Alcaraz still UNDEFEATED in 2026 as Sinner's STRUGGLES continue, Pegula wins Dubai + Serena UPDATE!

Carlos Alcaraz's unbeaten streak rolls on after his Doha triumph! It’s been another action-packed week across the ATP and WTA Tours, so join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down all the biggest stories from around the tennis world. Carlos Alcaraz continues his sensational start to the 2026 season, delivering a ruthless performance in yet another final to extend his undefeated run — leaving us all asking the same question: just how long can he stay unbeaten? And more importantly… is there anyone capable of stopping him?! It was a tougher week for Jannik Sinner, stunned by rising star and Miami Open champion Jakub Mensik. Joel asks whether Mensik could be the man ready to disrupt the emerging Sincaraz dominance — alongside the ever-present Novak Djokovic — at the very top of the men’s game. Elsewhere, there were title celebrations for Tomas Etcheverry in Rio and Sebi Korda at Del Ray Beach.
Over on the WTA Tour, Jessica Pegula powered her way to a fourth WTA 1000 title in Dubai, spearheading an impressive American showing in the desert — despite the absence of several big names. We also dive into the growing speculation surrounding Emma Raducanu’s potential sponsorship switch from Nike to Uniqlo, and wonder whether tournaments in Acapulco and Mérida should proceed amid ongoing cartel violence in Mexico. Plus, we look ahead to the week’s action as Jack Draper makes his long-awaited return to the tour in Dubai, while Venus Williams steps back onto court in Austin fresh from receiving a pair of Indian Wells wildcards.

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00:00 - Intro
05:37 - Nadal on the slopes
06:43 - Sinner & Alcaraz go fishing
08:30 - Raducanu for Uniqlo
12:47 - Alcaraz wins Doha
20:39 - Sinner loses to Mensik?!
26:37 - Pegula wins Dubai
37:00 - Etcheverry wins 1st title in Rio
41:00 - Korda wins Delray Beach
47:50 - Carlos Alcaraz Quiz
54:29 - Mailbag on Future of the Golden Swing
58:50 - Serena Williams eligible to play!
1:05:05 - Preview Merida, Santiago, Acapulco