Struff regains his touch to stun Ruud and reach Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals
German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff upset fourth-seeded Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) to reach the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday.
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Monte Carlo Masters: Jan-Lennard Struff shocks Casper Ruud, Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas win through
World No. 4 Casper Ruud was the victim of an upset in a 1-6 6-7(8) straight-sets defeat to Jan-Lennard Struff in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16. The German, ranked No.
Ruud extends winning streak on clay to 9, advances to Monte Carlo Masters 3rd round
Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud extended his winning streak on clay to nine matches to reach the third round at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Khachanov, Krejcikova win opening matches in Hamburg
HAMBURG: Karen Khachanov saved two match points as he won his first-round match at the Hamburg European Open on Monday, while Botic van de Zandschulp had a surprise loss and Barbora Krejcikova won her opener in the women’s draw.
Novak Djokovic Eyes Wimbledon Last 16 As John Isner Targets Aces Record
Novak Djokovic faces fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic for a place in the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as John Isner targets becoming the sport's king of aces. Kecmanovic, 22, has lost both his previous two meetings against the man he describes as his "idol". However, with 2002 Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian in his coaching team, he is enjoying a breakout season. Kecmanovic enjoyed career-best runs to the last 16 at the Australian Open and third round at Roland Garros. He has also broken into the top 30 for the first time.
Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz keeps dream alive with straight-sets win over Tallon Griekspoor
Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time as he beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4 7-6(0) 6-3. Both players served well, with only one break in the first two sets, but Alcaraz powered clear in the second-set tie-break without dropping a point. Ad/> There were break backs in the third set that showed Griekspoor wasn’t quite done and raised the possibility of a comeback, but Alcaraz quietened those concerns with another break of his own before serving out the win.
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz's Stunning Backhand Winner During Epic Five-Set Win Over Jan-Lennard Struff At Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz has been earmarked as a future Grand Slam champion, but on Monday night, he had to pull out something special just to reach the second round at Wimbledon. The Spanish teenage star came back from two sets to one down to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. Alcaraz, the youngest man in the draw, fired 30 aces and 73 winners in the thrilling five-set win over his German opponent.