Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1
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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.
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.
Carlos Alcaraz ready to win a Grand Slam 'this year' in warning to Nadal and Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights high after making history as the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. The 18-year-old now believes he has the ability to win his first Grand Slam title as early as this year, threatening Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's attempts to continue their race for the most Major titles with Djokovic on 20 and Nadal on 21.
Watch: "Pure Tennis Theatre" As Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas Star In "Magical Double Tweener Rally" At Miami Open
One of the most exciting prospects in world tennis currently, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz along with the talented Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas mesmerised the crowd through some exceptional display of tennis skills in their Round of 16 match at the Miami Open recently. Although, Alcaraz won the match in straight sets 7-5, 6-3, there was nothing to separate the two players as far as their baseline play and first service game was concerned. Some hard-hitting strokes and clever use of drop shots did give rise to epic rallies that was enjoyed and appreciated by the crowd as they mostly remained in awe of young Alcaraz throughout.
Nick Kyrgios fined £26k for another outburst as Murray and Raducanu suffer early losses
The Miami Open came to an end on Sunday with 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz crowned the champion as the youngest man ever to do so. It came one day after Iga Swiatek picked up the title making her the youngest woman ever to complete the 'Sunshine Double', having also won Indian Wells just two weeks prior.