Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1
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Carlos Alcaraz received phone call from King of Spain after winning Miami Open
Future tennis royalty came into contact with an actual king when Spanish starlet Carlos Alcaraz received a phone call from his country's monarch. King Felipe was one of those who contacted the teenager to congratulate him after his Miami Open success on Sunday.
¿Cuánto dinero se lleva Alcaraz de premio por ganar el Miami Open?
Carlos Alcaraz es el nuevo campeón del y, por ello, resulta ser el jugador más agradecido en cuanto a premio económico se refiere. En total se reparten cerca de 7,7 millones de euros (concretamente, 8.584.055 dólares), lo que es un incremento notable con la cifra del año pasado, cuando fueron 6.687.000 dólares a distribuir.
Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘miracle’ breakthrough is ‘sensational’ for Rafael Nadal, claims Alex Corretja
Carlos Alcaraz’s breakthrough is not only verging on a “miracle” but could also turn out to be “sensational” for Rafael Nadal, according to Discovery tennis expert Alex Corretja. The 18-year-old captured his first Masters title at the Miami Open on Sunday with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud – the latest milestone in his meteoric rise. Ad/> Alcaraz was 141st in the ATP rankings at the start of last season but his triumph in Florida has catapulted him to the brink of the world’s top 10.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz French Open final a 'real possibility' after Miami win
The boss of Spanish tennis has admitted that a French Open final between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is "a real possibility" after the 18-year-old won the Miami Open. Alcaraz become the second-youngest Miami finalist ever, behind Nadal, by reaching the championship match. He then became the youngest man ever to win the title when he defeated Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz wants Rafael Nadal clay showdown 'to be the best' after Miami Open win
Carlos Alcaraz is aiming high after becoming the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. The 18-year-old has risen to No 11 in the rankings as a result and is now setting his sights on becoming "the best" in the game by challenging 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal on his favourite surface.
Iga Swiatek 1st Polish tennis player to top world rankings
Iga Swiatek moved up one spot to the top of the WTA rankings on Monday, becoming the first tennis player from Poland to be No. 1 in the sport.