The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
Category: Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- )
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Top Sports Highlights of 2022
The New York Times – Sports:
From behind-the-back improvisation on a tennis court to dazzling performances at the Olympics, the year offered plenty of highlights — and some lowlights, too.
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Tennis Said Goodbye to Roger Federer and Hello to Carlos Alcaraz
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.
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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.