Carlos Alcaraz

2023 - 2 - 22

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How Far Will Tennis's Carlos Alcaraz Go? (Vogue.com)

On a crisp, sunny day in southeastern Spain, a 19-year-old tennis player is training. Last September, he became number one in the world, a ranking he held ...

“He transcends wherever he’s playing,” the coach and commentator Brad Gilbert tells me. “He’s like an archangel with a wonderful drop shot and incredible court sense.” Geoff Dyer, author of The Last Days of Roger Federer, saw him play at Indian Wells last year, and found him to be not only relentless but “the most complete young player I had seen for ages. He practices a version of the shot he made famous by beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarter finals: He returns the ball by twisting and reaching behind his back—as if tossing a set of keys, or glancing over his shoulder to see if he’s forgotten something. (By contrast, Ferrero, who was world number one in 2003, was so slim and speedy as a player that he was nicknamed “El Mosquito.”) Ferrero is directing them to play two specific shots at a time, plus one of their own choice. “Venga, venga, venga!” he tells himself, clenching his fist. His schedule consists of “tennis, tennis, and more tennis.”

Carlos Alcaraz says he was 'enchanted' by 'magnificent' Roger ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his admiration for two of the greats of tennis: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Alcaraz has played Nadal three times, winning their ...

“Those of us who are on the inside like to be a bit more cautious. When you’ve got the opportunity to meet the rich and famous it’s easy to get disoriented. I think Carlos has qualities that make him tremendously well placed to be one of the best in history. We’ve got to work on his weaknesses.” “I had a bad period after I won the US Open,” he said. He’s got to get better at everything—consistency, attitude at difficult moments, maturity on the court. We all know what the risks are: partying, getting distracted, not concentrating on tennis. I thought, Where do I go now?” I think what happened was, when I saw that I’d achieved what I’d dreamed of since I was a little kid, unconsciously that aspiration dimmed a bit. 1 ranking on the line. Or maybe, instinctively, I lost a little hope. “Maybe I hadn’t fully taken on board what had happened.

Alcaraz finishes off suspended match, advances at Rio Open (TSN)

Alcaraz will next play Fabio Fognini, who beat Tomas Barrios Vera 6-2, 6-3 at the clay court tournament. The Spanish teenager was sidelined for four months with ...

The 35-year-old Bellucci's best ranking position was No. I will have to play at a good level but, as I always say, I play every match thinking I have to enjoy it, much beyond the results,” Alcaraz told a news conference. Home crowd favorite Thomaz Bellucci had the last match of professional career against Sebastian Baez, who won 6-3, 6-2. I had a very good week in Argentina and I am coming here with a lot of confidence.” 1 in ATP history, is currently second in the rankings. Alcaraz, who in 2021 became the first teenage year-end No.

Carlos Alcaraz Wraps Rain-Delayed Win In Rio | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Carlos Alcaraz needed just 10 points on Wednesday to finish off his opening-round win against Mateus Alves in Rio de Janeiro. The Spaniard was one game away ...

Lajovic will next meet countryman [Laslo Djere](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/laslo-djere/db63/overview) in the last 16. 556 Alves, a Brazilian wild card, took the fight to Alcaraz at the start of the match on Tuesday. But he could not save a fifth, ceding the game to Alcaraz, who quickly consolidated just before the skies opened with the Spaniard leading 6-4, 5-3. The defending champion quickly finished the job on Wednesday to earn a 6-4, 6-4 win against home favourite [Mateus Alves](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/mateus-alves/ae13/overview). Fuelled by the support of the crowd on Court Guga Kuerten, he led by an early break at 2-0 in the opening set. You have to sleep with the nerves before the match and get ready.

Carlos Alcaraz finishes suspended match, advances at Rio Open (ESPN)

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz defeated Mateus Alves in straight sets on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Rio Open.

[Thomaz Bellucci](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1195) had the last match of professional career against [Sebastian Baez](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3340), who won 6-3, 6-2. Lajovic will next face compatriot [Laslo Djere](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2365) in the round of 16. The Bolivian player beat [Alex Molcan](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2635) 1-6, 6-2, 6-2. He will face [Hugo Dellien](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1849) in the next round. [Francisco Cerundolo](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3700) beat [Roberto Carballes Baena](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2012) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and will meet [Bernabe Zapata Miralles](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3055) in the next round. I had a very good week in Argentina, and I am coming here with a lot of confidence." I will have to play at a good level but, as I always say, I play every match thinking I have to enjoy it, much beyond the results," Alcaraz said at a news conference. 1 in ATP history, is currently second in the rankings. "I have to try to win more Grand Slam titles, reclaim the No. Alcaraz, who in 2021 became the first teenage year-end No. [Fabio Fognini](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=669), who beat [Tomas Barrios Vera](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=9923) 6-2, 6-3 at the clay court tournament. [Mateus Alves](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=9255).

ATP Rio De Janeiro Day 4 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs ... (Last Word on Baseball)

Carlos Alcaraz vs veteran Italian Fabio Fogni is a big matchup on day 4 of ATP Rio, Sebastian Baez also plays.

It won’t be easy but we trust in Cerundolo’s ability to find his best tennis during this portion of the tour. He’s still experiencing some rust from frequent losses but he’s ground his teeth to win two matches this Golden Swing that have gone 5-5 in the third. Ridiculously, Sebastian Baez and Juan Pablo Varillas played a total of five matches in 2021.

Alcaraz sets Fognini clash at Rio (Tennis Majors)

Carlos Alcaraz won against Mateus De Carvalho Cardoso Alves 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday night. He'll face Italian Fabio Fognini in the next round…

- Alex Molcan (9) beat Joao Fonseca (WC): 6-0, 6-3 - Nicolas Jarry (Q) beat Lorenzo Musetti (3): 6-4, 6-1 - Cameron Norrie (2) beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo (LL): 7-5, 6-1

Carlos Alcaraz spares ball kid from heavy rain in classy gesture as ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Carlos Alcaraz came up with a classy gesture as heavy rain disrupted his round-of-32 match with Brazilian Mateus Alves at the Rio Open on Tuesday.

This step back from the Australian Open is a shame as I think it can suit him very well. “I think he is still learning and the explosion he had last year was huge. I don't think it should be his goal right now to just defend that ranking because otherwise, it's an extra weight on your shoulders that you don't need to do, especially when you’re at that age. “I don't think he needs to be obsessed with No. “But he is going to be soon ready again. "I mean, it’s a pity because he was working very hard to play well in Australia.

Alcaraz wins rain-delayed opener in Rio (FRANCE 24)

World number two Carlos Alcaraz overcame 556th-ranked Mateus Alves of Brazil in a rain-delayed opening match Wednesday to advance to the second round of the ...

I'll have to stay very focused." But I'm happy with the win." "It was a complicated match, as the final result shows," said Alcaraz, who lost the first two games.

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