Naomi Osaka no clay court specialist, but learning from Rafael Nadal
Miami Open runner-up Naomi Osaka has revealed she will be studying videos of Rafael playing on clay courts in an attempt to improve her skills on the slower surfaces.
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Carlos Alcaraz ready to win a Grand Slam 'this year' in warning to Nadal and Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights high after making history as the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. The 18-year-old now believes he has the ability to win his first Grand Slam title as early as this year, threatening Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's attempts to continue their race for the most Major titles with Djokovic on 20 and Nadal on 21.
Alcaraz closes in on ATP top 10 after Miami triumph
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz moved to the brink of the ATP top 10 on Monday after winning the biggest title of his career so far at the Miami Open.
Cameron Norrie enters the top ten of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career; Jack Draper making strides
Cameron Norrie is into the top ten of the ATP world rankings for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old Brit enjoyed a breakthrough 2021, winning two of the six finals he competed in. Ad/> He became the first Brit to win Indian Wells last year after achieving his maiden ATP tour title at a 250 event in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Ever Miami Open Winner
Carlos Alcaraz believes watching boyhood idol Rafael Nadal helped him become the youngest ever Miami Open champion on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz makes history after beating Casper Ruud to win Miami Open title
Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest ever Miami Open champion, and first Spaniard to win the title, after defeating Norway's Casper Ruud in the Masters 1000 final.
Naomi Osaka using Rafael Nadal videos to prepare for clay season after Miami finals run
Naomi Osaka has admitted that she will be looking to Rafael Nadal as she prepares for the upcoming clay-court swing. The former world No 1 recently reached her first final since winning the 2021 at the Australian Open, losing the Miami championship match to Iga Swiatek. After finding her form once more, she is turning her attention to the next part of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz Youngest Ever To Be Crowned Miami Open Champion
Carlos Alcaraz believes watching boyhood idol Rafael Nadal helped him become the the youngest ever Miami Open champion on Sunday. Alcaraz, who turns 19 next month, showed why many believe he is currently the hottest young prospect in men's tennis with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Norway's world number eight Casper Ruud to land a first ATP Masters crown. Only two men have won titles at this level at a younger age — Michael Chang, who was 18 years and five months old when he won in Toronto in 1990, and Rafael Nadal, 18 years and 10 months when he was victorious in Monte Carlo in 2005.