World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will take part in South America's biggest tennis bonanza after he was confirmed as the first entrant in the main draw of the 2024 Rio Open .
The Rio Open, held at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, Brazil, is a 500-level tournament played on outdoor clay courts in the last week of February forming part of the Golden Swing. Alcaraz will return to Rio de Janeiro for a fourth time in his career.
The tournament holds a very special in Alcaraz's memorabilia. He won his very first Atp main draw match as a skinny and little-known 16-year-old in 2020. That year, Alcaraz entered the event as a wild card and repaid the tournament organizers' faith in him by defeating compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas in three sets.
When he returned on his second trip in 2022, he was already an established main-event Atp star. Testament to this, he won his first Atp...
The Rio Open, held at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, Brazil, is a 500-level tournament played on outdoor clay courts in the last week of February forming part of the Golden Swing. Alcaraz will return to Rio de Janeiro for a fourth time in his career.
The tournament holds a very special in Alcaraz's memorabilia. He won his very first Atp main draw match as a skinny and little-known 16-year-old in 2020. That year, Alcaraz entered the event as a wild card and repaid the tournament organizers' faith in him by defeating compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas in three sets.
When he returned on his second trip in 2022, he was already an established main-event Atp star. Testament to this, he won his first Atp...
- 10/5/2023
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Novak Djokovic stepped out onto the Valencia courts to shatter the hopes of Spain, and that's what he did by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the 2023 Davis Cup .
This was not the first time Djokovic played against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and similar to their Roland Garros match earlier this year , the Spaniard created some minor problems but couldn't really defeat the world number one.
Less than a week after beating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final , Djokovic played a tennis match, and it was a good one. Not spectacular, not his best, but good enough to win it, which was the goal.
Serbia had a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the Davis Cup Finals with a win today, and they did it. Laslo Djere downed Albert Ramos in the first match, with Djokovic now delivering the second point.
It opened as a close battle between the players,...
This was not the first time Djokovic played against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and similar to their Roland Garros match earlier this year , the Spaniard created some minor problems but couldn't really defeat the world number one.
Less than a week after beating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final , Djokovic played a tennis match, and it was a good one. Not spectacular, not his best, but good enough to win it, which was the goal.
Serbia had a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the Davis Cup Finals with a win today, and they did it. Laslo Djere downed Albert Ramos in the first match, with Djokovic now delivering the second point.
It opened as a close battle between the players,...
- 9/15/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz won't play for Spain at the upcoming Davis Cup Finals, and it proved an issue for Team Captain David Ferrer.
David Ferrer used to be a very good tennis player, being incredibly consistent although lacking major silverware. His tennis knowledge is vast, though, which is why he's leading the Spanish Davis Cup Team as Captain.
The former Atp player had some issues with the team because the country will be without top player Carlos Alcaraz and Pablo Carreno Busta, who has been injured for a very long time. Despite the troubles, the country still put together a solid team consisting of veterans Roberto Bautista Agut and Albert Ramos and younger players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Bernabe Zapata Miralles.
The country is hosting its group in Valencia, and ahead of that, Ferrer sat down with the media, discussing the upcoming matchups with Serbia, the Czech Republic, and the Republic of Korea.
David Ferrer used to be a very good tennis player, being incredibly consistent although lacking major silverware. His tennis knowledge is vast, though, which is why he's leading the Spanish Davis Cup Team as Captain.
The former Atp player had some issues with the team because the country will be without top player Carlos Alcaraz and Pablo Carreno Busta, who has been injured for a very long time. Despite the troubles, the country still put together a solid team consisting of veterans Roberto Bautista Agut and Albert Ramos and younger players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Bernabe Zapata Miralles.
The country is hosting its group in Valencia, and ahead of that, Ferrer sat down with the media, discussing the upcoming matchups with Serbia, the Czech Republic, and the Republic of Korea.
- 9/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz will not help Spain's Davis Cup team after he withdrew from the competition following his US Open loss.
In Rafael Nadal's absence , and with the injury troubles of Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish Davis Cup team had one man to rely on, the current world no. 1, Carlos Alcaraz.
After the draw for the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was released, fans were looking forward to a potential clash between Novak Djokovic and the young Spaniard , and they were looking forward to the same clash also at the 2023 US Open.
Yet, the 20-year-old surprisingly lost in the semifinals of the last major of the season , so the showdown with the 23-time Grand Slam champion won't happen at Flushing Meadows, and it also won't happen in Valencia, Spain.
The group stages of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals are set to be held from September...
In Rafael Nadal's absence , and with the injury troubles of Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish Davis Cup team had one man to rely on, the current world no. 1, Carlos Alcaraz.
After the draw for the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was released, fans were looking forward to a potential clash between Novak Djokovic and the young Spaniard , and they were looking forward to the same clash also at the 2023 US Open.
Yet, the 20-year-old surprisingly lost in the semifinals of the last major of the season , so the showdown with the 23-time Grand Slam champion won't happen at Flushing Meadows, and it also won't happen in Valencia, Spain.
The group stages of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals are set to be held from September...
- 9/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Kitzbuhel Open , an Atp 250 tournament, will run from July 31st to August 5th on the clay courts in Austria and the draw has been revealed.
As one of the last clay-court tournaments in the calendar, the 2023 Kitzbuhel Open, also called the Generali Open for sponsorship reasons, didn't fail to attract interesting players, but for the home fans, one name will be the most important, the home crowd favourite Dominic Thiem .
The Austrian won the title in 2019, but the defending champion in 2023 is Roberto Bautista Agut, who won last year . However, the Spaniard won't play this year as he was forced to withdraw from the tournament.
Therefore, the top seed is Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina, who has a bye in the first round as all top four seeds, and in the second round, the Argentinian will play against one of the qualifiers or home wild card Filip Misolic.
Another home wild card,...
As one of the last clay-court tournaments in the calendar, the 2023 Kitzbuhel Open, also called the Generali Open for sponsorship reasons, didn't fail to attract interesting players, but for the home fans, one name will be the most important, the home crowd favourite Dominic Thiem .
The Austrian won the title in 2019, but the defending champion in 2023 is Roberto Bautista Agut, who won last year . However, the Spaniard won't play this year as he was forced to withdraw from the tournament.
Therefore, the top seed is Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina, who has a bye in the first round as all top four seeds, and in the second round, the Argentinian will play against one of the qualifiers or home wild card Filip Misolic.
Another home wild card,...
- 7/29/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The World No. 1 ranking is unlikely to change hands before the start of the North American hardcourt swing as Carlos Alcaraz remains in control ahead of Novak Djokovic .
Alcaraz's lead over Djokovic was cut by 300 points, with his runner-up points from last year's Atp 500 event in Hamburg coming off. Hamburg is scheduled a week late this year, but nonetheless, Alcaraz did not count it as part of his schedule after winning Wimbledon.
The Hopman Cup which Alcaraz played in this past week , did not offer ranking points. It means, as the North American hard-court swing rolls around this week in Atlanta, Alcaraz will sit in top spot with 9,375 points, leading Djokovic in second place with 8,795.
The Serbian star will not play at the Canadian Open in the second week of August citing fatigue after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon. Alcaraz will lose 150 points this week (finalist in Umag in 2022) by electing to take more rest time,...
Alcaraz's lead over Djokovic was cut by 300 points, with his runner-up points from last year's Atp 500 event in Hamburg coming off. Hamburg is scheduled a week late this year, but nonetheless, Alcaraz did not count it as part of his schedule after winning Wimbledon.
The Hopman Cup which Alcaraz played in this past week , did not offer ranking points. It means, as the North American hard-court swing rolls around this week in Atlanta, Alcaraz will sit in top spot with 9,375 points, leading Djokovic in second place with 8,795.
The Serbian star will not play at the Canadian Open in the second week of August citing fatigue after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon. Alcaraz will lose 150 points this week (finalist in Umag in 2022) by electing to take more rest time,...
- 7/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Croatia Open in Umag is one of the Atp 250 clay-court tournament, and the draw has been released for the tournament running from July 24th to 30th.
Last year, two youngsters, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, met in the Croatia Open final . After the Spaniard won the title in 2021, his fellow youngster from Italy won last year, and in 2023, Holger Rune wanted to complete the three-peat for the forming Big Three of the future .
But the young Dane was forced to withdraw from the tournament , and other players will get a chance to shine. Without the defending champion and any Top 10 player taking part, three former Grand Slam champions will try to seize their chance.
Stan Wawrinka is one of those former major winners, and the Swiss player is also the only one that is seeded. The sixth-seeded Swiss player will start his tournament against a qualifier in the first round of the competition.
Last year, two youngsters, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, met in the Croatia Open final . After the Spaniard won the title in 2021, his fellow youngster from Italy won last year, and in 2023, Holger Rune wanted to complete the three-peat for the forming Big Three of the future .
But the young Dane was forced to withdraw from the tournament , and other players will get a chance to shine. Without the defending champion and any Top 10 player taking part, three former Grand Slam champions will try to seize their chance.
Stan Wawrinka is one of those former major winners, and the Swiss player is also the only one that is seeded. The sixth-seeded Swiss player will start his tournament against a qualifier in the first round of the competition.
- 7/22/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Swiss Open Gstaad promises to bring the clay-court action back with an Atp 250 event in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Last year, Roberto Bautista Agut lifted the trophy in Gstaad, and this year, the Spaniard is the top seed in the draw . As all top four seeds, he doesn't have to play the first round, and in the second round of the competition, he will await either Pedro Cachin from Argentina or Taro Daniel from Japan.
On the other side of the draw is the second-seeded Miomir Kecmanovic who will need to play against one of the two talented youngsters ins the second round. It will be either French prodigy Arthur Fils or Swiss wild card Dominic Stricker .
But the event will be interesting especially because of Grand Slam champions that will compete in it. Home hero Stan Wawrinka will want to forget Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic , and the Swiss player...
Last year, Roberto Bautista Agut lifted the trophy in Gstaad, and this year, the Spaniard is the top seed in the draw . As all top four seeds, he doesn't have to play the first round, and in the second round of the competition, he will await either Pedro Cachin from Argentina or Taro Daniel from Japan.
On the other side of the draw is the second-seeded Miomir Kecmanovic who will need to play against one of the two talented youngsters ins the second round. It will be either French prodigy Arthur Fils or Swiss wild card Dominic Stricker .
But the event will be interesting especially because of Grand Slam champions that will compete in it. Home hero Stan Wawrinka will want to forget Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic , and the Swiss player...
- 7/15/2023
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The Wimbledon preparations will come to an end at the 2023 Mallorca Championships from June 26th to July 1st.
As one of the last two Atp 250 grass-court tournaments before the third major of the season, the 2023 Mallorca Championships offers players a chance to fine-tune their game before they head to the All England Club.
Last year, Stefanos Tsitsipas won the trophy in Mallorca , becoming the first player in five years to win a title on all surfaces . This year, the Greek will be back thanks to a wild card , and as all top four seeds, he'll start with a bye in the first round.
Already in the second round, the top seed can meet either Yannick Hanfmann or Pedro Cachina. One of the players that fans wanted to see in Mallorca was Nick Kyrgios. And even though the Australian practiced at the event , he had to announce yet another withdrawal as he's still not physically fit.
As one of the last two Atp 250 grass-court tournaments before the third major of the season, the 2023 Mallorca Championships offers players a chance to fine-tune their game before they head to the All England Club.
Last year, Stefanos Tsitsipas won the trophy in Mallorca , becoming the first player in five years to win a title on all surfaces . This year, the Greek will be back thanks to a wild card , and as all top four seeds, he'll start with a bye in the first round.
Already in the second round, the top seed can meet either Yannick Hanfmann or Pedro Cachina. One of the players that fans wanted to see in Mallorca was Nick Kyrgios. And even though the Australian practiced at the event , he had to announce yet another withdrawal as he's still not physically fit.
- 6/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
From June 25th to July 1st, preparations for the grass-court Grand Slam will peak at the 2023 Mallorca Championships.
The Atp 250 event provides great facilities for fans to fine-tune their grass-court game ahead of the Wimbledon, and the entry list for the 2023 Mallorca Championships shows that the tournament is really popular among players.
In 2022, the tournament was won by Stefanos Tsitsipas, but the Greek won't be defending his title this year. Daniil Medvedev won in 2021, but he also won't be present, but fans can certainly look forward to at least one name that promises a lot of excitement.
Nick Kyrgios is known for his grass-court qualities, and Toni Nadal shared already in November that the Australian will play in Mallorca. With the entry list released, his words were confirmed with the 2022 Wimbledon finalist headlining it.
But it surely won't be a walk in the park for the talented Australian. He'll face a field full of competitors,...
The Atp 250 event provides great facilities for fans to fine-tune their grass-court game ahead of the Wimbledon, and the entry list for the 2023 Mallorca Championships shows that the tournament is really popular among players.
In 2022, the tournament was won by Stefanos Tsitsipas, but the Greek won't be defending his title this year. Daniil Medvedev won in 2021, but he also won't be present, but fans can certainly look forward to at least one name that promises a lot of excitement.
Nick Kyrgios is known for his grass-court qualities, and Toni Nadal shared already in November that the Australian will play in Mallorca. With the entry list released, his words were confirmed with the 2022 Wimbledon finalist headlining it.
But it surely won't be a walk in the park for the talented Australian. He'll face a field full of competitors,...
- 6/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Paris, May 29 (Ians) Former Champion Novak Djokovic started his campaign to capture a record 23rd Grand Slam title and the World No.1 ranking with a comprehensive win in the men’s singles first round at the French Open here on Monday.
Two-time French Open champion Djokovic, who also has a chance of becoming the first man in the history of Open Era tennis to achieve the triple career Grand Slam, dispatched Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) in the first round on Court Philippe Chatrier at the Roland Garros here.
However, things were quite difficult for Canadian Denis Shapovalov and British star Cameron Norrie as they were both taken the distance before emerging unscathed from the first round.
Italian world No.130 Fabio Fognini knocked out No.10 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round for the 12th time in his career.
Playing against the legend Djokovic, Kovacevic made...
Two-time French Open champion Djokovic, who also has a chance of becoming the first man in the history of Open Era tennis to achieve the triple career Grand Slam, dispatched Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) in the first round on Court Philippe Chatrier at the Roland Garros here.
However, things were quite difficult for Canadian Denis Shapovalov and British star Cameron Norrie as they were both taken the distance before emerging unscathed from the first round.
Italian world No.130 Fabio Fognini knocked out No.10 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round for the 12th time in his career.
Playing against the legend Djokovic, Kovacevic made...
- 5/29/2023
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Thanasi Kokkinakis will be playing in the second round of the Roland Garros for the first time since 2015 after beating Daniel Evans.
The Australian had an interesting love-hate relationship with the Grand Slam in the French capital over the past few years. Out of the all majors, he attended it the least times, but at the same time, it's the only Grand Slam at which he made it past the second round.
That success came in 2015 for Kokkinakis. Back then, he received a wild card and defeated qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili and also stunned 27th-seeded Bernard Tomic. Then, the Australian lost to the world no. 1 and eventual champion, Novak Djokovic.
This year, Kokkinakis received the wild card again. But the draw for the 2023 Roland Garros wasn't so nice to him. In the first round, he was drawn against Daniel Evans, player he met once on the Atp Tour and lost in that match.
The Australian had an interesting love-hate relationship with the Grand Slam in the French capital over the past few years. Out of the all majors, he attended it the least times, but at the same time, it's the only Grand Slam at which he made it past the second round.
That success came in 2015 for Kokkinakis. Back then, he received a wild card and defeated qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili and also stunned 27th-seeded Bernard Tomic. Then, the Australian lost to the world no. 1 and eventual champion, Novak Djokovic.
This year, Kokkinakis received the wild card again. But the draw for the 2023 Roland Garros wasn't so nice to him. In the first round, he was drawn against Daniel Evans, player he met once on the Atp Tour and lost in that match.
- 5/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Paris, May 25 (Ians) World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and No.3 Novak Djokovic were on Thursday drawn in the same half of the French Open men’s singles draw.
The Spaniard, who has captured three trophies on clay this season, could meet third seed Djokovic in the semi-finals, with 2021 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas drawn in the 20-year-old’s quarter.
Alcaraz is making his third appearance at the clay-court Grand Slam, having advanced to the quarter-finals in 2022. The top seed will open against a qualifier and is seeded to play 14th seed Cameron Norrie in the fourth round.
Fifth seed Tsitsipas, who is in the same section as Felix Auger-Aliassime, is a potential quarter-final opponent for Alcaraz.
Canadian Denis Shapovalov and Italian Lorenzo Musetti are also in a stacked top quarter of the draw. Shapovalov is a potential third-round opponent for Alcaraz, while Musetti, who pushed Djokovic to five sets in Paris in 2021, is...
The Spaniard, who has captured three trophies on clay this season, could meet third seed Djokovic in the semi-finals, with 2021 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas drawn in the 20-year-old’s quarter.
Alcaraz is making his third appearance at the clay-court Grand Slam, having advanced to the quarter-finals in 2022. The top seed will open against a qualifier and is seeded to play 14th seed Cameron Norrie in the fourth round.
Fifth seed Tsitsipas, who is in the same section as Felix Auger-Aliassime, is a potential quarter-final opponent for Alcaraz.
Canadian Denis Shapovalov and Italian Lorenzo Musetti are also in a stacked top quarter of the draw. Shapovalov is a potential third-round opponent for Alcaraz, while Musetti, who pushed Djokovic to five sets in Paris in 2021, is...
- 5/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Carlos Alcaraz is officially back on top of the tennis world, securing the world no. 1 spot on the Atp Tour.
After the conclusion of the 2023 Italian Open, Alcaraz reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Atp Rankings once again, marking his return to the pinnacle of men's tennis. In the early rounds, the Spaniard made his presence felt in the Italian Open, beating fellow compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas.
However, he then suffered an early exit in the third round, losing to Fabian Marozsán 3-6, 6-7(4). Yet, his participation at the event was enough to ensure his return to the top spot of the Atp Rankings and mark another week atop.
This marks the third time Alcaraz has held the No. 1 ranking in his career. His first reign lasted from September 12th, 2022, to January 29th, 2023, spanning 20 weeks. After a brief period, he reclaimed the No. 1 spot from March 20th, 2023, to April 2nd,...
After the conclusion of the 2023 Italian Open, Alcaraz reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Atp Rankings once again, marking his return to the pinnacle of men's tennis. In the early rounds, the Spaniard made his presence felt in the Italian Open, beating fellow compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas.
However, he then suffered an early exit in the third round, losing to Fabian Marozsán 3-6, 6-7(4). Yet, his participation at the event was enough to ensure his return to the top spot of the Atp Rankings and mark another week atop.
This marks the third time Alcaraz has held the No. 1 ranking in his career. His first reign lasted from September 12th, 2022, to January 29th, 2023, spanning 20 weeks. After a brief period, he reclaimed the No. 1 spot from March 20th, 2023, to April 2nd,...
- 5/22/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz made his debut at the 2023 Italian Open in Rome and he's confident of doing well at the event.
In the second round of the Atp 1000 competition in the Italian capital, the 20-year-old defeated fellow compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas to secure the world no. 1 spot. He'll need to wait to get to know his third-round opponent, but Alcaraz is already looking forward to the final.
Thanks to being seeded second and his currently biggest rival on the Atp Tour, Novak Djokovic, being seeded first, the two are projected to meet in the final of the tournament, as the Serb also kicked off his journey with a win.
Alcaraz has been really vocal about the fact that he wants to challenge the best. Not just because he likes difficult matches, but also because he believes that to be the best, you have to beat the best. Speaking to the Tennis Channel,...
In the second round of the Atp 1000 competition in the Italian capital, the 20-year-old defeated fellow compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas to secure the world no. 1 spot. He'll need to wait to get to know his third-round opponent, but Alcaraz is already looking forward to the final.
Thanks to being seeded second and his currently biggest rival on the Atp Tour, Novak Djokovic, being seeded first, the two are projected to meet in the final of the tournament, as the Serb also kicked off his journey with a win.
Alcaraz has been really vocal about the fact that he wants to challenge the best. Not just because he likes difficult matches, but also because he believes that to be the best, you have to beat the best. Speaking to the Tennis Channel,...
- 5/14/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz is set to embrace the top seed position at the 2023 Roland Garros, a feat he humbly regards as "crazy."
Ascending to the top of the Atp rankings after his victory over Albert Ramos Vinolas at the 2023 Italian Open, Alcaraz's rise once again signals a shifting of the guard in men's tennis. Ousting Novak Djokovic from the number one spot, the unassuming Spaniard will be the top seed at the Roland Garris, marking his first stint as the highest-ranked player at a Grand Slam.
Yet, the 20-year-old prodigy remains unflustered by the fanfare. Speaking after his match in Rome, Alcaraz showcased a maturity that belied his years, emphasizing his intent to keep the focus on his game and the matches ahead.
To him, the distinction of being the top seed at a Grand Slam, while undoubtedly a remarkable achievement, does not alter his approach to the game. It is...
Ascending to the top of the Atp rankings after his victory over Albert Ramos Vinolas at the 2023 Italian Open, Alcaraz's rise once again signals a shifting of the guard in men's tennis. Ousting Novak Djokovic from the number one spot, the unassuming Spaniard will be the top seed at the Roland Garris, marking his first stint as the highest-ranked player at a Grand Slam.
Yet, the 20-year-old prodigy remains unflustered by the fanfare. Speaking after his match in Rome, Alcaraz showcased a maturity that belied his years, emphasizing his intent to keep the focus on his game and the matches ahead.
To him, the distinction of being the top seed at a Grand Slam, while undoubtedly a remarkable achievement, does not alter his approach to the game. It is...
- 5/14/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz will officially be World No. 1 at the 2023 Roland Garros as he did the only thing needed at the 2023 Italian Open.
After the 20-year-old won the title in Madrid, he closed up the gap to first Novak Djokovic to only five points. And since he was forced to skip the Italian Open last year, and the Serb is a defending champion, he needed to do only one thing to become the new World No. 1.
The prize money and points distribution in Rome offers 16,340€ to players that lose in the first round and also 10 points. Participation was everything that Alcaraz needed to become eligible for that and he fulfilled that requirement the minute he stepped his foot onto the court for a competitive Atp match at Foro Italico.
He did that when he entered the court for his second-round match against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos Vinolas, who defeated Francesco Passaro in the first round.
After the 20-year-old won the title in Madrid, he closed up the gap to first Novak Djokovic to only five points. And since he was forced to skip the Italian Open last year, and the Serb is a defending champion, he needed to do only one thing to become the new World No. 1.
The prize money and points distribution in Rome offers 16,340€ to players that lose in the first round and also 10 points. Participation was everything that Alcaraz needed to become eligible for that and he fulfilled that requirement the minute he stepped his foot onto the court for a competitive Atp match at Foro Italico.
He did that when he entered the court for his second-round match against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos Vinolas, who defeated Francesco Passaro in the first round.
- 5/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Rome, May 13 (Ians) Rain interrupted Saturday’s second-round matches here at the Italian Open tennis tournament and play was provisionally suspended until further notice at the clay-court Atp Masters 1000.
After the start of the day’s play was initially postponed by 30 minutes until 11:30 am local time (Cest), Monte-Carlo champion Andrey Rublev and Alex Molcan played just one game in the opening match of the day on Court Pietrangeli before the rain returned and play was suspended again.
A host of big names are scheduled to start their campaign at the clay-court Atp Masters 1000, including second seed Carlos Alcaraz.
By simply taking the court and making his Rome debut on Saturday against Albert Ramos-Vinolas, the 20-year-old will guarantee himself a return to No. 1 in the next edition of the Atp Rankings.
Third seed Daniil Medvedev later meets Emil Ruusuvuori on Court Pietrangeli, where 2017 champion Alexander Zverev also clashes with David Goffin.
After the start of the day’s play was initially postponed by 30 minutes until 11:30 am local time (Cest), Monte-Carlo champion Andrey Rublev and Alex Molcan played just one game in the opening match of the day on Court Pietrangeli before the rain returned and play was suspended again.
A host of big names are scheduled to start their campaign at the clay-court Atp Masters 1000, including second seed Carlos Alcaraz.
By simply taking the court and making his Rome debut on Saturday against Albert Ramos-Vinolas, the 20-year-old will guarantee himself a return to No. 1 in the next edition of the Atp Rankings.
Third seed Daniil Medvedev later meets Emil Ruusuvuori on Court Pietrangeli, where 2017 champion Alexander Zverev also clashes with David Goffin.
- 5/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 2023 Italian Open is right around the corner and the draw was revealed for the Atp 1000 tournament that will be played in Rome.
From May 10th to 21st, the best of the best will meet in the Italian capital for the last Atp Masters 1000 tournament before heading to Paris for the Roland Garros. One day after the Wta draw, we got to know also the draw for the men's competition and it promises a lot of spectacular duels.
Last year, Novak Djokovic won the title at Foro Italico and after missing the event in Madrid, he's back as the top seed at the tournament. As with all seeded players, he has a bye in the first round and will begin his journey against Luca van Assche or Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round.
The second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz will want to follow up on his Madrid triumph on his debut in Rome.
From May 10th to 21st, the best of the best will meet in the Italian capital for the last Atp Masters 1000 tournament before heading to Paris for the Roland Garros. One day after the Wta draw, we got to know also the draw for the men's competition and it promises a lot of spectacular duels.
Last year, Novak Djokovic won the title at Foro Italico and after missing the event in Madrid, he's back as the top seed at the tournament. As with all seeded players, he has a bye in the first round and will begin his journey against Luca van Assche or Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round.
The second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz will want to follow up on his Madrid triumph on his debut in Rome.
- 5/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Grigor Dimitrov was robbed of a 70,000 euro watch in Barcelona, but his spirits remain unshaken as he prepares for the Atp 500 tournament.
As the anticipation for the 2023 Barcelona Open reaches fever pitch, the tennis world was left reeling from the news of a shocking off-court incident in Barcelona, involving Dimitrov. While in Barcelona for the Atp 500 clay-court tournament, Dimitrov fell victim to a brazen theft, in which his high-end watch, worth 70,000 euros, was stolen right off his wrist.
The robbery transpired on Sarriá Avenue as Dimitrov returned from a training session. Unbeknownst to him, thieves on a motorcycle were lying in wait. They adjusted his vehicle's rear-view mirror, prompting Dimitrov to momentarily let down his guard. Seizing the opportunity, the criminals deftly snatched his luxury timepiece.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Dimitrov admirably kept his cool and proceeded to report the crime at a nearby Mossos police station. While the perpetrators...
As the anticipation for the 2023 Barcelona Open reaches fever pitch, the tennis world was left reeling from the news of a shocking off-court incident in Barcelona, involving Dimitrov. While in Barcelona for the Atp 500 clay-court tournament, Dimitrov fell victim to a brazen theft, in which his high-end watch, worth 70,000 euros, was stolen right off his wrist.
The robbery transpired on Sarriá Avenue as Dimitrov returned from a training session. Unbeknownst to him, thieves on a motorcycle were lying in wait. They adjusted his vehicle's rear-view mirror, prompting Dimitrov to momentarily let down his guard. Seizing the opportunity, the criminals deftly snatched his luxury timepiece.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Dimitrov admirably kept his cool and proceeded to report the crime at a nearby Mossos police station. While the perpetrators...
- 4/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Grigor Dimitrov fell prey to a brazen robbery that saw his high-end watch, valued at a staggering 70,000 euros, snatched right off his wrist.
As the world's top tennis players gather in Barcelona for the prestigious Barcelona Open, an Atp 500 clay-court tournament, the excitement on the court is, unfortunately, being overshadowed by a sinister off-court incident.
The incident unfolded on Friday evening as Dimitrov made his way back from a training session on the bustling Sarriá Avenue. Unsuspecting, Dimitrov was accosted by thieves on a motorcycle, who artfully caused him to lower his guard by closing the rear-view mirror of his vehicle. As Dimitrov reached out to fix the mirror, the criminals swiftly relieved him of his luxury timepiece.
Despite the shocking encounter, Dimitrov admirably maintained his composure and continued on his way, ultimately reporting the theft at a nearby Mossos police station.
While the robbers remain unidentified and the stolen watch yet to be recovered,...
As the world's top tennis players gather in Barcelona for the prestigious Barcelona Open, an Atp 500 clay-court tournament, the excitement on the court is, unfortunately, being overshadowed by a sinister off-court incident.
The incident unfolded on Friday evening as Dimitrov made his way back from a training session on the bustling Sarriá Avenue. Unsuspecting, Dimitrov was accosted by thieves on a motorcycle, who artfully caused him to lower his guard by closing the rear-view mirror of his vehicle. As Dimitrov reached out to fix the mirror, the criminals swiftly relieved him of his luxury timepiece.
Despite the shocking encounter, Dimitrov admirably maintained his composure and continued on his way, ultimately reporting the theft at a nearby Mossos police station.
While the robbers remain unidentified and the stolen watch yet to be recovered,...
- 4/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Monte Carlo, April 11 (Ians) Former World No. 3 Austria’s Dominic Thiem trounced Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-1, 6-4 at the Monte-Carlo Masters opening round to earn his first win at an Atp Masters 1000 event since 2021.
Thiem produced a clean-hitting performance against Gasquet to triumph after one hour and 29 minutes on Monday. The Austrian had lost his past five matches at this level, having defeated Marton Fucsovics in Rome in May 2021 prior to his wrist injury.
The 29-year old moved well throughout the clash and opened his shoulders to strike 18 winners. He now leads Gasquet 3-2 in their Atp Head-to-Head series, having won their past three meetings.
“At the start I played very well. It was good for me that I broke him. I was going ahead the whole match. I am pleased with the performance. Richard is in good form, he already won a tournament this year. It is always tough...
Thiem produced a clean-hitting performance against Gasquet to triumph after one hour and 29 minutes on Monday. The Austrian had lost his past five matches at this level, having defeated Marton Fucsovics in Rome in May 2021 prior to his wrist injury.
The 29-year old moved well throughout the clash and opened his shoulders to strike 18 winners. He now leads Gasquet 3-2 in their Atp Head-to-Head series, having won their past three meetings.
“At the start I played very well. It was good for me that I broke him. I was going ahead the whole match. I am pleased with the performance. Richard is in good form, he already won a tournament this year. It is always tough...
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Andy Murray couldn't find his rhythm in the first-round match of the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, losing in straight sets to Alex de Minaur.
The former world no. 1 competed in Monte Carlo for the first time in six years. In his career, the Monte-Carlo Masters was only one of two Atp 1000 events that he never managed to win, and in his first-round match against Alex de Minaur, it became clear why, as Murray couldn't show his A game.
The fourteenth-seeded De Minaur isn't a clay-court specialist and after winning his first title of the season in Acapulco, the Australian struggled in Indian Wells and Miami, losing in his first match at both legs of the Sunshine Double.
But against Murray, he had a lot of chances. De Minaur lost only two points on his serve in the first set while his opponent struggled heavily. Murray faced break points in three of his four service games,...
The former world no. 1 competed in Monte Carlo for the first time in six years. In his career, the Monte-Carlo Masters was only one of two Atp 1000 events that he never managed to win, and in his first-round match against Alex de Minaur, it became clear why, as Murray couldn't show his A game.
The fourteenth-seeded De Minaur isn't a clay-court specialist and after winning his first title of the season in Acapulco, the Australian struggled in Indian Wells and Miami, losing in his first match at both legs of the Sunshine Double.
But against Murray, he had a lot of chances. De Minaur lost only two points on his serve in the first set while his opponent struggled heavily. Murray faced break points in three of his four service games,...
- 4/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Atp draw for the 2023 Miami Open, which will be played from March 22nd to April 2nd was released.
The Sunshine Double is already in full swing as the 2023 Indian Wells concluded with a final between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. The Spaniard snapped Medvedev's 19-match win streak to claim the title and Alcaraz will be the key figure also at the 2023 Miami Open.
The 19-year-old is the first-seed and also the defending champion. In the second round, he will meet a qualifier or Facundo Bagnis and already in the third round, the World No. 1 can meet player that occupied the spot in the past, Andy Murray who starts against Dusan Lajovic in the first round.
Taylor Fritz, who didn't defend his title in Indian Wells, will want to get back to winning ways in Miami. The American will start against one of the compatriots John Isner or Emilio Nava.
The Sunshine Double is already in full swing as the 2023 Indian Wells concluded with a final between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. The Spaniard snapped Medvedev's 19-match win streak to claim the title and Alcaraz will be the key figure also at the 2023 Miami Open.
The 19-year-old is the first-seed and also the defending champion. In the second round, he will meet a qualifier or Facundo Bagnis and already in the third round, the World No. 1 can meet player that occupied the spot in the past, Andy Murray who starts against Dusan Lajovic in the first round.
Taylor Fritz, who didn't defend his title in Indian Wells, will want to get back to winning ways in Miami. The American will start against one of the compatriots John Isner or Emilio Nava.
- 3/20/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Feb 25 (Ians) Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his perfect record in 2023 with a fighting 6-4, 7-6(0) win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic and advanced to the semifinals of the Rio Open here on Friday.
The 19-year-old Spaniard, the former World No. 1 who has recently returned from an injury break, rallied from 2-4 down in both the first and second sets before putting away the World No. 80 for the second time in as many weeks, having beaten the 29-year-old 6-4, 6-2 in the Buenos Aires quarterfinals.
Second seed Cameron Norrie kept alive the possibility of a final showdown with Alcaraz for the second consecutive week after he rallied from a set down to defeat Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
But Norrie will be looking for a good start on Saturday against Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles, who reached his second consecutive semifinal after taking out countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas...
The 19-year-old Spaniard, the former World No. 1 who has recently returned from an injury break, rallied from 2-4 down in both the first and second sets before putting away the World No. 80 for the second time in as many weeks, having beaten the 29-year-old 6-4, 6-2 in the Buenos Aires quarterfinals.
Second seed Cameron Norrie kept alive the possibility of a final showdown with Alcaraz for the second consecutive week after he rallied from a set down to defeat Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
But Norrie will be looking for a good start on Saturday against Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles, who reached his second consecutive semifinal after taking out countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas...
- 2/25/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Jan 17 (Ians) American tennis player Taylor Fritz, in his first Grand Slam campaign as a top-eight seed, made a strong start to his 2023 Australian Open campaign with a 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 win against Nikoloz Basilashvili on Tuesday.
Fritz, who also reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals last season, fired 32 aces in the victory as he progressed to the second round for the fifth straight year in Melbourne. He won 84 per cent of his first-serve points in the match.
The 25-year-old will face either Chun-Hsin Tseng or Australian wild card Alexei Popyrin on Thursday in the second round.
“I don’t want to put too many high expectations, but I do expect a lot of myself,” Fritz said in his on-court interview. “I’m in a really good spot right now, I’ve been playing really well. I’ve had a great start to the year so I’m looking to...
Fritz, who also reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals last season, fired 32 aces in the victory as he progressed to the second round for the fifth straight year in Melbourne. He won 84 per cent of his first-serve points in the match.
The 25-year-old will face either Chun-Hsin Tseng or Australian wild card Alexei Popyrin on Thursday in the second round.
“I don’t want to put too many high expectations, but I do expect a lot of myself,” Fritz said in his on-court interview. “I’m in a really good spot right now, I’ve been playing really well. I’ve had a great start to the year so I’m looking to...
- 1/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, Jan 1 (Ians) Daniel Evans booked Team Britain’s spot in the City Final of the ongoing United Cup when he clawed past Team Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, here on Sunday.
Evans entered the match with his nation holding a 2-1 lead in the tie. With the pressure on, the 32-year-old delivered to secure Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie and top spot in Group D. It will play the winner of Group C in the City Final on Wednesday.
“It is great to qualify Britain for the City Final. It has been amazing to be part of the event up to this point. Watching so much great tennis. Watching the ladies compete so hard, they’ve done so well for our team and got us some big points. Badosa and Dart played an amazing match before me. It is one of the best matches I have watched Harriet play,...
Evans entered the match with his nation holding a 2-1 lead in the tie. With the pressure on, the 32-year-old delivered to secure Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie and top spot in Group D. It will play the winner of Group C in the City Final on Wednesday.
“It is great to qualify Britain for the City Final. It has been amazing to be part of the event up to this point. Watching so much great tennis. Watching the ladies compete so hard, they’ve done so well for our team and got us some big points. Badosa and Dart played an amazing match before me. It is one of the best matches I have watched Harriet play,...
- 1/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Astana (Kazakhstan), Oct 4 (Ians) Daniil Medvedev registered a 6-3, 6-1 win against Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the first round of the Astana Open here on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old made a nearly flawless debut at the Kazakhstani Atp 500, ousting the former Top 20 player in 79 minutes. Medvedev saved the only break point he faced in the match and won 48 per cent of his return points.
In a clash that featured many lengthy rallies, Medvedev showed great patience to frustrate the Spanish lefty. Ramos-Vinolas even tried to come into the net often to take the second seed out of his comfort zone, but the World No. 4 was undeterred.
Medvedev remained consistent throughout and used a number of drop shots to successfully change the rhythm of points. That helped him break Ramos-Vinolas’ serve four times and set a second-round encounter with Sofia champion Marc-Andrea Huesler or Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori.
The 2020 Nitto Atp Finals champion...
The 26-year-old made a nearly flawless debut at the Kazakhstani Atp 500, ousting the former Top 20 player in 79 minutes. Medvedev saved the only break point he faced in the match and won 48 per cent of his return points.
In a clash that featured many lengthy rallies, Medvedev showed great patience to frustrate the Spanish lefty. Ramos-Vinolas even tried to come into the net often to take the second seed out of his comfort zone, but the World No. 4 was undeterred.
Medvedev remained consistent throughout and used a number of drop shots to successfully change the rhythm of points. That helped him break Ramos-Vinolas’ serve four times and set a second-round encounter with Sofia champion Marc-Andrea Huesler or Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori.
The 2020 Nitto Atp Finals champion...
- 10/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Gstaad (Switzerland), July 24 (Ians) Top seed Casper Ruud produced a clinical performance to register a comfortable 6-2, 6-0 semifinal victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas and reach the final of the Swiss Open, here on Saturday. In a battle between the past two champions at the clay-court Atp 250 event in Switzerland, Ruud was dominant throughout. […]...
- 7/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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