The Russian ace extended the challenge to the third set, where Carlitos made the difference with his talent by placing the decisive break when everything seemed ready for the tiebreak. The player from Moscow – who had never won a single set against the Spanish champion in the past – put in a truly excellent performance and showed remarkable courage on a surface that was not too suitable for his game.

Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz seems ecstatic after knowing that he is the second-seeded player in the forthcoming French Open 2025. He joked that he won't have to face formidable ATP player Jannik Sinner unless he reaches the final showdown.

Celebrating Carlitos, who turns 22 today, with some help from his peers.

Carlos Alcaraz’s Rome rollercoaster will continue into the semi-finals at the Italian Open with a 6-4 6-4 win over Jack Draper.

Being world number 2 would give Carlos the certainty of not being able to face his top rival Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros before the final. The Spaniard and the Italian had faced each other in the semifinals in Paris last year, with Alcaraz prevailing in five sets.

Carlos Alcaraz is feeling good about his tennis after striding into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper,

In a long interview with 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', top coach Riccardo Piatti - who worked with Sinner until 2022 - compared Alcaraz to the young Roger Federer: "Talent is only one component of professional sport, but if you want to get to a certain level and stay there, extreme rigor is necessary.

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz could climb to the No. 2 spot in the ATP Rankings in Rome. Here's what has to happen for him to surpass Alexander Zverev.

British number one Jack Draper is knocked out of the Italian Open as Carlos Alcaraz shows his quality under pressure to reach the semi-finals.

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