposition to Otte 6-3, 6-1, 6-2Alcaraz received 88 p.c of his first-serve factorsAlcaraz is subsequent set to cross swords with Italy’s Jannik Sinner

    fifth seed Carlos Alcaraz was over the moon after he defeated thirty second seed Oscar Otte within the third spherical match of Wimbledon 2022 within the males’s singles draw on Friday, July 2. The 19-year-old received the match 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 on Court 1 and certified for the Round of 16 within the ongoing grass-court event at SW19.

    The Spaniard was proud of the best way he performed and mentioned that it was his greatest efficiency in his profession. Alcaraz received a surprising 88 p.c of his first-serve factors and stored Otte at bay all through the sport.

    The Young Turk talked about that he has been in a position to up his recreation with time and is much extra snug whereas taking part in on grass than he was earlier than.

    “I played unbelievable today. This was my best performance so far. I’m really happy with the level, and I will try to keep this level into the next round,” Alcaraz was quoted as saying in his post-match press convention.

    “I’m more comfortable moving on grass right now than in the first round, for example. Every training, every match that I play… I feel more comfortable, and hope in the next round [that I will] feel more comfortable. Every day that [passes], I feel more ready on grass,” he added.

    Alcaraz is subsequent set to cross swords with Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who defeated ace-king John Isner on Friday on Court 2. Earlier, Alcaraz talked about profitable a Grand Slam and he’s effectively on his approach to attaining the identical.

  • Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz survives 5-set whirlwind, Emma Raducanu secures simple win on centre court docket debut

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4, whereas Emma Raducanu handed a defeat to Alison Van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 on her centre court docket debut.

    Emma Raducanu celebrates her first spherical win at Wimbledon. (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSRain delayed matches on Day 1 of the ChampionshipsCarlos Alcaraz beat Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4Emma Raducanu secured a 6-4, 6-4 win in opposition to Alison Van Uytvanck

    Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-set whirlwind, whereas Emma Raducanu secured a straightforward straight units win of their respective singles first spherical matches at Wimbledon on Monday.

    The Spaniard Alcaraz reaffirmed why he’s thought of to be the subsequent massive identify within the sport as he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4.

    Teenage kicks @carlosalcaraz, the youngest man within the draw, secures a superb victory in opposition to Jan-Lennard Struff#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Z66hBU8qVq

    — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 27, 2022

    Alcaraz has loved an unimaginable outing on clay and hardcourts this season, successful titles in Rio, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid. The 19-year-old, who continues to be adjusting on grasscourt floor, overcame Struff to satisfy both Italian Fabio Fognini or Dutch Tallon Griekspoor within the second spherical.

    Meanwhile, Raducanu, who made her debut on centre court docket, handed a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Alison Van Uytvanck. The 2019 US Open champion lived as much as the expectations at her dwelling Slam. She will meet Caroline Garcia of France within the second spherical.

  • Alcaraz survives five-set whirlwind to succeed in Wimbledon second spherical

    It may not have been the exercise Carlos Alcaraz hoped for as he nursed a sore elbow however the Spaniard confirmed why he’s thought-about to be the following massive factor in tennis as he toppled Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6 7-5 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 within the Wimbledon first spherical on Monday.

    The 19-year-old has loved an unimaginable season on clay and hardcourts — profitable titles in Rio, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid — and he proved he has the talents and psychological perception to succeed on the game’s slickest floor.

    Despite nonetheless being a grasscourt novice, fifth seed Alcaraz didn’t let German Struff’s 218kph hurtling serves or the frustration of dropping two of the opening three units faze him.

    Teenage kicks 💥@carlosalcaraz, the youngest man within the draw, secures an excellent victory in opposition to Jan-Lennard Struff#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Z66hBU8qVq

    — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 27, 2022

    He saved his nerve to fireplace down 30 aces and produced an assortment of breathtaking passing pictures to safe solely his second ever win on grass after 4 hours and 11 minutes.

    The youngest participant within the males’s draw will meet both Italian maverick Fabio Fognini or Dutch journeyman Tallon Griekspoor for a spot within the third spherical.

  • Carlos Alcaraz believes he’s ‘not distant’ from successful a Grand Slam regardless of French Open disappointment

    Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz is assured that he’s not removed from successful his maiden Grand Slam title regardless of being knocked out within the final eight of the French Open 2022 after struggling a 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(7) defeat to German third seed Alexander Zverev on Tuesday.

    Alcaraz had crushed Zverev within the Madrid Masters last earlier this month, however the German was a unique beast this time as he remained centered all through whereas the Spaniard suffered dips in focus.

    “I would say the Grand Slams, the difference between the other tournaments and a Grand Slam, you have time to come back,” Alcaraz, who additionally reached the U.S. Open quarter-finals final yr, stated.

    “But at the same time it is tougher, because is tough to keep the focus, keep the level during three, four, five hours in a Grand Slam. I would say that’s the difference.”

    Things may have gone Alcaraz’s manner on courtroom Philippe Chatrier, however Zverev served neatly within the first two units and the mountain was then too powerful to climb for his opponent.

    “It was a tough match and close match I think. I could say I didn’t start well, and at this level, quarter-final of a Grand Slam, you are playing against the best players in the world, so you have to start the match better than I did today,” he defined.

    But Alcaraz, who has taken the tennis world by storm this yr, is assured he’ll quickly attain the final 4 of a Grand Slam match.

    “I have to take the lesson. I mean, I have to improve to the next Grand Slam or next matches. But I would say I’m not far away to reach a semi-final or be able to win a Grand Slam,” he stated.

    “Just take the lesson, let’s say, from these kind of matches. I would say I have the level, I have the confidence to win a Grand Slam or pass through to the semi-finals next time.”

  • Want to win French Open earlier than Carlos Alcaraz begins beating us all: Alexander Zverev pays beautiful tribute

    German star Alexander Zverev paid a stunning tribute to Carlos Alcaraz after he defeated the teenage sensation within the males’s singles quarter-final at French Open 2022 in Paris on Tuesday.

    Carlos Alcaraz was tipped as one of many favourites to win the La Coupe des Mousquetaires after he stitched a dream run on clay this season. The 19-year-old received as many as 2 Masters 1000 titles and defeated each Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the Madrid Masters earlier than withdrawing from the Italian Open.

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    In Paris, Alcaraz was flaunting the unbelievable talent set that made him a bookmaker’s favorite however he was stopped in his runs by Zverev, who performed an impressed degree of tennis on the Philippe Chatrier within the quarter-final. Zverev defeated Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7) in just a little over 3 hours to storm into his second successive semi-final at Roland Garros.

    Heaping wealthy reward on Alcaraz after the 19-year-old showcased poise in defeat, Zverev mentioned: “At the end of the day, I knew I had to play absolutely my best tennis today from the start. He kept coming back.

    “He goes to win this event loads of occasions not simply as soon as. I hope I can win it earlier than he begins beating us all and we may have no probability in any respect.”

    Nothing however respect for @alcarazcarlos03 @AlexZverev | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/bJUvsJpy67

    — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 31, 2022

    Zverev went up 6-4, 6-4 as Alcaraz regarded manner beneath his greatest within the first two units. But {the teenager} clawed again, breaking Zverev’s serve within the tenth recreation to win the third set 6-4.

    Alcaraz saved a match level within the 4th set to power a tie-breaker nevertheless it was not sufficient because the German continued his positive type of successful tie-breakers within the ongoing season to finish Alcaraz’s dream run on clay this yr.

    “For me, obviously, when it is shady and much slower it is not perfect for me,” Zverev added. “I did not get broken once when it was sunny. The match was turning his way, I’m extremely happy I won the tiebreak.”

    Zverev’s serving high quality was essential to his success on Tuesday as he received 73 % factors on his first serve and 58 on his second.

    The German will subsequent face the winner of the second quarter-final between the 2 gladiators of the game, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, on Friday.

  • French Open: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

    German third seed Alexander Zverev capitalised on an error-filled efficiency from Carlos Alcaraz to tame the high-flying teenaged Spaniard 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7) on Tuesday and attain a second straight semi-final on the French Open.

    This was the primary time the 25-year-old Zverev defeated a top-10 opponent at a Grand Slam in 12 makes an attempt and his victory got here towards a participant who got here into the competition having received 14 consecutive matches.

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    Zverev, who misplaced to Stefanos Tsitsipas within the 2021 semi-final, had a 2-1 head-to-head lead towards Alcaraz however his opponent had received their most up-to-date assembly — the one one on clay — this month within the closing of the ATP Masters in Madrid.

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    Back within the closing 4️⃣@AlexZverev defeats Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(7) to advance to his second successive semi-final in Paris.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/dajAihyAOP

    — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 31, 2022

    Alcaraz made 56 unforced errors as Zverev saved a set level within the fourth set tiebreak earlier than changing his second matchpoint with an outstanding backhand service return to arrange a gathering towards both world primary Novak Djokovic or 13-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal.