Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer for ESPN since 2013, covering various sports worldwide. The upcoming Australian Open quarterfinal will feature a highly anticipated matchup between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, a 10-time champion at the Australian Open, holds a favorable head-to-head record against Alcaraz and is playing for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. On the other hand, Alcaraz, 16 years younger and fresher, has spent less time on court in the tournament and may use his youth and energy to his advantage against Djokovic.
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Paul George trades built both 2025 NBA Finals rosters for Thunder and Pacers
SummaryThe 2025 NBA Finals features the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, both of whom built their rosters through the trade of star player Paul George. George, initially drafted by the Pacers, became an All-Star before being traded to the Thunder, where he excelled alongside Russell Westbrook. The subsequent trade of George to the Los Angeles Clippers allowed the Thunder to acquire key assets like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, setting the stage for their future success, while...
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