Alcaraz beats Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal one day. Novak Djokovic the other.
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Carlos Alcaraz backs up Rafael Nadal win to take down Novak Djokovic and book place in Madrid Open final
Carlos Alcaraz produced another sensational display as he came from a set down to stun world No.1 Novak Djokovic and book a place in the Madrid Open final. The 19-year-old became the first ever player to beat both Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the same event on clay as he ousted the top seed 7-6(5) 5-7 6-7(5) after an enthralling three hours and 35 minutes inside the Manolo Santana Stadium.
Madrid Open finalist Jessica Pegula is richer than Federer, Nadal and Djokovic combined
Jessica Pegula will fight for the biggest title of her career when she takes on fellow first-time WTA 1000 finalist Ons Jabeur in the Madrid Open championship match. The winner will also pocket £890,000 (€1,041,570) but the prize money is nothing compared to £4.7 billion ($5.8 billion) the world No 14 is set to inherit from her father Terry, making her richer than the likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal combined.
Pioli challenges Milan to prove themselves against Verona
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli challenged his team to prove that they are the best in Italy when they face Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday (May 8).
Federer, Nadal and Djokovic warned of new future GOAT who could break all records
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been warned that their GOAT status is under threat from Carlos Alcaraz. Renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, who spotted the likes of Serena and Venus Williams when they were teenagers and saw them transform into Grand Slam champions, claimed the 19-year-old was the best player he had seen in 40 years.
Carlos Alcaraz to use Rafael Nadal stance against Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz is planning to approach his first meeting against Novak Djokovic with the same mindset he used in his maiden victory over Rafael Nadal. The world No 9 ousted the five-time former champion 6-2 1-6 6-3 in Friday's quarter-final and now faces the top seed for a spot in the Madrid Open final.
Nadal not worried after Madrid exit, keeps focus on Paris
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal wasn't losing any sleep after his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open.