Carlos Alcaraz has once again outdone the Big-3, becoming the youngest player to clinch titles on all three surfaces.

At just 21 years and 9 months, Alcaraz has now collected 17 titles from 22 finals, boasting a 77% success rate. His latest victory came in Rotterdam, marking his first win on indoor hardcourt.

This achievement puts him ahead of Roger Federer, who accomplished the same at 21 years and 10 months, Rafael Nadal at 22, and Novak Djokovic at 24 years and 1 month.

Alcaraz clinched the Rotterdam title by defeating Alex de Minaur in the ABN AMRO Open final, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. He outperformed de Minaur in service points, winning 66% to 63%, and converted four out of eight break points.

Alcaraz’s journey began with his first title on clay at the 2022 Croatia Open, followed by his first hardcourt title in Miami nine months later, and then his first grass title at the 2023 Queen’s Club Championships. His win in Rotterdam was his first indoor final.

Federer achieved this milestone after his 2003 Halle Open victory, Nadal at the 2008 Queen’s Club, and Djokovic at the 2011 Wimbledon, all on grass.

Nick Kyrgios reacts to Denis Shapovalov emulating his six-year-old ATP feat

Denis Shapovalov has achieved a feat not seen in six years, becoming the first player since Nick Kyrgios to defeat three top-10 players en route to capturing an ATP 500 title. The 25-year-old Canadian, ranked No. 54 in the world, clinched his first ATP 500 title at the Dallas Open, defeating world No. 5 Casper Ruud 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the final.

Shapovalov’s impressive run included victories over No. 4 Taylor Fritz and No. 9 Tommy Paul. The last time someone managed this was back in 2019 when Nick Kyrgios beat Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, and John Isner to win the Acapulco title.

After noticing that Shapovalov pulled off his feat, the Australian congratulated him by saying: “Well done bro! DOPE STAT.”

In addition to his victories over Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Tommy Paul, Denis Shapovalov also defeated world No. 25 Tomas Machac and former world No. 27 Miomir Kecmanovic during his remarkable run at the Dallas Open.

“So I knew I have the game to beat them and also I didn’t have the expectations — if I lost, it would’ve been okay. I was able to play freely and go for it,” the Dallas Open winner said.

For Denis Shapovalov, the Dallas Open victory marked his third ATP title. His previous wins came at the 2019 Stockholm Open and the 2024 Belgrade Open, both ATP 250 tournaments.

“There’s a lot to be happy about. Of course it’s the biggest title of my career,” the 25-year-old reflected.

“I had a good chance against [Daniil] Medvedev a couple years ago [in Vienna, 2022], but he played a terrific match after losing the first. I’m really happy to stay strong this time and get the win.”

Denis Shapovalov, who was sidelined for the entire second half of 2024 following a knee injury at the 2024 Wimbledon, also shared that there was a period where he feared whether he could ever return to his tennis career.

Novak Djokovic gave an update following his injury-related withdrawal from the Australian Open semi-final.

After losing to Alexander Zverev, the sixth-ranked player disclosed a thigh muscle tear, which also led him to skip Serbia’s Davis Cup match against Denmark.

Despite this, Djokovic is now hopeful about playing in his upcoming tournament in Doha. However, his collaboration with Andy Murray is still uncertain.

His Australian Open journey ended abruptly after he retired following a lengthy 81-minute set against Zverev.

Djokovic, at 37, had already been dealing with an injury from his match against Carlos Alcaraz, which required medical attention off the court.

Djokovic later admitted he didn’t know how long he would be sidelined, adding: “I still have Doha tournament in few weeks’ time that is scheduled. Whether I’m going to play it or not, it really does depend on how quickly I recover.”

The 24-time Grand Slam winner, Novak Djokovic, has already sat out one event due to his thigh injury, withdrawing from Serbia’s Davis Cup squad. However, he’s now set to play in the ATP 500 in Doha.

Sportal reports that Djokovic plans to participate in the Qatar Open and will head to Doha early to adapt to the local conditions.

Upon returning home from Australia, the 37-year-old has been receiving treatment in Serbia, and he hasn’t resumed training as he concentrates on healing.

There’s no confirmation yet on whether Andy Murray will join him in Doha. Murray had recently teamed up with Djokovic for the Australian Open in a high-profile partnership.

After Djokovic’s semi-final run, both men said they needed to discuss their next steps. “I’ll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me,” Djokovic said.

“You know, give him my feedback, which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.

“We are still hotheaded and disappointed, so it’s kind of hard to switch the page and start talking about what the next steps are. You know, I think we both need to cool off a little bit and then we’ll have a chat.”

The duo has not yet decided if they’ll keep working together. Even if Murray remains Djokovic’s coach, he might opt out of smaller tournaments like the Qatar Open.

Murray didn’t accompany Djokovic at the Brisbane International at the beginning of the season because he had a pre-scheduled family ski vacation, although he kept in touch with the world No. 6. They might arrange something similar for events that are not Grand Slams or Masters 1000 tournaments.

Nick Kyrgios has shared his thoughts following the news that tennis player Goncalo Oliveira tested positive for methamphetamine.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) revealed that Oliveira, a Portuguese-born player now representing Venezuela, has been temporarily banned from tennis after failing a drug test.

Oliveira, aged 29, was tested during an ATP Challenger event in Mexico on November 25, where his A sample was found to contain methamphetamine, a substance banned under the tennis anti-doping rules. He did not have a therapeutic use exemption for the drug, leading to his suspension which began on January 17. Oliveira has not appealed the suspension.

Reacting to this, Kyrgios took to Instagram, describing the situation as the “world has gone mad.” Known for his vocal stance on doping, especially after Jannik Sinner’s case, Kyrgios pointed out the irony in doping rules.

Sinner had tested positive for clostebol, an anabolic steroid, but was cleared due to no fault or negligence after proving contamination from his physiotherapist’s treatment.

Despite this, Sinner lost his ranking points and prize money from the Indian Wells Masters, though he wasn’t further penalized. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed this decision, suggesting some responsibility on Sinner’s part.

Kyrgios has criticized the handling of Sinner’s case previously, and he revisited the topic with Oliveira’s suspension, sarcastically commenting, “Steroids are fine but this is wild,” alongside laughing emojis, indicating his disbelief in the current state of doping regulations in tennis.

Oliveira, in response to his suspension, has expressed his intent to be transparent and honest about the situation.

“This is a truly difficult moment for me – one that feels harder than the many injury setbacks I’ve faced throughout my career.

“But just as I’ve always done, I’m determined to face this challenge with head-on with strength and resolve. I have always competed with the utmost integrity, respect and love for the game of tennis.

“I am fully committed to proving my innocence and ensuring that the truth is brought to light. I am cooperating transparently with proactively with the ITIA, and working with lawyers to seek a swift resolution of this unfamiliar process.”

Cameron Norrie’s opponent calls for ATP umpire to be removed and refuses handshake

Reilly Opelka made headlines by refusing to shake hands with the chair umpire after a heated conclusion to his match against Cameron Norrie at the Dallas Open.

During the match’s final stages, Opelka, serving at 5-4, 30-30, was distracted by a heckler. Frustrated by the disruption, he yelled at the spectator to “get out of here” and was consequently hit with a point penalty. Despite this, Opelka managed to secure the win with a score of 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, advancing to the quarter-finals.

The match was close, with Norrie being just two points away from victory in the second set’s tiebreak. However, Opelka staged a comeback. The aftermath saw Opelka publicly criticizing the umpire, suggesting he should be removed from officiating duties and placed on the sidelines, evidently upset over the handling of the heckling situation.

He turned to face the heckler, confronting them. “You doing it on f***ing purpose or what?” Opelka asked before telling them to get out.

Chair umpire Greg Allensworth quickly issued Reilly Opelka a code violation for using audible obscenity, leading to a point penalty that handed Cameron Norrie a break point at a pivotal moment in their match.

The crowd was taken aback by the call, considering the disruptive behavior of a heckler. Opelka, ranked No. 145, approached the chair to argue his case, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the spectator’s interference.

Despite the supervisor being summoned to the court, Allensworth’s decision stood firm. Opelka managed to fend off the break point, securing his place in the semi-finals.

Following the match, Opelka chose not to shake hands with the umpire and openly criticized his officiating.