Alcaraz gives Spain a Miami Open men's winner
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Spanish fans brought plenty of their nation’s flags to Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, thrusting them into the air whenever things were going well for Carlos Alcaraz.
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Charleston Open: Date, draw, how to watch and everything to know
The conclusion of the Miami Open, partnered with Indian Wells to make up the ‘Sunshine Double’, marked the end of the hard court season.
Rafael Nadal has 'no jokes' on the golf course as Casper Ruud shares experiences
Casper Ruud faces Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Miami Open final, in what is a first-ever Masters 1000 final for both players. Alcaraz has long been likened to his compatriot Rafael Nadal, someone Ruud knows well off the tennis court. Ahead of his maiden Masters final, the world No 8 admitted he had played golf with Nadal before and said the 21-time Major champion was just as tough on the golf course as the tennis court.
Novak Djokovic shares practice footage from Monte Carlo Masters ahead of return
Novak Djokovic is already on the court at the Monte Carlo Masters a week before he makes his return to competition at the tournament. The world No 1 has played just one event so far this year as a result of his unvaccinated status and will be back in action at the first Masters 1000 of the clay season next week.
Carlos Alcaraz's coach surprises Miami Open finalist with flight hours before Rudd clash
Carlos Alcaraz's coach surprised the 18-year-old in emotional scenes ahead of his Miami Open final. The Spaniard became the second-youngest ATP finalist in the tournament's history behind Rafael Nadal back in 2005. Juan Carlos Ferrero did not join his charge in Miami after his father died but arrived at the tournament on Sunday hours before the final.
Naomi Osaka sets ambitious world ranking target after losing Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka has set an ambitious world ranking target after losing the Miami Open final to Iga Świątek.
Naomi Osaka sets ambitious world ranking target after Miami Open loss
Naomi Osaka has set an ambitious world ranking target after losing the Miami Open final to Iga Świątek.
Iga Swiatek, From Shy Rafael Nadal And Guns N' Roses Fan To World Number One
Iga Swiatek was once a bashful, teenage hard-rock fan who watched Rafael Nadal in awe before storming to a memorable Grand Slam triumph at a bleak, Covid-hit autumn edition of the French Open in 2020. On Monday, she will be the new world number one. With Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" in her headphones, the Pole took to the clay courts of Roland Garros in October 2020. There was hardly anyone to applaud the teenager in that first year of the Covid pandemic as she swept to her first Grand Slam trophy without dropping a set to become the youngest winner since Monica Seles lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 1992.