Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner versus Carlos Alcaraz has been hailed as the next big rivalry in men’s tennis, with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray all retired and 38-year-old Novak Djokovic losing his powers. They’ve brought this sensational contest to the grandest scales as well, including last…
Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to move into the French Open final in Paris. (AP) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) at the French Open semi-finals on Friday, setting up a final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced when Lorenzo Musetti retired due to…
After Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka set up an ultimate showdown in the women’s singles, it’s time for the men’s singles on Friday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will lock horns with Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the first semi-final at Court Philippe Chatrier from 6 PM IST, local time 2:30 PM onwards. Thereafter, the match between…
Novak Djokovic reacts to fans’ cheers during a quarterfinal match against Alexander Zverev during the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP) Paris:Novak Djokovic has many descriptors, but nothing quite typifies the 24-time Grand Slam champion like the word ‘Mentalist’. The 38-year-old likes to lift an exchange, take it beyond the chalked…
Carlos Alcaraz was in no mood to negotiate. The defending French Open champion delivered a ruthless performance under the lights of Court Philippe-Chatrier on Tuesday, dismantling American Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 to book his place in the semifinals of Roland Garros. The reigning Roland-Garros champion lived up to his billing as the favourite, delivering…
Rafael Nadal waves as he holds his son Rafael Junior during the farewell ceremony. (AP Photo) PARIS: The sky was dark and the sun was a whimsical presence on Sunday, but when the roof over Court Philippe-Chatrier folded up and Rafael Nadal walked onto his ground, for the first time not as a competitor, it…
Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Coco Gauff (R) are two of the contenders to lift the French Open title. (Getty Images/AP) For many years, the French Open had a predictability attached to it. For better or for worse, Rafael Nadalin the men’s field and Iga Swiatek in the women’s field were the safe bets. Both had…
Carlos Alcaraz (R) during the Roland Garros draw. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz will begin his French Open title defence against Japan’s Kei Nishikori as Iga Swiatek faces a difficult route to a fourth successive Roland Garros title after a year-long trophy drought. Jannik Sinner takes on home hope Arthur Rinderknech in the world number one’s first…
World No.1 Jannik Sinner and four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz will be up against each other in the men’s singles final of the Italian Open 2025 on Sunday, May 18. Sinner has been in scintillating form as he returned to court following his doping ban after testing positive for a banned substance, Clostebol. Sinner…
Carlos Alcaraz has welcomed the return of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to professional tennis. The 23-year-old Italian is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open after serving a suspension by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests last year for the banned substance Clostebol. Sinner, who successfully defended his title…