French Open boost for Medvedev with maiden clay court title at Italian Open
Daniil Medvedev beat Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 to win the Italian Open on Sunday, his first trophy in a clay court tournament and a major boost ahead of the French Open.
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Italian Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev holds off Alexander Zverev to reach quarter-finals in Rome
Daniil Medvedev ultimately had too much for Alexander Zverev as he secured a straight-sets, 6-2 7-6(3), victory to reach the quarter-finals at the Italian Open in Rome. Medvedev got off to the ideal start against the German, who is still battling his way back following his significant ankle-ligament injury, breaking the German's serve in the very first game of the match after he double-faulted twice. Ad The 27-year-old was matching Zverev's first serve and he got the double-break he was after to move into a 5-2 lead after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion struck a loose forehand into the net.
Daniil Medvedev fights back to beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles in three sets in Rome, Andrey Rublev is also through
Daniil Medvedev is through to the last 16 of the Italian Open after a hard-fought 3-6 6-1 6-3 win over Bernabe Zapata Miralles in Rome. Medvedev will play either Alexander Zverev or J.J. Wolf in the fourth round after the world No.
French Open 2023: Exclusive: Boris Becker concerned about Alexander Zverev and highlights 'problem'
Eurosport's Boris Becker has shared his concerns for his compatriot Alexander Zverev, who he believes is «being a bit overtaken by the younger players» such as Carlos Alcaraz. The tennis legend has cited the likes of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Alcaraz as being players who have a lot more going for them at present than his fellow German, who is still recovering his form and fitness after he suffered a nasty ankle injury at Roland-Garros last year. Ad Zverev, who at the time was challenging Rafael Nadal in a very real way in the semi-finals of the French Open, has had a torrid time trying to get back to the player he was after his injury.
Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Madrid Open Semis In Final Match As Teenager
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday moved into the Madrid Open semi-finals with a straight sets victory over Karen Khachanov in his final match as a teenager, while Iga Swiatek reached the women's last four. US Open winner Alcaraz, who turns 20 on Friday when the last-four ties are played, overturned 4-1 and 5-2 deficits in the second set to defeat 12th-ranked Khachanov, 6-4, 7-5. "Winning this match will give me a lot of confidence, Karen was at a great level and took me to the limit," said world number two Alcaraz who unleashed 31 winners.
Alcaraz reaches Madrid Open semis in final match as teenager
MADRID: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday (Mar 3) moved into the Madrid Open semi-finals with a straight sets victory over Karen Khachanov in his final match as a teenager, while Iga Swiatek reached the women's last four.
Carlos Alcaraz reaches Madrid Masters last four but made to fight by Karen Khachanov
Carlos Alcaraz sealed his place in the Madrid Masters semi-finals on Wednesday after a sensational second-set comeback against Karen Khachanov.
Carlos Alcaraz 'on a different level' – Alexander Zverev gives honest assessment after defeat at Madrid Open
Alexander Zverev gave an honest assessment after his straight-sets defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid Open, admitting the Spaniard is «on a different level». The former world No. 1 took only one hour and 23 minutes dispatch the German with a 6-1 6-2 victory.