MELBOURNE: World number one Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on winning the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam, despite parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero last month. Read More: Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match The 22-year-old Spaniard, who split with Ferrero after a seven-year partnership that delivered […]
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Sinner threatens Alcaraz’s bid for career Grand Slam in Melbourne
Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open this month, but the rising Spanish star may need to overcome his most formidable contemporary rival, Jannik Sinner, to do so. The 22-year-old has already captured six major titles, yet Melbourne remains the only Slam missing from his résumé after four […]
Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match
Carlos Alcaraz beat great rival Jannik Sinner in a light-hearted sell-out exhibition match in South Korea on Saturday ahead of the Australian Open. Taking place eight days before the Melbourne Grand Slam and in their first appearances this year, the Spanish world number one won 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) in front of an enthusiastic 12,000 crowd […]
‘Sincaraz’ set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success. The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, headlined by women’s world number two […]
Carlos Alcaraz to miss Davis Cup due to injury
Spain’s world number one tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, has announced that he will miss the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament in Italy this week due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion shared the news on social media on Tuesday, describing himself as “heartbroken” to miss the chance to represent his country. “I […]
Sinner stuns Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title
TURIN: Italy’s Jannik Sinner closed out a turbulent season in style on Sunday, defeating world number one Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 to retain his ATP Finals crown in front of a raucous Turin crowd. The 24-year-old collapsed to the floor after breaking Alcaraz’s serve in the final game before celebrating with his team amid […]
Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with ‘favourite’ Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament. Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner […]
Sinner defends ATP Finals title with rival Alcaraz in the hunt
Jannik Sinner will begin his bid to retain his ATP Finals title on Sunday and cap a turbulent year which could end with another showdown with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz. World number one Sinner has won two Grand Slams, including a landmark victory in the Wimbledon final against Alcaraz, since cruising to victory in […]
Sinner and Zverev march into Paris Masters last eight
Jannik Sinner eased past Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton, while reigning champion Alexander Zverev earned a straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round. A maiden crown in the French capital will return Sinner to number one in the […]
Sinner wins fourth title of the season in Vienna
VIENNA – Jannik Sinner captured his fourth title of the 2025 season on Sunday after a thrilling comeback victory over Alexander Zverev in the Vienna Open final. The Italian star recovered from a set down to triumph 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, securing the 22nd ATP title of his career. It marked Sinner’s second Vienna crown after […]