Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic -- who are on course to meet in the semi-finals -- both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overpowered France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 and has not dropped a set to date at the championships."I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York," the 22-year-old said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-szoboszlai-stunner-earns-liverpool-1-0-win-over-title-rivals-arsenal-1756662927091">Premier League: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal</a>"The energy is special playing the day session, playing the night session. It doesn't matter, people are always there. I love it and I think that's why I play my best tennis here," he added.Alcaraz will face Czech 20th seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.Lehecka reached the last eight of a Grand Slam for only the second time after battling past veteran Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 2-6, 6-2.Djokovic, 38, continued his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title with a brisk 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff."It definitely helps if you serve well. I think I had a great serving performance last round and also tonight," said Djokovic. "That helps make it easier on the court."Djokovic faces a quarter-final on Tuesday against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, the lone American man left in the draw.Fritz sprinted into the last eight with a brisk 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat of the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in 1hr 38min.Fritz is carrying hopes of first US men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003 following the exits of fellow seeds Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe.But Fritz will head into his quarter-final against Djokovic with history stacked against him. Djokovic has won all 10 of their past meetings, including a 2023 quarter-final win at the US Open."I think the first, almost like seven or eight times I played him, I probably just wasn't a good enough player to really have that much of a chance," said Fritz."I think only the last couple times we've played I think I've been this just better player that can, you know, I'd say compete and have chances."<h2>Sabalenka balance</h2>In the women's draw, Sabalenka never looked troubled in a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Moldova-born Spaniard Cristina Bucsa, ranked 95th in the world.Sabalenka has now reached the quarter-finals or better at 12 straight Grand Slam tournaments, a consistency she attributes to striking a balance in her life on and off the court."I'm super proud, I think that's an incredible achievement," Sabalenka said."I think for me the key was balancing on and off-the-court life. I think I've done a great job on balancing really hard work and also great recovery and some fun time outside of tennis court. I think that's been the key."Sabalenka faces a quarter-final against either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova, who were playing later Sunday.In other women's draw action on Sunday, the Czech Republic's unseeded former French Open and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova conjured a remarkable escape to oust Taylor Townsend, saving an incredible eight match points before digging out a 1-6, 7-6 (15/13), 6-3 victory.Krejcikova fought off a match point on her own serve at 5-4 down in the second set, and then somehow survived seven match points in an enthralling tie-breaker to move on."What a match," said Krejcikova, who revealed she had wondered if she would ever play tennis again after missing the opening months of the season with a back injury."I was sidelined for six months and didn't know if I would ever play again. I'm super happy I can be here."Krejcikova will face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals.Pegula, beaten in the final last year, advanced to the last eight after breezing past compatriot Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka won their respective singles R4 matches to enter the quarter-finals in the year's last grand slam.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic -- who are on course to meet in the semi-finals -- both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overpowered France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 and has not dropped a set to date at the championships. "I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York," the 22-year-old said. Also Read - Premier League: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal "The energy is special playing the day session, playing the night session. It doesn't matter, people are always there. I love it and I think that's why I play my best tennis here," he added. Alcaraz will face Czech 20th seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Lehecka reached the last eight of a Grand Slam for only the second time after battling past veteran Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Djokovic, 38, continued his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title with a brisk 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff. "It definitely helps if you serve well. I think I had a great serving performance last round and also tonight," said Djokovic. "That helps make it easier on the court." Djokovic faces a quarter-final on Tuesday against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, the lone American man left in the draw. Fritz sprinted into the last eight with a brisk 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat of the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in 1hr 38min. Fritz is carrying hopes of first US men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003 following the exits of fellow seeds Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe. But Fritz will head into his quarter-final against Djokovic with history stacked against him. Djokovic has won all 10 of their past meetings, including a 2023 quarter-final win at the US Open. "I think the first, almost like seven or eight times I played him, I probably just wasn't a good enough player to really have that much of a chance," said Fritz. "I think only the last couple times we've played I think I've been this just better player that can, you know, I'd say compete and have chances." Sabalenka balance In the women's draw, Sabalenka never looked troubled in a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Moldova-born Spaniard Cristina Bucsa, ranked 95th in the world. Sabalenka has now reached the quarter-finals or better at 12 straight Grand Slam tournaments, a consistency she attributes to striking a balance in her life on and off the court. "I'm super proud, I think that's an incredible achievement," Sabalenka said. "I think for me the key was balancing on and off-the-court life. I think I've done a great job on balancing really hard work and also great recovery and some fun time outside of tennis court. I think that's been the key." Sabalenka faces a quarter-final against either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova, who were playing later Sunday. In other women's draw action on Sunday, the Czech Republic's unseeded former French Open and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova conjured a remarkable escape to oust Taylor Townsend, saving an incredible eight match points before digging out a 1-6, 7-6 (15/13), 6-3 victory. Krejcikova fought off a match point on her own serve at 5-4 down in the second set, and then somehow survived seven match points in an enthralling tie-breaker to move on. "What a match," said Krejcikova, who revealed she had wondered if she would ever play tennis again after missing the opening months of the season with a back injury. "I was sidelined for six months and didn't know if I would ever play again. I'm super happy I can be here." Krejcikova will face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals. Pegula, beaten in the final last year, advanced to the last eight after breezing past compatriot Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka won their respective singles R4 matches to enter the quarter-finals in the year's last grand slam.

US Open 2025: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sabalenka enter quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue. Alcaraz beat Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and will face Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. The Spaniard took a medical timeout late in the second set after complaining of knee pain but won the final seven games once play resumed and said he was "not worried about it".Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/osaka-calls-ostapenko-comments-on-townsend-at-us-open-worst-thing-to-say-to-a-black-player-1756469179283">Osaka calls Ostapenko comments on Townsend at US Open 'worst thing to say to a Black player'</a>Alcaraz surrendered only two points on serve in the opening set but Darderi put up more of a challenge in the second, battling back from a break down before his rival summoned the trainer at 5-4."I'm feeling good - I just asked for him when he (Darderi) broke my serve because I felt something wasn't working great in the knee but after five or six points it was gone," said Alcaraz."I just asked the physio to have a look at it because I wanted to be feeling good physically for that last set."Darderi doubled-faulted while trying to stay in the second set and Alcaraz wrapped up a 42nd win in his last 44 matches, quickly rattling through the third set."I just tried to start awake, that was important. Starting at 11:30 my first goal is to start well with a good energy and rhythm," said Alcaraz, who was first in action on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.“I'm not an early morning person so it's difficult for me to wake up in the morning. One of the good things today though I woke up early, did the warm up and felt good.”<h2>Elena Rybakina routs Raducanu</h2>Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday.The Moscow-born ninth seed from Kazakhstan, whose previous best result in New York was a pair of third round appearances, overpowered Raducanu to win 6-1, 6-2 in one hour two minutes."Throughout the whole years, for some reason the US Open wasn't a success for me but hopefully this year that will change," Rybakina said in her on-court interview.The unseeded Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, had looked in confident form en route to Friday's clash with Rybakina on the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt.But the 22-year-old was in trouble from the outset against Rybakina, the Kazakh breaking her serve right away to seize the early advantage.Raducanu had no answer to Rybakina's superior power as the Kazakh reeled off a series of thumping forehand winners before completing a convincing win.Rybakina is playing in New York with controversial coach Stefano Rukov restored to her viewing box after the WTA lifted a suspension against the Croat earlier this month.Vukov had been barred from attending all tournaments by the WTA after being found to have breached the tour's code of conduct.He had been fired by Rybakina just before last year's US Open, and subsequently bombarded the player with requests to return which left her fearing for her safety according to details of a WTA investigation reported by The Athletic.Vukov was banned for a year in January after the WTA ruled he had engaged in "abuse of authority and abusive behaviour" towards Rybakina.However Rybakina subsequently reunited with Vukov, who has coached her this season between events. He was allowed to return to courtside at the Cincinnati Open after successfully appealing against his suspension.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beat Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in men's singles while Elena Rybakina routed Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in women's singles R3 matches to advance.

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue. Alcaraz beat Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and will face Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. The Spaniard took a medical timeout late in the second set after complaining of knee pain but won the final seven games once play resumed and said he was "not worried about it". Also Read - Osaka calls Ostapenko comments on Townsend at US Open 'worst thing to say to a Black player' Alcaraz surrendered only two points on serve in the opening set but Darderi put up more of a challenge in the second, battling back from a break down before his rival summoned the trainer at 5-4. "I'm feeling good - I just asked for him when he (Darderi) broke my serve because I felt something wasn't working great in the knee but after five or six points it was gone," said Alcaraz. "I just asked the physio to have a look at it because I wanted to be feeling good physically for that last set." Darderi doubled-faulted while trying to stay in the second set and Alcaraz wrapped up a 42nd win in his last 44 matches, quickly rattling through the third set. "I just tried to start awake, that was important. Starting at 11:30 my first goal is to start well with a good energy and rhythm," said Alcaraz, who was first in action on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. “I'm not an early morning person so it's difficult for me to wake up in the morning. One of the good things today though I woke up early, did the warm up and felt good.” Elena Rybakina routs Raducanu Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday. The Moscow-born ninth seed from Kazakhstan, whose previous best result in New York was a pair of third round appearances, overpowered Raducanu to win 6-1, 6-2 in one hour two minutes. "Throughout the whole years, for some reason the US Open wasn't a success for me but hopefully this year that will change," Rybakina said in her on-court interview. The unseeded Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, had looked in confident form en route to Friday's clash with Rybakina on the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt. But the 22-year-old was in trouble from the outset against Rybakina, the Kazakh breaking her serve right away to seize the early advantage. Raducanu had no answer to Rybakina's superior power as the Kazakh reeled off a series of thumping forehand winners before completing a convincing win. Rybakina is playing in New York with controversial coach Stefano Rukov restored to her viewing box after the WTA lifted a suspension against the Croat earlier this month. Vukov had been barred from attending all tournaments by the WTA after being found to have breached the tour's code of conduct. He had been fired by Rybakina just before last year's US Open, and subsequently bombarded the player with requests to return which left her fearing for her safety according to details of a WTA investigation reported by The Athletic. Vukov was banned for a year in January after the WTA ruled he had engaged in "abuse of authority and abusive behaviour" towards Rybakina. However Rybakina subsequently reunited with Vukov, who has coached her this season between events. He was allowed to return to courtside at the Cincinnati Open after successfully appealing against his suspension.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beat Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in men's singles while Elena Rybakina routed Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in women's singles R3 matches to advance.

US Open 2025: Alcaraz, Rybakina win round 3 matches in straight sets to advance

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday (Aug 27) as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance. Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. The 22-year-old Spanish second seed unfurled a stream of 32 winners in a dominant display against the 65th-ranked Bellucci, whose best performance in a Grand Slam came with a run to the third round at Wimbledon earlier this year.&nbsp;"I played great to be honest, from the beginning until the last ball," said Alcaraz, who will face another Italian, 32nd seed Luciano Darderi, in the next round. "The less time I spend on court, the better for me, to go to bed early," he added.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-emma-raducanu-breezes-past-indonesia-s-janice-tjen-to-reach-third-round-1756315219976">US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu breezes past Indonesia's Janice Tjen to reach third round</a>&nbsp;Elsewhere, on Wednesday, Serbian legend Djokovic kept his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title alive after a four-set defeat of American qualifier Zachary Svajda. Djokovic, though, was forced to dig deep after losing the first set before claiming a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win. Djokovic, 38, said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses.&nbsp;"That's what I'm hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament, the better I feel about my game," he said.&nbsp;Djokovic's victory sees him into the third round at the US Open for a record-equalling 19th time, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie, who defeated Argentina's Francisco Comesana 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (7/4).&nbsp;In other men's action on Wednesday, Norwegian 12th seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open finalist, exited to Belgium's Raphael Collignon, losing 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Fourth seed Taylor Fritz advanced safely, beating South Africa's Lloyd Harris 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4, while American compatriot Frances Tiafoe, seeded 17, also progressed with a four-set defeat of qualifier Martin Damm. Tiafoe won 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (8/10), 7-5.<h3>'No class' rant</h3>&nbsp;In the women's draw, meanwhile, defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka moved into the next round with a workmanlike display to dispatch unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2.&nbsp;Sabalenka started slowly, but after taking the first set on a tie-break, asserted her control to pull away in the second. The Belarusian will play Canada's Leylah Fernandez in the third round.&nbsp;“The first set was super-tight, super-aggressive. I was glad I was able to handle that pressure and put it back to her. In the second set, I felt much better in the return game.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday (Aug 27) as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance. Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. The 22-year-old Spanish second seed unfurled a stream of 32 winners in a dominant display against the 65th-ranked Bellucci, whose best performance in a Grand Slam came with a run to the third round at Wimbledon earlier this year. "I played great to be honest, from the beginning until the last ball," said Alcaraz, who will face another Italian, 32nd seed Luciano Darderi, in the next round. "The less time I spend on court, the better for me, to go to bed early," he added. Also Read | US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu breezes past Indonesia's Janice Tjen to reach third round Elsewhere, on Wednesday, Serbian legend Djokovic kept his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title alive after a four-set defeat of American qualifier Zachary Svajda. Djokovic, though, was forced to dig deep after losing the first set before claiming a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win. Djokovic, 38, said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses. "That's what I'm hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament, the better I feel about my game," he said. Djokovic's victory sees him into the third round at the US Open for a record-equalling 19th time, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie, who defeated Argentina's Francisco Comesana 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (7/4). In other men's action on Wednesday, Norwegian 12th seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open finalist, exited to Belgium's Raphael Collignon, losing 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Fourth seed Taylor Fritz advanced safely, beating South Africa's Lloyd Harris 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4, while American compatriot Frances Tiafoe, seeded 17, also progressed with a four-set defeat of qualifier Martin Damm. Tiafoe won 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (8/10), 7-5. 'No class' rant In the women's draw, meanwhile, defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka moved into the next round with a workmanlike display to dispatch unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. Sabalenka started slowly, but after taking the first set on a tie-break, asserted her control to pull away in the second. The Belarusian will play Canada's Leylah Fernandez in the third round. “The first set was super-tight, super-aggressive. I was glad I was able to handle that pressure and put it back to her. In the second set, I felt much better in the return game.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.

US Open 2025: Alcaraz races to third round, Djokovic survives scare to advance; Sabalenka through

Carlos Alcaraz is always in the news whenever he's playing in a tournament and even more so when the tournament is a grand slam. The Spaniard is currently taking part in ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-open">US Open</a> 2025 and has made it to the second round but what is making news is his new haircut. Alacarz's new hairdo, or rather no-hairdo, is generating mixed reactions and the tennis star has finally revealed why he went for such a drastic step. In the previous slam, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wimbledon-2025">Wimbledon 2025</a>, he had a nice head full of hair, and now it is just more like a stubble on his head.<h2>Why did Alcaraz cut his hair?</h2>As reported by the US Open website, Alcaraz felt like his hair "was long already" and he "wanted to get a haircut." The result we are seeing, however, was doing of Alcaraz's brother, who according to the US Open 2022 winner, "misunderstood with the machine." After that, Alcaraz realized that "the only way to fix it is just shave it off."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-zarazua-ranked-82-beats-ao-2025-winner-keys-to-become-first-mexican-to-win-a-major-match-since-1995-1756196715239">US Open 2025: Zarazua, ranked 82, beats AO 2025 winner Keys to become first Mexican to win a major match since 1995</a>"To be honest, it's not that bad. I guess," he added further. "I'm not really into the hair at all. I'm the guy who thinks, 'Okay, the hair grows and in a few days it's going to be already okay.'"<h2>Alcaraz in US Open 2025</h2>The haircut, however, did not have any effect on his game as he sailed through the second round of the year's last grand slam with a straight sets win. Alcaraz beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium and now faces Italian Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the major.Speaking on how he felt while playing with his new haircut, Alcaraz said: "I think I was faster. It was funny when I saw myself on the screen with the haircut. [My head] was super white. It's weird for me to see myself that white in the hair."

US Open 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz revealed that his brother ‘misunderstood the machine’ and ‘the only to fix it (hair) was to shave it off.’ His new haircut, which more like a stubble on head, is creating a lot of buzz at the year's last major.

Carlos Alcaraz is always in the news whenever he's playing in a tournament and even more so when the tournament is a grand slam. The Spaniard is currently taking part in ongoing US Open 2025 and has made it to the second round but what is making news is his new haircut. Alacarz's new hairdo, or rather no-hairdo, is generating mixed reactions and the tennis star has finally revealed why he went for such a drastic step. In the previous slam, Wimbledon 2025, he had a nice head full of hair, and now it is just more like a stubble on his head. Why did Alcaraz cut his hair? As reported by the US Open website, Alcaraz felt like his hair "was long already" and he "wanted to get a haircut." The result we are seeing, however, was doing of Alcaraz's brother, who according to the US Open 2022 winner, "misunderstood with the machine." After that, Alcaraz realized that "the only way to fix it is just shave it off." Also Read - US Open 2025: Zarazua, ranked 82, beats AO 2025 winner Keys to become first Mexican to win a major match since 1995 "To be honest, it's not that bad. I guess," he added further. "I'm not really into the hair at all. I'm the guy who thinks, 'Okay, the hair grows and in a few days it's going to be already okay.'" Alcaraz in US Open 2025 The haircut, however, did not have any effect on his game as he sailed through the second round of the year's last grand slam with a straight sets win. Alcaraz beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium and now faces Italian Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the major. Speaking on how he felt while playing with his new haircut, Alcaraz said: "I think I was faster. It was funny when I saw myself on the screen with the haircut. [My head] was super white. It's weird for me to see myself that white in the hair."

US Open 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz revealed that his brother ‘misunderstood the machine’ and ‘the only to fix it (hair) was to shave it off.’ His new haircut, which more like a stubble on head, is creating a lot of buzz at the year's last major.

Why did Alcaraz cut his hair - US Open 2022 winner reveals reason

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start to the US Open 2025 campaign as he got the better of Reilly Opelka in front of his home crowd on Monday (Aug 25). Alcaraz, French Open champion and former winner at Flushing Meadows, beat Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to start his campaign on a winning note. Meanwhile, former two-time Wimbledon women’s singles champion Petra Kvitova bid adieu to tennis after her opening round defeat to Diane Parry, having already announced her decision to retire before the tournament started.<h2>Alcaraz wins in opening round</h2>Having enjoyed a stellar run at the French Open and Wimbledon, Alcaraz was in no mood to make any mistakes in his opening round of the US Open on Monday. The former champion quickly raced into a lead, having pocketed the opening set 6-4. The second set did see some fight back from Opelka, but he lost his serve in the decisive 11th game, thus handing Alcaraz a 2-0 lead in the match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The third set was also a tight affair, with keeping their serve until the ninth game, when Alcaraz broke Opelka. This meant the four-time major champion served for the match as the clock hit midnight in New York. With little resistance, Alcaraz closed out the match to book his place in the second round of the US Open.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a><h2>Kvitova bids farewell</h2>Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova bid an emotional farewell to the game after she lost in the opening match. She was ousted by Diane Parry 6-1, 6-0, winning just one game in the entire match. Kvitova has famously beaten Maria Sharapova in the 2011 Wimbledon women’s singles final before winning another one in 2014.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>Other results on Day 2(Selected)</h2>Men’s singlesJenson Brooksby (USA) bt Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 3-6, 6-4Flavio Cobolli (ITA) bt Francesco Passaro (ITA) 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3Jaume Munar (ESP) bt Jaime Faria (POR) 6-0, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2Zizou Bergs (BEL) bt Tseng Chun-Hsin (TPE) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3Jack Draper (GBR) bt Federico Gomez (ARG) 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2Adam Walton (AUS) bt Ugo Humbert (FRA) 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-1Women’s SinglesElsa Jacquemot (FRA) bt Marie Bouzkova (CZE) 6-4, 6-3Elise Mertens (BEL) bt Alyssa Ahn (USA) 6-1, 6-0Cristina Bucsa (ESP) bt Claire Liu (USA) 6-2, 6-1Elena Rybakina (KAZ) bt Julieta Pareja (USA) 6-3, 6-0

Carlos Alcaraz, French Open champion and former winner at Flushing Meadows, beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to start his campaign on a winning note. 

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start to the US Open 2025 campaign as he got the better of Reilly Opelka in front of his home crowd on Monday (Aug 25). Alcaraz, French Open champion and former winner at Flushing Meadows, beat Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to start his campaign on a winning note. Meanwhile, former two-time Wimbledon women’s singles champion Petra Kvitova bid adieu to tennis after her opening round defeat to Diane Parry, having already announced her decision to retire before the tournament started. Alcaraz wins in opening round Having enjoyed a stellar run at the French Open and Wimbledon, Alcaraz was in no mood to make any mistakes in his opening round of the US Open on Monday. The former champion quickly raced into a lead, having pocketed the opening set 6-4. The second set did see some fight back from Opelka, but he lost his serve in the decisive 11th game, thus handing Alcaraz a 2-0 lead in the match. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The third set was also a tight affair, with keeping their serve until the ninth game, when Alcaraz broke Opelka. This meant the four-time major champion served for the match as the clock hit midnight in New York. With little resistance, Alcaraz closed out the match to book his place in the second round of the US Open. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Kvitova bids farewell Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova bid an emotional farewell to the game after she lost in the opening match. She was ousted by Diane Parry 6-1, 6-0, winning just one game in the entire match. Kvitova has famously beaten Maria Sharapova in the 2011 Wimbledon women’s singles final before winning another one in 2014. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Other results on Day 2(Selected) Men’s singles Jenson Brooksby (USA) bt Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 Flavio Cobolli (ITA) bt Francesco Passaro (ITA) 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Jaume Munar (ESP) bt Jaime Faria (POR) 6-0, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 Zizou Bergs (BEL) bt Tseng Chun-Hsin (TPE) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 Jack Draper (GBR) bt Federico Gomez (ARG) 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2 Adam Walton (AUS) bt Ugo Humbert (FRA) 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-1 Women’s Singles Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) bt Marie Bouzkova (CZE) 6-4, 6-3 Elise Mertens (BEL) bt Alyssa Ahn (USA) 6-1, 6-0 Cristina Bucsa (ESP) bt Claire Liu (USA) 6-2, 6-1 Elena Rybakina (KAZ) bt Julieta Pareja (USA) 6-3, 6-0

Carlos Alcaraz, French Open champion and former winner at Flushing Meadows, beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to start his campaign on a winning note.&nbsp;

US Open 2025: Alcaraz makes winning start, beats Opelka in opening round; Kvitova bids adieu to tennis

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For years, mixed doubles at the Grand Slams has lived in the shadows. Tucked away on outer courts, with sparse crowds and modest prize money, it often felt like a polite afterthought rather than a true showcase. The 2025 US Open decided to flip that script — and in doing so, turned a forgotten format into one of the most talked-about events of the fortnight. This wasn’t the mixed doubles of old. Instead of meandering matches played in empty corners of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, the tournament condensed the action into a two-day sprint, slotted during Fan Week when attention is at its peak. Short sets, no-advantage scoring, and match tiebreaks were designed to guarantee drama and keep the pace brisk. And then came the real hook: a $1 million prize for the winners — a figure that instantly catapulted the event into prime-time relevance.<h2>Star power arrives</h2>It wasn’t just the money. The draw looked like something dreamed up in a fan’s imagination. Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu stepping onto court as partners, Jessica Pegula testing her doubles chops, and even veterans like Venus Williams mixing it up with the next generation. Names that usually command Ashe Stadium for gruelling best-of-five marathons were now part of a quick-fire doubles shootout, and the crowds responded. The stands filled, the buzz spread online, and for the first time in a long time, mixed doubles felt like a showpiece.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/swiss-international-okafor-move-to-leeds-heralds-new-epl-record-1755793757100">Swiss international Noah Okafor move to Leeds heralds new English Premier League recor</a>d&nbsp;And yet, tennis has a way of humbling hype. While the stars brought the spotlight, it was the doubles specialists who brought the substance. Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani, seasoned Italian campaigners with reflexes honed at the net, carved their way through the field and ultimately defended their title. Their victory wasn’t just a win on the scoreboard; it was a statement — that chemistry, positioning, and instinct still trump pure celebrity.<h2>Success or stunt?</h2>Was it a success? In terms of attention, absolutely. Crowds flocked, broadcasters leaned in, and social media lit up with clips of unlikely pairings and rapid-fire rallies. For a format often dismissed as filler, it was a breakthrough. But success comes with caveats. Doubles specialists voiced frustration at being sidelined, their usual spots handed to marquee singles players. Purists worried about whether gimmicks like short sets and oversized prize money diluted the spirit of the sport. The divide was clear: what thrilled audiences wasn’t necessarily embraced by those who grind week-in, week-out on the doubles circuit.&nbsp;What the US Open proved, however, is that there is an appetite for mixed doubles when it is packaged boldly. In an era when tennis is constantly seeking ways to engage younger audiences, the experiment offered a glimpse of what the sport could look like: faster, starrier, louder. Whether the other majors follow suit remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — mixed doubles is no longer invisible.

Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Jessica Pegula and others — Did star power save mixed doubles at the US Open?

For years, mixed doubles at the Grand Slams has lived in the shadows. Tucked away on outer courts, with sparse crowds and modest prize money, it often felt like a polite afterthought rather than a true showcase. The 2025 US Open decided to flip that script — and in doing so, turned a forgotten format into one of the most talked-about events of the fortnight. This wasn’t the mixed doubles of old. Instead of meandering matches played in empty corners of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, the tournament condensed the action into a two-day sprint, slotted during Fan Week when attention is at its peak. Short sets, no-advantage scoring, and match tiebreaks were designed to guarantee drama and keep the pace brisk. And then came the real hook: a $1 million prize for the winners — a figure that instantly catapulted the event into prime-time relevance. Star power arrives It wasn’t just the money. The draw looked like something dreamed up in a fan’s imagination. Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu stepping onto court as partners, Jessica Pegula testing her doubles chops, and even veterans like Venus Williams mixing it up with the next generation. Names that usually command Ashe Stadium for gruelling best-of-five marathons were now part of a quick-fire doubles shootout, and the crowds responded. The stands filled, the buzz spread online, and for the first time in a long time, mixed doubles felt like a showpiece. Also Read: Swiss international Noah Okafor move to Leeds heralds new English Premier League record And yet, tennis has a way of humbling hype. While the stars brought the spotlight, it was the doubles specialists who brought the substance. Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani, seasoned Italian campaigners with reflexes honed at the net, carved their way through the field and ultimately defended their title. Their victory wasn’t just a win on the scoreboard; it was a statement — that chemistry, positioning, and instinct still trump pure celebrity. Success or stunt? Was it a success? In terms of attention, absolutely. Crowds flocked, broadcasters leaned in, and social media lit up with clips of unlikely pairings and rapid-fire rallies. For a format often dismissed as filler, it was a breakthrough. But success comes with caveats. Doubles specialists voiced frustration at being sidelined, their usual spots handed to marquee singles players. Purists worried about whether gimmicks like short sets and oversized prize money diluted the spirit of the sport. The divide was clear: what thrilled audiences wasn’t necessarily embraced by those who grind week-in, week-out on the doubles circuit. What the US Open proved, however, is that there is an appetite for mixed doubles when it is packaged boldly. In an era when tennis is constantly seeking ways to engage younger audiences, the experiment offered a glimpse of what the sport could look like: faster, starrier, louder. Whether the other majors follow suit remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — mixed doubles is no longer invisible.

The 2025 US Open reimagined mixed doubles, transforming it from a sidelined event into a fan favourite. By condensing the format into a two-day showcase during fan week, adding fast-paced rules, and offering a $1 million prize, the tournament drew top singles stars and packed crowds

Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness during the first set. World number one Sinner came into the final feeling poorly and lost the first seven points of the match played in 30 degrees Celsius summer heat. Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal.&nbsp;Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.&nbsp;The Italian is due to take part in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles on Tuesday, but his participation in that draw is now in doubt.&nbsp;"I'm super-super sorry to disappoint you," Sinner said at the trophy ceremony to fans. "I was not feeling great yesterday but I thought it would go away overnight.&nbsp;"I tried to make it at least a small match but I could not handle more."&nbsp;The defending champion, who turned 24 last Saturday, added: "Some of you (fans) had to (miss) work or do other things today, so I'm really sorry.&nbsp;"I'm sorry to disappoint. Congrats to Carlos, I know this is not how you wanted to win. You are having an amazing season.&nbsp;"I'm sorry to disappoint but sometimes it's like this. This has been one of the hottest tournaments we have played."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Sinner lasted for just 22 minutes, calling for the doctor after losing the fifth game and shortly after going to shake hands with Alcaraz.&nbsp;It was the second match in a row he had won over an ailing opponent, with Alexander Zvrev playing ill in the closing stages of their semi-final.&nbsp;Alcaraz won his 22nd career title as he claimed his 17th victory in a row at the Masters 1000 level.&nbsp;"This is not the way I want to win trophies," Alcaraz said. I understand how Jannik is feeling right now."&nbsp;He called the Italian "a true champion, I know you will come back better and stronger than ever."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Jannik Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness during the first set. World number one Sinner came into the final feeling poorly and lost the first seven points of the match played in 30 degrees Celsius summer heat. Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday. The Italian is due to take part in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles on Tuesday, but his participation in that draw is now in doubt. "I'm super-super sorry to disappoint you," Sinner said at the trophy ceremony to fans. "I was not feeling great yesterday but I thought it would go away overnight. "I tried to make it at least a small match but I could not handle more." The defending champion, who turned 24 last Saturday, added: "Some of you (fans) had to (miss) work or do other things today, so I'm really sorry. "I'm sorry to disappoint. Congrats to Carlos, I know this is not how you wanted to win. You are having an amazing season. "I'm sorry to disappoint but sometimes it's like this. This has been one of the hottest tournaments we have played." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Sinner lasted for just 22 minutes, calling for the doctor after losing the fifth game and shortly after going to shake hands with Alcaraz. It was the second match in a row he had won over an ailing opponent, with Alexander Zvrev playing ill in the closing stages of their semi-final. Alcaraz won his 22nd career title as he claimed his 17th victory in a row at the Masters 1000 level. "This is not the way I want to win trophies," Alcaraz said. I understand how Jannik is feeling right now." He called the Italian "a true champion, I know you will come back better and stronger than ever." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Jannik Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.

Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz keeps momentum as Jannik Sinner retires

World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.&nbsp;Defending champion Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 while Spanish second seed Alcaraz defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev, who was suffering badly from the 32 Celsius heat and humidity, by 6-4, 6-3.&nbsp;Alcaraz and Sinner have played for trophies this season in Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, with the Italian winning their most recent at the All England Club last month.&nbsp;Sinner, celebrating his 24th birthday, ended Frenchman Atmane's dream run and will now try to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2014-15 to win back-to-back titles in Cincinnati.&nbsp;Sinner, tuning up for the US Open in his first tournament since winning Wimbledon, hasn't dropped a set en route to the final.&nbsp;"It's a very, very tough challenge every time you play a new opponent," Sinner said. "In the later stages of the tournament,the pressure is on, they deserve to be there."&nbsp;Alcaraz will also be playing in his second Cincy final after losing to Novak Djokovic in 2023.&nbsp;The Spaniard increased his ATP season match win lead to 53 in a year of five titles.&nbsp;Alcaraz broke Zverev once in the opening set to claim it before the German, who is diabetic, began feeling poorly and took a medical timeout off court after the third game of the second set.&nbsp;Zverev, who has retired in only two matches since 2014, came back out to finish what was a patchy match from Alcaraz, who double-faulted for times in the second game of the second set but won the last 12 points with Zverev running on fumes.&nbsp;"We started well with good rallies, a good level," Alcaraz said. "All of a sudden he felt bad and I was thinking more about how he was feeling instead of playing good tennis."It was tough and I just wish him all the best."&nbsp;Alcaraz said he is keen to try and take his Wimbledon revenge on Sinner in the unorthodox Monday final.&nbsp;"We always bring our best tennis. We raise each other's level. I'm ready to take the challenge," Alcaraz said.&nbsp;"I will try and adjust my game better and correct what I did wrong in our last match. I want to be ready with my 100%. Mentally I'll be ready -- I'm excited for Monday."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Pressure was on me</h2>Atmane gave birthday boy Sinner a Pokemon card shortly before they went on court, but he was in a less giving mood once they were underway.&nbsp;But Sinner surrendered just three points in his first six service games as they went to the tiebreaker with neither man facing a break point.&nbsp;Atmane double faulted on the first point of the decider and Sinner was away, powering to a 5-2 lead and pocketing the set at his second opportunity.&nbsp;"My experience helped in the first set," he said. "I'm very happy to go through to another final.&nbsp;"I tried to focus on myself, how I usually play, and then try to adapt a little bit to his game style," Sinner said. "And that's exactly what I did today.&nbsp;"The pressure was on me. That's normal in the position where I am in -- he was ready to fight."&nbsp;"My goal has always been the US Open, But we have put in the work here, in the gym and in practice. I just hope to be ready for New York."&nbsp;Sinner showed a first sign of vulnerability as he needed five game points to hold serve in the opening game of the second set.&nbsp;But that was the closest look Atmane got at his serve, and Sinner broke the Frenchman for a 3-1 lead and again to seal the match.&nbsp;Atmane, who is projected to crack the top 70 in the world rankings, became Sinner's 22nd straight French victim since May 2021, when he lost to Arthur Rinderknech in Lyon.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 while Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev, who was suffering badly from the 32 Celsius heat and humidity, by 6-4, 6-3.

World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday. Defending champion Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 while Spanish second seed Alcaraz defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev, who was suffering badly from the 32 Celsius heat and humidity, by 6-4, 6-3. Alcaraz and Sinner have played for trophies this season in Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, with the Italian winning their most recent at the All England Club last month. Sinner, celebrating his 24th birthday, ended Frenchman Atmane's dream run and will now try to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2014-15 to win back-to-back titles in Cincinnati. Sinner, tuning up for the US Open in his first tournament since winning Wimbledon, hasn't dropped a set en route to the final. "It's a very, very tough challenge every time you play a new opponent," Sinner said. "In the later stages of the tournament,the pressure is on, they deserve to be there." Alcaraz will also be playing in his second Cincy final after losing to Novak Djokovic in 2023. The Spaniard increased his ATP season match win lead to 53 in a year of five titles. Alcaraz broke Zverev once in the opening set to claim it before the German, who is diabetic, began feeling poorly and took a medical timeout off court after the third game of the second set. Zverev, who has retired in only two matches since 2014, came back out to finish what was a patchy match from Alcaraz, who double-faulted for times in the second game of the second set but won the last 12 points with Zverev running on fumes. "We started well with good rallies, a good level," Alcaraz said. "All of a sudden he felt bad and I was thinking more about how he was feeling instead of playing good tennis. "It was tough and I just wish him all the best." Alcaraz said he is keen to try and take his Wimbledon revenge on Sinner in the unorthodox Monday final. "We always bring our best tennis. We raise each other's level. I'm ready to take the challenge," Alcaraz said. "I will try and adjust my game better and correct what I did wrong in our last match. I want to be ready with my 100%. Mentally I'll be ready -- I'm excited for Monday." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Pressure was on me Atmane gave birthday boy Sinner a Pokemon card shortly before they went on court, but he was in a less giving mood once they were underway. But Sinner surrendered just three points in his first six service games as they went to the tiebreaker with neither man facing a break point. Atmane double faulted on the first point of the decider and Sinner was away, powering to a 5-2 lead and pocketing the set at his second opportunity. "My experience helped in the first set," he said. "I'm very happy to go through to another final. "I tried to focus on myself, how I usually play, and then try to adapt a little bit to his game style," Sinner said. "And that's exactly what I did today. "The pressure was on me. That's normal in the position where I am in -- he was ready to fight." "My goal has always been the US Open, But we have put in the work here, in the gym and in practice. I just hope to be ready for New York." Sinner showed a first sign of vulnerability as he needed five game points to hold serve in the opening game of the second set. But that was the closest look Atmane got at his serve, and Sinner broke the Frenchman for a 3-1 lead and again to seal the match. Atmane, who is projected to crack the top 70 in the world rankings, became Sinner's 22nd straight French victim since May 2021, when he lost to Arthur Rinderknech in Lyon. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 while Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev, who was suffering badly from the 32 Celsius heat and humidity, by 6-4, 6-3.

Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face defending champ Jannik Sinner in final

World number two Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing by Elena Rybakina.&nbsp;Spain's Alcaraz broke Rublev in the final game of a tense duel to emerge a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 winner and will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev, who brought the winning run of fifth-seeded Toronto champion American Ben Shelton to its end with a 6-2, 6-2 victory.&nbsp;Germany's Zverev complained of feeling dizzy and out of breath as he led by a set and a break, but benefitted from 27 unforced errors from a listless Shelton over 76 minutes.&nbsp;Zverev earned a 4-1 lead in the second set as Sheldon angrily tossed his racquet on the changeover, and the 2021 champion polished off the win on a second match point and now has 24 hours to try and get fit.&nbsp;"I'm not feeling too great now, but I have a day to get fresh," Zverev said. "I hope to be at 100%.&nbsp;"I'm not sure what happened. I felt very well but at the end of the first set it got progressively worse.&nbsp;"But I'll do all I can to give it a shot tomorrow."&nbsp;Alcaraz was broken while serving for victory at 5-4 in the final set against 11th-ranked Rublev, but he found his focus and used his trademark grit to come through three games later.&nbsp;He sealed the triumph as an emotional Rublev hit an eighth double-fault on match point.&nbsp;"I maintained the positive thoughts even if I lost focus a bit in the second set," said Alcaraz, whose five titles so far this year include the French Open as well as Masters 1000 trophies in Monte Carlo and Rome.&nbsp;“Against Andrey, if you lose focus it can cost you the set -- or the match ... (Fighting back) is what I'm most proud of.”&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"> From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Rybakina revenge</h2>Top seeded Sabalenka had no answer for 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who beat the Belarusian 6-1, 6-4 to book a semi-final meeting with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek -- a 6-3, 6-4 winner over Anna Kalinskaya.&nbsp;Rybakina claimed a fifth victory in her 12-match personal rivalry with Sabalenka, avenging a loss to the Belarusian in Berlin two months ago.&nbsp;Rybakina was aided by 11 aces as she reached her first Cincinnati semi-final."I'm happy with the serve. It was the key today," Rybakina said. "I served really well.&nbsp;"If she had been serving well it would have been a totally different match," she acknowledged.&nbsp;Rybakina has won her last three matches against Swiatek, all played this season.Swiatek needed 93 minutes and five match points to get past Kalinskaya in what she called "the best match I played here.&nbsp;"I'm happy that I'm progressing during the tournament," said the former world number one from Poland.&nbsp;I just played my game," she said. “It was not easy but I'm happy that I stayed solid and kept my intensity.”&nbsp;In other quarter-final action, Veronika Kudermetova crushed Varvara Gracheva 6-1, 6-2 and awaits the winner of Friday night's match between world number two Coco Gauff and ninth-ranked Jasmine Paolini.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Spain's Alcaraz broke Rublev in the final game of a tense duel to emerge a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 winner and will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev, who brought the winning run of fifth-seeded Toronto champion American Ben Shelton to its end with a 6-2, 6-2 victory.

World number two Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing by Elena Rybakina. Spain's Alcaraz broke Rublev in the final game of a tense duel to emerge a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 winner and will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev, who brought the winning run of fifth-seeded Toronto champion American Ben Shelton to its end with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. Germany's Zverev complained of feeling dizzy and out of breath as he led by a set and a break, but benefitted from 27 unforced errors from a listless Shelton over 76 minutes. Zverev earned a 4-1 lead in the second set as Sheldon angrily tossed his racquet on the changeover, and the 2021 champion polished off the win on a second match point and now has 24 hours to try and get fit. "I'm not feeling too great now, but I have a day to get fresh," Zverev said. "I hope to be at 100%. "I'm not sure what happened. I felt very well but at the end of the first set it got progressively worse. "But I'll do all I can to give it a shot tomorrow." Alcaraz was broken while serving for victory at 5-4 in the final set against 11th-ranked Rublev, but he found his focus and used his trademark grit to come through three games later. He sealed the triumph as an emotional Rublev hit an eighth double-fault on match point. "I maintained the positive thoughts even if I lost focus a bit in the second set," said Alcaraz, whose five titles so far this year include the French Open as well as Masters 1000 trophies in Monte Carlo and Rome. “Against Andrey, if you lose focus it can cost you the set -- or the match ... (Fighting back) is what I'm most proud of.” ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Rybakina revenge Top seeded Sabalenka had no answer for 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who beat the Belarusian 6-1, 6-4 to book a semi-final meeting with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek -- a 6-3, 6-4 winner over Anna Kalinskaya. Rybakina claimed a fifth victory in her 12-match personal rivalry with Sabalenka, avenging a loss to the Belarusian in Berlin two months ago. Rybakina was aided by 11 aces as she reached her first Cincinnati semi-final. "I'm happy with the serve. It was the key today," Rybakina said. "I served really well. "If she had been serving well it would have been a totally different match," she acknowledged. Rybakina has won her last three matches against Swiatek, all played this season. Swiatek needed 93 minutes and five match points to get past Kalinskaya in what she called "the best match I played here. "I'm happy that I'm progressing during the tournament," said the former world number one from Poland. I just played my game," she said. “It was not easy but I'm happy that I stayed solid and kept my intensity.” In other quarter-final action, Veronika Kudermetova crushed Varvara Gracheva 6-1, 6-2 and awaits the winner of Friday night's match between world number two Coco Gauff and ninth-ranked Jasmine Paolini. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Spain's Alcaraz broke Rublev in the final game of a tense duel to emerge a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 winner and will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev, who brought the winning run of fifth-seeded Toronto champion American Ben Shelton to its end with a 6-2, 6-2 victory.

Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz survives to reach semis as Elena Rybakina topples No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard, playing his first tournament since a runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, raced through the first set but completely lost his way in the second, dropping his serve twice against the 33-year-old Bosnian.&nbsp;But he regained his intensity -- and cut down his errors, in the third. Alcaraz fired his seventh ace to set up a match point and advanced to the third round seconds later as his opponent fired wide.&nbsp;Alcaraz, seeded second, claimed his 12th consecutive match at the Masters 1000 level after titles in Monte Carlo and Rome.&nbsp;"It was a relief to get this win," Alcaraz said after committing 44 unforced errors. "It was a rollercoaster of good feelings and bad feelings.&nbsp;"I was happy to get the win in the end. I know that I have chances to do better. "I will use the day off tomorrow to get my confidence back. It was a little tricky, I need to play smart tennis."&nbsp;Alcaraz, runner-up in Cincy in 2023, next faces Serb Hamad Medjedovic, a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) winner over Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor.&nbsp;American Ben Shelton, coming off his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto, eased through his opener 6-3, 3-1 as opponent Camilo Ugo Carabelli was unable to continue because of a right knee problem.&nbsp;The Argentine who beat Kei Nishikori in the first round, pulled up short after the first point of the third game of the second set, gripping his knee.&nbsp;With a tournament supervisor translating from Spanish, the South American then took a medical time out. Once back, he only lasted three more points.&nbsp;Shelton had less than an hour on court, something of a favor after a draining Toronto tournament which only ended on Thursday.&nbsp;"It's not easy to play a couple of days after winning any title," he said. "I feel for Camilo. I hope he has a quick recovery.&nbsp;"I wanted to compete and be a warrior this week - see what I could do," said Shelton, adding when asked about tape on his right thigh that he has "a few muscle things."The legs take a lot of the force," he said.&nbsp;Sixth seed Alex de Minaur, the Washington champion and a Toronto quarter-finalist last week, was bounced by American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, who crushed 14 aces and saved all seven break points he faced.&nbsp;Australian Adam Walton upset slumping former number one and 2019 Cincy champion Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (0/7), 6-4, 6-1 for the first top 50 win of his career.&nbsp;Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut dismissed Briton Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-3 while number nine seed Andrey Rublev beat American Learner Tien 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Gauff fights through</h2>In women's action, second-seeded French Open champion Coco Gauff battled through a tough first set to beat China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2.&nbsp;Gauff, who lifted the trophy in Cincinnati in 2023 and went on to claim her first Grand Slam title at the US Open that year, grinded through a first set marred by five service breaks.&nbsp;But she steadied in the second set to run out the winner in 71 minutes on a first match point.&nbsp;"It was a rough start," Gauff said. "But it was about just trusting myself and the work we've done in practice. "I was able to let it all go in the second set."&nbsp;Third seed Jessica Pegula, runner-up last year to Aryna Sabalenka, defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3.&nbsp;Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, finalist last season at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, needed her last-chance match point to cement a 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/5) win over Greek Maria Sakkari.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second, claimed his 12th consecutive match at the Masters 1000 level after titles in Monte Carlo and Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard, playing his first tournament since a runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, raced through the first set but completely lost his way in the second, dropping his serve twice against the 33-year-old Bosnian. But he regained his intensity -- and cut down his errors, in the third. Alcaraz fired his seventh ace to set up a match point and advanced to the third round seconds later as his opponent fired wide. Alcaraz, seeded second, claimed his 12th consecutive match at the Masters 1000 level after titles in Monte Carlo and Rome. "It was a relief to get this win," Alcaraz said after committing 44 unforced errors. "It was a rollercoaster of good feelings and bad feelings. "I was happy to get the win in the end. I know that I have chances to do better. "I will use the day off tomorrow to get my confidence back. It was a little tricky, I need to play smart tennis." Alcaraz, runner-up in Cincy in 2023, next faces Serb Hamad Medjedovic, a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) winner over Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. American Ben Shelton, coming off his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto, eased through his opener 6-3, 3-1 as opponent Camilo Ugo Carabelli was unable to continue because of a right knee problem. The Argentine who beat Kei Nishikori in the first round, pulled up short after the first point of the third game of the second set, gripping his knee. With a tournament supervisor translating from Spanish, the South American then took a medical time out. Once back, he only lasted three more points. Shelton had less than an hour on court, something of a favor after a draining Toronto tournament which only ended on Thursday. "It's not easy to play a couple of days after winning any title," he said. "I feel for Camilo. I hope he has a quick recovery. "I wanted to compete and be a warrior this week - see what I could do," said Shelton, adding when asked about tape on his right thigh that he has "a few muscle things. "The legs take a lot of the force," he said. Sixth seed Alex de Minaur, the Washington champion and a Toronto quarter-finalist last week, was bounced by American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, who crushed 14 aces and saved all seven break points he faced. Australian Adam Walton upset slumping former number one and 2019 Cincy champion Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (0/7), 6-4, 6-1 for the first top 50 win of his career. Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut dismissed Briton Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-3 while number nine seed Andrey Rublev beat American Learner Tien 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Gauff fights through In women's action, second-seeded French Open champion Coco Gauff battled through a tough first set to beat China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2. Gauff, who lifted the trophy in Cincinnati in 2023 and went on to claim her first Grand Slam title at the US Open that year, grinded through a first set marred by five service breaks. But she steadied in the second set to run out the winner in 71 minutes on a first match point. "It was a rough start," Gauff said. "But it was about just trusting myself and the work we've done in practice. "I was able to let it all go in the second set." Third seed Jessica Pegula, runner-up last year to Aryna Sabalenka, defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3. Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, finalist last season at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, needed her last-chance match point to cement a 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/5) win over Greek Maria Sakkari. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second, claimed his 12th consecutive match at the Masters 1000 level after titles in Monte Carlo and Rome.

Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz battles through, Ben Shelton advances in straight sets

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover from Wimbledon, organizers said on Monday.&nbsp;The 22-year-old Spaniard lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final earlier this month in a bid for his third consecutive crown in the grass-court classic.&nbsp;"I'm really sad to have to miss the National Bank Open in Toronto," Alcaraz said in a statement.&nbsp;"I tried my best to be ready for the tournament as it's one I really enjoy playing, but it comes just too soon for me as I recover after Wimbledon. I wish the event well and look forward to being back on the Canadian courts next year."&nbsp;Alcaraz had his best Canada run in 2023, falling to American Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-4th-test-england-name-playing-xi-for-manchester-make-one-change-liam-dawson-1753112937013">IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change</a>&nbsp;"It's disappointing to lose a player of Carlos' quality, as we know our fans were looking forward to watching him," tournament director Karl Hale said.&nbsp;"Although he has been on the scene for a while, he's still at the beginning of his career and there will be plenty of opportunities for Canadians to see him again in the future."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harbhajan-singh-sly-dig-at-virat-kohli-on-ravi-ashwin-talk-show-i-spoke-about-pitches-i-stand-by-it-now-1753120713743">‘I spoke about pitches, I stand by it now,’ Harbhajan takes sly dig at Kohli on Ashwin’s talk show</a>&nbsp;American Sebastian Korda, the world number 33 struggling with a leg injury, and Poland's 38th-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, fighting a knee injury, have also withdrawn.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final earlier this month in a bid for his third consecutive crown in the grass-court classic.

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover from Wimbledon, organizers said on Monday. The 22-year-old Spaniard lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final earlier this month in a bid for his third consecutive crown in the grass-court classic. "I'm really sad to have to miss the National Bank Open in Toronto," Alcaraz said in a statement. "I tried my best to be ready for the tournament as it's one I really enjoy playing, but it comes just too soon for me as I recover after Wimbledon. I wish the event well and look forward to being back on the Canadian courts next year." Alcaraz had his best Canada run in 2023, falling to American Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change "It's disappointing to lose a player of Carlos' quality, as we know our fans were looking forward to watching him," tournament director Karl Hale said. "Although he has been on the scene for a while, he's still at the beginning of his career and there will be plenty of opportunities for Canadians to see him again in the future." ALSO READ | ‘I spoke about pitches, I stand by it now,’ Harbhajan takes sly dig at Kohli on Ashwin’s talk show American Sebastian Korda, the world number 33 struggling with a leg injury, and Poland's 38th-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, fighting a knee injury, have also withdrawn. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final earlier this month in a bid for his third consecutive crown in the grass-court classic.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Montreal event for Wimbledon recovery

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposal was dismissed by a High Court judge on Monday. The 'Save Wimbledon Park' campaign group took action against the Greater London Authority's decision last year to grant a planning permission that would almost triple the size of the site for the grass-court Grand Slam. The proposals would see the construction of 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on the grounds of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, which would allow it to host All England Club qualifiers on site instead of across south London at Roehampton.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-indians-are-being-treated-very-unfairly-trump-demands-washington-and-cleveland-teams-to-return-to-old-monikers-1753103898329">Trump demands Washington and Cleveland teams to return to old monikers</a>The campaign group's barristers told the High Court earlier this month that the decision to approve the plans was "irrational" and should be quashed, as Wimbledon Park was covered by restrictions on how it could be used.But Wimbledon chiefs defended the challenge, with the court told that the decision was a "planning judgement properly exercised" and that the restrictions were not "material".In a ruling on Monday, Justice Saini dismissed the challenge."In short, the defendant's decision on the relevance of deliverability, applying to both the statutory trust and the restrictive covenants, was a planning judgement rationally exercised and having regard to appropriate and relevant factors," he said.Planning permission for the scheme was initially granted by Jules Pipe, London's deputy mayor for planning, who said that the proposals "would facilitate very significant benefits" which "clearly outweigh the harm".Following Monday's High Court ruling, the campaign group said it had been "advised that it should" seek to challenge the decision."SWP is not taking this step lightly but believes that the GLA did make a significant legal error in the way it dealt with the special legal status of the park," a statement said.The latest edition of Wimbledon concluded on July 13, with Jannik Sinner winning the men's title and Iga Swiatek lifting the women's trophy.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The campaign group's barristers told the High Court earlier this month that the decision to approve the plans was "irrational" and should be quashed, as Wimbledon Park was covered by restrictions on how it could be used.

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposal was dismissed by a High Court judge on Monday. The 'Save Wimbledon Park' campaign group took action against the Greater London Authority's decision last year to grant a planning permission that would almost triple the size of the site for the grass-court Grand Slam. The proposals would see the construction of 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on the grounds of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, which would allow it to host All England Club qualifiers on site instead of across south London at Roehampton. Also Read: Trump demands Washington and Cleveland teams to return to old monikers The campaign group's barristers told the High Court earlier this month that the decision to approve the plans was "irrational" and should be quashed, as Wimbledon Park was covered by restrictions on how it could be used. But Wimbledon chiefs defended the challenge, with the court told that the decision was a "planning judgement properly exercised" and that the restrictions were not "material". In a ruling on Monday, Justice Saini dismissed the challenge. "In short, the defendant's decision on the relevance of deliverability, applying to both the statutory trust and the restrictive covenants, was a planning judgement rationally exercised and having regard to appropriate and relevant factors," he said. Planning permission for the scheme was initially granted by Jules Pipe, London's deputy mayor for planning, who said that the proposals "would facilitate very significant benefits" which "clearly outweigh the harm". Following Monday's High Court ruling, the campaign group said it had been "advised that it should" seek to challenge the decision. "SWP is not taking this step lightly but believes that the GLA did make a significant legal error in the way it dealt with the special legal status of the park," a statement said. The latest edition of Wimbledon concluded on July 13, with Jannik Sinner winning the men's title and Iga Swiatek lifting the women's trophy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The campaign group's barristers told the High Court earlier this month that the decision to approve the plans was "irrational" and should be quashed, as Wimbledon Park was covered by restrictions on how it could be used.

Wimbledon expansion plans get go ahead from High Court

Italy’s Jannik Sinner became the latest inductee to the All England Lawn Tennis &amp; Croquet Club after he beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.<h2>Sinner joins elite club of Federer, Djokovic</h2>Having lost the French Open final to Alcaraz last month, Sinner was out for revenge on Sunday. However, things did not stand on a positive note for the top seed as he dropped the opening set 4-6. However, the Italian then bounced back with a bang and won the next three sets to win the match and thereby pocket his maiden title joining the likes of Federer and Djokovic. As a result of the win, he was also awarded a membership of the All England Lawn Tennis &amp; Croquet Club, a gesture offered to every champion.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-i-keep-looking-up-to-him-wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinner-full-of-praise-for-carlos-alcaraz-1752463414215">'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz</a><h2>Who leads the all-time chart for most titles?</h2>Martina Navratilova leads the chart for the most singles title winning nine having won the prestigious Venus Rosewater dish in the 1980s. In the men’s section, Roger Federer leads the way with eight titles, winning consecutive titles between 2003 and 2007. He also won three more titles in 2009, 2012 and 2017. Pete Sampras and Djokovic are next on the list with seven titles each.<h2>Most Wimbledon singles titles(Open Era)</h2>1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 8 titles2. Pete Sampras (USA) – 7 titles3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 7 titles4. Bjorn Berg (Sweden) – 5 titles5. Rod Laver (Australia) – 4 titles (2 in Open Era)

Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Jannik Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner became the latest inductee to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club after he beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat. Sinner joins elite club of Federer, Djokovic Having lost the French Open final to Alcaraz last month, Sinner was out for revenge on Sunday. However, things did not stand on a positive note for the top seed as he dropped the opening set 4-6. However, the Italian then bounced back with a bang and won the next three sets to win the match and thereby pocket his maiden title joining the likes of Federer and Djokovic. As a result of the win, he was also awarded a membership of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, a gesture offered to every champion. ALSO READ | 'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz Who leads the all-time chart for most titles? Martina Navratilova leads the chart for the most singles title winning nine having won the prestigious Venus Rosewater dish in the 1980s. In the men’s section, Roger Federer leads the way with eight titles, winning consecutive titles between 2003 and 2007. He also won three more titles in 2009, 2012 and 2017. Pete Sampras and Djokovic are next on the list with seven titles each. Most Wimbledon singles titles(Open Era) 1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 8 titles 2. Pete Sampras (USA) – 7 titles 3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 7 titles 4. Bjorn Berg (Sweden) – 5 titles 5. Rod Laver (Australia) – 4 titles (2 in Open Era)

Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Jannik Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

Wimbledon 2025, winners list: Jannik Sinner joins elite club of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic after maiden title

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship. The number seed won his maiden title at SW19, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to avenge his defeat in last month’s French Open final. Following the defeat, Sinner expressed admiration for his opponent, stating he looks up to Alcaraz, which has developed another fierce rivalry in tennis.<h2>Sinner looks up to Alcaraz</h2>"I don't think I'm at my best because at 23 I don't think you can be in your best shape ever. So hopefully I can keep improving," he said.&nbsp;"I keep looking up to Carlos because even today I felt like he was doing couple of things better than I did.&nbsp;"That's something we will work on and prepare ourselves because he's going to come for us again.&nbsp;"We have a big target on us, so we have to be prepared."&nbsp;In a contest lasting more than four hours, the Italian beat Alcaraz to take another step towards a career Grand Slam title. As things stand, Sinner has won the Australian Open and US Open where he is the defending champion while Wimbledon is the latest trophy in his cabinet. The French Open remains the only trophy Sinner has yet to pocket when it comes to the major slams.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-donald-trump-was-booed-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-1752456006040">Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey?</a>&nbsp;The win for Sinner also broke Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at SW19 with the Spaniard winning the last two championships and was on course to a third consecutive title before Sunday’s defeat. The Spanish number one was also on a 24-match winning run before the Championship clash but fell short of adding another to the impressive tally.For Sinner he became the first Italian to lift the Wimbledon men’s singles crown, setting a new benchmark for the nation.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship. The number seed won his maiden title at SW19, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to avenge his defeat in last month’s French Open final. Following the defeat, Sinner expressed admiration for his opponent, stating he looks up to Alcaraz, which has developed another fierce rivalry in tennis. Sinner looks up to Alcaraz "I don't think I'm at my best because at 23 I don't think you can be in your best shape ever. So hopefully I can keep improving," he said. "I keep looking up to Carlos because even today I felt like he was doing couple of things better than I did. "That's something we will work on and prepare ourselves because he's going to come for us again. "We have a big target on us, so we have to be prepared." In a contest lasting more than four hours, the Italian beat Alcaraz to take another step towards a career Grand Slam title. As things stand, Sinner has won the Australian Open and US Open where he is the defending champion while Wimbledon is the latest trophy in his cabinet. The French Open remains the only trophy Sinner has yet to pocket when it comes to the major slams. ALSO READ | Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey? The win for Sinner also broke Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at SW19 with the Spaniard winning the last two championships and was on course to a third consecutive title before Sunday’s defeat. The Spanish number one was also on a 24-match winning run before the Championship clash but fell short of adding another to the impressive tally. For Sinner he became the first Italian to lift the Wimbledon men’s singles crown, setting a new benchmark for the nation.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship.

'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz

In a repeat of last month’s French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles final as the two meet on Sunday (July 13). Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others.&nbsp;<h2>When will Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final start?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time).<h2>Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s single final contest take place?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court.<h2>What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner?</h2>This will be the 13th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with eight wins when compared to Sinner’s four wins. This will be the fifth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a Grand Slam with the latter leading 3-1 including wins in the last three meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Having beaten Sinner in a marathon French Open 2025 final, we can expect a tight contest between the two modern-day stars.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Route to final</h2><h3>Jannik Sinner</h3>Semifinal: Beat [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3, 6-3, 6-4Quarterfinal: Beat [10] Ben Shelton (USA) 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4Round of 16: Beat [19] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3-6, 5-7, 2-2, retd.Round of 32: Beat Pedro Martinez (ESP) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1Round of 64: Beat Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-1, 6-1, 6-3Round of 128: Beat Luca Nardi (ITA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-0<h3>Carlos Alcaraz</h3>Semifinal: Beat [5] Taylor Fritz (USA) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6)Quarterfinal: Beat Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-2, 6-3, 6-3Round of 16: Beat [14] Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4Round of 32: Beat Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4Round of 64: Beat [Q] Oliver Tarvet (GBR) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4Round of 128: Beat Fabio Fognini (ITA) 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-lord-s-grow-some-fucking-balls-shubman-gill-to-zak-crawley-late-on-day-3-at-lords-watch-1752344680686">‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network.<h2>Which platform will livestream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including H2H, live streaming and others.

In a repeat of last month’s French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles final as the two meet on Sunday (July 13). Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others. When will Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final start? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time). Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s single final contest take place? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court. What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? This will be the 13th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with eight wins when compared to Sinner’s four wins. This will be the fifth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a Grand Slam with the latter leading 3-1 including wins in the last three meetings. Having beaten Sinner in a marathon French Open 2025 final, we can expect a tight contest between the two modern-day stars. Route to final Jannik Sinner Semifinal: Beat [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 Quarterfinal: Beat [10] Ben Shelton (USA) 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 Round of 16: Beat [19] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3-6, 5-7, 2-2, retd. Round of 32: Beat Pedro Martinez (ESP) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 Round of 64: Beat Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 Round of 128: Beat Luca Nardi (ITA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 Carlos Alcaraz Semifinal: Beat [5] Taylor Fritz (USA) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) Quarterfinal: Beat Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 Round of 16: Beat [14] Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Round of 32: Beat Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Round of 64: Beat [Q] Oliver Tarvet (GBR) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Round of 128: Beat Fabio Fognini (ITA) 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 ALSO READ | ‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network. Which platform will livestream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including H2H, live streaming and others.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2025 final: All you need to know - Preview, H2H, timings

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle.&nbsp;But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-womens-singles-wimbledon-champion-gets-a-plate-instead-of-a-trophy-1752322421406">Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy?</a>&nbsp;Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass.&nbsp;There’s more history on the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records.&nbsp;Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats:<ol><li>Boris Becker – 5 finals</li><li>Björn Borg – 3 finals</li><li>Rafael Nadal – 3 finals</li><li>Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals</li></ol>Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further.&nbsp;&nbsp;As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980. Also Read | Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy? Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass. There’s more history on the line. Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records. Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats: Boris Becker – 5 finals Björn Borg – 3 finals Rafael Nadal – 3 finals Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further. As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster, with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz on brink of Wimbledon history. Will he join THIS Tennis legend?

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz.<h3>Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic</h3>&nbsp;As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-number-1-aryna-sabalenka-criticises-amanda-anisimova-behaviour-after-shock-wimbledon-semis-exit-1752207166149">Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit</a>&nbsp;Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open.&nbsp;Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings.&nbsp;Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli.&nbsp;Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open.&nbsp;Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage.&nbsp;Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012.&nbsp;He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four.&nbsp;Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row.&nbsp;In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final.&nbsp;The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances.&nbsp;The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge.<h3>Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz</h3>Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final.&nbsp;Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence.&nbsp;Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass.&nbsp;If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog. Also read | Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open. Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings. Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli. Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage. Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012. He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four. Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row. In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances. The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge. Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final. Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence. Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals. The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass. If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009. The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Wimbledon men's semis preview - Djokovic faces Sinner, Alcaraz meets Fritz

India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane as the list of attendees in the ongoing Wimbledon 2025 after he was spotted at the SW19 on Monday evening. Pant, who is in London for India’s third Test match against England, took his free time to attend the ongoing Championships. A video of him went viral on Tuesday evening (July 8) when he spoke to broadcasters and the official Wimbledon media handle, as he picked his favourite to win the men’s singles title, and it was not seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.&nbsp;<h2>Pant predicts who will win Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles title</h2>“I have to support Alcaraz. I think he is going to win the Championships. That is my prediction. Rest, whosoever plays the best tennis, is going to win," Pant said while speaking to Wimbledon's social media channel.&nbsp;Alcaraz booked his place in the semifinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Tuesday as he now takes on American Taylor Fritz for a place in the consecutive final. He dispatched home favourite Cameron Norrie in straight sets winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinal contest.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, Pant also opened up on his favourite tennis player picking 20-time major champion Roger Federer over Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He admired Federer’s professional play and work rate while speaking to the broadcasters.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a><h2>Pant prepares for Lord’s Test</h2>The Indian wicketkeeper-batter is all poised for the third Test in the five-match series against England which starts on Thursday. Currently, the series is all square at 1-1 as both teams push for a vital lead. Pant will be instrumental for India, having scored twin hundreds with the bat at Headingley and is also the second-highest scorer for the visitors after Shubman Gill in the current series. India have a good recent record at the ‘home of cricket’ having won two of the last three matches including a vital triumph in 2021.

A video of him went viral on Tuesday evening (July 8) when Rishabh Pant spoke to broadcasters and the official Wimbledon media handle, as he picked his favourite to win the men’s singles title, and it was not seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. 

India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane as the list of attendees in the ongoing Wimbledon 2025 after he was spotted at the SW19 on Monday evening. Pant, who is in London for India’s third Test match against England, took his free time to attend the ongoing Championships. A video of him went viral on Tuesday evening (July 8) when he spoke to broadcasters and the official Wimbledon media handle, as he picked his favourite to win the men’s singles title, and it was not seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. Pant predicts who will win Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles title “I have to support Alcaraz. I think he is going to win the Championships. That is my prediction. Rest, whosoever plays the best tennis, is going to win," Pant said while speaking to Wimbledon's social media channel. Alcaraz booked his place in the semifinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Tuesday as he now takes on American Taylor Fritz for a place in the consecutive final. He dispatched home favourite Cameron Norrie in straight sets winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinal contest. On the other hand, Pant also opened up on his favourite tennis player picking 20-time major champion Roger Federer over Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He admired Federer’s professional play and work rate while speaking to the broadcasters. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Pant prepares for Lord’s Test The Indian wicketkeeper-batter is all poised for the third Test in the five-match series against England which starts on Thursday. Currently, the series is all square at 1-1 as both teams push for a vital lead. Pant will be instrumental for India, having scored twin hundreds with the bat at Headingley and is also the second-highest scorer for the visitors after Shubman Gill in the current series. India have a good recent record at the ‘home of cricket’ having won two of the last three matches including a vital triumph in 2021.

A video of him went viral on Tuesday evening (July 8) when Rishabh Pant spoke to broadcasters and the official Wimbledon media handle, as he picked his favourite to win the men’s singles title, and it was not seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.&nbsp;

Not Novak Djokovic! Rishabh Pant wants THIS young star to win Wimbledon 2025

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the quarterfinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Sunday (July 6) after he overcame the stern challenge of Russian Andrey Rublev. Playing at the Centre Court, Alcaraz beat the Russian 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and keeps his bid alive to win a third consecutive title at SW19. However, the match had one moment that left the crowd in disbelief, as one of his return winners came out of nowhere.&nbsp;

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<h2>Alcaraz leaves Centre Court crowd in disbelief</h2>With the match at one set all and in the third set, an “out of the world” winner from Alcaraz broke the internet. With the Spaniard leading 40-30 at 3-3, Rublev pushed his opposite number in the corner to take control of the point, however, Alcaraz produced a magical forehand as he delivered the crosscourt winner.&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the users “King Carlos” while another wrote “The King of Centre Court” as he produced the master class against Rublev.&nbsp;<h2>Ready for the big challenge?</h2>While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far. It was the same story on Sunday as he struggled to find his rhythm early in the match, despite occasional flashes of brilliance, before raising his level.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a>&nbsp;"I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically," he said. "A really good match, which I'm really proud about."&nbsp;The five-time Grand Slam champion said he always believes in himself, even when facing adversity.&nbsp;Alcaraz, who will face Britain's Cameron Norrie in the last eight, said Rublev was one of the most powerful and aggressive players on the men's tour.

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the quarterfinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Sunday (July 6) after he overcame the stern challenge of Russian Andrey Rublev. 

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the quarterfinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Sunday (July 6) after he overcame the stern challenge of Russian Andrey Rublev. Playing at the Centre Court, Alcaraz beat the Russian 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and keeps his bid alive to win a third consecutive title at SW19. However, the match had one moment that left the crowd in disbelief, as one of his return winners came out of nowhere.

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the quarterfinal of the Wimbledon men’s singles on Sunday (July 6) after he overcame the stern challenge of Russian Andrey Rublev.&nbsp;

Alcaraz breaks internet with 'out of the world' return winner, leaves Wimbledon crowd in disbelief - WATCH

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> found his best form after a shaky start to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as hot favourite in the women's draw <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/aryna-sabalenka">Aryna Sabalenka</a> also progressed. The Spaniard, hunting a third straight title at the All England Club, has taken his fans on an emotional rollercoaster but is into the last eight after a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win. While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far. He will next face Cameron Norrie, who is the last British player standing at Wimbledon after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry in five gruelling sets.&nbsp;Alcaraz lost three sets across his first three matches and fell behind against Russian 14th seed Rublev under the Centre Court roof. But he turned the match around in style, producing some of his best tennis in front of his adoring fans.&nbsp;"I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically," said the 22-year-old. "A really good match, which I'm really proud about."&nbsp;The five-time Grand Slam champion said he always believes in himself, even when facing adversity.&nbsp;"One point can change the match completely, turn everything around.&nbsp;“In tennis, you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally, to stay there. I knew that I was going to play better.”<h3>Sabalenka power</h3>&nbsp;Women's world number one Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in four rounds at the All England Club as every other top six seed has fallen, but was given a tough workout by Belgian world number 23 Mertens.&nbsp;The Belarusian came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) against her former doubles partner to set up a clash against Germany's Laura Siegemund. The three-time Grand Slam champion is making up for lost time after missing last year's Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She was excluded in 2022 as part of a blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.&nbsp;"With your support guys I think everything is possible," said Sabalenka, who has never been beyond the semi-finals. "I don't know. It's such a beautiful tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I always dreamed of winning it. Every time I'm here I'm trying to give my best and really hope for the best.”&nbsp;The 17th seed will face US fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who was only on court for 41 minutes before Australia's Jordan Thompson retired injured, trailing 6-1, 3-0. America's Fritz faced gruelling five-set battles in his opening two matches but it was a different story in his fourth-round encounter on Court One.&nbsp;The Eastbourne champion broke Thompson twice to seal the first set in just 21 minutes and led 3-0 in the second set when the Australian decided he could not go on, due to an apparent thigh injury.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far.

Carlos Alcaraz found his best form after a shaky start to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as hot favourite in the women's draw Aryna Sabalenka also progressed. The Spaniard, hunting a third straight title at the All England Club, has taken his fans on an emotional rollercoaster but is into the last eight after a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win. While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far. He will next face Cameron Norrie, who is the last British player standing at Wimbledon after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry in five gruelling sets. Alcaraz lost three sets across his first three matches and fell behind against Russian 14th seed Rublev under the Centre Court roof. But he turned the match around in style, producing some of his best tennis in front of his adoring fans. "I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically," said the 22-year-old. "A really good match, which I'm really proud about." The five-time Grand Slam champion said he always believes in himself, even when facing adversity. "One point can change the match completely, turn everything around. “In tennis, you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally, to stay there. I knew that I was going to play better.” Sabalenka power Women's world number one Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in four rounds at the All England Club as every other top six seed has fallen, but was given a tough workout by Belgian world number 23 Mertens. The Belarusian came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) against her former doubles partner to set up a clash against Germany's Laura Siegemund. The three-time Grand Slam champion is making up for lost time after missing last year's Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She was excluded in 2022 as part of a blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes. "With your support guys I think everything is possible," said Sabalenka, who has never been beyond the semi-finals. "I don't know. It's such a beautiful tournament. “I always dreamed of winning it. Every time I'm here I'm trying to give my best and really hope for the best.” The 17th seed will face US fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who was only on court for 41 minutes before Australia's Jordan Thompson retired injured, trailing 6-1, 3-0. America's Fritz faced gruelling five-set battles in his opening two matches but it was a different story in his fourth-round encounter on Court One. The Eastbourne champion broke Thompson twice to seal the first set in just 21 minutes and led 3-0 in the second set when the Australian decided he could not go on, due to an apparent thigh injury. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far.

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz finds Midas touch as Sabalenka storms into quarters

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.&nbsp;Both players avoided the fate of Australian Open champion and sixth seed Madison Keys, who joined the mass exodus of top seeds.&nbsp;It is only day five of Wimbledon but just four of the top 10 women's seeds remain, with half of the men's top 10 also ousted.&nbsp;Men's second seed Alcaraz eventually overcame German world number 125 Struff 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to stay on track for a third straight Wimbledon crown.&nbsp;But the Spaniard will have to cut out his errors if he is to become just the fifth man in the Open era to perform that feat.&nbsp;"I knew it was going to be really difficult. I had to be really focused. His game suits the grass with the big serves," said the 22-year-old."It's stressful. To be honest, I was suffering in every service game today, 0-30, break points down.&nbsp;"I'm really pleased that I was fighting, running for every ball and making great shots."Alcaraz, watched by former England captain Gary Lineker and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, made 28 unforced errors in an inconsistent display on Centre Court.&nbsp;But he conjured enough moments of magic to eventually subdue his opponent and book his place in the fourth round, where he will meet Russia's Andrey Rublev.&nbsp;Alcaraz is yet to show his best form after being pushed to the brink in a five-set win over 38-year-old Italian Fabio Fognini in the first round while he looked below his best again against British amateur Oliver Tarvet.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-brook-revive-england-but-india-still-ahead-at-edgbaston-1751651601928">IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston</a><h2>Women seeds crash</h2>The women's draw is bereft of star names after the departure of a succession of top players.&nbsp;Keys' 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Germany's Laura Siegemund means only world number one Sabalenka is still alive at the All England Club out of the top six women's seeds.Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini and Zheng Qinwen have already fallen by the wayside.&nbsp;Sabalenka, last on Centre Court, refused to be cowed by former US Open champion Raducanu, who fed off the energy of a partisan crowd to produce an electric performance under the roof.&nbsp;But the powerful Belarusian won the big points, saving a set point in the first set and staying strong in the second to beat her 40th-ranked opponent 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.Sabalenka is a three-time Grand Slam champion but has never been beyond the semi-finals at Wimbledon.&nbsp;"I had to fight for every point like crazy," said Sabalenka, who was impressed by the volume of support for Raducanu.&nbsp;"What an atmosphere," she said. "My ears are still hurting, honestly. It was super loud. Every time you were cheering her, I was trying to tell myself to just pretend that you were just cheering for me. I had goosebumps."&nbsp;Earlier at the All England Club, Japan's four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.&nbsp;Osaka has not reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam since she won the Australian Open in 2021 but is still hungry for success.&nbsp;"I feel like while I still have the opportunity to try to do it, I want to, even though I get very upset when I lose, but I think that's my competitive nature. That's also the younger sister syndrome," she said.&nbsp;There were also wins for Britain's Sonay Kartal, 13th seed Amanda Anisimova and Elise Mertens.&nbsp;US men's fifth seed Taylor Fritz avoided a third straight five-setter, beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1.&nbsp;Britain's Cameron Norrie saw off Italian Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to qualify the quarter-finals for the first time since 2022, when he reached the last four.&nbsp;Highly promising Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca was ousted by Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry.&nbsp;It took US men's 10th seed Ben Shelton just 71 seconds to complete his second-round match, sealing a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Rinky Hijikata after the match was halted on Thursday due to failing light.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before womens top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match. Both players avoided the fate of Australian Open champion and sixth seed Madison Keys, who joined the mass exodus of top seeds. It is only day five of Wimbledon but just four of the top 10 women's seeds remain, with half of the men's top 10 also ousted. Men's second seed Alcaraz eventually overcame German world number 125 Struff 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to stay on track for a third straight Wimbledon crown. But the Spaniard will have to cut out his errors if he is to become just the fifth man in the Open era to perform that feat. "I knew it was going to be really difficult. I had to be really focused. His game suits the grass with the big serves," said the 22-year-old. "It's stressful. To be honest, I was suffering in every service game today, 0-30, break points down. "I'm really pleased that I was fighting, running for every ball and making great shots." Alcaraz, watched by former England captain Gary Lineker and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, made 28 unforced errors in an inconsistent display on Centre Court. But he conjured enough moments of magic to eventually subdue his opponent and book his place in the fourth round, where he will meet Russia's Andrey Rublev. Alcaraz is yet to show his best form after being pushed to the brink in a five-set win over 38-year-old Italian Fabio Fognini in the first round while he looked below his best again against British amateur Oliver Tarvet. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston Women seeds crash The women's draw is bereft of star names after the departure of a succession of top players. Keys' 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Germany's Laura Siegemund means only world number one Sabalenka is still alive at the All England Club out of the top six women's seeds. Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini and Zheng Qinwen have already fallen by the wayside. Sabalenka, last on Centre Court, refused to be cowed by former US Open champion Raducanu, who fed off the energy of a partisan crowd to produce an electric performance under the roof. But the powerful Belarusian won the big points, saving a set point in the first set and staying strong in the second to beat her 40th-ranked opponent 7-6 (8/6), 6-4. Sabalenka is a three-time Grand Slam champion but has never been beyond the semi-finals at Wimbledon. "I had to fight for every point like crazy," said Sabalenka, who was impressed by the volume of support for Raducanu. "What an atmosphere," she said. "My ears are still hurting, honestly. It was super loud. Every time you were cheering her, I was trying to tell myself to just pretend that you were just cheering for me. I had goosebumps." Earlier at the All England Club, Japan's four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Osaka has not reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam since she won the Australian Open in 2021 but is still hungry for success. "I feel like while I still have the opportunity to try to do it, I want to, even though I get very upset when I lose, but I think that's my competitive nature. That's also the younger sister syndrome," she said. There were also wins for Britain's Sonay Kartal, 13th seed Amanda Anisimova and Elise Mertens. US men's fifth seed Taylor Fritz avoided a third straight five-setter, beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1. Britain's Cameron Norrie saw off Italian Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to qualify the quarter-finals for the first time since 2022, when he reached the last four. Highly promising Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca was ousted by Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry. It took US men's 10th seed Ben Shelton just 71 seconds to complete his second-round match, sealing a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Rinky Hijikata after the match was halted on Thursday due to failing light. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.

Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz into last 16 as Aryna Sabalenka outlasts Emma Raducanu

Wimbledon 2025 is underway in England but so is English summer - which is getting hotter every year with climate change. On the first day (Jun 30), defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was in action and the match stretched beyond four hours - making it difficult for the fans at Centre Court. During the match, one of the fans felt uneasy because of the prevailing weather condition and Alcaraz stopped mid-match to tend to the fan. The Spaniard grabbed a water bottle from one of the attendants and offered it to the fan - giving Wimbledon 2025 one of its vert first heart-warming moments.&nbsp;Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-watch-fognini-askes-for-a-alcaraz-signed-tshirt-after-losing-in-five-sets-gesture-wins-million-hearts-1751360313036">Wimbledon 2025: Fognini goes down fighting against Alcaraz but his gesture wins a million hearts</a><h2>Alcaraz offers water to fan mid-match at Wimbledon</h2>

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The win, however, didn't come easy for Alcaraz as Fognini took him to five sets to give the defending champion an early scare. The two-time defending champion eventually won 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. After the win, he acknowledged Fognini's efforts and led the crowd for a round of applause for the fight shown by the Italian. Have a look at the video below:

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Alcaraz came into the contest as a clear favorite and on the back of his successful French Open defence. Fognini, however, gave the Spaniard a good fight but Alcaraz won the first set 7-5. The Italian did one better in the second set by taking it in the tie-break and eventually winning it.Alcaraz again fought tooth and nail to win the third set before Fognini won the fourth won rather easily. In the final and decisive set, Fognini seemed out of breath and ran out of steam as Alcaraz won it 6-1 to take the match. The win once again highlights the Spaniard's extreme physical and mental strength as visible in French Open 2025 final not so long ago when he saved three tournament points in the fourth set against Jannik Sinner to eventually win the title in an epic five-set thriller.He is bidding to become the fifth man in the Open Era to win at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles after seven-time champion Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras.

The win, however, didn't come easy for Alcaraz as Fognini took him to five sets to give the defending champion an early scare. The two-time defending champion eventually won 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1.

Wimbledon 2025 is underway in England but so is English summer - which is getting hotter every year with climate change. On the first day (Jun 30), defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was in action and the match stretched beyond four hours - making it difficult for the fans at Centre Court. During the match, one of the fans felt uneasy because of the prevailing weather condition and Alcaraz stopped mid-match to tend to the fan. The Spaniard grabbed a water bottle from one of the attendants and offered it to the fan - giving Wimbledon 2025 one of its vert first heart-warming moments. Also Watch - Wimbledon 2025: Fognini goes down fighting against Alcaraz but his gesture wins a million hearts Alcaraz offers water to fan mid-match at Wimbledon

The win, however, didn't come easy for Alcaraz as Fognini took him to five sets to give the defending champion an early scare. The two-time defending champion eventually won 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1.

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz stops mid-match to offer water to fan, leads crowd to applause Fognini after win - WATCH

Wimbledon is the most prestigious grand slam of all the major tennis tournaments and it has held a special place in the hearts of tennis fans around the globe. However, there’s something quirky about this iconic event. Behind the fresh grass courts and royal atmosphere, Wimbledon still holds onto a tradition with roots that trace back to British imperialism and colonialism: the famous all-white dress code. Players are required to wear all white, from their shirts and shorts to their innerwear and socks.<h2>But what is the reason behind the all-white rule?</h2>&nbsp;The quirky rule wasn’t just created to make the players look decent on the grass court, but it has a historical background that reflects the values of class and status in the 19th century. At that time, England was rooted in Victorian ideals and clothing was a strong indication of social class. The all-white tradition dates back to 1877 when the tournament was first held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Back then, only the wealthy elite could afford to wear white clothing, which symbolised cleanliness and the elite class. Conversely, the working class had to wear blue collars, as it was nearly impossible for them to keep their white clothing clean due to their labour-intensive jobs.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-watch-fognini-askes-for-a-alcaraz-signed-tshirt-after-losing-in-five-sets-gesture-wins-million-hearts-1751360313036">Wimbledon 2025: Fognini goes down fighting against Alcaraz but his gesture wins a million hearts - WATCH</a>&nbsp;Also, the tournament organisers were keen to separate the world of tennis from the manual labour who used to sweat throughout the course of day. White clothing also had a practical reason: it helped hide sweat stains, which were considered improper and unacceptable at that time. The heat of London summers often caused players to sweat heavily during long matches and wearing white was considered the best way to mask it.&nbsp;Over the years, players have adhered to this rule, from their hats and headbands to their shoes and socks. But this strict enforcement has sparked controversy on more than one occasion.<h2>Controversies regarding Wimbledon rule</h2><ol><li>One of the most memorable incidents occurred in 2013 when Roger Federer, the ‘King of Grass’ himself, wore white shoes with bright orange soles. Despite following the spirit of the dress code, the soles of his shoes were considered a violation of the rule and he was asked to change them.</li><li>Serena Williams also faced backlash in 2010 when she wore red undershorts beneath her white dress as a tribute to the tournament’s beloved strawberries and cream. At that time, the rule regarding coloured undershorts wasn’t enforced.</li><li>In 2017, Williams was once again caught in the controversy when her pink-coloured bra straps were visible. She was asked to change mid-match, further sparking debate over the fairness of the dress code.</li></ol>However, in 2023, Wimbledon made a significant shift in the dress code. After much criticism from female players, especially during their menstrual cycles, the tournament finally allowed women to wear dark-coloured undershorts beneath their white skirts or shorts.

The quirky rule wasn’t just created to make the players look decent on the grass court, but it has a historical background that reflects the values of class and status in the 19th century. 

Wimbledon is the most prestigious grand slam of all the major tennis tournaments and it has held a special place in the hearts of tennis fans around the globe. However, there’s something quirky about this iconic event. Behind the fresh grass courts and royal atmosphere, Wimbledon still holds onto a tradition with roots that trace back to British imperialism and colonialism: the famous all-white dress code. Players are required to wear all white, from their shirts and shorts to their innerwear and socks. But what is the reason behind the all-white rule? The quirky rule wasn’t just created to make the players look decent on the grass court, but it has a historical background that reflects the values of class and status in the 19th century. At that time, England was rooted in Victorian ideals and clothing was a strong indication of social class. The all-white tradition dates back to 1877 when the tournament was first held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Back then, only the wealthy elite could afford to wear white clothing, which symbolised cleanliness and the elite class. Conversely, the working class had to wear blue collars, as it was nearly impossible for them to keep their white clothing clean due to their labour-intensive jobs. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Fognini goes down fighting against Alcaraz but his gesture wins a million hearts - WATCH Also, the tournament organisers were keen to separate the world of tennis from the manual labour who used to sweat throughout the course of day. White clothing also had a practical reason: it helped hide sweat stains, which were considered improper and unacceptable at that time. The heat of London summers often caused players to sweat heavily during long matches and wearing white was considered the best way to mask it. Over the years, players have adhered to this rule, from their hats and headbands to their shoes and socks. But this strict enforcement has sparked controversy on more than one occasion. Controversies regarding Wimbledon rule One of the most memorable incidents occurred in 2013 when Roger Federer, the ‘King of Grass’ himself, wore white shoes with bright orange soles. Despite following the spirit of the dress code, the soles of his shoes were considered a violation of the rule and he was asked to change them. Serena Williams also faced backlash in 2010 when she wore red undershorts beneath her white dress as a tribute to the tournament’s beloved strawberries and cream. At that time, the rule regarding coloured undershorts wasn’t enforced. In 2017, Williams was once again caught in the controversy when her pink-coloured bra straps were visible. She was asked to change mid-match, further sparking debate over the fairness of the dress code. However, in 2023, Wimbledon made a significant shift in the dress code. After much criticism from female players, especially during their menstrual cycles, the tournament finally allowed women to wear dark-coloured undershorts beneath their white skirts or shorts.

The quirky rule wasn’t just created to make the players look decent on the grass court, but it has a historical background that reflects the values of class and status in the 19th century.&nbsp;

What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more

Carlos Alcaraz started his Wimbledon defence on Monday (Jun 30) with a win against Fabio Fognini and sailed into the second round. The win, however, didn't come easy as Fognini took Alcaraz to five sets to give the defending champion an early scare. Alcaraz eventually won 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 but Fognini's gesture despite the loss won a million hearts. The Italian, after the loss, asked Alcaraz for a signed shirt for his son. "Can I have your t-shirt for my son Federico," Fognini was seen asked Alcaraz in a video shared by Wimbledon's official X handle.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“For Federico” 🥹<a href="https://twitter.com/fabiofogna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fabiofogna</a> asked Carlos for his shirt to give to his son, who is a huge Alcaraz fan 💜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hkns7rIx4G">pic.twitter.com/Hkns7rIx4G</a>&mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1939876223951495594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As for the match, Alcaraz came into the contest as a clear favorite and on the back of his successful French Open defence. Fognini, however, gave the Spaniard a good fight but Alcaraz won the first set 7-5. The Italian did one better in the second set by taking it in the tie-break and eventually winning it.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/16-year-old-son-rocky-breaks-father-and-former-england-all-rounder-andrew-flintoff-27-year-old-record-1751352729142">16-year-old son Rocky breaks father and former England all-rounder's 27-year-old record</a>Alcaraz again fought tooth and nail to win the third set before Fognini won the fourth won rather easily. In the final and decisive set, Fognini seemed out of breath and ran out of steam as Alcaraz won it 6-1 to take the match. The win once again highlights the Spaniard's extreme physical and mental strength as visible in French Open 2025 final not so long ago when he saved three tournament points in the fourth set against Jannik Sinner to eventually win the title in an epic five-set thriller.It was first time since Roger Federer narrowly beat Alejandro Falla in 2010 that a defending champion had been taken to a fifth set in the Wimbledon first round.He is bidding to become the fifth man in the Open Era to win at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles after seven-time champion Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras.

It was first time since Roger Federer narrowly beat Alejandro Falla in 2010 that a defending champion had been taken to a fifth set in the Wimbledon first round.

Carlos Alcaraz started his Wimbledon defence on Monday (Jun 30) with a win against Fabio Fognini and sailed into the second round. The win, however, didn't come easy as Fognini took Alcaraz to five sets to give the defending champion an early scare. Alcaraz eventually won 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 but Fognini's gesture despite the loss won a million hearts. The Italian, after the loss, asked Alcaraz for a signed shirt for his son. "Can I have your t-shirt for my son Federico," Fognini was seen asked Alcaraz in a video shared by Wimbledon's official X handle.

It was first time since Roger Federer narrowly beat Alejandro Falla in 2010 that a defending champion had been taken to a fifth set in the Wimbledon first round.

Wimbledon 2025: Fognini goes down fighting against Alcaraz but his gesture wins a million hearts - WATCH

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day two of the tournament at the All England Club.Djokovic still dreamingNovak Djokovic still dreams of ending his career as the most successful player in tennis history even as he watches a new generation take charge.The 38-year-old has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles since winning his most recent major prize at the 2023 US Open.The Serb has seen two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner share the past six Grand Slams between them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-carlos-alcaraz-survives-fabio-fognini-to-win-five-set-thriller-in-first-round-1751305882829">Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini to win five-set thriller in first round</a>But the seven-time champion believes his most realistic hope of a historic 25th title lies on the grass of south-west London,."I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level," said Djokovic.The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club.Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.Sinner relishing grass-court challengeJannik Sinner is the world number one and will be desperate to state his credentials at Wimbledon with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third straight title.The Italian has impressed since returning from a three-month doping ban, reaching the finals of the Italian Open and the French Open, both of which he lost to Alcaraz.Sinner then lost early at this month's Halle grass-court tournament but has a promising track record at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals last year.The 23-year-old, who faces compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round, says he feels "ready to play"."I feel like that I'm playing great, great tennis on grass," he said. "Hopefully I can show this also in the match court."Krejcikova steps into unknown Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova is feeling her way back to fitness after pulling out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh problem.The world number 16 has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last year, playing just six matches in 2025.She was out of action until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the recent French Open.But at least she looks likely to be fit to take to the court against Alexandra Eala on Tuesday."I had to have couple days off where I didn't really play any tennis, but I did some off-court stuff," said the 29-year-old Czech."I've been feeling every day a little bit better, so I'm really happy with that."Eala, ranked 56th in the world, could be a dangerous opponent.The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA final with her run to the Eastbourne title match last week.Earlier this year she enjoyed a breakthrough run to the Miami Open semi-finals.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day two of the tournament at the All England Club. Djokovic still dreaming Novak Djokovic still dreams of ending his career as the most successful player in tennis history even as he watches a new generation take charge. The 38-year-old has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles since winning his most recent major prize at the 2023 US Open. The Serb has seen two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner share the past six Grand Slams between them. Also Read - Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini to win five-set thriller in first round But the seven-time champion believes his most realistic hope of a historic 25th title lies on the grass of south-west London,. "I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level," said Djokovic. The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club. Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games. Sinner relishing grass-court challenge Jannik Sinner is the world number one and will be desperate to state his credentials at Wimbledon with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third straight title. The Italian has impressed since returning from a three-month doping ban, reaching the finals of the Italian Open and the French Open, both of which he lost to Alcaraz. Sinner then lost early at this month's Halle grass-court tournament but has a promising track record at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals last year. The 23-year-old, who faces compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round, says he feels "ready to play". "I feel like that I'm playing great, great tennis on grass," he said. "Hopefully I can show this also in the match court." Krejcikova steps into unknown Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova is feeling her way back to fitness after pulling out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh problem. The world number 16 has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last year, playing just six matches in 2025. She was out of action until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the recent French Open. But at least she looks likely to be fit to take to the court against Alexandra Eala on Tuesday. "I had to have couple days off where I didn't really play any tennis, but I did some off-court stuff," said the 29-year-old Czech. "I've been feeling every day a little bit better, so I'm really happy with that." Eala, ranked 56th in the world, could be a dangerous opponent. The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA final with her run to the Eastbourne title match last week. Earlier this year she enjoyed a breakthrough run to the Miami Open semi-finals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.

Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic starts search for 25th grand slam title, Sinner looks to put French Open loss behind

Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare from Italian veteran Fabio Fognini as the world number two started his bid for a third successive Wimbledon title with a marathon five-set victory on Monday. Alcaraz battled to a 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 win over the 38-year-old Italian in a first-round clash lasting over four hours in sweltering conditions on Centre Court. It was first time since Roger Federer narrowly beat Alejandro Falla in 2010 that a defending champion had been taken to a fifth set in the Wimbledon first round.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-pakistan-origin-all-rounder-played-in-three-ipls-for-pbks-and-kkr-and-now-named-pakistan-test-coach-1751298145891">Pak's new Test coach played three IPL seasons with PBKS and KKR despite being of Pakistani origin</a>Alcaraz shrugged off an inconsistent display including 62 unforced errors as he refused to wilt on the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history.The 22-year-old secured a crucial break in the second game of the deciding set, roaring "vamos" after saving two break points in the next game.Fognini had given Alcaraz a much sterner test than expected, but the world number 138 ran out of steam as the indefatigable Spaniard once again showcased his final set prowess.Alcaraz has never lost in a Grand Slam first round in 18 appearances.Having vanquished Novak Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals, Alcaraz is looking to join an elite group of Wimbledon icons.His clay-court credentials are firmly established after he fought back from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in an epic French Open final earlier this month.Alcaraz is equally dynamic on grass, winning 30 of his 33 Tour-level matches on the surface, with his last defeat at Wimbledon coming against Sinner in the fourth round in 2022.He is bidding to become the fifth man in the Open Era to win at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles after seven-time champion Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras.If he achieves that target, Alcaraz would be the second-youngest player in the Open Era to win six Grand Slam men's titles after Borg, who reached that landmark in 1978.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Fognini had given Alcaraz a much sterner test than expected, but the world number 138 ran out of steam as the indefatigable Spaniard once again showcased his final set prowess.

Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare from Italian veteran Fabio Fognini as the world number two started his bid for a third successive Wimbledon title with a marathon five-set victory on Monday. Alcaraz battled to a 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 win over the 38-year-old Italian in a first-round clash lasting over four hours in sweltering conditions on Centre Court. It was first time since Roger Federer narrowly beat Alejandro Falla in 2010 that a defending champion had been taken to a fifth set in the Wimbledon first round. Also Read - Pak's new Test coach played three IPL seasons with PBKS and KKR despite being of Pakistani origin Alcaraz shrugged off an inconsistent display including 62 unforced errors as he refused to wilt on the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history. The 22-year-old secured a crucial break in the second game of the deciding set, roaring "vamos" after saving two break points in the next game. Fognini had given Alcaraz a much sterner test than expected, but the world number 138 ran out of steam as the indefatigable Spaniard once again showcased his final set prowess. Alcaraz has never lost in a Grand Slam first round in 18 appearances. Having vanquished Novak Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals, Alcaraz is looking to join an elite group of Wimbledon icons. His clay-court credentials are firmly established after he fought back from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in an epic French Open final earlier this month. Alcaraz is equally dynamic on grass, winning 30 of his 33 Tour-level matches on the surface, with his last defeat at Wimbledon coming against Sinner in the fourth round in 2022. He is bidding to become the fifth man in the Open Era to win at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles after seven-time champion Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. If he achieves that target, Alcaraz would be the second-youngest player in the Open Era to win six Grand Slam men's titles after Borg, who reached that landmark in 1978. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Fognini had given Alcaraz a much sterner test than expected, but the world number 138 ran out of steam as the indefatigable Spaniard once again showcased his final set prowess.

Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini to win five-set thriller in first round

British number one Emma Raducanu refused to be drawn on rumours of a relationship with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as the duo gear up for a doubles partnership at the US Open. Raducanu and Alcaraz practiced together at Wimbledon on Friday as part of a sponsors commitment and will play alongside each other at Flushing Meadows in September in the mixed doubles. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.&nbsp;"We're just good friends," said a smiling Raducanu when asked about speculation that the two are dating. "It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian. We were just getting some volley practicing ahead of New York.&nbsp;"I'm really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday."&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-complete-guide-to-dates-key-players-and-live-streaming-details-in-india-1751110789635">Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India</a>&nbsp;In contrast to Alcaraz's meteoric rise since making his major breakthrough at the US Open three years ago, Raducanu has struggled to shine under the spotlight since becoming a household name.&nbsp;The 22-year-old has never progressed beyond the fourth round of the Grand Slam since winning in New York and has been battling a back injury heading into Wimbledon.&nbsp;"Truthfully I don't expect much from myself this year. I know I've just been dealing with certain things. I just want to go out there and embrace the moment," added Raducanu, who faces fellow Briton Mimi Xu in the first round.&nbsp;"I know there's not many opportunities to be playing at Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a finite amount of time.&nbsp;"I'm just looking forward to going out there and feeling the surroundings and the atmosphere."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.

British number one Emma Raducanu refused to be drawn on rumours of a relationship with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as the duo gear up for a doubles partnership at the US Open. Raducanu and Alcaraz practiced together at Wimbledon on Friday as part of a sponsors commitment and will play alongside each other at Flushing Meadows in September in the mixed doubles. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021. "We're just good friends," said a smiling Raducanu when asked about speculation that the two are dating. "It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian. We were just getting some volley practicing ahead of New York. "I'm really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday." Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India In contrast to Alcaraz's meteoric rise since making his major breakthrough at the US Open three years ago, Raducanu has struggled to shine under the spotlight since becoming a household name. The 22-year-old has never progressed beyond the fourth round of the Grand Slam since winning in New York and has been battling a back injury heading into Wimbledon. "Truthfully I don't expect much from myself this year. I know I've just been dealing with certain things. I just want to go out there and embrace the moment," added Raducanu, who faces fellow Briton Mimi Xu in the first round. "I know there's not many opportunities to be playing at Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a finite amount of time. "I'm just looking forward to going out there and feeling the surroundings and the atmosphere." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.

Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing

The wait is nearly over for tennis fans as Wimbledon 2025, the most prestigious Grand Slam tournament, is set to begin on Monday (Jun 30). Wimbledon, known for its iconic grass courts and royal traditions, always brings thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Top tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are ready to shine on the big stage once again. This year marks the 138th edition of the tournament, which will take place at the famous All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.<h3>When will Wimbledon 2025 start?</h3>Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.<h3>When are the Wimbledon 2025 finals?</h3>The women’s final will take place on Saturday, July 12, while the men’s final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025. Both matches will be played on the Centre Court, where history is scripted every year.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-will-win-wimbledon-2025-alcaraz-sinner-djokovic-in-title-hunt-1750923389681">Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court?</a><h3>Top players to watch out for (Singles)</h3><ul><li>Carlos Alcaraz – Two-time defending champion (2023, 2024) who beat Djokovic last year.</li><li>Novak Djokovic – Chasing his eighth grass title and a 25th Grand Slam title.</li><li>Jannik Sinner – Current world No. 1 seed, runner-up for Roland Garros 2025</li><li>Coco Gauff – French Open 2025 champion, world no. 2 seed</li><li>Aryna Sabalenka – Known for her strength and aggressive style, current world no. no.1 seed</li></ul><h3>Where to watch Wimbledon 2025 live in India?</h3>In India, Star Sports has the official TV broadcasting rights for Wimbledon 2025. Fans can also live stream all the matches on the JioHotstar application and website.&nbsp;Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament with top players sweating heart and blood to win the elusive title.

Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.

The wait is nearly over for tennis fans as Wimbledon 2025, the most prestigious Grand Slam tournament, is set to begin on Monday (Jun 30). Wimbledon, known for its iconic grass courts and royal traditions, always brings thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Top tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are ready to shine on the big stage once again. This year marks the 138th edition of the tournament, which will take place at the famous All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. When will Wimbledon 2025 start? Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories. When are the Wimbledon 2025 finals? The women’s final will take place on Saturday, July 12, while the men’s final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025. Both matches will be played on the Centre Court, where history is scripted every year. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court? Top players to watch out for (Singles) Carlos Alcaraz – Two-time defending champion (2023, 2024) who beat Djokovic last year. Novak Djokovic – Chasing his eighth grass title and a 25th Grand Slam title. Jannik Sinner – Current world No. 1 seed, runner-up for Roland Garros 2025 Coco Gauff – French Open 2025 champion, world no. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka – Known for her strength and aggressive style, current world no. no.1 seed Where to watch Wimbledon 2025 live in India? In India, Star Sports has the official TV broadcasting rights for Wimbledon 2025. Fans can also live stream all the matches on the JioHotstar application and website. Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament with top players sweating heart and blood to win the elusive title.

Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.

Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India

Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on Monday (Jun 30) at the iconic Centre Court in London. The best tennis stars across the globe will be chasing Grand Slam glory on grass. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova will return to defend their men’s and ladies' singles titles, respectively. While fans are excited for top-level tennis, there's also a massive amount of prize money this year. Let's break down the entire prize money.<h2>Total prize money at Wimbledon 2025</h2>&nbsp;This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.<h2>Prize money – Singles (Men’s and Women’s)</h2>The singles events will share the largest portion of the pool – £38.8 million ($53.4 million). Every player who qualifies for the elusive tournament gets prize money. The more they advance in the tournament, the prize money increases.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-will-win-wimbledon-2025-alcaraz-sinner-djokovic-in-title-hunt-1750923389681">Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court?</a>&nbsp;<ol><li>First Round – £66,000 ($90,700)</li><li>Second Round – £99,000 ($136,100)</li><li>Third Round – £152,000 ($208,900)</li><li>Fourth Round – £240,000 ($329,900)</li><li>Quarterfinals – £400,000 ($549,900)</li><li>Semifinals – £775,000 ($1.06 million)</li><li>Runner-Up – £1.52 million ($2.08 million)</li><li>Winner – £3 million ($4.12 million)</li></ol><h2>Prize money for other events</h2><ol><li>Men’s &amp; Women’s Doubles – £6.03 million ($8.29 million)</li><li>Mixed Doubles – £485,000 ($666,800)</li><li>Wheelchair Singles – £303,000 ($416,600)</li><li>Wheelchair Doubles – £85,000 ($116,800)</li><li>Quad Wheelchair Singles – £217,000 ($298,300)</li><li>Quad Wheelchair Doubles – £63,000 ($86,600)</li></ol><h3>How much do winners take home?</h3><ol><li>Men’s &amp; Women’s Singles Champions – £3 million ($4.12 million)</li><li>Doubles Champions – £680,000 ($934,900)</li><li>Mixed Doubles Champions – £135,000 ($185,600)</li><li>Wheelchair &amp; Quad Singles Winners – £68,000 ($93,500)</li><li>Wheelchair &amp; Quad Doubles Winners – £30,000 ($41,200)</li></ol>Wimbledon began awarding prize money in 1968, at the start of the Open Era. Back then, players competing in these tournaments were amateurs and were only compensated for their travel. In 2007, Wimbledon finally made history by offering equal prize money to both male and female players.&nbsp;

This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.

Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on Monday (Jun 30) at the iconic Centre Court in London. The best tennis stars across the globe will be chasing Grand Slam glory on grass. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova will return to defend their men’s and ladies' singles titles, respectively. While fans are excited for top-level tennis, there's also a massive amount of prize money this year. Let's break down the entire prize money. Total prize money at Wimbledon 2025 This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year. Prize money – Singles (Men’s and Women’s) The singles events will share the largest portion of the pool – £38.8 million ($53.4 million). Every player who qualifies for the elusive tournament gets prize money. The more they advance in the tournament, the prize money increases. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court? First Round – £66,000 ($90,700) Second Round – £99,000 ($136,100) Third Round – £152,000 ($208,900) Fourth Round – £240,000 ($329,900) Quarterfinals – £400,000 ($549,900) Semifinals – £775,000 ($1.06 million) Runner-Up – £1.52 million ($2.08 million) Winner – £3 million ($4.12 million) Prize money for other events Men’s & Women’s Doubles – £6.03 million ($8.29 million) Mixed Doubles – £485,000 ($666,800) Wheelchair Singles – £303,000 ($416,600) Wheelchair Doubles – £85,000 ($116,800) Quad Wheelchair Singles – £217,000 ($298,300) Quad Wheelchair Doubles – £63,000 ($86,600) How much do winners take home? Men’s & Women’s Singles Champions – £3 million ($4.12 million) Doubles Champions – £680,000 ($934,900) Mixed Doubles Champions – £135,000 ($185,600) Wheelchair & Quad Singles Winners – £68,000 ($93,500) Wheelchair & Quad Doubles Winners – £30,000 ($41,200) Wimbledon began awarding prize money in 1968, at the start of the Open Era. Back then, players competing in these tournaments were amateurs and were only compensated for their travel. In 2007, Wimbledon finally made history by offering equal prize money to both male and female players.

This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.

Wimbledon 2025: When it starts, who's defending the title, and full prize money breakdown

The tennis grass season has already begun and the biggest showpiece event - Wimbledon 2025 - is set to kick start from June 30. All eyes will be on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as the Spaniard chases history at Wimbledon 2025. Alcaraz is bidding to win his third consecutive Wimbledon crown. In doing so, it would place him in the elite company of legends like Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic; all of them have won at least three straight Wimbledon titles.&nbsp;Alcaraz comes into this year’s tournament in blazing hot form. He recently lifted his second French Open title in an unforgettable five-set thriller against his biggest rival and world No. 1, Jannik Sinner. Barely a week later, he switched surfaces from clay to grass and conquered the Queen’s Club Championships, highlighting the class of Alcaraz to switch surfaces and adapt faster. With back-to-back titles on two different surfaces, the 22-year-old has signalled that he's in 'grass-court mode' and ready for glory in London.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-top-10-richest-tennis-players-no-one-from-nadal-federer-or-djokovic-tops-list-check-who-does-1750401144011/1750401144012"> Meet Top 10 Richest Tennis Players: No one from Nadal, Federer or Djokovic tops the list. Check who does</a>&nbsp;At Roland Garros 2025, Alcaraz staged one of the greatest comebacks of his young career. Trailing by two sets with three championship points to Sinner in the French Open final, he fought back with skill, power, and calm nerves to win his fifth grand slam title. The victory not only extended his dominance over his Italian counterpart but also proved that Alcaraz thrives under pressure on the biggest stages.&nbsp;While Alcaraz is the man to beat, Jannik Sinner remains the top-ranked seed in the world. The 23-year-old Italian has had a consistent season, finishing runner-up in both the Italian Open and French Open. Though he exited early at the Hallegrass-court tournament, Sinner’s strong record at Wimbledon, top-four finish in 2023 and quarter-finals in 2024 make him a serious threat. He’s hungry for his maiden grass grand slam title.&nbsp;Veteran Serbian stalwart Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, is eyeing a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title. The Serb hasn’t won a major since the 2023 US Open but remains a dangerous contender. A title win at Wimbledon this year would also tie him with Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles (eight). Despite his age (38), Djokovic's experience and grit make him a serious contender.&nbsp;With Alcaraz in red-hot form, Sinner holding the No. 1 spot and Djokovic chasing history, Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament to watch.

Alcaraz comes into this year’s tournament in blazing hot form. He recently lifted his third French Open title in an unforgettable five-set thriller against his biggest rival and world No. 1, Jannik Sinner.

The tennis grass season has already begun and the biggest showpiece event - Wimbledon 2025 - is set to kick start from June 30. All eyes will be on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as the Spaniard chases history at Wimbledon 2025. Alcaraz is bidding to win his third consecutive Wimbledon crown. In doing so, it would place him in the elite company of legends like Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic; all of them have won at least three straight Wimbledon titles. Alcaraz comes into this year’s tournament in blazing hot form. He recently lifted his second French Open title in an unforgettable five-set thriller against his biggest rival and world No. 1, Jannik Sinner. Barely a week later, he switched surfaces from clay to grass and conquered the Queen’s Club Championships, highlighting the class of Alcaraz to switch surfaces and adapt faster. With back-to-back titles on two different surfaces, the 22-year-old has signalled that he's in 'grass-court mode' and ready for glory in London. Also Read | Meet Top 10 Richest Tennis Players: No one from Nadal, Federer or Djokovic tops the list. Check who does At Roland Garros 2025, Alcaraz staged one of the greatest comebacks of his young career. Trailing by two sets with three championship points to Sinner in the French Open final, he fought back with skill, power, and calm nerves to win his fifth grand slam title. The victory not only extended his dominance over his Italian counterpart but also proved that Alcaraz thrives under pressure on the biggest stages. While Alcaraz is the man to beat, Jannik Sinner remains the top-ranked seed in the world. The 23-year-old Italian has had a consistent season, finishing runner-up in both the Italian Open and French Open. Though he exited early at the Hallegrass-court tournament, Sinner’s strong record at Wimbledon, top-four finish in 2023 and quarter-finals in 2024 make him a serious threat. He’s hungry for his maiden grass grand slam title. Veteran Serbian stalwart Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, is eyeing a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title. The Serb hasn’t won a major since the 2023 US Open but remains a dangerous contender. A title win at Wimbledon this year would also tie him with Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles (eight). Despite his age (38), Djokovic's experience and grit make him a serious contender. With Alcaraz in red-hot form, Sinner holding the No. 1 spot and Djokovic chasing history, Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament to watch.

Alcaraz comes into this year’s tournament in blazing hot form. He recently lifted his third French Open title in an unforgettable five-set thriller against his biggest rival and world No. 1, Jannik Sinner.

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