Carlos Alcaraz upset in second round at US Open by Botic Van De Zandschulp in straight sets
One of the leading contenders to win the 2024 US Open men's singles title was eliminated in the second round. Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year, suffered a shock defeat in straight sets in the second round to Botich van de Zandthurp of the Netherlands. Van de […]
Carlos Rodon implodes early as Yankees lose series to Nationals
WASHINGTON — Carlos Rodon was hot and certainly confused. The Yankees left-hander had plenty to be frustrated about early Wednesday night, from ongoing issues with PitchCom to a 98-degree temperature on his first pitch in the humid conditions. But what may have upset Rodon most was how the Nationals hit and ran him at will […]
Jon Rahm praises fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz during US Open: ‘He’s a demigod’
Jon Rahm and Carlos Alcaraz are representing their native Spain. Rahm has two major championships and Alcaraz has four Grand Slam titles, and the latter is seeking his fifth U.S. Open title. At just 21 years old, Alcaraz has already gone beyond the realm of “young genius.” “How can I put it? He's not a […]
Carlos Alcaraz advances at US Open after slight hiccup
Australian qualifier Lee Tu, who will face 2022 U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, was making bold statements ahead of his opening match. Tu was going to give Alcaraz “three, four, five sets of hell” and he gave the third-seeded Alcaraz more than most of the crowd, including Alcaraz, expected. “He surprised me a little bit,” […]
Li Tu realized Carlos Alcaraz was a ‘specimen’ at US Open
Li To's first round match at the US Open came against one of the top players in tennis. But just before facing Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday night, he realized just how much of a “beast” the world No. 3 men's tennis player is. Tu fought back to win one set in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, […]
Carlos Alcaraz v Li Tu: US Open 2024 first round – live | US Open Tennis 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature 2nd set: Alcaraz 6-2, 2-2 Tu* (*indicates next server) Alcaraz was down at love-30 on serve after another unforced error and a double fault. The Spaniard was starting to get a little comfortable, making just three unforced errors in the first 10 […]
Jose Butto earns trust from Carlos Mendoza despite tough outing
After losing the lead in this game, Jose Butt may have gained a little more credibility within the Mets. The starter-turned-relief pitcher found another way to prove himself during a bizarre and eventful eighth inning in which he allowed the tying run but no more, battling both a strong Orioles lineup and a shaky strike […]
Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing his racket
Carlos Alcaraz apologized on Saturday for breaking his racket during his Cincinnati Open round of 32 loss to Gael Monfils. Alcaraz lost the fourth game of the third set on Friday to tie Monfils at one set apiece and then slammed his racket on the ground four times, twisting it and losing its shape. Carlos […]
Yankees bats, Carlos Rodon flounder in shutout loss to Tigers
DETROIT – The closest battle at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon was between Carlos Rodon and his offense. Rodon’s hot starting pitching staff was bogged down in ineffectiveness, while the Yankees’ offense lost to the Tigers, 4-0. Rodon’s shortest appearance of the season saw him give up four runs in 3 1/3 innings and needing […]
Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in complete meltdown during shock loss
Carlos Alcaraz completely destroyed his racket in a shock 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 defeat to Gael Monfils on Friday afternoon. The former world number one and current world number three was furious during his loss to Monfils in the round of 32 at the Cincinnati Open. Alcaraz wasn’t playing his best tennis and smashed his […]