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Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player, currently the defending Wimbledon men’s singles champion. Known for his dynamic, aggressive baseliner style, powerful forehand, and exceptional athleticism, he became the youngest world No. 1 in ATP history. Alcaraz has secured five Grand Slam titles, including the US Open, French Open, and two Wimbledon championships, achieving a "Career Surface Slam" by winning majors on all three surfaces. He recently earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, further cementing his status as a top player with remarkable mental fortitude and an impressive winning streak.

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

26 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

24 Dec 2025 - 6:41PM

Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi on Hong Kong, his comeback and learning to live in the present

29 Nov 2025 - 5:00AM

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

3 Nov 2025 - 3:38PM

Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Jannik Sinner faced each other in the final of last month’s Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh. Photo: EPA

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM

ATP

Tennis authorities ‘favouring Sinner, Alcaraz’, says Zverev, echoing Federer

Matching comments made by the 20-time grand slam winner, German says court surfaces in tournaments give an advantage to the top players.

4 Oct 2025 - 8:15PM

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

24 Sep 2025 - 5:48PM

Novak Djokovic (left) has not played since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the US Open this month. Photo: AFP

Timepieces

Serving style: 6 Rolex watches Carlos Alcaraz has worn on and off the court

The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.

21 Sep 2025 - 6:00AM

US Open (tennis)

Carlos Alcaraz outshines Jannik Sinner to claim second US Open title

The Spaniard’s win lifts him back to top of world rankings as he displaces Italy’s Sinner and takes his grand slam trophy haul to six.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:26AM

US Open (tennis)

Wong eyes Davis Cup success with Hong Kong after US Open heroics, rankings rise

The 21-year-old lands back in Hong Kong on Monday and immediately turns attention to World Group II encounter with Uzbekistan.

1 Sep 2025 - 3:29PM

Coleman Wong speaks to the media at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo

Icons and Influencers

Who is Laila Hasanovic – and is she dating Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner?

Hasanovic previously dated Mick Schumacher and was reportedly one of the few people allowed to see his dad Michael Schumacher – meanwhile, Sinner used to date Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya.

14 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM

Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

14 Jul 2025 - 3:24AM

Wimbledon

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to claim title ahead of men’s blockbuster Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic backing Carlos Alcaraz to claim third successive singles crown at All England Club.

13 Jul 2025 - 9:18PM

Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

12 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM

Jannik Sinner gets in some practice at the All England Club ahead of his men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Reuters

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

12 Jul 2025 - 2:35AM

Wimbledon

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

11 Jul 2025 - 3:07PM

Wimbledon

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

10 Jul 2025 - 10:00PM

Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sinner on collision course for blockbuster semi-final at Wimbledon

Djokovic faces Alex de Minaur as he chases record 25th grand slam singles title, with Grigor Dimitrov up next for world No 1 Jannik Sinner.

7 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sabalenka beats Raducanu, Alcaraz marches on, Keys and Osaka crash out

World No 1 edges British No 1 in a tense Centre Court battle as Norrie and Kartal keep alive UK hopes as seeds continue to perish.

5 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet wildcard Oliver Tarvet, who stunned against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon

Tarvet won US$135,300 for reaching the second round of Wimbledon but can only keep US$10,000 of it under NCAA rules – ‘Big praise to Oliver. ... I knew I had to play my best tennis,’ commented Alcaraz.

4 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM

Timepieces

The hottest watch moments of May and June 2025

In the wake of Watches and Wonders, the world of horology had some big moments in the last 2 months, from new launches and brand ambassadors – one could be the new 007 – to captivating red carpet moments.

2 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM

Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: the dates, schedule and seeds – and where to watch on TV

The year’s third grand slam event starts in London on Monday, and here is all you need to know before the action starts.

28 Jun 2025 - 4:00PM

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

26 Jun 2025 - 2:24PM

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