Everyone had to assume that the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final would be a new chapter in the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Arthur Fils is glad that is not the case. Jakub Mensik ousted Sinner in the quarter-finals and Fils took advantage of that development by beating the Czech 6-4, 7-6(4) in the […]
With Jannik Sinner out of the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz is now an overwhelming title favorite at the Doha ATP 500. Alcaraz will face Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals on Friday, while Jakub Mensik will face Arthur Fils. (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs. (5) Andrei Rublev Alcaraz and Rublev will face each other for the sixth time […]
Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to the court on Tuesday when he takes on Arthur Rinderknech in the first round of the Doha ATP 500. Jiri Lehecka and Jenson Brooksby are also on the playing order. (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur RinderknechAlcaraz and Rinderknech will face off for the fifth time in their careers […]
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete a Grand Slam career when he defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Sunday evening. The question now – as it is for the one who triumphs in Melbourne every year – is whether he can win all four slams in […]
BY JAMES BECK Who would have ever dreamed that Novak Djokovic would be so great at this year’s Australian Open. The 38-year-old Serbian did everything except beat Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz ultimately turned out to be too good and too talented. The 22-year-old Spaniard knew that Djokovic had upset even the seemingly unbeatable Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz […]
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Alexander Zverev in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 30, 2026. | Photo credit: AP Rafael Nadal says he has “complete respect” for old rival Novak Djokovic but tipped Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz to win the Australian Open final on Sunday. The […]
Getty Images The experts are back for the Australian Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on Sunday evening at Rod Laver Arena. A panel of three teams makes predictions for a new chapter in the rivalry. (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs. 4) Novak Djokovic Ricky: Considering the unknown variables at play after what happened […]
The expert selection is back for the Australian Open semi-finals: Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev. A panel of three teams makes their predictions for Friday’s action in Melbourne. (4) Novak Djokovic vs. (2) Jannik Sinner Ricky: Unless there is voodoo magic on Djokovic’s opponents and another gets knocked down, […]
In a world where sports and music increasingly intersect, a fresh and vibrant anthem has emerged that captures the energy and charm of tennis’ brightest young star: Carlos Alcaraz. “Vamos Carlitos,” the infectious new single from The Aguilera Brothers Band, has become something of a rallying cry for fans, not just on the field, but […]
It was virtually all chalk in the top quarter of the Australian Open draw, where top seed Carlos Alcaraz faces Tommy Paul on Sunday. In an unmissable match in the fourth round, Alex de Minaur takes on Alexander Bublik.(1) Carlos Alcaraz vs. (19) Tommy PaulAlcaraz rode through the first week of the Australian Open and […]