Alcaraz, Ruud at 1-2 in ATP rankings; Swiatek, Jabeur in WTA
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open championship moved him to No. 1 on Monday at age 19, making him the youngest man to lead the ATP computerized rankings since they began in 1973.
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Beating Rafa And Djokovic In Madrid Was Unbelievable: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz To NDTV
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz wrote his name in history books on Sunday night when he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open to become the youngest man to rise to the world no. 1 ranking. The 19-year-old showed tremendous to defeat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1) in the final. Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since his idol Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. On a day of landmarks, he is also the youngest champion in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990.
European steeplechase runner silver medallist tests positive for banned substance
European Championship steeplechase silver medallist Ahmed Abdelwahed has been suspended after testing positive for meldonium, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Monday.
Eugenie Bouchard wins first match on WTA Tour in 18 months
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has won her first match on the WTA Tour in 18 months.
WTA Chennai Open: Indian wild card Thandi pulls off upset win
Karman, a wild card for this tournament, displayed a never-say-die attitude through the course of the contest. Despite going down in the opening set 6-4, the 24-year-old from Delhi showed the will to fight. The turning point in the match arrived in the 7th game of the second set when she broke her French opponent to go 4-3 in that set.
Future is now: Carlos Alcaraz lives up to generational talent hype with US Open triumph
For years a narrative has provided an undercurrent on the ATP Tour over what a post-Big Three era will look like, when it might begin, and who will lead the charge.
US Open takeaways: Amazing Carlos Alcaraz, 'young GOAT' Iga Swiatek, Casper Ruud, Ons Jabeur shine
The 2022 US Open is in the books. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek were crowned singles champions, but what were the top takeaways from the tournament? Alcaraz is amazing Ad Why not start with the obvious: Carlos Alcaraz is very special. His power is astounding.
Ons Jabeur to play on home soil in Tunisia WTA
The news came after Jabeur on Saturday for a second time missed becoming the first Arab or African woman to win a Grand Slam title, defeated by Polish world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets. Tunisian Tennis Federation (FTT) chief Salma Mouelhi told AFP that world number two Jabeur would take part in the Jasmin Open in the coastal city of Monastir on October 3-9.