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17 Jan

Alcaraz Plans Kangaroo Tattoo If He Wins Title

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Carlos Alcaraz said he will “for sure” get a kangaroo tattoo if he wins the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam title missing from his already illustrious career. The Spaniard overcame Portugal’s Nuno Borges 6-2 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 to progress to the fourth round, where he could meet British number one Jack Draper. The 21-year-old is bidding to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. “I will get a kangaroo [tattoo] for sure, that’s my idea. The only thing missing is to lift the trophy here but it’s definitely the plan if it happens,” he said.…

07 Oct

Alcaraz And Sinner Survive Tough Tests In Shanghai

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner came through tough tests at the Shanghai Masters to reach the last 16. World number one Sinner recovered from a set down to beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-2, while Alcaraz earned a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 victory against Yibing Wu. Sinner held his serve in an 11-minute sixth game to go 4-2 up in the deciding set of his match, before winning the next two games to close out the win in two hours 38 minutes. “It got stressful because if I lose the game at 3-2 and he makes the break then…

03 Oct

Alcaraz Beats Sinner In Dramatic China Open Final

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Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to edge out world number one Jannik Sinner in a dramatic China Open final. Alcaraz, 21, continued his fine run of form against the Italian and has now won each of their last three encounters after coming through 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 7-6 (7-3). It is the Spaniard’s fourth ATP Tour title this year and 16th of his career. “Jannik once again showed he’s the best player in the world, he’s unbelievable and plays such a high level of tennis,” Alcaraz said. “I had my chances in the first set and didn’t take it.…

10 Jul

Alcaraz Sets Up Medvedev Semi-Final At Wimbledon

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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Tommy Paul and set up another semi-final against Daniil Medvedev – a repeat of their meeting from last year. Medvedev, who defeated world number one Jannik Sinner, will be looking to avenge his defeat in the 2023 last-four match that Alcaraz won in straight sets on his way to taking the title. Alcaraz was a set and a break of serve down on Court One on Tuesday against American Paul, the 12th seed, but recovered to win 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 in a match that lasted three hours…