Carlos Alcaraz ready to dethrone clay kings Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
Young pretender Carlos Alcaraz insists he is ready to break the stranglehold of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the French Open.
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French Open: 'Nearly hit the bird!' - Surprise disturbance has everyone laughing at Alexander Zverev match
There was an amusing moment during Alexander Zverev's third-round match at the French Open as a bird halted play in entertaining fashion. The No. 3 seed won through to the fourth round at Roland-Garros after a topsy-turvy 7-6(2) 6-3 7-6(5) victory over American Brandon Nakashima with the crowd enjoying the encounter on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
Heir apparent Alcaraz feels ready to dethrone clay kings Nadal and Djokovic
Young pretender Carlos Alcaraz insists he is ready to break the stranglehold of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the French Open.
Carlos Alzaraz Youngest Man To Reach French Open Last 16 Since 2006
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the fourth round at the French Open on Friday since Novak Djokovic in 2006. Alcaraz, 19, beat Sebastian Korda 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 as he avenged last month's loss to the American at Monte Carlo -- his only defeat on clay this year in 21 matches.
French Open: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas Target Last 16
World number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas target the French Open last 16 on Saturday while untroubled women's top seed Iga Swiatek eyes a 31st successive win. Medvedev and Tsitsipas are seeded to meet in the semi-finals. So far, Medvedev has looked the most likely to reach that stage, dropping just 16 games in two straight-sets wins.
Carlos Alcaraz youngest man to reach French Open last 16 since 2006
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the fourth round at the French Open on Friday since Novak Djokovic in 2006. Alcaraz, 19, beat Sebastian Korda 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 as he avenged last month's loss to the American at Monte Carlo -- his only defeat on clay this year in 21 matches. His comfortable victory was in stark contrast to his troubles in the third round when he had to save a match point and go five sets to defeat compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
'Grand Slam is different' - Novak Djokovic feels experience could help in any Carlos Alcaraz battle at French Open
Novak Djokovic has told Eurosport that a lack of Grand Slam experience could be Carlos Alcaraz’s Achilles heel at the French Open. The Spanish teenager has had a stellar season, with big wins over the likes of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev to his name. Ad/> He arrived in Paris with Barcelona Open and Madrid Open titles under his belt, suggesting he could be a serious contender.
Rising star Alcaraz dazzles to reach last 16 in Paris
PARIS :Carlos Alcaraz's meteoric rise continued on Friday when the Spanish prodigy produced yet another awe-inspiring performance to outplay American Sebastian Korda 6-4 6-4 6-2 and reach the last 16 of the French Open for the first time.