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 reached the Italian Open quarter-finals by beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. ROME (AFP) – Carlos Alcaraz reached the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after battling past Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to continue his bid for a first Rome title.

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.

Being world number 2 would give Carlos the certainty of not being able to face his top rival Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros before the final. The Spaniard and the Italian had faced each other in the semifinals in Paris last year, with Alcaraz prevailing in five sets.

Jasmine Paolini reached the Italian Open semi-finals, the first Italian woman to do so since 2014, after defeating Diana Shnaider. In the men's category, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Karen Khachanov in a tense three-set match to secure a spot in the quarter-finals,

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 said he is back to his best for the Italian Open after suffering injuries last month while the Spaniard also welcomed back world number one Jannik Sinner, who is poised for a comeback on home soil after serving a doping suspension.

Due to the rise of Sinner – who became the undisputed No.1 on the men's tour – Alcaraz began to face heavy criticism due to his frequent ups and downs throughout the season.