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Carlos Alcaraz's run in the Paris Masters was cut short by Cameron Norrie, who clinched a strong win over the Spaniard. However, with two days to go for the WTA Finals, excitement to see who will win the title in this edition of the year-ender is on the rise.
On that note, let us take a look at some of the top stories:
#1. Fans slam Jim Courier on Carlos Alcaraz comments
Former ATP star Jim Courier was called out by fans, as his analysis of Carlos Alcaraz's performance at the Paris Masters did not sit well with them. After the Spaniard ended his run in Paris, losing 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 to Cameron Norrie in the first round, Courier said that his 54 unforced errors in the match were also a part of the 'Alcaraz experience.'
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To this, fans replied to him on X (formerly Twitter), saying,
"Carlos alcaraz was on an 8 tournament final streak, coming off the back of a triple title run and this clown calls this one off “the alcaraz experience”. the lack of objectivity and the need to paint carlos as some erratic player is truly baffling."
#2. Nick Kyrgios takes Reilly Opelka's side by ridiculing Zizou Bergs
Nick Kyrgios came to Reilly Opelka's defense as he taunted Zizou Bergs for his witty comeback. Bergs showed off his moonwalking skills after taking out Alex Michelsen in the Paris Masters.
To this, Opelka said that he would rather lose than do moonwalking after the win. Bergs hit back at the American by roasting him and said:
"I rather play than not play in the Q's."
This exchange was noticed by Kyrgios, and he strongly defended Opelka by emphasizing Opelka's struggles and saying,
"Weak a*s reply 🤣 opelka has made finals of master events - before wrist surgery was going deep pretty much all the time 🤷🏽♂️ real ones know."
#3. Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys highlight the brutal reality of gambling abuse
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys discussed how they have been subjected to abuse by gamblers after their loss, even on platforms like Venmo. Being discussed widely at the moment, abusive behavior from gamblers has been especially concerning for tennis players.
In a discussion on their Player's Box podcast, the Americans discussed it in detail, and Pegula said,
"It was literally like,"I lost $5 on you and it was my last $5. I hate you. I hope you die." And I'm like, "Bro, why are you spending $5 on this? "
Keys also added:
"I'll never forget being at United Cup and you guys searching for my Venmo and I had a fake name because gamblers found me on Venmo and they sent me abusive messages requesting money after I lost."
#4. Carlos Alcaraz shows frustration after loss in Paris Masters
Carlos Alcaraz was shambolic after losing his first match of the Paris Masters to Cameron Norrie. The tennis star could not believe the massive drop in speed from what the court had last year and compared it to clay.
As per the Court Pace Index (CPI), the Paris court has dropped from 45.5 in 2024 to 35.1 this year. Alcaraz showed frustration and had a heated exchange with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, where he confessed his disappointment about the court conditions.
"This is clay, it's worse than in Monte Carlo," said the Spaniard (translated from Spanish via Punto de Break)
However, at the press conference, Alcaraz gave due credit to Cameron Norrie for winning the match.
#5. Jannik Sinner's girlfriend lives Italian's childhood days
Jannik Sinner's girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, recently went on a skiing trip after her relationship with the ATP star went viral last week. During childhood, Sinner's parents worked in a ski resort, which led him to play the sport very passionately, and he even wanted to pursue it professionally at one point in his life.
Even though his life has taken him on a different path, Sinner is still a keen skier, a love for which is also shared by his girlfriend. She posted images of herself on Instagram amid the snow-clad trails and even shared that winter is her favorite season.
"Patiently waiting for my favorite season to start," Hasanovic wrote.
Meanwhile, the Italian continues his campaign at the Paris Masters.
