Carlos’ shadow hits a ball

This photograph of Carlos Alcaraz in action at last year’s Australian Open won top prize at the World Sports Photography Awards Credit: Reuters/Edgar Su

Jan 23, 2026 - 06:56
Carlos’ shadow hits a ball
This photograph of Carlos Alcaraz in action at last year’s Australian Open won top prize at the World Sports Photography Awards Credit: Reuters/Edgar Su

Carlos Alcaraz may not have won last year’s Australian Open, but this image taken by Edgar Su at the opening major of the season landed the Singaporean photographer the overall top prize at the World Sports Photography Awards. It was, without question, Su’s golden hour.

[Source: Daily Telegraph]