Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the biggest stars in tennis right now, shared a funny moment ahead of the Cincinnati Open 2025. After their big clash in the Wimbledon final, where Sinner won, the two met again during practice and talked about how they spent their time off.
When Sinner asked Alcaraz what he had been doing, the Spanish player replied, “Nothing crazy. I spent two weeks at home and one week in the south of Spain. It was nice. But three weeks at home during summer felt a bit boring. It was different. It had been a year since I saw all my friends and people doing whatever they want.” Sinner smiled at the comment, showing the friendly bond between the two players.
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Alcaraz had taken a break after his Wimbledon loss to relax and recharge. He said he didn’t want to focus on the loss but instead on all the good things he achieved this year. Spending time with family and friends helped him recover mentally, even if he got a little bored!
Despite being rivals on the court, Alcaraz and Sinner share a great friendship off it. They often train and talk together, which fans really enjoy seeing.
Now, Alcaraz is ready to return for the hard court season, starting with the Cincinnati Open, as he prepares for the upcoming US Open. Even though the break was “boring,” it might have been just what he needed to come back stronger.
'Bye Bye': Alexander Zverev Waves Off Heckler After Outplaying Alexei Popyrin In Fiery Canadian Open Quarterfinal; Video
Alexander Zverev’s quarterfinal win over Alexei Popyrin at the Canadian Open was not only about skill and grit on the court, it was also about composure in the face of unexpected off-court distraction.
The turning point of the match came not during a baseline rally or a set point, but in a bizarre moment when Zverev was serving for the match at 5–3, 30–0 in the final set. As the German star prepared to toss the ball, a spectator in the stands loudly interrupted with a shout, causing Zverev to falter and deliver his first double fault of the match after 14 consecutive flawless service points.
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First man in the Final Four 🙌@AlexZverev comes back from a set down to take out defending champ Popyrin 6-7 6-4 6-4 🔥#NBO25 pic.twitter.com/brO0XsZecH
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Unshaken, Zverev immediately addressed the situation, looking toward the stands and calmly requesting, “Can you please be quiet?” The chair umpire swiftly took control, and security removed the disruptive spectator to loud applause from the Toronto crowd. Just minutes later, after clinching the match point, Zverev turned back toward the section where the heckler had sat and waved, uttering a curt and clearly intended “bye-bye,” a moment that quickly went viral.
Zverev later confirmed that the interruption didn’t rattle him mentally but emphasized the importance of maintaining respect between fans and players. His cool-headed reaction under pressure only enhanced what was already a determined comeback effort on court.
He now prepares to face Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the semifinals, carrying a strong 5–2 head-to-head record into the clash. But for many watching, it was Zverev’s composure under heckling that truly defined his quarterfinal performance, a reminder that tennis, at its core, is as much mental as it is physical.
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