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Alcaraz sets up Shelton rematch in Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz says he is ready for "one of most difficult challenges in tennis" after setting up a rematch against Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters final.
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Alcaraz, relentless to Ruud and, for the first time, finalist in Paris
The bat is imposed on the Norwegian (double 6-4, in 1h 26m) and will face the American Shelton, to which he will address next year Ferrero
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Carlos Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semifinals
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz is through to the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time in his career.
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Alcaraz sets Paris up and rewards Jódar, already master
The bat saves two game balls before Fritz (6-7 (10), 7-5 and 6-3) and access the semifinals. His triumph and Shelton's rank the madrileño for the appointment of Turin
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Alcaraz beats Fritz to help Jodar reach ATP finals
Carlos Alcaraz saves two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarter-finals - a result which helped Spanish compatriot Rafael Jodar qualify for the ATP finals.
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Carlos Alcaraz - Taylor Fritz, the quarter match of the Paris ATP Masters live - 124; Alcaraz takes the second set and equals the game
The Spanish seeks to access for the first time the semifinals of a tournament that has been historically complicated
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Jódar trusts the 'favor' of Alcaraz, quoted (without having sweated) with Fritz
Berrettini's bass classifies the bats for rooms, while the madrileño crosses his fingers: if the American and his compatriot Paul fall, he will play in Turin
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Alcaraz escapes from the crib of La Défense: all fall, he is still standing.
The Spanish sign a neat premiere to Michelsen (7-6 (4) and 6-3, in 1h 41m). Zverev cede and the defeats of Djokovic and De Miñaur revive Jódar's master option
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Can Alcaraz's ex-coach help Shelton challenge his former protege?
US Open runner-up Ben Shelton joins forces with Juan Carlos Ferrer, the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz - BBC Sport analyses why the partnership suits both parties.
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Alcaraz wins Vienna Open to maintain perfect record
Carlos Alcaraz extends his winning run in ATP 500 events with a straight-set victory over Alex de Minaur at the Vienna Open.
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The coolest Alcaraz, facing the challenge covered
The bat faces the under-roof section with less wear than ever: 37 duels, for the 74 of 2025. Sign a demanding debut to Khachanov in Vienna (6-4 and 7-6 (5)
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Spain, with all a for the Davis Cup: Alcaraz in front, Jódar on one side and, yes, Davidovich on the other
Captain Ferrer confirms the presence of the Malagasy in the quintet, which, except for a last-minute setback, will complete the Duplists Granollers and Martínez
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Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament has been pushed from October to December by Saudi organisers.
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Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year’s top tennis ranking
After defending his Japan Open title after returning from injury, Alcaraz never found his rhythm in a scrappy contest.
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Zverev secures year-end number one ranking
Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish his 2026 season as the world number one after Carlos Alcaraz suffers a surprise defeat in Shanghai.
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Juan Carlos Ferrero: "I wish I had enjoyed more, I have been too square"
The technical talk with EL PAIS about his professional journey and the 'Entente winner': from young prodigy to the banquillo, from Alcaraz to a horizon that is to be defined
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Alcaraz, with mustache and no complications in a pleasant premiere in Shanghai
The bat, a recent winner in Tokyo, maintains inertia in front of Cerúndolo (double 6-3, in 1h 06m). Jodar dates back to Tirante (4-6, 6-2 and 6-3, in 2h 03m)
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Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open
Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.
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Alcaraz repeats in Tokyo and redoes to the big
The bats, again from less to more, beat Lehecka (7-6 (4) and 6-4, in 1h 37m) and raise the first trophy since its reappearance: "I am very motivated for what comes"
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Carlos Alcaraz - Jiri Lehecka live, the end of the Tokyo ATP live - 124; Spanish takes the first set
The Bat will have the opportunity to defend the title obtained in the last edition in its first final after more than four months of inactivity