Carlos Alcaraz is back - but there will be no repeat of last year's dream final in Flushing Meadows in two weeks. Several big names will be missing when the US Open singles gets under way on Sunday. The biggest one is, of course, Jannik Sinner.
SportsThe Norwegians’ self-confidence has reached new heights after the victory over Brazil. Now the neighboring Swedes are beating them in almost every sport, according to the Norwegians themselves. There are better genes in Norway, sports enthusiast Christopher Hoddevik tells TT outside a sports bar in central Oslo.
SportsThe third set was a whirlwind, with some bloody scenes. Then Italian Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon match against Miomir Kecmanović, 3–2.
SportsCasper Ruud was forced into two timeouts in the heat at the French Championships. But he eventually managed to win a five-setter. "I was almost on my way home," said the Norwegian tennis star.
SportsOn the tennis courts in Paris, stars like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will spend many hours over the next two weeks. In front of the microphones, however, they will be allotted a maximum of 15 minutes. This is in protest against the tournament's prize money.
SportsWorld number two Jannik Sinner kept the pressure on and defeated compatriot Luciano Darderi in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Sinner won in three straight sets (6–1, 6–3, 7–6).
SportsDanish tennis star Holger Rune left the Royal Tennis Hall in tears after tearing his Achilles tendon. Now he has undergone a successful operation in Copenhagen. "I will get through this", he says in a press release.
SportsCasper Ruud did not give Ugo Humbert a chance. The Norwegian tennis star won the ATP tournament Nordic Open in Stockholm in two straight sets, 6–2, 6–3. It has been a dream to win here, he says.
SportsHolger Rune was forced to leave a walkover in the semifinal of Nordic Open. The Dane injured his foot during the match and limped off the court.
SportsElias Ymer pressured Denis Shapovalov. But the Swede still had to leave the center court as a loser after 1–2 in sets. I fought very well, that's what I'm proud of, he says after the quarterfinal in Nordic Open.
SportsNordic open in Stockholm gets a hot addition to the tennis tournament next week – Holger Rune. The Dane is in great form, even though he lost the quarterfinal in the Master tournament in Shanghai.
SportsWorld number two Carlos Alcaraz and his newly shaved head are moving on in the US Open after a crushing victory in the second round.
SportsThey criticized the setup before, but Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori from Italy could still take a new title in mixed doubles in the US Open tennis.
SportsThe new format in the US Open's mixed class has received sharp criticism and been called a gimmick. Now doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori can sabotage the star party in New York – the reigning champion pair is in the semifinal.
SportsCarloz Alcaraz in pair with Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek plays with Casper Ruud and Jannik Sinner forms a team with Emma Navarro. It is just a few of the tennis pairs in the star-studded mixed doubles tournament in US Open.
SportsThe seventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud has finished playing in the French Championships in Paris, where he has reached the final twice. Ruud sustained an injury during the match against the Portuguese Nuno Borges, who won the second round with 3–1 in sets.
SportsThe Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri put up a brave fight. It wasn't enough to disturb the player on the other side of the net. The world number two Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard has begun his journey to try to defend last year's title at Roland Garros in Paris.
SportsCasper Ruud defeated Jack Draper in the final in Madrid – and the heaviest title of his career was a fact. This was big. I have been waiting a long time for this, says the Norwegian tennis star in the TV interview after the victory.
SportsCasper Ruud has not been doing well mentally this year. But I have sought help, which has worked for me, says the 26-year-old according to Norwegian TV 2.
SportsThe tennis star Casper Ruud is a big supporter of the NHL team Tampa Bay Lightning. And he showers praise over the club's Swedish defensive giant Victor Hedman. He is the kind of man you would take with you to war, says Ruud.
SportsIn January, Mikael Ymer made a comeback after 18 months of absence. Coming back to old form requires a lot - but the 26-year-old does not want to think too much about it. I always want to think that I can already now challenge the best, says the tennis profile, who is now ready for the ATP tournament this fall in Stockholm.
SportsThe Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is delighted about Mikael Ymer's comeback. At the same time, he is critical of the tennis profile's 18-month long suspension. If it had been six or nine months, it would have hurt enough, says Ruud.
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