Served with Andy Roddick Carlos’ Kangaroo Tattoo & Venus in Austin | 5 Setter
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Feb 6, 2026 A rapid rundown of five top racket-sports stories. Carlos Alcaraz planning a kangaroo tattoo after a major win. Venus Williams and Iva Jovic set to play in Austin. A player checks his phone mid-match and chaos follows. Premiere Padel kicks off its season in Riyadh and squash earns a spot at LA28.
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Alcaraz’s Kangaroo Tattoo Plan
- Carlos Alcaraz continues his slam-tattoo tradition and plans a kangaroo after the Australian Open win.
- He reassured fans his tattoos will be small or medium and not in extreme locations, keeping things under control.
Players Prioritize Recovery Over Smaller Events
- Alcaraz withdrew from Rotterdam to recover after a long Australian Open run, continuing a trend of top players skipping events to rest.
- Withdrawals from other stars show player scheduling and recovery are increasingly prioritized after deep slam runs.
Austin Field Mixes Legend With Rising Star
- The ATX Open field includes Venus Williams at 45 via a wild card and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic.
- Jovic became the youngest American woman to reach the Australian Open quarters since Venus in 1998, highlighting a generational echo.