Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Notable Quotes
"I think he just played an amazing match. Since the start of the match until the end of the match, he was playing unreal."View Story →
"Y no estoy tocando bien la pelota…"View Story →
"here we go!"View Story →
"I'm playing next to the one and only Serena Williams, so what else can I do? Just enjoy and try to do the things she told me to do."View Story →
"I think everyone could see I was really nervous, I double-faulted on the first point."View Story →
"I missed the crowd, the energy, the competition – I missed everything."View Story →
"I'm just really, really happy that I was able to compete again."View Story →
"To be honest, I'm better than I thought."View Story →
"I think so. Except for one year since [his US Open debut in] 2021, I've made the quarter-finals here."View Story →
"I think he [will] use the crowd, the people behind him, especially when he's playing here at home."View Story →
"The quarter-final was great - it was a gift for me."View Story →
"I suffered, but I enjoyed and that's why I smiled when I walked out of the court because I missed that feeling."View Story →
"I think it's too much."View Story →
"I would like to change the schedule a little with a maximum finish at 11pm or whatever would be better."View Story →
"When you have your team-mates, the best in the world, by your side, it's a weird feeling but it's beautiful."View Story →
"I miss him, I miss seeing him around, playing against him."View Story →
"The drop shot is part of my game."View Story →
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September 27, 2026Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoids back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe lead Team World at the Laver Cup.
September 27, 2026Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return
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September 11, 2026Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
September 10, 2026Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.
September 8, 2026Shelton next up as Alcaraz tackles all-American gauntlet in path to US Open final - Reuters
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September 7, 2026'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
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September 7, 2026Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight
Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.
September 6, 2026Improving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open draw
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.
September 4, 2026Unstoppable Alcaraz dismantles Wu to reach US Open fourth round - reuters.com
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September 4, 2026A loss that feels different - Djokovic's future more uncertain than ever
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September 1, 2026'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.
August 31, 2026Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness
Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.
August 27, 2026Williams and Alcaraz team up at US Open
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz take on Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic in the mixed doubles at the US Open, eventually losing 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.
August 26, 2026Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
August 25, 2026Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
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August 24, 2026Injured Sinner & Draper withdraw from US Open
World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.
August 21, 2026US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
August 20, 2026Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
August 20, 2026Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10
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August 11, 2026World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
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August 9, 2026114 days and counting - how damaging is Alcaraz's wrist injury?
BBC Sport analyses Carlos Alcaraz's ongoing absence from tennis and why wrist injuries are so difficult to manage.
August 6, 2026Alcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
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August 4, 2026Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
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July 4, 2026Is amount of pre-Wimbledon injuries a worry?
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June 28, 2026Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
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June 26, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
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March 22, 2026Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final
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