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Preview: Alcaraz Aims To Defend Madrid Title Against Struff

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by el-admin - May 6, 2023 078

Carlos Alcaraz and lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff will chase history when they meet in the Mutua Madrid Open final on Sunday. The 20-year-old Alcaraz triumphed in the Spanish capital 12 months ago and is trying to become just the second player alongside Rafael Nadal to clinch consecutive crowns at the clay-court

QF Preview: Will Khachanov Halt Alcaraz’s Madrid Streak?

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by el-admin - May 2, 2023 084

Can anyone stop Carlos Alcaraz from successfully defending his Mutua Madrid Open crown? Karen Khachanov will take his shot at eliminating the Spanish star on Tuesday at the Caja Magica. The 10th seed is fresh off a Top 10 win over Andrey Rublev in the fourth round. Even with Alcaraz in the

Tsitsipas, Felix & Fritz In Madrid Doubles Action

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by el-admin - April 25, 2023 097

Medvedev-Murray, Tsitsipas-Thiem Potential Early Blockbusters In Madrid

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by el-admin - April 23, 2023 0120

The Mutua Madrid Open draw has thrown up a number of potential early blockbusters. Daniil Medvedev could face Andy Murray in his opener and Stefanos Tsitsipas could meet former World No. 3 Dominic Thiem in the second round. Medvedev will try to add to his Tour-leading 31 wins for 2023 at

Defending Champ Alcaraz: ‘I Don’t Feel Like A Favourite’ In Barcelona

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by el-admin - April 16, 2023 077

Editor's note: This story was translated from ATPTour.com/es It is practically impossible to walk the corridors of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona-1899 at this year’s Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell without hearing Carlos Alcaraz’s name. On top of being the first seed, the 19-year-old Spaniard is the defending champion

Two Friends, One Finalist: Medvedev, Khachanov Square Off In Miami SFs

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by el-admin - March 30, 2023 0153

A familiar foursome makes up the semi-final lineup at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Three repeat semi-finalists from Indian Wells — Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner — are joined by Karen Khachanov, who reached that stage at each of the past two majors. The first of Friday's two

With 40% Upside, Holger Rune’s Game Is a Strong Buy

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by el-admin - March 22, 2023 0102

An ATP Masters 1000 champion, Grand Slam quarter-finalist and World No. 8 by the age of 19, Holger Rune has made a sudden impact on the ATP Tour. But asked to assess how much of his potential had been fulfilled, the Dane suggested that there was plenty of upside left to

Tsitsipas ‘Headed In Right Direction’

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by el-admin - March 21, 2023 0156

Stefanos Tsitsipas missed Acapulco late last month with a shoulder injury and continued to feel the effects of the issue in an early Indian Wells exit. But as the Greek prepares for the Miami Open presented by Itau, he is hopeful that he can play pain-free at the year's second

Eyes On The Prize: ‘Relaxed’ Alcaraz Ready To Roll In Miami

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by el-admin - March 21, 2023 082

Last year, Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the Miami Open presented by Itau at No. 16 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. Twelve months on and the Spaniard is back in south Florida as the defending champion and World No. 1. After triumphing in Indian Wells last week, all eyes will be on

No. 1-Chasing Alcaraz Aims To Snap Medvedev’s Streak In Indian Wells Final

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by el-admin - March 19, 2023 088

Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to return to World No. 1 collides with Daniil Medvedev’s 19-match winning streak on Sunday in a blockbuster final at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. (Watch the final from 12am CET/7pm ET) The pair may be first-time finalists at the opening ATP Masters 1000 event of the year,