Alexander Zverev hails 'best' performance in months as he bags Madrid Open semi-final spot
Zverev's dominant ground game helped him overcome serve issues as he beat the Canadian 6-3 7-5 in just under two hours.
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Novak Djokovic on 'amazing' Carlos Alcaraz, Real Madrid stars attend Rafael Nadal's exit - Madrid Open diary
A Spanish tennis feast If you want to get an idea of just how much hype surrounded Rafael Nadal’s quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz, look no further than the list of high-profile attendees that came to the Caja Magica on Friday. Ad/> The King of Spain, Felipe VI, made his first appearance of the week at the Mutua Madrid Open, making sure he did not miss that all-Spanish blockbuster showdown. ATP MadridTsitsipas enjoying 'being creative on the court' after beating Rublev in Madrid12 HOURS AGO Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez returned to the tennis for a second day in a row, while former Spain international David Villa was also in attendance.
Every player banned from Wimbledon 2022 as tournament may be stripped of points
The row over Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players continues to rumble on with a number of stars speaking out on the issue. Last month, the All England Tennis Club confirmed the measure amid the harrowing situation in Ukraine, with thousands of civilians dead and more than 11 million having fled the country since the Russian invasion began on February 24.
Rafael Nadal backs Carlos Alcaraz to 'beat anyone in the world' after losing at the Madrid Open to the teenager
Rafael Nadal graciously accepted defeat after being beaten by a teenager on clay for the first time in his Madrid Open quarter-final loss against Carlos Alcaraz, who he tips to continue beating the best players in the world. The 19-year-old fought through a mid-match ankle injury to progress 6-2 1-6 6-3 and set up a semi-final showdown with world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic into Madrid semi-finals | Nadal knocked out by Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open - but Rafael Nadal's pursuit of a sixth title at the event is over.
Rafael Nadal makes Carlos Alcaraz admission after loss with French Open mindset shifted
Rafael Nadal has admitted that Carlos Alcaraz was the better player after losing their Madrid Open quarter-final 6-2 1-6 6-3. The world No 4 had been playing the first tournament of his comeback from a rib injury he picked up in his last match against the teenager, and is now shifting his focus to the upcoming French Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz upsets idol Rafael Nadal in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz toppled his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday. "It means a lot to me," said the 19-year-old Alcaraz. "All the hard work that I put in every day pays off today.