Alcaraz 'at the door' to world No 1 again after Madrid Open defence
Carlos Alcaraz celebrated "being almost at the door" of becoming the top ranked tennis player in the world again after defending his Madrid Open title on Sunday.
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Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafa's French Open participation
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted on Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.
'I'm not Nadal's replacement,' says Alcaraz as French Open hopes boosted
Carlos Alcaraz insisted on Sunday that he is not Rafael Nadal's "replacement" as the teenager comfortably defended his Barcelona title, bolstering his bid to succeed his compatriot as French Open champion.
Nadal pulls out of Madrid Masters in worrying French Open blow
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he will miss the Madrid Masters tournament later this month as he continues his recovery from a hip injury, a significant blow to his French Open preparations.
Monte Carlo finalist Rune on the rise in ATP rankings
Holger Rune rose to his highest ever ATP ranking of seven on Monday, giving the Dane some consolation for losing in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters to Russia's Andrey Rublev.
Nadal out of Barcelona clay event in fresh French Open blow
Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a further blow when he announced Friday his withdrawal from the ATP Barcelona tournament.
Nadal, Alcaraz out of Monte Carlo French Open warm-up
Spanish tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday both pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters.
Djokovic takes ATP No 1 spot back from Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic returned to number one spot in ATP rankings published on Monday despite missing US tournaments last month because of his lack of a Covid vaccination.