Spain reigns as Nadal second behind Alcaraz in ATP rankings
Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second.
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'Heartbreaking' - Nick Kyrgios on the match that 'really, really hurt', says 'I can win a Grand Slam'
Nick Kyrgios has reflected on the match this season that «really, really hurt» when he suffered a shock defeat to Karen Khachanov at the US Open. The 27-year-old from Canberra, who skipped the Laver Cup in London last month in order to spend some time with his family back home, is back in action this week at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Ad Kyrgios has enjoyed a fine season with a breakthrough in reaching the final at Wimbledon, where he lost out to Novak Djokovic, and fancied his chances of winning his first Grand Slam singles title at Flushing Meadows with the Serb absent.
'Excited' Nick Kyrgios focused on Japan Open on eve of court case
Japan Open, despite his court hearing on Tuesday at home in Australia for alleged common assault. The 27-year-old Wimbledon finalist is due to have his case heard at a magistrates' court in Canberra, on the same day he is scheduled to play in Tokyo. It is common for defendants not to appear for largely administrative hearings where they have legal representation.
Rafael Nadal: Nike advert in 2019 is one of sport’s greatest ads
Nike and its athletes have developed a reputation for iconic advertisements over the years.
Nick Kyrgios didn't think he could win 2022 Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, says Rod Laver
Rod Laver says he thinks Nick Kyrgios didn't believe he could win the Wimbledon final earlier this year against Novak Djokovic. Laver, fresh from being present at the eponymous Laver Cup event in London which saw Roger Federer's farewell from tennis, now believes however that the experience of appearing in his first Grand Slam final could be the making of Kyrgios ahead of the 2023 season. Ad Kyrgios was last in action at the US Open where he lost in the quarter-finals to Karen Khachanov, but is expected to appear at the Tokyo Open early next month.
Alcaraz's US Open glory makes him youngest number one
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ever world number one after the 19-year-old Spaniard won the US Open on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Lead US Open Changing Of Guard
Newly-crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the US Open as the transition from the "Big Three" era and Serena Williams gathered pace. The exiled Novak Djokovic, prevented from competing in New York due to US government vaccination mandates for visitors from overseas, may yet return to add to his collection of 21 Grand Slam titles next year.
US Open 2022 final: 'A credit to our game' - John McEnroe praises Casper Ruud ahead of Carlos Alcaraz clash
John McEnroe paid tribute to Casper Ruud after reaching his second Grand Slam final and hailed the way in which the unassuming Norwegian goes about things. Ruud showed his class in a superb 7-6(5) 6-2 5-7 6-2 win over Karen Khachanov and is now only one win away from becoming world no.1 and sealing his first Grand Slam title. Ad «Casper did great, he backed up the French Open, I am impressed and he’s looking awesome.