2021 Next Gen ATP Finals

[ttwreader]

Nakashima beat Rune 3-4(3), 4-1, 4-1, 4-3(1) to take a place in SF.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Baez is leading Gaston - he won the first two sets and is up a break in the third set...

 

[Jack the Hack]

Maybe I'm wrong with the math, but I think with Korda winning the first set against Musetti, he's guaranteed himself a place in the semifinals. If Korda wins, he plays Nakashima and there is going to be an American in the final to get his ass kicked by Alcaraz.

 

[Jack the Hack]

Korda wins set two, which I think guarantees he gets the #1 spot from the group, a semifinal against B-Na, and an American in the final.

 

[albatros_forehand]

Maybe I'm wrong with the math, but I think with Korda winning the first set against Musetti, he's guaranteed himself a place in the semifinals. If Korda wins, he plays Nakashima and there is going to be an American in the final to get his ass kicked by Alcaraz.

Well, ass kicking not certain if Korda continues to serve and return that well.

 

[Jack the Hack]

Well, ass kicking not certain if Korda continues to serve and return that well.

Very true. I just threw that in there to be snarky.

(I'm from the US and I'm rooting for Korda... or Nakashima if he gets the upset.)

 

[Red Rick]

Is it me or does the court look really fast?

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

So it's Korda vs Nakashima and Alcaraz vs Baez! Oh that's not what I thought it would be... a bit disappointed because my two favorite players in this tournament have been Alcaraz and Baez. I will root for Alcaraz (of course) and Nakashima...

 

[TennisLurker]

I think Baez is real 1.70 while Schwartzman is probably like 1.65

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Korda and Nakashima are in a fierce battle - looks like it will go to a fifth decider set if Korda holds his serve...

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Korda and Nakashima are battling it out in the fifth set decider... who will win the match?

 

[happyandbob]

It's a good match. Both guys hitting big

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Korda won the match and goes on to the final. Will it be Alcaraz or Baez? Come on CARLOS!!!!!

 

[Slicehand]

This should be a good match, i hope carlos stays agressive and goes to the net as much as he can, i love to see that in todays game

 

[faded_lines]

Yesss.. Alcaraz vs Korda would be an awesome match! LET'S GO CARLOS!

 

[happyandbob]

Huge serving by Korda last two sets

 

[Hawaiian grip]

Alcaraz serving over 215 km/h with ease now. That's something I didn't expect.

 

[Slicehand]

Alcaraz serving over 215 km/h with ease now. That's something I didn't expect.

Hes been doing it all tournament, i guess when he can find his spots better with the serve he will start to serve a bit slower, at 200 kph is enough if you have good precision with your serve, but yeah hes been serving amazing

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Carlos is ahead 2-0 in sets, one set to go to make it into the final....

 

[Slicehand]

Man carlos really doesnt belong to this tournament, it looks like he is playing with juniors, no one can do nothing against him, just another level

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I am a worrier and just want Carlos to win this tournament - Korda could win but I sure hope Carlos win it tomorrow.

 

[Slicehand]

I am a worrier and just want Carlos to win this tournament - Korda could win but I sure hope Carlos win it tomorrow.

Anything can happen in a tennis match, but carlos is clearly the favourite by a long shot

 

[phl92]

Lol its funny- I thought Gaston and Korda are much older dudes. Whats the age limit though for nextgen?

 

[Slicehand]

Lol its funny- I thought Gaston and Korda are much older dudes. Whats the age limit though for nextgen?

22

 

[Red Rick]

Alcaraz serving over 215 km/h with ease now. That's something I didn't expect.

Might be the radar gun, but then he's also the only player there who's serving that big, which is a huge sign.

He missed a 223 earlier this match. Kid is insane.

 

[phl92]

He had a 234 km/h miss. He seems to feel very comfortable on this court .. (it's very fast). This guy is a level up

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

So Carlos has dropped only one set in this tournament - that is phenomenal! On to the final....

 

[Slicehand]

Cant wait to see him next season

 

[phl92]

I expected more from Musetti here, he underperformed lately. After this mental breakdown in the 4R of FO against Djokovic he is missing catching up again.
But I still think the future will show much more of him. But Alcaraz and also Sinner is next level.

 

[albatros_forehand]

Anything can happen in a tennis match, but carlos is clearly the favourite by a long shot

Nah. People forgetting that this is indoor fast court with low bounce and Korda is not Baez

 

[James P]

The final I expected.

 

[phl92]

Carlos will win this. No chance for the American.

 

[Slicehand]

Nah. People forgetting that this is indoor fast court with low bounce and Korda is not Baez

Result kind of similar tough

 

[phl92]

Carlos is doing so much damage with his first serve. A thing the other rookies cant handle

 

[Slicehand]

Carlos is doing so much damage with his first serve. A thing the other rookies cant handle

From a weakness to a weapon... interesting

 

[phl92]

MP Carlos

 

[phl92]

Kurdo saved his ass

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Carlos just dominated this tournament in such a brutal way lol

 

[Slicehand]

Walk in the park

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

So incredibly happy! What a great ending to his first year on the tour! He only lost one set all tournament! So excited!!!!

 

[phl92]

400.000€ richer? not bad for playing such an "easy" tournament

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

400.000€ richer? not bad for playing such an "easy" tournament

Plus bonuses from Babolat & Nike.

 

[James P]

Think he only dropped a single set all week. Unsurprising outcome is unsurprising.

 

[cloudluc]

3-0 and to his home Korda. Great tournament Carlitos!
VAMOS!!!

 

[phl92]

Just asking: how does he compare to 18 year old Nadal?

Their playing style is very different, but I can't help, they remind me of their spirit a lot to each other... Spanish emociones!

 

[EllieK]

I love that he smiled when he missed that smash. He has the confidence to know he can miss something and just to go back to work. He is amazing to watch. I love how he plays. Can’t wait to see where he goes in his career.

 

[octobrina10]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1459634925817286671

Vamosss Carlos!

 

[Krish0608]

A scary display of brutal tennis that would have the Big 3 (or Big 2, or Big 1) sit up and take notice. Carlos is coming fast. He is now like Goku on the snakeway. Vegeta and Nappa better do all they can until he arrives.

 

[Nicklo22]

A scary display of brutal tennis that would have the Big 3 (or Big 2, or Big 1) sit up and take notice. Carlos is coming fast. He is now like Goku on the snakeway. Vegeta and Nappa better do all they can until he arrives.

He is still in kid goku phase prepping for the tournament, he will grow big in couple of years

 

[Krish0608]

He is still in kid goku phase prepping for the tournament, he will grow big in couple of years