Also known as: Alcaraz, who collapsed to the court · the 22-year-old Alcaraz · top seed Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player and defending US Open champion recovering from wrist injury, advancing through 2026 US Open rounds.
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The Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz beat Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in third round
“Alcaraz, coming off a four-month injury absence, beat China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to book his place in the fourth round”
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on returnThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2
“Spain's Alcaraz, seeded second in his first tournament since a wrist injury forced him to the sidelines in April, got off to a sluggish start but finished in convincing fashion in a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 victory over 72nd-ranked Jaime Faria of Portugal.”
Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms throughThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz made winning return with straight-sets first-round victory defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 at US Open
“Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.”
Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely throughThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in mixed doubles quarter-finals
“Williams, often considered the best women's tennis player in history and Spain's seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 5-4, 4-1.”
Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finalsThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz is injured
“Sinner and Djokovic, the two favourites for the title in the absence of the injured Carlos Alcaraz, are in the opposite half of the draw.”
Zverev says Wimbledon hopes ‘about me’ despite open drawThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz was reigning champion absent due to injury
“The 29-year-old was handed a golden opportunity to break his Grand Slam duck by the injury-enforced absence of reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and surprise early exits for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.”
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumphThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Zverev in a French Open final two years ago
“Zverev has endured several near misses at the majors, with three previous final defeats, including against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros two years ago.”
Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating MensikThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz is missing through injury
“Djokovic's last Grand Slam title came at the US Open in 2023, and with double-defending Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz missing through injury, he knows this is a big chance to seal that elusive quarter century of crowns.”
Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strollsThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz is missing through injury from double-defending champion position missing through injury
“With double-defending champion Alcaraz missing through injury, Djokovic will enter his first-round match in the night session on Stade Philippe Chatrier against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard knowing this may well be his best chance of claiming a record-breaking 25th crown.”
Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros beginsThe Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz is absent through injury as double-defending champion
“In the absence through injury of double-defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic, who has reached at least the semi-finals at each of the past five Grand Slams, appears the most likely man to be able to put a stop to Sinner's run.”
Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French OpenDefending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open last 16 on Friday, with Alcaraz defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and Sabalenka defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4. The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, suffered a defeat on their return to Grand Slam doubles.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open last 16 on Friday, with Alcaraz defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and Sabalenka defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4. The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, suffered a defeat on their return to Grand Slam doubles.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury to beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4, 4-1 in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's semi-finals and finals.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's final. The world number one's victory marks his fifth Grand Slam crown and his 100th match win at tennis' four biggest events.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev defeated Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery respectively to reach the Wimbledon final on Friday, with Sinner chasing a second successive title and Zverev seeking a second major championship.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic beat Arthur Rinderknech to equal Roger Federer's men's singles record for most match wins at Wimbledon, becoming only the fourth man in the Open era to reach the last 16 aged 39 or older. Defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced past Jenson Brooksby.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 to reach the Wimbledon third round in his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva was knocked out.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
French Open champion Alexander Zverev, seeded third, advanced past Belgian Alexander Blockx in a four-set opening round and faces Valentin Royer next. Zverev says his Wimbledon success depends on his own performance rather than the draw, citing his historical struggle at the tournament where he has lost mostly to players outside the top 10.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner opened his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 6-3 despite injuring his right foot in an awkward fall during the match. Sinner, the world number one and defending champion, avoided becoming only the third male defending champion to lose in the first round.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Zverev secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the French Open semi-final to reach his fourth Grand Slam final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Cobolli's opponent Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
19-year-old Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in the third round of the French Open, rallying from two sets down to advance to the last 16 of a major for the first time and eliminate Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, suffered an apparent heatstroke during a loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men's tournament wide open. Leading by two sets and 5-1 in the third set, Sinner struggled with his movement and lost 18 points in a row before falling to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat to world number 56 Cerundolo.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated French wildcard Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 30 matches and advance at Roland Garros. Fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also progressed with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic battled from behind to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in his opening Roland Garros match, keeping alive his bid for a 25th major title. Alexander Zverev also advanced comfortably in the first round of the clay-court Grand Slam.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros on Sunday, competing in the opening day after recovering from a shoulder issue and facing limited clay-court match practice heading into the tournament.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner, world number one on a 29-match winning streak, stands as the man to beat at Roland Garros, where Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title. Sinner, 24, has won six consecutive Masters events and can only face the third-seeded Djokovic in the final on June 7.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner arrives at the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to win the men's title, with a career Grand Slam within reach after claiming the Italian Open and becoming the second player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Alcaraz, the defending champion who beat him in last year's final, is ruled out through injury.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion, has withdrawn from both Queen's and Wimbledon as he recovers from a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. The world number two, who is the reigning two-time Roland Garros champion, says his recovery is progressing but he is not yet ready to compete.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 at the Italian Open on Sunday to extend his consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victories to six and complete the 'Golden Masters' by winning all nine ATP top-ranked events. The world number one heads into Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the Italian Open quarterfinals, extending his Masters 1000 winning streak to 31 matches and equaling Novak Djokovic's record. Second seed Alexander Zverev was eliminated by Italian 18th seed Luciano Darderi in a shock 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0 loss.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Top tennis player Jannik Sinner called on Grand Slam tournaments to demonstrate respect toward players in an ongoing dispute over prize money and player welfare benefits. Leading players have sought a 22-percent share of tournament revenue, but after a year of negotiations with the organizers of Wimbledon and the French, US, and Australian Opens, no agreement has been reached.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open for the first time, claiming a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and extending his winning streak to 23 matches.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face second seed Alexander Zverev. Sinner won his 22nd straight match and seeks to win a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Reigning two-time French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz announced he will miss this year's tournament to recover from a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open, also ruling himself out of the Italian Open. The 22-year-old, ranked second in the world, said his team would monitor his recovery before deciding when to return.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and return to the world number one ranking. The victory marks Sinner's third ATP 1000 title of the season and makes him only the third player ever to win four successive ATP 1000 titles.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000, completing the "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set. Sinner's victory, combined with Aryna Sabalenka's win on the women's side, marks the first time both the men's and women's draws were swept since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
World number two Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in Sunday's Miami Open ATP final. Sinner is seeking to win the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami, undefeated this week and on a 32-set winning streak at Masters 1000 level.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →