Carlos Alcaraz is yet to play mixed doubles in a career that has seen him win four Grand Slam titles at just 21-years-old.
Alcaraz has enjoyed another stellar year on the ATP Tour that saw him pick up his third and fourth Major titles.
The Spaniard won his first Roland Garros title earlier this year as Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev to take home the French Open trophy.
Alcaraz then took down Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win Wimbledon, defending a Grand Slam title for the first time in his career.
The 21-year-old also made his first big move into doubles in 2024, as Alcaraz partnered with Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics, making it all the way to the quarter-finals.
I like to play against Iga [Swiatek] because she brings out the best in me and I always know it’s going to be a good match,” said Krejcikova.
The Czech star was also asked what she thinks is the reason behind her inconsistency on the WTA Tour.
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“I wish I knew the answer,” said Krejcikova.
“I think for example in 2021, I was very consistent.
“This year was a rollercoaster, but overall it’s very complex.
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Siim Ayub: School prodigy from Pakistan, trolled by former cricketers, inspired by Pant and now dominates Australia’s Starc, Cummins, and Zampa
In just his s xxxecond One-Day International, Pakistan opener Saim Ayub scores a brisk 82 off 71 balls in Pakistan’s resounding nine-wicket win over Australia in Adelaide
Like any young cricketer, Saim Ayub has faced criticism from former Pakistan players on TV shows. The youngster, who gained fame for his “no-look shots” in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL), was harshly criticized by Pakistan’s former cricketers for getting out playing the same shot again and again.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal even called for his exclusion after Saim got out playing a reckless shot in a Test match against Bangladesh earlier this year. “Honestly, if I were in charge, I swear I wouldn’t let Saim near the team for the next two years after the way he got out in the first innings of the second Test, especially after scoring 50 runs,” Akmal had said on a TV show.
Troubled by the harsh criticism, Saim turned to his childhood coach Mohammad Masroor, who is now Pakistan’s fielding coach. Masroor encouraged him by pointing to the example of Rishabh Pant, a fellow left-hander from across the border who had also faced intense criticism from cricket experts after getting out during the 2019 World Cup semi-final.