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Carlos Alcaraz making 'perfect' progression after Madrid Open win, says former French Open finalist Alex Corretja

Alex Corretja says Carlos Alcaraz is doing everything “perfectly” right now as he continued his rapid rise through the game with victory at the Madrid Open. The 19-year-old thrashed defending champion Alexander Zverev in the final to win his second Masters title of the season. Ad/> Alcaraz also beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the tournament and has won more matches this season (28) than any other player.

No escaping 'best in world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal

Few players have rivalled Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom.

No escaping 'best in the world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom. Alcaraz, who only turned 19 last Thursday, became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic on clay at the same tournament on his way to a second Masters 1000 title in Madrid. Seemingly preordained for greatness, Alcaraz has so far delivered on the promise, described by beaten finalist Alexander Zverev as "right now the best player in the world".

Naomi Osaka out of Italian Open with Achilles injury

Naomi Osaka is out of the Italian Open to rest a sore left Achilles.

Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is like a car or mobile phone upgrade after bursting into the spotlight at Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal appreciates the days of him being the exciting Spanish wonderkid are far behind him as the new kid on the block, Carlos Alcaraz, continues to take all the headlines in the build up to the French Open. Nadal was beaten by his 19-year-old compatriot at the Madrid Open last week, before Alcaraz went on to see off Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on his way to lifting the trophy. Ad/> The teenager has decided to sit out of the Italian Open in Rome, where Nadal is hoping to defend his title and win the tournament for the 11th time.

Emma Raducanu confirms first competitive appearance of the year in UK next month

Emma Raducanu will play in front of a British crowd at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham next month.

Italian Open: Halep, Azarenka move into second round

Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka advanced to the second round of the Italian Open in Rome while four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to an ankle injury. Halep, champion in Rome in 2020, beat France's Alize Cornet 6-4 6-4, exacting revenge for her fourth round loss at the Australian Open in January.

Halep, Azarenka advance in Rome, Osaka pulls out with injury

Former world number ones Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka advanced to the second round of the Italian Open in Rome while four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to an ankle injury.

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Carlos Alcaraz making 'perfect' progression after Madrid Open win, says former French Open finalist Alex Corretja

No escaping 'best in world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal

No escaping 'best in the world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal

Naomi Osaka out of Italian Open with Achilles injury

Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is like a car or mobile phone upgrade after bursting into the spotlight at Madrid Open

Emma Raducanu confirms first competitive appearance of the year in UK next month

Italian Open: Halep, Azarenka move into second round

Halep, Azarenka advance in Rome, Osaka pulls out with injury