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Carlos Alcaraz

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.
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Yu Zidi up for Breakthrough of the Year Award, while Hong Kong charity Rugby for Good also gets a nod in Sport for Good category.

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Australian Open

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Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Novak Djokovic last played each other in the semifinals of the US Open in September 2025, when Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 on his way to winning the title. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic.

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Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

Novak Djokovic needs to reverse a run of five straight defeats to Jannik Sinner to make his 11th Australian Open final. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz sweeps into first Melbourne semi, Gauff out in 59 minutes

Top-seed to face last year’s runner-up Zverev, while Gauff is upset after being filmed smashing racquet; China’s Zhang into doubles last 8.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win

Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match.

Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik celebrates after winning his third-round match against Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik in form

Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) shakes hands with China’s Bai Zhuoxuan after winning their second-round match. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.

Australian Open

Jay Chou out early at ‘One Point Slam’ as amateur stuns Sinner on way to winning

Mandarin pop idol among celebrity wild cards in 48-strong field for Australian Open warm-up event that also starred the top professionals.

Australian Open

Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event

The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball.

Jay Chou will play in the event on Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday with a wild card. Photo: Instagram@jaychou
Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Jerry Shang casts doubt on Hong Kong return, Bublik rues loss of easy matches

Chinese star suffers with sore throat during defeat after injury withdrawal last year, Marcos Giron through to face No 2 seed Bublik.

Alexander Bublik unleashes a forehand during his victory over Jerry Shang. Photo: Elson Li
Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Impressive Borges ends ex-world No 3 Marin Cilic’s Hong Kong Open campaign

Portuguese says he plans to use the break in his schedule to ‘see a little bit of Hong Kong’ before refocusing on his quarter-final.

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

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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.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (right) finished the year with the ATP Finals trophy while Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was runner-up. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

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

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

Andre Agassi

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

‘[In 1999, Hong Kong] started me off on a path of winning, and [it] didn’t seem like I stopped for a while,’ the tennis legend says.

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.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating Amanda Anisimova in the final of the US Open women’s singles. Photo: dpa
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.

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.

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.

Carlos Alcaraz with his trophy and Tiffany blue Rolex Daytona at the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photo: AFP
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.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in their men’s singles final at the US Open in New York on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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.

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.

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