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Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is like a car or mobile phone upgrade after bursting into the spotlight at Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal appreciates the days of him being the exciting Spanish wonderkid are far behind him as the new kid on the block, Carlos Alcaraz, continues to take all the headlines in the build up to the French Open. Nadal was beaten by his 19-year-old compatriot at the Madrid Open last week, before Alcaraz went on to see off Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on his way to lifting the trophy. Ad/> The teenager has decided to sit out of the Italian Open in Rome, where Nadal is hoping to defend his title and win the tournament for the 11th time.

Carlos Alcaraz poised to become tennis' next big star after meteoric rise

For years talk has abounded about the next generation of men's tennis; over which young contenders would emerge to challenge, and ultimately take over, following an era dominated by the three greatest players in history.

Emma Raducanu handled ‘negativity from naysayers’ very well, says Australian great

Results have not gone Emma Raducanu’s way in recent months, but the way she has handled the setbacks and criticism has impressed Australian legend Todd Woodbridge.

Alcaraz, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open with injuries

ROME (AP) — Fresh off his victory at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Italian Open on Monday because of a right ankle injury.

Carlos Alcaraz crowned as 'best in the world', but is he French Open favourite ahead of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal?

There was an amusing exchange after Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Madrid Open semi-final when the red-hot 19-year-old was asked who the best player in the world is. “Well, Djokovic, because he’s No. 1,” was Alcaraz’s answer.

Spanish tennis fans turn back on Rafael Nadal as Carlos Alcaraz becomes new hero

Some Spanish tennis fans seemingly have a new hero after Carlos Alcaraz's sensational Madrid Open triumph on Sunday. Alcaraz defeated Rafa Nadal as part of a phenomenal underdog run to secure a second Masters 1000 title in as many months.

Carlos Alcaraz fires warning to Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal after Madrid Open title win

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Carlos Alcaraz Soars To Sixth In ATP Rankings After Madrid Open Romp

Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz rose three places to sixth in the men's ATP rankings following his victory in the Madrid Open on Sunday. The 19-year-old's 6-3, 6-1 trouncing of Germany's Alexander Zverev in Madrid was his fourth title of the year and rubber-stamped his chances of lifting his first Grand Slam in the upcoming French Open. He had beaten his compatriot Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the way to the final. The only worry for Alcaraz is a sore ankle which will see him miss this week's Rome tournament in order to be fit for the French Open which gets underway on May 22.

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Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is like a car or mobile phone upgrade after bursting into the spotlight at Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz poised to become tennis' next big star after meteoric rise

Emma Raducanu handled ‘negativity from naysayers’ very well, says Australian great

Alcaraz, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open with injuries

Carlos Alcaraz crowned as 'best in the world', but is he French Open favourite ahead of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal?

Spanish tennis fans turn back on Rafael Nadal as Carlos Alcaraz becomes new hero

Carlos Alcaraz fires warning to Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal after Madrid Open title win

Carlos Alcaraz Soars To Sixth In ATP Rankings After Madrid Open Romp