61 h. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Novak Djokovic shocked by Alejandro Tabilo at Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on.

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3 d. ago Inside Carlos Alcaraz’s modest home made of wood despite mammoth prize money earnings

Carlos Alcaraz has won four Grand Slam titles and amassed a huge fortune, but the 21-year-old Spanish tennis star still resides in a humble home that will take fans by surprise

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4 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz admits pressure to overtake Jannik Sinner at top of world rankings ‘killed him’

Sinner is serving a three-month ban allowing Alcaraz to close the gap on the Italian in the rankings

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6 d. ago Glazed Carlos Alcaraz perfect for the online world but still jarringly human

One clip has been watched 25m times but a Netflix documentary shows him in his childhood bedroom with Wimbledon trophyThere’s a Carlos Alcaraz clip on YouTube that has to date been viewed 25m times. The whole thing is a seven-second loop of him catching a ball on his racket at Wimbledon. Currently it also has well over a thousand comments, engaged in a constantly shifting battle for most-liked, most-approved, most gushingly enthused-over.You probably shouldn’t click on it because it is also addictive, a perfect moment of perfect Alcaraz, another endlessly replicating needle-prod of pleasure into your overstimulated brain. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Amorim admits he is under pressure and laments United’s lack of forward quality

‘I will not have the time. We have to get it right, fast’Manager put Harry Maguire up front as late substituteRuben Amorim bemoaned Manchester United’s toothless attack as Nottingham Forest completed a Premier League double over his side and reiterated he is under pressure to ensure his team “get it right fast”.Forest enhanced their chances of qualifying for the Champions League with a third successive league win, courtesy of an extraordinary counterattack goal by the former United forward Anthony Elanga, while United are 13th and yet to record back-to-back wins in the division this season. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kristin Davis admits she was 'mortified' after being 'pressured into stripping' for Sex And The City topless scene

The 60-year-old actress, known for her role as Charlotte York in the hit HBO show, recalled filming the scene for the first episode of Season 5. And she has now described it as 'mortifying.'

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1 week ago Jakub Mensik claims Miami Open to deny Novak Djokovic his 100th title

The 19-year-old Czech won 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) as he won his first ATP Masters 1000 final and first tour level title.

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1 week ago Defiant Djokovic on verge of making more history against teenage star

Veteran proving his resilience again but faces test against Jakub Mensik if he is to become third man to win 100 titlesNovak Djokovic departed Indian Wells two weeks ago with serious concerns. Aside from his one encouraging result this year, a supreme performance in his Australian Open quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, the first few months of his 38th year had been grim. Father time had undeniably gained ground on him.The hamstring injury Djokovic suffered against Alcaraz eventually forced him to withdraw from his subsequent semi-final against Alexander Zverev after only one set. After tearing his medial collateral ligament at the French Open last year, this setback marked his second grand slam withdrawal inside a year after two decades of good health. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner singled out by Rafael Nadal in telling verdict

'The King of Clay' Rafael Nadal made his feelings crystal clear on fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz and ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner as he reflected on his legendary career

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz stunned at Miami Open as Novak Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal record

The Spaniard was beaten by David Goffin in Florida, but Djokovic advanced to the third round

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3 w. ago Jack Draper emerging as a talent that can compete for the biggest prizes

After his success at Indian Wells Masters 1000, the next step for the world No 7 must be to challenge for grand slam titlesIn the joyful aftermath of his triumph in Vienna late last year, the deep satisfaction Jack Draper felt from his rapid progress prompted him to look ahead. Draper does not often think about his specific goals, preferring to simply focus on his daily work, but the ultimate objective was clear. He saw himself in the mix at the very top of the game, chasing down the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. He believed he was not so far from doing so.After a series of sublime performances over the past 10 days secured for Draper his first Masters 1000 at Indian Wells, the 23-year-old is now even closer. Not only has he reached No 7 in the ATP rankings by defeating four top-15 opponents in succession, including a stellar semi-final win against Alcaraz, he has positioned himself as a top contender for years to come. If Draper can continue to keep significant injurie...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper, 23, WINS his maiden Masters title at Indian Wells with dominant victory over Holger Rune

Twenty-four hours after a seismic semi-final victory against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the 23-year-old from London backed it up by taking home the biggest title of his life.

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3 w. ago Jack Draper feels Indian Wells title is ‘big moment’ as he eyes more success

The 23-year-old powered past Dane Rune 6-2 6-2 in a BNP Paribas Open final that lasted just an hour and eight minutes.

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3 w. ago Jack Draper, 23, WINS his maiden ATP title at Indian Wells with dominant victory over Holger Rune

Twenty-four hours after a seismic semi-final victory against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the 23-year-old from London backed it up by taking home the biggest title of his life.

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz left 'upset' after Jack Draper controversy before showing his true colours

Jack Draper beat Carlos Alcaraz in a stunning upset after a controversial umpire decision in the Indian Wells semi-finals, with the Spaniard left reeling from the result

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3 w. ago Jack Draper dispatches Carlos Alcaraz in dramatic semi to seal maiden Indian Wells final

Draper hadn’t dropped a set throughout the tournament until a dramatic semi-final victory against the two-time defending champion

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3 w. ago Jack Draper stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final after double

British No1 moves into the world's top 10 for the first time

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3 w. ago Jack Draper beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final

The British number one won 6-1 0-6 6-4 to book his first ATP Masters 1000 event final and a place in the world’s top 10.

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3 w. ago Draper holds nerve to beat Alcaraz and set up Indian Wells final against Rune

British No 1 defeats defending champion 6-1, 0-6, 6-4Draper to face Holger Rune after he beat Daniil MedvedevOf the four previous times that Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz had stood across the net from each other, half of their meetings had ended with a distraught Draper aborting the match due to injury. While Draper attempted to keep up with the most successful player of the new generation, their rivalry underlined the biggest obstacle in Draper’s career: his own physical frailty.Physically, mentally and in every other category, however, the British No 1 has dramatically improved over the past year as he has established himself as one of the very best players in the world. Amid a fortnight that has showcased the best tennis of his life, Draper held his nerve in a turbulent, chaotic tussle to close out a remarkable 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 win over Alcaraz and reach his first Masters 1000 final at Indian Wells. Continue reading...

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