Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire. A day after defending champion Novak Djokovic returned to top form, world number two Alcaraz laid down a marker in a lopsided third-round contest lasting just 66 minutes.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into last 16, sets up clash with Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic

On Thursday (Jan 18), Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz battled past Italy's Lorenzo Sonega in the second round of the men's singles to proceed ahead. Now, Alcaraz will face Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng in the third round, who beat Indian star Sumit Nagal.

Aus Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz battles past Italy's Lorenzo Sonega to reach Round 3

World number 2 and two-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz began his Australian Open campaign with a dominating win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet on January 16.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz begins campaign with dominating win over Richard Gasquet

On Sunday (Jan 7), Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Australian Open 2024 edition, which gets underway on Jan 14 in Melbourne. Nadal suffered an injury during the Brisbane International during his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson.

Carlos Alcaraz shares heartfelt message after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion has called 2023 his best year as he prepares for the next challenge in 2024. Djokovic, 36, reached the final of all four Grand Slams clinching three titles in the process, and had a stellar year by his standards.

Novak Djokovic calls 2023 as 'best year' after clinching three Grand Slam titles

Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture's broadcaster and organisers Netflix said on Monday. Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot and world number two Alcaraz at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to face off in Netflix exhibition match in USA next year

An enthusiastic crowd of 20,340 fans gathered to watch Carlos Alcaraz play Tommy Paul at Mexico City's main bullring on Wednesday, grasping their one chance this year to see world class tennis players in their own city.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz shines in Mexico City as fans get glimpse of world class tennis

Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Saturday after sweeping past Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in a dominating semi-final display he hailed as his best of the tournament.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after last-four demolition of Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alacraz set up an ATP Finals last-four showdown with Novak Djokovic after beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 on Friday and topping the Red Group. World number two Alcaraz needed to win to ensure a spot in the last four on his debut appearance at the season-ending tournament.

ATP Finals: Carlos Alcaraz sets up Novak Djokovic tie in last four with win over Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running.

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev enters ATP Finals semis, Carlos Alcaraz back in form

Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals with Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev. World number two Alcaraz has struggled with form and fitness over the past few months and was staring at possible early elimination after losing his first Red Group match with Alexander Zverev.

ATP World Tour Finals: Carlos Alcaraz beats troubled Andrey Rublev to keep hopes alive

Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics.

Alcaraz stunned by qualifier in Paris Masters defeat

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev made strong starts to the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, with both winning in straight sets to sail through to the third round.

Shanghai Masters 2023: Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev make dominant starts

World number two Carlos Alcaraz said on Wednesday his ‘beautiful battle’ with Novak Djokovic at the top of men's tennis was driving him on as he prepared for the China Open in Beijing.

China Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz relishes 'beautiful battle' for number one spot

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out from this month's Davis Cup to recover following his U.S. Open semi-final loss, the world number one said on Saturday. Alcaraz, the defending champion at New York, exited this year's final major after suffering a defeat to third seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Friday.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Davis Cup following US Open semis exit

Daniil Medvedev upset defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in an enthralling semi-final duel to reach the US Open final on Friday. Russian third seed Medvedev set up a rematch of his 2021 victory over Novak Djokovic after ousting Alcaraz 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in a gripping 3hr 19min battle on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

US Open: Daniil Medvedev upsets defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in enthralling semis, to face Novak in final

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has reached the last four of the US Open 2023 men’s singles draw after a resounding 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev on Thursday, September 7.

US Open 2023: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz books semis berth after cruising past Alexander Zverev

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni was in attendance at the ongoing US Open in New York as he watched high-quality tennis at the iconic Arthur Ash Stadium on Wednesday (Thursday morning in India).

WATCH | MS Dhoni attends US Open quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz enters quarter finals, Ons Jabeur crashes out in US Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz aced his first real test at the U.S. Open on Saturday powering past Britain's Daniel Evans while women's second seed Aryna Sabalenka schooled France's Clara Burel to move into the fourth round of the year's final Grand Slam.

US Open: World no.1 Carlos Alcaraz continues winning run, Daniil Medvedev reaches 4th round

Carlos Alcaraz moved into the U.S. Open third round on Thursday with an entertaining 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz cruises to third round with straight set win over Lloyd Harris in US Open

Novak Djokovic says he is treating every Grand Slam tournament like it's his last as he prepares to make a long-awaited return to the US Open next week. The Serbian star, winner of a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is bidding to add a 24th to his collection in New York over the next fortnight, which would put him two clear of Rafael Nadal's 22 Slam titles.

I don't know how many more slams I'll have: Veteran Novak Djokovic ahead of US Open return

Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz stands in between Novak Djokovic and 24th Slam title as Serbian returns to US Open after 2-year gap

The US Open 2023 will make use of the Video Review System (VRS) to assist the chair umpire in the upcoming slam. The last Grand Slam of the year, set to kick start on Monday, August 28 will see the use of technology to help the chair umpire in decision making.

US Open 2023: Video review system to assist chair umpires, becomes first Grand Slam to implement technology

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Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into last 16, sets up clash with Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic