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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".

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.

Alcaraz, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open with injuries

ROME (AP) — Fresh off his victory at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Italian Open on Monday because of a right ankle injury.

Homa gets another win at Wells Fargo on different course

AP POTOMAC, Md.: Max Homa played solid, steady golf during a week of cold, wet conditions and a back-and-forth Sunday duel with Keegan Bradley, closing with a 2-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Wells Fargo Championship.

Carlos Alcaraz fires warning to Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal after Madrid Open title win

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Carlos Alcaraz Soars To Sixth In ATP Rankings After Madrid Open Romp

Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz rose three places to sixth in the men's ATP rankings following his victory in the Madrid Open on Sunday. The 19-year-old's 6-3, 6-1 trouncing of Germany's Alexander Zverev in Madrid was his fourth title of the year and rubber-stamped his chances of lifting his first Grand Slam in the upcoming French Open. He had beaten his compatriot Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the way to the final. The only worry for Alcaraz is a sore ankle which will see him miss this week's Rome tournament in order to be fit for the French Open which gets underway on May 22.

Alcaraz soars to No 6 in ATP rankings, SA's Harris 36th

Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz rose three places to sixth in the men's ATP rankings following his victory in the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Roger Federer's thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz shared by Annabel Croft after Madrid Open title

Roger Federer will be 'in awe' of Carlos Alcaraz after his sensational Madrid Open triumph, according to Annabel Croft. On Sunday, Alcaraz scooped his fourth title of 2022 and the second Masters 1000 crown of his career after his Miami Open victory last month.

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

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

Alcaraz, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open with injuries

Homa gets another win at Wells Fargo on different course

Carlos Alcaraz fires warning to Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal after Madrid Open title win

Carlos Alcaraz Soars To Sixth In ATP Rankings After Madrid Open Romp

Alcaraz soars to No 6 in ATP rankings, SA's Harris 36th

Roger Federer's thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz shared by Annabel Croft after Madrid Open title