Bottom Heavy

Carlos Alcaraz says that after being sidelined for four months with an injury, he expects to be himself at the U.S. Open, which starts on Sunday. Although I don't see any of these former champions giving him too much trouble, it's hard to feel super confident about his game. Please share your thoughts and predictions in the comments.

How are they with wrists? 

Tennis Tuesday: Carlos Alcaraz

While the internet has largely moved on to the Spanish superstar's shirtless practice session, this one is for reader Jim66, who knew Carlos's latest obscene stretch act should have been last week's Tennis Tuesday but had no way of knowing that my phone had failed as I tried to capture the moment. Luckily, Sky Sports documented it all, which you can see BELOW.

Carlos Alcaraz Gets Physical

Are we sure it's just Alexandre Muller and Pedro Martinez making content for OnlyFans these days? Watch Carlitos' way BELOW.

20 Candles

 

Carlos Alcaraz has already won his first major, reached No. 1 on the ATP rankings and is the favorite going into just about every tournament he plays, yet he just stopped being a teenager today! Happy birthday, Carlitos -- can't wait to see what's next. 

Best moment: As they brought out the cake, Jim "Are We Sure I'm Not Gay?" Courier said on Tennis Channel: "If you want to impress me, Madrid, have [tournament director] Feliciano Lopez jump out of that cake." Down, girl! 

Carlos Alcaraz for Calvin Klein

I'm not sure how I feel about this -- Little Carlitos was a minor just the other day -- but I guess he's all grown up now. More photos and video BELOW.

Tennis Tuesday

With Matteo Berrettini vs. Carlos Alcaraz shaping up to be one of the game's most interesting rivalries, I thought it only fitting to pit the former's latest GQ pictorial against the latter's recent Men's Health cover spread BELOW.