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Carlos Alcaraz Blasts Tommy Paul To Set Up Fritz Clash, Daniil Medvedev Cruises In Miami

World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged into the quarter-finals of the ATP Miami Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul on Tuesday but second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov. Alcaraz, the defending Miami champion and also the winner at Indian Wells earlier this month, will face another American in the last eight when he comes up against Taylor Fritz. Paul came into the match having won his last 12 encounters with Spanish players, including wins over Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal last year, but he was unable to get a foothold in the contest.

‘I don’t know when I’ll play again’ – Rafael Nadal douses hopes of Monte Carlo comeback

Rafael Nadal has denied that he will return from injury at the Monte Carlo Masters in April, insisting that he can't put a time frame on a comeback. The 22-time Grand Slam winner hasn’t featured since a second round Australian Open exit at the hands of Mackenzie McDonald, after which medical tests flagged up a muscular injury in his left leg. Ad Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells and the Miami Open as he focused on returning to full fitness, but hopes were raised of an imminent comeback after the Monte Carlo Masters tweeted that Nadal was ‘definitely able to win his 12th trophy in Monte Carlo despite of his last injury’.

Juan Martin del Potro 'will start training' as he eyes US Open comeback at 'most special tournament for me'

Juan Martin del Potro has said of the possibility that he could make a sensational return at the US Open as a former champion: «I still have time, I will start training, see how my leg and knee react and if I can do it or not». The hugely popular Argentine was speaking as part of an interview with South American sports reporter Danny Miche, and he delighted his many fans with the mere suggestion that he was hoping to launch a surprise comeback. Ad Del Potro, who won the US Open back in 2009, has at least admitted that he will give a return to Flushing Meadows a chance after he had to step away from the sport last year following persistent wrist and knee injuries.

World No 1 Alcaraz powers into last 16 at Miami Masters, Ruud ousted

World number one Carlos Alcaraz moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open after beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) on Sunday as he remains on track for tennis' "Sunshine Double."

Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has predicted two venues where the 36-year-old could play the last match of his career. The older Nadal also suggested that his nephew may find it difficult to step away from the sport while he is close to his peak. Ad The veteran 22-time Grand Slam winner has curtailed his involvement in tennis in recent seasons, and at the end of 2022 he suggested that he would no longer compete in Mexico as he looks to preserve his body for the remaining years of his career.

Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Carlos Alcaraz picked up a straight-set win at the Miami Open on Friday to keep his world No. 1 ranking over idle Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz's impact on men's tennis may be such that he decides the «future history» of the sport, says seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. The Spaniard is still only 19, yet has already won a major — the US Open last year — become the world No. 1 and beaten legends of the game Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

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Carlos Alcaraz Blasts Tommy Paul To Set Up Fritz Clash, Daniil Medvedev Cruises In Miami

‘I don’t know when I’ll play again’ – Rafael Nadal douses hopes of Monte Carlo comeback

Juan Martin del Potro 'will start training' as he eyes US Open comeback at 'most special tournament for me'

World No 1 Alcaraz powers into last 16 at Miami Masters, Ruud ousted

Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander