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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Carlos Alcaraz performs a 180 and comes clean on Jannik Sinner relationship
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have won the last seven Grand Slam titles between them and have formed a rivalry in recent years, with the Spaniard now discussing their relationship Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about his relationship with his fiercest rival, Jannik Sinner. The tennis superstars have dominated the majors over the past two years, winning the past seven Grand Slam titles between them while forming an enthralling rivalry. Alcaraz holds an 8-5 lead in their head-to-head encounters, though Sinner recently staged a stunning comeback from a set behind to win during the Wimbledon final. Unlike some legendary rivalries such as the 'Big Three', where friendships developed much later, Alcaraz already believes he shares a bond with the world No. 1. But that hasn't always been the case, as the 22-year-old Spaniard previously stated they couldn't be "close friends," reports the Express. Following his first Grand Slam final defeat to Sinner at Wimbledon, Alcaraz remained gracious in defeat and praised the Italian, 23. 'I have to congratulate Jannik once again. It is really well deserved and an unbelievable two weeks for you here in London. For your team as well. "I know there are a lot of family and friends that flew out for you. I am really happy for you,' he told Sinner on Centre Court earlier this month. The world No. 2 didn't hold back when talking up their rivalry either, later hinting that no other players on the circuit were matching the standard they brought to their nail-biting clashes. Beyond their on-court battles, Alcaraz has now also revealed that he enjoys conversations with Sinner away from tennis. The five-time Grand Slam champion told Gazzetta: 'Tennis is a unique sport that allows you to be great rivals on the court and, at the same time, maintain mutual respect. 'Sinner and I are good friends; we can talk about many things off the court. I have great respect for him; he's a great person; I'm sure we'll always be able to maintain this relationship.' The Murcian's comments come as somewhat of a surprise given his previous remarks claiming that they couldn't be close. Following a victory over Sinner in a thrilling ATP 500 final in Beijing, Alcaraz said: 'Once we are on tour, travelling, at tournaments, on site, we are with our teams and on our own, so we don't speak too much. 'But when we can, we talk a little bit besides tennis, about life. But not too much. It means we have a good relationship but we are not close friends. I think the respect we have puts us in a position that we have a really good relationship.' Alcaraz also previously revealed that he did not reach out to Sinner while the Italian was serving a three-month ban earlier this year. Explaining his silence, Alcaraz admitted: 'I didn't call him. "I didn't talk to him in the three months. But it wasn't about if I agreed or not. I mean, I was playing. I was in my feelings, as well." Yet, Alcaraz has maintained a good bond with Sinner since his comeback, and they have already faced each other on three occasions. The former won the Italian Open and the French Open finals, while Sinner came out on top in SW19.
New York Post
16 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Why Scottie Scheffler, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz are approaching rarified sports betting air
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. In the span of one week, the sporting world watched as Jannik Sinner and Scottie Scheffler captured their second major respective titles of 2025, marking the fourth of their respective careers. Sinner, the World No. 1 in men's tennis, dispatched Carlos Alcaraz in the final at Wimbledon, while golf's top man, Scheffler, ran away from the field at Royal Portrush to lift the Claret Jug for the first time. The two results were anything but surprising. Scheffler has won two of the last three majors, and he has teed off as the betting favorite in each of the previous 12, with three wins and ten top-10 finishes in that span. His average pre-tournament odds for the last eight majors are roughly +450, which equates to 18.8 percent implied probability. That is absurdly high in golf terms, but for Scheffler, it may be a discount considering he won 37.5 percent of the majors in that span. It's as if we're right back in the middle of the aughts, with prime Tiger Woods on the prowl. Men's tennis is in a similarly nostalgic spot. 5 Tiger Woods in 2008 after winning the U.S. Open. Getty Images Sinner was the second choice at Wimbledon, but the margin separating him and Carlos Alcaraz was minute. They were essentially co-favorites, as they were at the French Open a few weeks prior. Alcaraz defeated Sinner in a five-set thriller at Roland Garros. Sinner and Alcaraz have now combined to win the last seven Grand Slam titles, and they have nine of the last 12 between them. The only other player to win a major trophy in that span is Novak Djokovic, who is coming up on the second anniversary of his last one, the 2023 US Open. 5 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz after the Wimbledon Final. Susan Mullane-Imagn Images Betting on golf? For much of the aughts and 2010s, men's tennis was dominated by a big three – Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer – who combined to win 66 Grand Slam titles between 2003-23. Only nine other players won a Grand Slam title between Federer's maiden major (Wimbledon, 2003) and Alcaraz's first at the 2022 US Open. In the 12 Slams leading up to Federer's initial triumph, there were nine different champions. That seems a foreign concept these days. 5 Carlos Alcaraz holding the French Open trophy. AFP via Getty Images When Federer and Nadal stepped aside, it was supposed to open things up and add some unpredictability to Grand Slam tennis. Instead, there was a succession plan already in place. Alcaraz and Sinner were waiting in the wings, only this time, the Big 3 has been whittled down to a Dominant Duo. Sinner is currently +120 to win the US Open, while Alcaraz is right behind him at +180 odds. That equates to roughly an 81.2 percent chance that one of them will lift the trophy in Flushing. With some back-of-the-napkin math and not accounting for the vig, you should get +432 odds (18.8 percent) to bet the field against Sinner and Alcaraz next month. 5 Scottie Scheffler after winning the British Open. AP It's not a straight line between Grand Slam tennis to major championship golf – in the former, it's mono y mono, while the latter pits you against an entire field – but you can throw one umbrella over the two of them when it comes to handicapping. These are elite fields, pitting the best players in the world against one another, and that should be a recipe for chaos, which in turn makes for terrific betting. There's a reason why the Kentucky Derby is beloved. But instead, the slams and the majors have become entirely predictable — and dare I say unenjoyable — for the average punter who doesn't want to throw down heaps of scratch on short favorites in the biggest events of the year. 5 Roger Federer celebrating a win in 2018. EPA Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps The glass-half-full bettor would saythe short prices on Sinner, Alcaraz and Scheffler allow you to get some terrific numbers on legitimate contenders, but the problem with that logic is that not only do you need to beat the Goliaths, but you also have to identify the right David. And perhaps the most daunting part of all of this is the fact that the average age of Alcaraz, Sinner and Scheffler is just north of 24-and-a-half years old. We are still in the beginning stages of this era, but history may provide a glimpse of what it could look like. Back in 2006, Rafael Nadal was -125 to win the French Open. A few weeks later, Roger Federer was -200 to win Wimbledon. That same month, Tiger Woods was a +500 favorite to win the Open. All three won. Historical betting data provided by Sports Odds History. Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Fears grow over Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz partnership after US Open change
Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu have entered the US Open mixed doubles this year, but there are doubts over whether the pairing will happen at Flushing Meadows There are concerns that Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu could become the latest pair to withdraw from playing mixed doubles at the US Open. The Grand Slam has changed the format of the event this year to encourage high profile entrants, but a few teams have already pulled out. The United States Tennis Association has brought in a new two-day format that will take place the week before the singles draw and see the winners bank $1million. Organisers will give eight entrants a place in the tournament based on their combined singles rankings, with eight others granted wildcards. The revamped format attracted some eye-catching pairings, including world No.1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, who are playing with Emma Navarro and Grigor Dimitrov respectively. Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is down to play with Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic with Olga Danilovic. However, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa have withdrawn amid rumours of a split in their relationship, while Jack Draper and Zheng Qinwen have also pulled out of the event which will take place on August 19-20. The Sun now reports that Alcaraz and Raducanu could follow suit so they can fully focus on the singles at Flushing Meadows. Raducanu famously ditched Andy Murray at Wimbledon in 2024 for the same reason – and the pairing are likely relying on a wildcard to compete anyway, given Raducanu's singles ranking of 46th in the world might not be high enough to qualify automatically. Their withdrawal is also made more likely by the fact that Alcaraz has just skipped the Canadian Open to manage a niggle following his defeat in the final at Wimbledon. "I have small muscle issues and I need to recover physically and mentally for what comes next,' he wrote. It would be a shame, given the excitement around the pairing, which Alcaraz announced during Queen's. 'She took a while,' he said of Raducanu's response to his proposition of the pairing. 'No, not that much…But obviously she had to ask, and she had to think a little bit. But it wasn't immediate, so…' Asked about the delay in making a decision, Raducanu then joked: "Gotta keep 'em on their toes. I mean, of course, I had to ask my team if they wanted me to play. "But for me, when he asked me, I was going to say yes, I just had to kind of go through the formality of asking my coach, so I didn't just make the decision." Alcaraz added: 'She's going to be the boss. The US Open came to us and gave us the opportunity to play mixed doubles. I'm super excited about it, it's going to be great, it was an amazing idea from the tournament." "I've known Emma since a long time ago – I have a really good relationship with her so it's going to be interesting. We are going to enjoy for sure, I'll try to put my doubles skills on and we'll try to win.'
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz surprises Madrid runners after Wimbledon
The Spanish ace, 22, lost in a thrilling Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner earlier this month to end his title defence after lifting the famous trophy in both 2023 and 2024. Alcaraz is a five-time Grand Slam champion having also won the French Open twice and US Open back in 2022. A couple of weeks on from Wimbledon, the world No.2 surprised runners - including many Brits - by taking part in a 5k run through Madrid's largest park, Casa de Campo. In his first public appearance as GetPRO's Chief Progress Officer, Alcaraz appeared in a pop-up office within the park, to cheer on runners and celebrate their progress as they crossed the finish line, including shouting his signature 'Vamos!'. Alcaraz, who's fresh off another impressive season of tennis, said: 'Cheering the runners on and seeing their determination and energy up close reminded me how powerful a progress mindset can be. 'Whether it was someone's first 5K or their hundredth, every runner out there was chasing their own version of growth, and that's what this is all about..' After the run, Carlos handed out mementos to mark their achievements, along with a range of GetPRO's high-protein snacks. From Grand Slam glory to grassroots grit, Alcaraz continues to prove that progress isn't just about podiums. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just getting started, the message is simple: progress is personal, and worth celebrating.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz surprises Madrid runners after Wimbledon
The Spanish ace, 22, lost in a thrilling Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner earlier this month to end his title defence after lifting the famous trophy in both 2023 and 2024. Alcaraz is a five-time Grand Slam champion having also won the French Open twice and US Open back in 2022. A couple of weeks on from Wimbledon, the world No.2 surprised runners - including many Brits - by taking part in a 5k run through Madrid's largest park, Casa de Campo. In his first public appearance as GetPRO's Chief Progress Officer, Alcaraz appeared in a pop-up office within the park, to cheer on runners and celebrate their progress as they crossed the finish line, including shouting his signature 'Vamos!'. Alcaraz, who's fresh off another impressive season of tennis, said: 'Cheering the runners on and seeing their determination and energy up close reminded me how powerful a progress mindset can be. 'Whether it was someone's first 5K or their hundredth, every runner out there was chasing their own version of growth, and that's what this is all about..' After the run, Carlos handed out mementos to mark their achievements, along with a range of GetPRO's high-protein snacks. From Grand Slam glory to grassroots grit, Alcaraz continues to prove that progress isn't just about podiums. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just getting started, the message is simple: progress is personal, and worth celebrating.
