The Spaniard's actions were likely instinctive, but they should have been avoided, reckons former World No. 1 Andy Roddick. Speaking on his "Served" podcast, Roddick felt Alcaraz's coaching staff shouldn't have allowed him to get as close to an ailing Sinner just days before the U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz heads to the U.S. Open in his now-familiar role as chief challenger to defending champion Jannik Sinner and the Spaniard will be driven this year by the twin pursuit of Grand Slam glory and the world number one ranking.

The two young champions, who met as teen-agers, are expected to face off at this year’s U.S. Open. A new book by Giri Nathan tracks their parallel ascent.

The list of highest-paid tennis players in 2025 has officially been unveiled with multiple recognizable names at the top.

Tennis fans got treated to pure magic at the US Open mixed doubles, but sometimes even wizardry can’t save you from a disappointing exit. Carlos Alcaraz pulled off what might be the shot of the tournament – maybe the year – leaving his partner Emma Raducanu looking like she’d just witnessed actual sorcery.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are leading a new era of Grand Slam supremacy, having combined to win the past seven major titles — a streak that already ranks among the longest in the Open Era. Their run, which began at the 2024 Australian Open ...