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Todd Woodbridge says Carlos Alcaraz has the ability to define how tennis is played in coming years

Carlos Alcaraz could end up defining how men's tennis is played in the coming years, says Australian doubles legend Todd Woodbridge. Alcaraz won his first-ever Masters 1000 title in Miami last week, becoming the third-youngest men's player in history to do so. Ad/> And in the way he has begun 2022 — he also won the Rio Open and got to the semi-finals of Indian Wells — the 18-year-old Alcaraz has left pundits and fans alike speculating just what heights he can touch during his career ahead, with Woodbridge comparing him to other prodigies of the past and believing the Spaniard's breakout comes at a particularly opportune moment.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal news: Roland Garros key to GOAT race, says Patrick Mouratoglou

The player who wins this year’s French Open will grab a big advantage in the race to be the greatest men’s tennis player of all time with Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou admitting Novak Djokovic and not Rafael Nadal might be the man to beat by the time Roland Garros arrives.

'Roger Federer is an artist, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic machines': Ronnie O'Sullivan on GOAT and Lionel Messi

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has compared himself to Lionel Messi and Roger Federer while saying that playing the way he does makes it harder to succeed. The 46-year-old, who last triumphed at the Crucible in 2020, has always thrilled and entertained fans with his dashing style of play and propensity to take huge risks at key stages of matches. Ad/> Having won six World Championship titles despite refusing to err from the brand of snooker that has garnered so many dedicated fans makes his achievements all the more remarkable, as he has noted.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'sportsman' attitude deemed 'boring' in Zverev comparison

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's "fair" attitude on the court could get "boring" according to a retired pro. Anke Huber said the two had ushered in a sportsmanlike era of tennis but admitted she didn't want every player on tour to follow suit and instead was happy to see some "emotion" on the match court in the wake of recent outbursts from Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.

Could Novak Djokovic be crowned as the GOAT sooner than we expected?

Good things come to those who wait and that will certainly be Novak Djokovic’s mindset as he prepares to make his return to the ATP Tour.

SA's Lloyd Harris is now ranked above Roger Federer in ATP rankings

South African tennis ace Lloyd Harris has moved past legendary Swiss Roger Federer in the latest ATP Tour rankings.

I'd scan my brain if I wake up as Cristiano Ronaldo, says Virat Kohli

Cristiano Ronaldo, star India batter Virat Kohli says he would do a scan of his brain if he wakes up one day as the Portuguese football icon. A big fan of Ronaldo's work ethics and fitness regime, Kohli expressed his admiration for the star footballer during a photoshoot for his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Asked about his favourite athlete and what he would do if he woke up like him one day, Kohli said: "Cristiano Ronaldo!" "I would do a scan of my brain (if I woke up as Ronaldo) and see where all that mental strength comes from," Kohli said in the 'Behind The Scenes' series by RCB.

Carlos Alcaraz cements himself as hottest prospect in tennis with first career Masters 1000 title

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Todd Woodbridge says Carlos Alcaraz has the ability to define how tennis is played in coming years

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal news: Roland Garros key to GOAT race, says Patrick Mouratoglou

'Roger Federer is an artist, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic machines': Ronnie O'Sullivan on GOAT and Lionel Messi

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'sportsman' attitude deemed 'boring' in Zverev comparison

Could Novak Djokovic be crowned as the GOAT sooner than we expected?

SA's Lloyd Harris is now ranked above Roger Federer in ATP rankings

I'd scan my brain if I wake up as Cristiano Ronaldo, says Virat Kohli

Carlos Alcaraz cements himself as hottest prospect in tennis with first career Masters 1000 title