Carlos Alcaraz: If people compare you with Rafael Nadal, you're doing correct things

Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov didn't want to celebrate too much after upsetting Rafael Nadal as he acknowledged that the Spaniard was clearly struggling with something. On Thursday night in Rome, Shapovalov recovered from a set down to stun 10-time Rome champion Nadal 1-6 7-5 6-2. It was the sixth...

Novak Djokovic made the Rome Masters debut in his first notable season in 2007. The young Serb beat Marcos Baghdatis and Robin Soderling before losing to Rafael Nadal in the quarter-final. Novak claimed the Foro Italico title a year later to kick off an incredible journey that has brought him five trophies so far in the Italian capital.

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev is grateful to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for publicly calling out Wimbledon for their decision. When Nadal and Djokovic were asked about the Wimbledon decision to impose player bans on Russian and Belarusian players, they said they do not support it. “Support from...

Novak Djokovic is growing after the difficulties of the beginning of the season. Due to his choice not to get vaccinated against Coronavirus, the world number 1 was unable to defend his title at the Australian Open and suffered serious damage to his image. As if that weren't enough, the...

Two decades after playing his first ATP match at 15, Rafael Nadal stands among the most accomplished players in history. Rafa has been ranked inside the top-10 for 800 consecutive weeks, and he has 21 Majors and 36 Masters 1000 crowns in his cabinet, backed by five year-end no. 1...

We have now reached the h*t phase of the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome. The quarter-finals will be held today, there will be no Spanish Rafael Nadal, eliminated in the round of 16 by the Canadian and constant physical problems with his foot that have been slowing him down for months.

The number 1 in the world, Iga Swiatek, has described Carlos Alcaraz's title in Madrid as "madness" and has pointed out that defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak in the same tournament is something very difficult to achieve. Alcaraz, who turned 19 last week, treated himself to his first title in...

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has announced that she and her husband Gael Monfils are expecting their first child. Svitolina and Monfils have been married since last summer and this weekend Svitolina announced the happy news through her social media. Svitolina is already four months pregnant as she and Monfils...

Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick told Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev to objectively reflect on his career and ask himself who should be called a "nobody" - he or Elina Svitolina. On Thursday, Tarpischev shared strong words about Svitolina, calling her "absolutely nobody" and stating that "there is no need" to listen to anything that Svitolina says.

Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal hasn't had an easy clay season so far but tennis analyst Paul Annacone underlined that beating Nadal at the French Open remains the most difficult thing in the game. Nadal, who sustained a rib stress fracture in Indian Wells, missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona before he returned to action in Madrid.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic reveals he would like to play golf one day with Rafael Nadal. Djokovic and Nadal have created one of the greatest rivalries in tennis histories, and while Djokovic would like to play golf with Nadal just as friends, he admits that may be impossible due to their competiitve nature and rivalry.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic revealed several options are being discussed regarding Wimbledon's ranking status and admitted he is not sure "what is right and what is wrong." Wimbledon's decision to impose player bans on Russian and Belarusian players didn't sit well with the ATP and WTA. Now, there is...

World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed to Reem Abulleil that he has set an interesting target as each month he has a targeted number of points he wants to collect. Tsitsipas, 23, has established himself as a top-10 player and he has been one of the best players on the ATP Tour for the past few years.

Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud called Rafael Nadal an inspiration as he is amazed by the Spaniard's attitude and how he approaches the game. Nadal, who will be turning 36 next month, is one of the most accomplished players in tennis history but his passion and love for the game haven't diminished not even a bit.

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 7-6 in the Rome Masters final. Novak needed an hour and 36 minutes to dismiss the Greek, delivering a bagel in the opener and catching the rival in the second set's closing stages to seal the deal in straight sets. Thus,...

Rafael Nadal suffered his first clay-court loss to the teenager last week in Madrid. A few days after his 19th birthday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated his idol 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Speaking of the match, Nadal praised his rival and his determination and aggressiveness.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic didn't drop a single game in the first set of the Rome final versus Stefanos Tsitsipas as the Greek lost a set without a won game for the first time since the 2019 Australian Open. In the 2019 Australian Open semifinal, Rafael Nadal claimed a routine 6-2 6-4 6-0 win over Tsitsipas.

During an interview with Sky Sports, former ATP number 162 Barry Cowan talked about Roger Federer and his importance for every tennis tournaments he plays. Roger has had to contend with a serious right knee injury in the past two years. The Swiss star played just 13 official matches in...

German tennis star Alexander Zverev offered some empathy for Rafael Nadal, expressing hope that the Spaniard would be ready for the French Open. Nadal suffered a quarterfinal loss in Madrid last week but refused to blame foot issues for the loss suffered versus Alcaraz. This week in Rome, Nadal easily...

Tennis analyst Paul Annacone is absolutely impressed by Carlos Alcaraz as he has stated that the game hasn't seen such a meteroic rise since Rafael Nadal. Just like Nadal, Alcaraz became a Masters champion and broke into the top-18 at the age of 18. Alcaraz, who turned 19 last week,...