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No escaping 'best in world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal
Few players have rivalled Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom.
No escaping 'best in the world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom. Alcaraz, who only turned 19 last Thursday, became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic on clay at the same tournament on his way to a second Masters 1000 title in Madrid. Seemingly preordained for greatness, Alcaraz has so far delivered on the promise, described by beaten finalist Alexander Zverev as "right now the best player in the world".
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic day after Rafael Nadal victory at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic a day after his maiden victory over Rafael Nadal. The home favourite came from a set down to win 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5) after three hours and 35 minutes in what was his first meeting with the world No 1. He will now face either Alexander Zverev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in a bid to win his fourth title of the season and a second Masters 1000.
Alcaraz prepara su debut en Madrid junto a Djokovic
Aunque el arrancó ya el pasado jueves, con la primera ronda del cuadro femenino, la expectación y los focos apuntan directamente al debut este martes de dos de las grandes estrellas del Masters 1.000: y, sobre todo, El serbio debuta en sesión matinal contra Gael Monfils, mientras que el español será el plato fuerte de la programación de tarde-noche (probablemente desde las 20:00). Se enfrentará a Nikoloz Basilashvili o a Fabio Fognini. Comienza el espectáculo.
Carlos Alcaraz receives multiple warnings over Rafael Nadal comparisons - 'Stay away'
Carlos Alcaraz has been told to "focus on himself" amid multiple warnings over the comparisons people have drawn between the 18-year-old and Rafael Nadal. Both Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and former world No 2 Alex Corretja have encouraged the world No 11 to "keep his own way".
Teenager Alcaraz mirrors Nadal with Barcelona crown
BARCELONA : Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz captured the fourth title of his young career by beating eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final on Sunday, hours after winning a gruelling semi-final that was postponed due to rain.
