Jannik Sinner snubs Alcaraz and Zverev, naming an unexpected ATP star as 2025’s most consistent player. Discover his surprising pick ahead of the French Open.

Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from the muscle injuries that forced him to withdraw from the Madrid Open and is “100% ready” for the Italian Open where he hopes to renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz is happy to see Jannik Sinner back on the ATP Tour before the Italian's return to court in Rome.

Following a clinical first-round victory (6-3,6-3) at the Rome Open, Carlos Alcaraz shared heartfelt praise for fellow rising star Jannik Sinner, highlighting the Italian's return to the tour as a major boost not just for him personally, but for the sport of tennis as a whole.

Alcaraz, who won the Monte Carlo Masters in April, improved to 12-1 on clay this season. The four-time Grand Slam champion will next face No. 5 Jack Draper, who rallied past Corentin Moutet 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on the red clay courts of the Foro Italico.

Alcaraz will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Alexander Zverev - his 2024 French Open final opponent - in his 11th Masters semi-final, the outright most of any male player born in 2000 or later.

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a nervy start to beat Briton Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday and reach the Italian Open semi-finals for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.

Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets despite a strong challenge from Jack Draper to reach the Italian Open semifinals, and Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten streak against Mirra Andreeva to also advance to the last four at the clay-court tournament Wednesday.

British No 1 Jack Draper beaten in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz in Italian Open quarter-finals; Spaniard through to semi-finals where either Alexander Zverev or Lorenzo Musetti await; watch the Ita

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, tennis player Carlos Alcaraz left a peculiar signature on the television broadcast camera at the Rome Open after his victory, referencing the movie ‘300’, while Jannik Sinner was supported by none other than legendary footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic.