There are greatest-ever matches, and then there are the rare matches when two of the greatest players of all time face each other. They’re rare because the only way to be remembered as a ...

—Steffi and Venus are well-matched: speedy, leggy, a little haughty, wielding strong serves and harsh forehands that they hit late, and which rely on athleticism rather than sparkling technique.

Alcaraz beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to claim his 13th consecutive victory of the season, but he is still some way off Djokovic’s record and would likely need to win titles in Indian Wells, ...