Carlos Alcaraz and Luca Nardi met for the first time on the professional circuit in the second round in Doha. World no. 3 and the top seed was the favorite, and he proved that on the court. Carlos bested his coeval 6-1,
A viral video shows Novak Djokovic limping into the Doha airport as ongoing injury concerns mount after his early exit at the Qatar Open.
The top seed withstood a late charge from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to prevail 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 and advance to the quarter-finals at the newly upgraded ATP 500 event. Trailing a set and 1-4, Nardi produced some redline tennis to stun the World No.
The newly traded Golden State Warriors star made a surprise appearance in Qatar—and surprised Alcaraz with an overhead smash after his first-round victory.
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Tennis World on MSNCarlos Alcaraz proves mental strength, fends off Marin Cilic challenge in DohaCarlos Alcaraz is seeking his 18th ATP title in Doha and the second in a row after Rotterdam. The 21-year-old played his first match in Doha against Marin Cilic and earned a 6-4, 6-4 triumph in an hour and 39 minutes.
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz withstood a charge from qualifier Luca Nardi for a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Wednesday.
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Tennis World on MSNCarlos Alcaraz's potential path to Doha is full of trapsCarlos Alcaraz has become the No.1 seed at the Doha ATP 500, because his great rival Jannik Sinner will not be able to participate in this tournament next week due to the three-month suspension resulting from the plea bargain with WADA.
EXCLUSIVE: The stars of the ATP Tour aren't the only sporting royalty in Doha for the Qatar Open this week, NBA great Jimmy Butler finding time for a hit with Carlos Alcaraz and a chat with beIN SPORTS.
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz found himself trailing in the second set to Croatia's Marin Cilic, but battled back for a 6-4, 6-4 win Monday in the opening round at
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz withstood a charge from qualifier Luca Nardi for a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Wednesday.
Doha is Djokovic's first since his semifinal retirement at the Australian Open due to a leg injury, and he has been drawn in Carlos Alcaraz's half in the singles event.
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