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Exclusive: Carlos Alcaraz ready for the French Open ahead of Alexander Zverev Madrid Open final showdown

Carlos Alcaraz told Eurosport the French Open will be a «good challenge» for him after reaching the Madrid Open final. Alcaraz stunned 20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in three sets just a day after beating 21-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal to reach his first-ever final in his home country. Ad/> Although he is delighted to be through to a second Masters final this year, the 19-year-old says that playing the likes of Djokovic and Nadal over five sets will pose a different test in his pursuit of a maiden major title.

Tunisia’s Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title

MADRID: Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked up her second WTA trophy and is set to return to her career-high ranking of number seven in the world on Monday. Jabeur, who is the first Arab player — man or woman — to crack the top 10, owns a tour-leading 12 victories on clay so far this season and picked up a 20th win overall in 2022.

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Alexander Zverev says he expects an 'extremely tough' Madrid Open final against Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev says he expects an «extremely tough» match against Carlos Alcaraz after sealing an engrossing three-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Madrid Open final. Zverev, the defending champion, was once more in his element at the Caja Magica, losing just 16 points on his own serve to come through 6-4 3-6 6-2 and set up a much-anticipated final against the 19-year-old Alcaraz.

Jose Maria Gimenez and the soul of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid - "You have to fight"

Atletico de Madrid are a team built in the identity of Diego Simeone on the touchline - and that spirit is epitomised on the pitch by Jose Maria Gimenez.

Dan Burn talks about how Man City 'demoralise' teams but says Newcastle aim to emulate them one day

Dan Burn is wary of Manchester City's possession game ahead of Newcastle United's latest test in the Premier League. The £13million January signing and his team-mates will be tasked with trying to halt City's title bid but knows Pep Guardiola's side are more than capable of making it a long afternoon - despite their pain in Madrid this week.

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Exclusive: Carlos Alcaraz ready for the French Open ahead of Alexander Zverev Madrid Open final showdown

Tunisia’s Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title

Este fan de la Roma va insultando desde su moto a la afición del Leicester y acaba empotrado contra un coche

Alexander Zverev says he expects an 'extremely tough' Madrid Open final against Carlos Alcaraz

Jose Maria Gimenez and the soul of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid - "You have to fight"

Dan Burn talks about how Man City 'demoralise' teams but says Newcastle aim to emulate them one day

Cucurella rompe a llorar

La imagen que ha desatado la polémica: acusan a Poole de lesionar aposta a Morant en esta jugada