Tennis
Alkarath: “Before the final I thought I couldn’t beat Djokovic”
Carlos Alcarath told a press conference that his win over Novak Djokovic was the happiest moment of his life, admitting that before the game he believed he could beat the Serb, but now he thinks differently.
Carlos Alcarath is the new king of Wimbledon after beating Novak Djokovic 3-2 sets to win the historic tournament for the first time in his career.
The two tennis players treated tennis fans to a fantastic final which the 20-year-old prevailed after an epic match. This is Carlitos’ second Grand Slam title. in as many finals as he has competed in.
“It’s definitely the happiest moment of my life and that’s not going to change for a long time. Beating Novak and winning Wimbledon was a dream I had from the start. That’s why it’s the most important moment in my life.
It’s unbelievable that I managed to beat Novak, who hasn’t lost on this pitch for 10 years and is in the best phase of his career. It’s something I will never forget.
It’s important for the new generation because when they see me beat him they’ll think they can do it too. It’s great for both me and the young tennis players.” Alkarath first said at the press conference.
Referring to the battle they fought at Roland Garros where Djokovic won, Alcarath said among other things: “I’m a completely different player. I became very ‘grown up’ after that moment. I learned a lot from this game.”
I prepared myself mentally differently and managed to cope with my pressure and my nerves. Obviously, grass is different from the ground too. I think it was the mental part that allowed me to stay in the five sets.”
What does the future hold and what does it say about his possible fights with Djokovic in future tournaments? “Before this game I thought I couldn’t beat Novak. But after this epic fight, I think differently. I think I’m ready to play five sets against him and keep going physically and mentally.
Source: sport 24
Tennis
Alexandra Oleynikova – Madison Keys. Prediction and announcement for the Australian Open match
They will meet in the first round of the Australian Open on January 20. Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 90) and Madison Keys (WTA 9).
The start of the event is scheduled for 02:30 Kyiv time.
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Alexandra Oleynikova
The upcoming match is extremely important for the career of the Ukrainian football player; It will make its debut in the main draw of the Grand Slam tournaments. This success was due to a strong season in which the Ukrainian won three WTA 125 and four ITF tournaments. It is worth noting that all successes were on the field.
Oleynikova is the current winner of the tournament and will start against an overall strong opponent. The Ukrainian did not play in any other tournaments before making his debut at the Australian Open, so his current form is difficult to determine.
Madison Keys
The American athlete needs no introduction; He is ranked in the top 10 and is also the current winner of the Australian Open. Last season, Keys managed to win the first major title of his career and before that he won the title in Adelaide. Then there were still good performances, but such successes were not achieved.
Madison started this season with a tournament in Brisbane, where he beat compatriot Kessler 6:4, 6:3 and then neutral Schneider 6:7, 7:6, 7:6. In the quarter-finals, the American lost to the world’s first racket, Aryna Sabalenka, 3:6, 3:6. There was also a tournament in Adelaide where she failed to defend the title, Keys beating Czech Valentova 6:4, 6:1 and then losing to future finalist Victoria Mboko 4:6, 6:4, 2:6.
To guess
Of course, the tennis players have never met before and Keys is seen as the big favorite in the upcoming match. Judging by the bookmakers’ odds, it all comes down to the question of how much the Ukrainian will lose.
Oleynikova will have to play against a real monster of modern tennis, it is important not to get psychologically exhausted. Although everyone expects a crushing victory for the American, I bet on Alexandra’s success with a match handicap of +7.5 to 1.75, it will be difficult to fight for victory, but it is realistic to impose the fight.
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January 20 Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 179) will begin competing in the 2026 Australian Open main draws.
The Ukrainian player will play against the Chinese representative in the first round Wang Xinyu (WTA46). The match will start with the second start on Court No. 7 after Lumsden / Tang Qianhui – Sarah Errani / Jasmine Paolini. The estimated start time of the match is 03:30 Kyiv time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will face Rebekka Shramkova or Alena Ostapenko in the second round.
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January 19, Ukrainian tennis player Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 92) will begin competing at the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round the Ukrainian will play against the current major champion Madison Keys (USA, WTA 9). The fight will take place for the first time at the Rod Laver Arena and will start at approximately 02:30 Kiev time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will face Ashlyn Kruger or Sarah Beilek in the second round.
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Source: Sport UA
I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.
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