Sports Desk, Mar 25 (EFE).- World number two Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the round of 16 of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win against Frenchman Gael Monfils, who had problems with his left foot during their match on Monday. Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who beat American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6, is lined up against … Read more
Sydney, Australia, Jan 4 (EFE).- Spaniard Rafael Nadal defeated Australian Jason Kubler 6-1 6-2 in the second round of the Brisbane tournament on Thursday, in his second match after his comeback victory over Austrian Dominic Thiem on Tuesday. Kubler, who was invited by the tournament organizers, put up less of a fight than the Austrian … Read more
By David Villafranca New York, Sep 9 (EFE).- American Coco Gauff, the great promise of women’s tennis aged only 19, defeated Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and was crowned United States Open champion Saturday to win her first Grand Slam. The No. 6 seed had a magnificent comeback against Sabalenka, who next week will be the new … Read more
London, Jul 16 (EFE).- Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday was going to be the best day of his young life and it was. The 20-year-old Spaniard prevailed 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 over reigning champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title. Since his father first put a racket in his hand, Alcaraz had … Read more
London, Sep 24 (EFE).- Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said an emotional goodbye to professional tennis at the Laver Cup in London’s O2 arena early Saturday. Federer entered retirement after he and Spanish doubles partner, friend and longtime rival Rafael Nadal were defeated by American pair Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 11-9 … Read more
London, Sep 21 (EFE).- Swiss tennis player Roger Federer said Wednesday that it was sad to realize that it was time to hang up his racket. The 20-time grand slam champion previously confirmed that he would end his professional career at the Laver Cup, where he will only be playing in the doubles category. “You’re … Read more
