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US Open: Cracking the Carlos Alcaraz code

NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev’s head-to-head against Carlos Alcaraz is an equitable one-two, but in their two meetings this year, on hardcourts in Indian Wells and on grass at Wimbledon, the Russian didn’t just fall short, he was outplayed. How do you solve a problem like Carlitos? Medvedev might well be…

The Times of India

Alcaraz and Medvedev come full circle but Djokovic still looks immovable

The Young Spaniard and the Russian will renew their rivalry knowing that the defending champion should be waiting for them in the Wimbledon final

The Guardian - UK

Djokovic Able to Play at US Open as Vaccine Mandate Set to End

World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the US government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers on May 11. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed the US Open…

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Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury

Rafael Nadal will miss the Barcelona Open, leaving him without another clay-court tournament to prepare for the French Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday he had not fully recovered from a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. That knocked him out…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian tennis player speaks out after sparking outrage with Spartak Moscow shirt

Anastasia Potapova was criticised by Iga Swiatek after wearing the shirt during Indian Wells

The Independent UK

Djokovic Returns to Tour Seeking Strong Start to Clay Swing

Novak Djokovic said he hopes to hit the ground running at Monte Carlo having begun preparations for the clay season early after the world number one was forced to skip tournaments in the United States last month. Djokovic, 35, who is unvaccinated against COVID-19, was unable to enter the country…

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Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Medvedev Beats Sinner in Straight Sets for Miami Open Title

Daniil Medvedev won his fourth ATP title of the year Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the Miami Open to move to 6-0 in their career matchup. Medvedev is now the most sizzling player on the men’s tour, winning 24 of his last 25 matches after the 1-hour, 34-minute…

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Carlos Alcaraz loses world No1 spot after defeat to Jannik Sinner in Miami Open semis

The Italian will take on Daniil Medvedev while Petra Kvitova takes on Elena Rybakina in the women’s final.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz is the most exciting player in men’s tennis and he will only get better

Teenage world No 1 is overwhelming elite opponents in dazzling style having refocused after a few off-court struggles

The Guardian - UK

Alcaraz Dominates Lajovic, Andreescu Breezes Past Kenin in Miami

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-6(5) to keep his title defense on track at the Miami Open on Sunday, as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets. Spain's teen phenom won Indian Wells to retake the top ranking last week and kept the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of Anastasia Potapova after defeat at the Miami Open. The Russian recently sparked outrage for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt at Indian Wells

The Independent UK

Ukraine tennis star refuses Russian rival’s handshake after kit row and makes WTA claim

Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova received an official warning from the WTA Tour after being pictured arriving for an Indian Wells match wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic Missed Another U.S. Event, and Some Are Still Not Over Why

In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he dives into the ever-evolving anti-vax cloud hanging over the world’s best player. Also, Daniil Medvedev’s hilarious on-court rant.

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Novak Djokovic reflects on Covid vaccine stance after missing Indian Wells and Miami Open

Novak Djokovic has been unable to enter America for this month's Sunshine Double due to his non-vaccination status, which has seen Carlos Alcaraz take his world No. 1 spot

The Times of India

'I have no regrets': Djokovic on missing US events over COVID vaccine status

Ace tennis star Novak Djokovic said he had no regrets about missing tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to his COVID-19 vaccination status.

Daily Mirror

Carlos Alcaraz dubbed “Mike Tyson of tennis” as teenage sensation continues to impress

Teenage superstar Carlos Alcaraz was compared to boxing icon Mike Tyson after his flawless performance saw him dominate Daniil Medvedev at the Indian Wells final

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Out of Top 10 for First Time Since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was…

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The Times of India

Rafael Nadal out of top 10 for the first time since 2005

Tennis great Rafael Nadal's record stay inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings ended on Monday after he was forced to skip the Indian Wells tournament in California.

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal’s Historic ATP Ranking Run Ends After Nearly 18 Years

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz took over the World No. 1 ranking after his Indian Wells win on Sunday.

Miami Herald

Teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz passes Djokovic to return to No. 1 for Miami Open

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old tennis superstar from Spain, regained the world’s No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic on Monday after trouncing Daniil Medvedev on Sunday night at Indian Wells, and is set to play his opening match on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal sends classy message to Carlos Alcaraz after claiming world No. 1 spot again

Tennis great Rafael Nadal, currently on the sidelines, showed his class after watching Carlos Alcaraz win the Indian Wells Masters to regain his spot at the top of the world rankings

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz lauds ‘perfect’ final performance to win Indian Wells

Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men’s final, while Elena Rybakina got the better of Aryna Sabalenka

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz regains top spot with dominant victory at Indian Wells

The 19-year-old Spaniard ended Daniil Medvedev’s 19-match winning streak 6-3 6-2 in the final.

The Independent UK

Elena Rybakina wins in Indian Wells for first title since Wimbledon success

The Kazakh player beat Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.

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