Alcaraz Back England

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz Play Tennis Inside Each Other’s Head

Two of the best men’s players in the world are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they face each other, all that fades away.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia'

England started the Women's Ashes saying they were "not far away" from catching Australia, but the gulf is only getting bigger, writes Ffion Wynne.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - Jan. 20

England thrashed in first T20 as Australia retain Ashes

Australia beat England by 57 runs in the first T20 to take an 8-0 lead and retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

BBC News - Jan. 20

England’s housing ombudsman calls for survey of lead in properties

Richard Blakeway says toxic metal is going ‘undetected’ and should be treated as seriously as asbestos

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air

ABC News - Jan. 20

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and an Australian Open Role Reversal

Alcaraz is usually the showman while Djokovic has been the efficient winner. So far in Melbourne, it’s the opposite.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz match - then refuses interview

Novak Djokovic claims a convincing victory against Jiri Lehecka to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Day 8 as it happened: Djokovic, Alcaraz book quarterfinal date

Day 8 at the Australian Open was full of action with Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz all booking their places in the quarterfinals.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Australian Open Day 8: Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz advance to quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic boycotts post-win interview

True to form, Novak Djokovic's non-tennis behavior has made headlines.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Women’s Ashes: Knight backs England’s T20 strength in rescue mission

Captain confident tourists can succeed in T20 format Australia won three ODIs to leave tourists on brink Heather Knight said that England’s strength in the Twenty20 format will give them the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it's a quarterfinal

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open

ABC News - Jan. 19

Djokovic, Alcaraz win to set up Aussie showdown

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again in a Grand Slam after both stars won their fourth-round matches Sunday at the Australian Open.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Draper retires injured as Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarter-final with Djokovic

Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seed Three five-setters in row catch up with British hope After an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Ailing Draper abandons Alcaraz match as Melbourne run ends

Britain's Jack Draper runs out of steam and retires as Carlos Alcaraz moves into the Australian Open quarter-finals - where he will face Novak Djokovic.

BBC News - Jan. 19

How breathing change helped 'zen-like' Draper set up Alcaraz tie

How Jack Draper's improvements in fitness and mind could be key to beating Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Australian Open last-16 tie.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Draper wins five-set epic to set up Alcaraz clash

Watch as Jack Draper fights through his third successive five-setter, beating Australia's Aleksandar Vukic in the third round of the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Draper to play Alcaraz after another five-set epic

Jack Draper shows his monster mentality again to tee up a blockbuster Australian Open meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Jack Draper goes the distance again to beat Vukic and set up Alcaraz clash

British No 1 triumphs 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) Player reaches Australian Open last 16 for first time Throughout the early days of Jack Draper’s young career, questions around his physical ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds

England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.

BBC News - Jan. 17

England on the brink as Australia seal ODI clean sweep

Ash Gardner's century and Alana King's 5-46 sees England slump to a 3-0 defeat in the ODI leg of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Live blog: Alcaraz, Gauff headline third round action

Day 6 at the Australian Open is here, and that means third-round actio nis upon us! Follow all the latest from Melbourne Park here in our live blog.

ESPN - Jan. 16

England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say

Worsening surface conditions and infrastructure project delays have caused continuing problems

Financial Times - Jan. 17

'I really want to win this tournament': Is this the year Carlos Alcaraz conquers the Australian Open?

Since 2022, Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. That is, everywhere except Australia. But this year, that could change.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Coach praises ‘great leader’ who is ‘calm under pressure’ Radical decision comes before make-or-break Six Nations Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Ex-England captain Stoney hired to coach Canada

Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as HC: Three-time Super Bowl champion bringing winning pedigree back to New England

The Patriots are bringing back a familiar face

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Djokovic, Alcaraz win in 1st round at Aussie Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic move on to the second round of the Australian Open after Djokovic beat American Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko of ...

ESPN - Jan. 13

How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Reconfigured Men’s Tennis

The two players, competing at the Australian Open, cover the court so effectively that opponents often feel like they are playing a different sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 12

The Tiny Change That Carlos Alcaraz Hopes Will Bring A Career Grand Slam

The 21-year-old would become the youngest man to win all four majors if he won the Australian Open. Is the secret in his serve?

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis

When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titles

ABC News - Jan. 10

Djokovic, Alcaraz on path to Aussie quarters clash

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season's first major, with Carlos Alcaraz in the same quarter as ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.

BBC News - Jan. 8

England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations

England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England

Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care

Financial Times - Jan. 8

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

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