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“The pressure destroyed me”: Alcaraz opens up about Sinner’s absence and the weight of expectations.
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Lleytonstation
Bionic Poster
What pressure did he have? This run has been a major let down and failure.This thread aged well
ibbi
Talk Tennis Guru
I mean, this is pretty natural, and something that everyone deals with. In days gone by they just wouldn't talk about it as much as they do now because nobody wanted to hear it, and now they all do.
Given these things clearly weigh on him, he has done pretty incredibly well so far. Outside of crampgate, there is no indication that an occasion being too much for him has ever been his problem, more a lack of discipline/intelligence.
Given these things clearly weigh on him, he has done pretty incredibly well so far. Outside of crampgate, there is no indication that an occasion being too much for him has ever been his problem, more a lack of discipline/intelligence.
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nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Yes, in fact lack of nerves has been his issues in some matches where he became CARELess
Had he fear of fall, he would play percentages vs BOTIC
Like Nole had fear , Rafa had fear.
Lack of fear is weakness not strength.
ibbi
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, very true. Low percentage play, the curse of the Federer fan.
Rosstour
Talk Tennis Guru
"The Shot" says differently
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Actually the shot says he overcame the fear.
No reason for raz to not defend like hell on days he is making tonnes of errors.
Tallawah Tennis
Professional
Heh, heh, man- there's no accounting for the obtuseness displayed on this board. My favourite of the idiotic comments are those trite revelations such as " he did not have to go through the Big 3 / other greats" to achieve what he has achieved.Seriously? You're calling a 4 time slam champ at only age 21 "mentally weak"?
My take is that the hype can impact negatively and am not surprised to hear Carlitos talk about it. Guga Kuerten referred to it in connection with Fonseca, saying kids need to be protected from it. Given that Carlitos was hyped AND he has achieved excellent results in his young career may have been particularly challenging, because ( as this forum shows) anything less than a win is derided and seen as a failure, rather than part and parcel of the development of a career.
Excellent comment, man. Apparently, it's beyond the wit of some to understand that young players, Carlitos included, are on an ongoing learning curve. Navigating the gamut of issues that face any youngster, as well as the added publicity and glare of attention is an obvious challenge. I agree - I think he'll learn how to handle it. If he doesn't he'll no doubt decide on other ways to lead his life. Meanwhile, like you, I'll enjoy his endeavours.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Carlos needs great serve if he is going to have consistent results.
Lleytonstation
Bionic Poster
To be fair, there is something called mentally weak and talented. I see it all the time in hockey, tennis, and golf. Take Rory last night for instance... He straight up choked, utterly and massively failed when the lights were the brightest, yet he ends up winning. Now, how can that be? Because eventually, if you give a good enough player enough chances, they will beat out the mental weakness.Seriously? You're calling a 4 time slam champ at only age 21 "mentally weak"?
This is fact. Thiem v Zverev USO 2020... someone had to win lol
Incognito
Legend
No! He’s way better. There are only 3 things that will stop Sinner from having a career like the big three: Alcaraz, injuries and the rise of Fonseca
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