Jovica Ilic

1 week ago | tennisworldusa.org | Jovica Ilic

Carlos Alcaraz will chase the Barcelona Open quarter-final spot against Laslo Djere. The home favorite defeated Ethan Quinn 6-2, 7-6 in the first round and arranged his second clash against the Serb. The two-time champion praised Laslo and his high-level tennis against the rivals from the top. Alcaraz reflected on their first meeting in Buenos Aires two years ago, calling it a challenging three-setter. The Spaniard will try to maintain his focus throughout the duel and give his everything.

1 week ago | tennisworldusa.org | Jovica Ilic

Carlos Alcaraz needed just over two and a half years to conquer his first ten notable titles! Last Sunday, the Spaniard lifted the Monte Carlo Masters crown, adding the milestone tenth big crown to his rich collection. At 21 years and 11 months, Carlos became the second-youngest player to achieve that since 1990. Rafael Nadal collected 14 notable titles before turning 22, setting the record that no one will beat. However, Alcaraz came closest to that number.

1 week ago | tennisworldusa.org | Jovica Ilic

Stefanos Tsitsipas is through to the Barcelona Open quarter-final. The four-time beaten finalist faced Sebastian Korda in the second round and prevailed 7-6, 6-4 in an hour and 37 minutes to remain on the title course. Korda fought well against the more experienced clay-courter. The American collected only four points less than the Greek, feeling the pressure but dropping serve only once in the second set. Stefanos kept his composure throughout the duel and advanced into the last eight.

1 week ago | tennisworldusa.org | Jovica Ilic

Four years after clinching the trophy, Jenson Brooksby returned to the Tallahassee Challenger as an ATP champion! The young American embraced quite a ride in the last couple of weeks. Brooskby clinched the ATP 250 crown in Houston as world no. 507. Jenson stood a point after from losing in three of seven matches, overcoming all the obstacles and lifting a trophy. Brooksby could not repeat that in Tallahassee, receiving a wild card and entering the draw as the 7th seed. Jenson faced world no.

1 week ago | tennisworldusa.org | Jovica Ilic

Alexander Zverev enjoyed a relaxed day at the BMW Open in Munich. The top seed faced fellow German Daniel Altmaier in the second round and provided a 6-3, 6-2 victory in an hour and 19 minutes to book a place in the last eight. The champion from 2017 and 2018 claimed 17 points more than his rival. World no. 3 served at 70% and dominated with his first serve. Zverev struggled behind the second but got broken once from two chances offered to his opponent. Altmaier could not follow that pace. World no.