2022 Wimbledon R32: [5] C. Alcaraz Garfia vs [32] O. Otte

[DariaGT]

Rafa looked sick against Berankis, played terrible even though opponent mugged away like a top 1000 journey man
Berretini, Agut and Cilic would have noticed Nadal looking off color and weirdly only taking 10 seconds to serve!
He wanted to get out of there quickly.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Otte is in the form of his life. Lost 4 games in 2 rounds (aided by WO in R2).

Alcaraz is improving on grass.

This one could be better than Alcaraz vs Struff. My pick: Alcaraz in 5 tough sets.

Otte in 4.
His lefty serve will be too much to handle for Carlos

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I think Carlos has a better chance against Djokovic in the QFs than against Otte in the 3rd round. We shall see.

I don't think so, gentleman.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Otte is in the form of his life....and so is Alcaraz, I think it's going to be a 5 set struggle.

 

[Third Serve]

didn’t even realize Otte was seeded, wow

 

[TheNachoMan]

didn’t even realize Otte was seeded, wow

Helps when two entire countries are banned I guess

 

[ibbi]

IT'S TIME FOR THE BIG ONE! WHOEVER LOSES, TENNIS WINS!

 

[ibbi]

CHRIST, WHO LET INVERDALE IN THE COMMENTARY BOX?!

 

[ibbi]

Otte in 4.
His lefty serve will be too much to handle for Carlos

He's not a lefty. He does have a mean slice serve though.

 

[prosperned]

Okay I’m scared. Alcaraz is not only going to beat Djokovic in this form, he might just blow Nadal off the court

 

[Kralingen]

Hey guys. Carlos is a monster. Breaks the first game.

 

[ibbi]

What a start...

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Relax, it's just getting started. He could win the first set 6-0 and it still wouldn't be over.

 

[Kralingen]

Okay I’m scared. Alcaraz is not only going to beat Djokovic in this form, he might just blow Nadal off the court

Let’s not get carried away here.

Spot on with the first point, though.

 

[prosperned]

Wow not a single error, just winner after winner from Alcaraz

 

[Kralingen]

He’s essentially untouchable when he’s in the zone like this. The only thing you can do is hope he misses. Djoko is done.

 

[prosperned]

Alcaraz making tennis look easy.

 

[Rattie]

He’s essentially untouchable when he’s in the zone like this. The only thing you can do is hope he misses. Djoko is done.

Early days lol. But I don’t want you to be wrong.

 

[Carax]

Great shots by Alcaraz so far.

 

[TennisFan3]

He’s essentially untouchable when he’s in the zone like this. The only thing you can do is hope he misses. Djoko is done.

Man - Alcaraz won't get a set vs Novak. You heard it here first.
Also he might lose to Isner or Sinner next round.

 

[Kralingen]

I mean seriously how do you beat this guy.

 

[prosperned]

Great shots by Alcaraz so far.

Lovely volley to win that last game. He’s adapting to grass really well.

Would love to see the drop shot used, he’s got the best one on tour right now

 

[TennisFan3]

Okay I’m scared. Alcaraz is not only going to beat Djokovic in this form, he might just blow Nadal off the court

No way man. Are you kidding? Have you seen Novak's defense RoS and serve?

 

[TennisFan3]

I mean seriously how do you beat this guy.

You should be his cheerleader. He is just a break up. And you make it sound as if h triple bagelled his opponent. Lol.

 

[prosperned]

No way man. Are you kidding? Have you seen Novak's defense RoS and serve?

Alcaraz has a 125mph+ serve with excellent placement. He also has a Nadal like 1-2 punch with his forehand.

Djokovic is going to need his A game

 

[TennisFan3]

Alcaraz has a 125mph+ serve with excellent placement. He also has a Nadal like 1-2 punch with his forehand.

Djokovic is going to need his A game

And Novak is playing his A game. Which is why Alcaraz will likely be slaughtered.
Also Alcaraz might lose in R4 to sinner or Isner. He hasn't made Qf even if he wins this match.

 

[Kralingen]

You should be his cheerleader. He is just a break up. And you make it sound as if h triple bagelled his opponent. Lol.

He’s serving BIGGER than Djokovic, hitting bigger and better forehands, coming to the net like peak Rafter, better speed, better drop shots, he does it all.

novak has a slightly better return and their backhands are equal. That’s about it.

 

[TennisFan3]

He’s serving BIGGER than Djokovic, hitting bigger and better forehands, coming to the net like peak Rafter, better speed, better drop shots, he does it all.

novak has a slightly better return and their backhands are equal. That’s about it.

Man Alcaraz is already on trouble on serve.
I think Sinner will beat Alcaraz next round. He won't even get to Novak in QF.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

@TennisFan3 to be fair to Carlos have you ever said a player was not about to be slaughtered by Djokovic ? Lol,you say it all the time for every tournament

 

[ibbi]

He’s serving BIGGER than Djokovic, hitting bigger and better forehands, coming to the net like peak Rafter, better speed, better drop shots, he does it all.

novak has a slightly better return and their backhands are equal. That’s about it.

His serve is incredibly bullyable.

Novak's return is slightly better?!

Have you been on the sauce, my friend?!

 

[TennisFan3]

@TennisFan3 to be fair to Carlos have you ever said a player was not about to be slaughtered by Djokovic ? Lol,you say it all the time for every tournament

No way man. A lot of people can push Novak and even beat him. But the hype on Alcaraz is nuts. The teenager hasn't done anything at slam level.

 

[prosperned]

He’s serving BIGGER than Djokovic, hitting bigger and better forehands, coming to the net like peak Rafter, better speed, better drop shots, he does it all.

novak has a slightly better return and their backhands are equal. That’s about it.

Exactly this. Alcaraz is doing every thing Djokovic does but also what Nadal does. I don’t see him fumbling in the Djokovic match, unlike his peers he’s got a strong mental game. Look at their Madrid match when he just blew Djokovic off the court.

 

[TennisFan3]

His serve is incredibly bullyable.

Novak's return is slightly better?!

Have you been on the sauce, my friend?!

And volleying like peak Rafter. Lol. Guess @Kralingen never saw peak Rafter playing.

Rafter could volley better with his wrong hand than Alcaraz would do with both hands combined.

 

[prosperned]

And volleying like peak Rafter. Lol. Guess @Kralingen never saw peak Rafter playing.

Rafter could volley better with his wrong hand than Alcaraz would do with both hands combined.

Has Alcaraz ever missed a volley this Wimbledon? I have yet to see it.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

No way man. A lot of people can push Novak and even beat him. But the hype on Alcaraz is nuts. The teenager hasn't done anything at slam level.

You said Nadal would lose to Djokovic at the FO too lol, and Medvedev at the USO

 

[prosperned]

My only issue with Alcaraz is BP conversion

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Otte's serve reminds me of Dolgopolov's.

 

[ibbi]

Has Alcaraz ever missed a volley this Wimbledon? I have yet to see it.

He did well against Griekspoor, but his volleys were terrible against Struff. He had something like 2 winners to 7 errors.

 

[NeutralFan]

@TennisFan3 is right about Djokovic's movement and defense still being close to prime and imo it will be a contest betwy Alcaraz offense vs Djokovic defense.

 

[Breakpointerer]

You should be his cheerleader. He is just a break up. And you make it sound as if h triple bagelled his opponent. Lol.

Sounds familiar

 

[pj80]

is ESPN really going to show Norrie/Johnson over this match?

 

[Genious at Work]

Alcaraz's serve on grass is a weapon. Who could have thought it?

 

[Kralingen]

His serve is incredibly bullyable.

Novak's return is slightly better?!

Have you been on the sauce, my friend?!

his 130mph serve is bullyable? the one that served 40 aces in the first two matches?

I think the comparison with him and '06 Nadal needs to be stopped. Yeah, young Nadal was a phenom but he was ultimately beatable due to his lack of power.

The comparison needs to be between Alcaraz and '08 NADAL. Rafa bit better movement and defense, but he never served this well.

 

[DariaGT]

I mean seriously how do you beat this guy.

Zverev trolled him so he imploded but also Zev BH and seve that day was lethal
Raz BH does break down with enough pressure on it from hard deep crosses like Zev BH and Nadal FH showed

 

[prosperned]

I like Otte and feel sorry for him but he’s going to be blown off court in no time. Very unlucky to come up against Alcaraz

 

[Genious at Work]

The Alcaraz ROS is amazing. Otte is serving great, but Alcaraz managing to get the ball back consistently, just broke Otte to love to take the first set.

@Kralingen, I am starting to feel you. Slow the engine, I'm about to jump on the Alcaraz bandwagon for Wimbledon.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

his 130mph serve is bullyable? the one that served 40 aces in the first two matches?

I think the comparison with him and '06 Nadal needs to be stopped. Yeah, young Nadal was a phenom but he was ultimately beatable due to his lack of power.

The comparison needs to be between Alcaraz and '08 NADAL. Rafa bit better movement and defense, but he never served this well.

So you think Alcaraz at 19 has a higher ceiling than Nadal at 19?

 

[NeutralFan]

his 130mph serve is bullyable? the one that served 40 aces in the first two matches?

I think the comparison with him and '06 Nadal needs to be stopped. Yeah, young Nadal was a phenom but he was ultimately beatable due to his lack of power.

The comparison needs to be between Alcaraz and '08 NADAL. Rafa bit better movement and defense, but he never served this well.

2008 WImbledon Rafa had better FH, BH and passing shots . Alcaraz is better than 2006 Rafa though in almost every aspects except Defense.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Brilliant ground game from Otte LOL

 

[Kralingen]

So you think Alcaraz at 19 has a higher ceiling than Nadal at 19?

no, I think Alcaraz is playing better than any Nadal ever has on grass.