The New York Times – Sports:
The game went through a lot of changes and drama this year, including an emotional farewell to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.
Category: Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- )
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.
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The Forehand Slice, Once Disdained, Makes a Comeback
The New York Times – Sports:
It was once considered a desperate shot, but experts say it can give players an edge. Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz use it.
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Roger Federer’s Retirement Makes Room for a New Era of Champions
The New York Times – Sports:
Roger Federer’s retirement will auger opportunities for a new generation of players not named Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.
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Pink and Polarizing: The New Tennis Shirt
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Frances Tiafoe and others at the U.S. Open wore a Nike outfit that spurred a colorful conversation online.
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Timing Is Everything for Carlos Alcaraz
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, the 19-year-old winner of the men’s U.S. Open, said he “worked really hard so that things like this could happen.”
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On the Quiet Hardcourts in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz’s Star Was Already Shining
The New York Times – Sports:
No matter how clear the potential, you never truly know what a tennis player is capable of until they have to fight for the biggest points on the biggest occasions.
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Carlos Alcaraz Wins U.S. Open Men’s Singles Title, and Becomes No. 1
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spanish sensation, beat Casper Ruud of Norway in four sets to capture his first Grand Slam championship and take the top spot in the ATP world rankings.
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Carlos Alcaraz Is Favorite Against Casper Ruud in U.S. Open Men’s Singles Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Sunday’s match is not only a battle for the U.S. Open men’s singles title. It will also determine the next world No. 1, and whoever wins will rise to the top spot for the first time.