Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the U.S. Open on Monday with a new hairdo. Actually, he arrived at Flushing Meadows with no hairdo — as in no hair at all, aside from some teeny, tiny specks on his head that come to a widow’s peak. Advertisement The world’s No. 2-ranked player was asked about his shocking new look following his 6-4, …
Read More »NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the U.S. Open on Monday for his first-round match with a new look: a shaved head. Alcaraz, who is seeded No. 2 at Flushing Meadows, caused a bit of a buzz with his buzz cut when he got to the tournament grounds before heading out to beat big-serving Reilly Opelka 6-4, …
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Alexander Zverev will continue his quest for a Grand Slam title at the US Open. The German’s quest for one of the four biggest championships in the sport has been a long and agonising journey. He has reached three major finals, two of which went to five sets, and two came against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The pair have …
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The U.S. Open begins Sunday in New York City, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. The Athletic’s tennis writers, Matthew Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare, analyze an intriguing draw, as well as offering some of their picks for the best matches of the opening days. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s collision …
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The 2025 movie Sinners is a masterful bit of filmmaking, all pyrotechnics and risk, a mix of genres and shape-shifting. And there’s lots of blood, “sanguineous fountains,” per The New York Times. See it if you have not. The 2025 tennis serial, Sinner, is something else entirely. In this story, the world’s best player performs his duties with sheer bloodlessness. …
Read More »Review | A new book celebrates the rivalry of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner The Washington Post The Budding Rivalry of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner The New Yorker Carlos Alcaraz wins first Cincinnati Open title as Jannik Sinner retires with illness CNN Jannik Sinner and Katerina Siniakova withdraw from 2025 US Open mixed doubles US Open Tennis All four, once more? Sinner and …
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The tennis world has gone into a frenzy after Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teamed up at the US Open, as rumors continue to swirl that they may be the sport’s newest power couple. In their first round match at the revamped US Open mixed doubles, Jack Draper and his partner, Jessica Pegula, overcame Raducanu and Alcaraz 4-2, 4-2 – …
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The 2025 Cincinnati Open final failed to live up to expectations, as one player struggled throughout. Fans were excited to watch the 14th installment of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s rivalry, as the pair set foot on court in Cincinnati. Unlike their previous 13 encounters, their Cincinnati Open final wasn’t one to remember and was over within half an hour. …
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When the news about the US Open’s plans emerged in February, reigning mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavussori labelled the decision “a profound injustice”. Their thoughts have since been echoed by many doubles specialists, who also gripe about losing a crucial earning opportunity after being pushed out in favour of the stars. Errani and Vavussori were eventually given …
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The defending champ pulls out with illness, raising questions about his preparations before next Sunday’s US Open. Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired as he was feeling unwell, raising concerns about the Italian’s fitness just days before he is due to begin the defence of his US Open title in New York. The Spanish …
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