Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz toppled his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday.
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Carlos Alcaraz claims first win over Rafael Nadal to reach Madrid semi-finals
Heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first victory over clay-court king Rafael Nadal to set up a semi-final against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open.
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes injury to beat Rafael Nadal and set up Novak Djokovic semi-final
It was third time lucky for Carlos Alcaraz, as he finally got a maiden victory over Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Open quarter-final. The 19-year-old outlasted the five-time former champion 6-2 1-6 6-X in a rollercoaster two hour and 28 minute match that saw Alcaraz hindered when he rolled his ankle and play stopped as medics rushed to a fan in the stands. He will now face world No 1 Novak Djokovic for the first time in Saturday's semi-final.
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes injury scare to produce statement win over Rafael Nadal at Madrid Open
The changing of the guard may not be imminent, but Carlos Alcaraz gave Spain a glimpse of the future when beating Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open. Nadal came into the week short of match sharpness, having only recently returned to training following a stress fracture of the ribs.
Auger-Aliassime makes quick work of Sinner to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open tennis tournament following a lopsided 6-1, 6-2 win over Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday.
Medvedev to return from hernia operation at Geneva Open
Daniil Medvedev will return to action following hernia surgery at the Geneva Open, a week before the start of Roland Garros. Medvedev went under the knife last month after losing in the quarter-finals in Miami, missing the beginning of the clay-court season.
Daniil Medvedev To Return From Hernia Operation At Geneva Open
World number two Daniil Medvedev will return to action following hernia surgery at the Geneva Open, a week before the start of Roland Garros. Medvedev went under the knife last month after losing in the quarter-finals in Miami, missing the beginning of the clay-court season. "Comeback on track," Medvedev tweeted as organisers confirmed Friday he had been awarded a wild card for the May 15-21 tournament in Switzerland.
Novak Djokovic eases past Hubert Hurkacz to advance to Madrid Open semifinals
MADRID — Novak Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz on Friday as he advanced to the semifinals of the Madrid Open where he faces a tough Spanish test.