Carlos Alcaraz's astonishing rise to the top of men's tennis is a sporting miracle, according to one player perfectly placed to run the rule over the Spanish phenomenon ahead of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2023: Feliciano Lopez hails 'miracle boy' Carlos Alcaraz, touts him to fill compatriot Nadal's shoes

The doubles pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Feliciano Lopez beat fourth-seeded pair of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-5, 6-4 to win the men's doubles title of ATP Mexico Open.

Stefanos Tsitsipas grabs maiden ATP doubles title in Acapulco, beat Dutch-Salvadorian pair of Rojer-Arevalo

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday in Madrid's La Caja Magica, Rafael Nadal punched the air as chants of "Rafa, Rafa" echoed around the arena and the Davis Cup Finals burst into life.

Davis Cup: Rafael Nadal sparks Spanish comeback, levels Group B tie

Former world number one Andy Murray is considering returning to singles action at Cincinnati next month, saying he is "closer than he thought" to be ready. The 32-year-old has not played singles since losing in the first round of the Australian Open in January to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, after which he underwent hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career.

Andy Murray closer than he thought to singles return

Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said his doubles title at Queen's Club on Sunday with Feliciano Lopez was "more special" than many of his singles triumphs. The 32-year-old capped a dream week at his first tournament since having hip surgery in February by beating 7-6(6), 5-7, 10-5 over Briton Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram.

Andy Murray hails 'special' doubles title at Queen's Club

Britain's Andy Murray made a successful return to action after six months out following hip surgery as he partnered Feliciano Lopez to a first-round doubles win at the Queen's Club championships on Thursday.

Andy Murray marks 'pain free' return with doubles win at Queen's Club

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to win a match at the French Open for 46 years on Tuesday as he beat Spain's fellow veteran Feliciano Lopez in a first-round duel.

French Open: Croatia's Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest man to win match at Roland Garros in last 46 years

The World number one has already claimed an 11th title in Monte Carlo and Barcelona this season

Rafael Nadal racks up 48th successive set on clay

The men's tennis event has already lost a host of stars either through injury, scheduling problems or worries over Zika virus

Spain's flag bearer Rafael Nadal doubtful over Rio participation

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