Carlos Alcaraz retains Japan Open title in big step following injury layoff
Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jiri Lehecka in the Japan Open final to retain the title and claim his first trophy after a 4 ½-month injury layoff7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
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Carlos Alcaraz loses 16 straight points before rallying to reach Japan Open final
Carlos Alcaraz is going to play his first final since coming back from a 4 ½-month layoff for a right wrist injury1 DAY AGO • Associated Press
Carlos Alcaraz is into the third round at the Japan Open
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 in a second-round match at the Japan Open, continuing his strong return to play after a four-month layoff due to a wrist...3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Alcaraz's drop shots secure a revenge win over Fritz as Europe takes 7-5 lead in Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before producing a drop shot that ended a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 revenge win over Taylor Fritz as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver CupSEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Alcaraz and Mensik win doubles to put Team Europe up 3-1 after opening day of Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz and doubles partner Jakub Mensik have given Team Europe a 3-1 lead over Team World after the opening day of the Laver Cup in LondonSEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
What's Left on the 2026 Tennis Calendar The US Open recently wrapped up with No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev taking home the title over Ben Shelton in the final. With this season’s las...
SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM
"Embarrassing"; "Got humbled again" - Fans slam Ben Shelton as American suffers second straight loss at Davis Cup Ben Shelton recently suffered his second consecutive loss at the Davis Cup.
SEPTEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs defeat US to reach Final 8. Zverev wins for Germany
The Czech Republic beat the United States to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton and Learner Tien both lost their singles matchesSEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press
Ben Shelton suffers Davis Cup defeat in 1st match since US Open final
U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton has struggled to dominate with his serve and has been beaten 6-4, 6-4 by 24th-ranked Jiri Lehecka as the Czech Republic drew level 1-1 with the Unite...SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Ben Shelton withdraws from 2026 Laver Cup, to be replaced by Brandon Nakashima | Sporting News Brandon Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut in place of Ben Shelton for Team World.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup and is replaced by Brandon Nakashima
U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team WorldSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Breaking down the rosters of the most star-studded Laver Cup yet | Sporting News Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton and more will do battle in London.
SEPTEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
"Teach your son manners" - Ben Shelton's dad faces massive backlash from fans after Alexander Zverev accusation at US Open Ben Shelton's father Bryan recently accused Alexander Zverev of distracting his opponents with his ball bouncing before his serve.
SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Did a prematch decision derail Ben Shelton's US Open title hopes Ben Shelton made an unexpected choice after winning the coin toss before his US Open final against Alexander Zverev. Did that decision cost...
SEPTEMBER 14 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ben Shelton going straight from the US Open final to Davis Cup and Laver Cup
Ben Shelton isn’t taking much time off after his run to the U.S. Open finalSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Djokovic's drop in rankings marks 1st time since 2002 no member of the Big 3 in top 10
George W. Bush was presidentSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Zverev was the best in the majors this year, but won't call himself the best player in tennis
Alexander Zverev won two Grand Slam titles and reached another final this yearSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
"There should be some rule" - Ben Shelton gets 100% real after Alexander Zverev's ball-bounce routine sparks controversy in US Open final Alexander Zverev won the US Open trophy on Sunday but the hot topic of the day has become his bizarre ball-bounce routine.
SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
An adoring US Open crowd wasn't quite enough to lift Ben Shelton to a history-making title
Ben Shelton may have had “99.9%” of the U.S. Open crowd cheering for him, as opponent Alexander Zverev estimatedSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
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