Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz secured a crucial victory for Team Europe, defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets to level the score at the Laver Cup. Alcaraz’s win followed Frances Tiafoe’s comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the second day of competition.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a stunning second-round defeat at the US Open, falling to unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets. Alcaraz admitted to a lack of energy and struggled with his game, attributing the loss to a combination of factors, including fatigue and a need for more preparation time before major tournaments.
Botic van de Zandschulp, a Dutch player ranked 74th, stunned the tennis world by defeating top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open, ending Alcaraz’s 15-match Grand Slam winning streak.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking second-round defeat at the US Open, falling to unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets. The Spaniard’s 15-match winning streak at Grand Slams came to an end as Van de Zandschulp displayed impressive defense and composure to secure a historic victory.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set loss to Australian qualifier Li Tu before securing a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory in the first round of the US Open. Alcaraz, who was initially dominant, faced a resilient Tu who rallied to win the second set. The Spaniard regained control in the third set and sealed the win with an impressive display of power and precision.
The US Open draw has set up a potential final rematch between defending champion Novak Djokovic and rising star Carlos Alcaraz, who could meet again after their epic Wimbledon and Paris Olympics clashes. Other notable matchups include Coco Gauff’s bid for a second Grand Slam title and the return of former champions Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has issued an apology for his outburst during his loss to Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open, expressing regret for destroying his racket in frustration. Alcaraz, ranked No. 3 in the world, cited his high heart rate and admitted it was the worst match of his career, promising to work on controlling his emotions for future matches.
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a crushing defeat at the Cincinnati Open, calling it the worst match of his career. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals after his opponent withdrew due to injury. Iga Swiatek dominated her match, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Cincinnati Open triumph was delayed by rain, while defending women’s champion Coco Gauff suffered an upset loss in her first match. Kazakh Yulia Putintseva defeated Gauff, while Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, and Hubert Hurkacz secured victories in their respective opening matches.
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off Grand Slam victories and an Olympic silver medal, has set his sights on finishing the season as the top-ranked player in the world. He aims to close the gap on current No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the ATP Race to Turin, starting with this week’s Cincinnati Open.
