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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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.
Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff presents his trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz from the US (not in picture) in the final match of the Men’s ATP Tour tennis tournament on April 21, 2024 in Munich, southern Germany. (Photo by ALEXANDRA BEIER / AFP)
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