2023 Barcelona open ATP 500 Final :- (1) Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (ESP) vs (2) Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Ok, here we go.
The 4th match between these two with Alcaraz leading the H2H 3-0.
Interestingly, their last match was at Barcelona 2022, in the quarter finals and it was an absorbing contest.
Predict the result & discuss the match here, lovely ladies and gentlemen.

 

[middleballs]

Will be fun! A truly cursed matchup for the poor king of philosophy.

 

[ojo rojo]

 

[dking68]

The 24 year old to lose to the 19 year old in straight sets

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

The 24 year old to lose to the 19 year old in straight sets

Hmm

 

[TheNachoMan]

Alcaraz owns him harder than RAFA owned Fed from 05-09.

 

[dking68]

Hmm

I find it amusing that he thinks he close to winning a slam and this 19 year old will always be a big hurdle to cross. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a Djokovic Monfils type h2h between him and Alcaraz

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I find it amusing that he thinks he close to winning a slam and this 19 year old will always be a big hurdle to cross. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a Djokovic Monfils type h2h between him and Alcaraz

It'll be funny but fitting.

 

[dking68]

It'll be funny but fitting.

His pathetic backhand, return of serve and his shtty father of a coach will never earn him a slam.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Alcaraz owns him harder than RAFA owned Fed from 05-09.

3-0 > 12-6 ??

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

His pathetic backhand, return of serve and his shtty father of a coach will never earn him a slam.

His ROS is so hillarious.

 

[dking68]

His ROS is so hillarious.

And his backhand especially when it is an unforced error cannon. It’s so targetable it’s amusing

 

[mike danny]

Carlos should win. Tsitsi has done well this week after MC, but he still hasn't made any significant improvements.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

And his backhand especially when it is an unforced error cannon. It’s so targetable it’s amusing

Imagine 2005-14 Rafa playing him.

 

[dking68]

Imagine 2005-14 Rafa playing him.

It’s so sad. The philosopher hasn’t really improved and the gap between him and Alcaraz has just widened with each passing tournament. I really don’t see him winning a slam unless the prince of Spain is perennially injured for some reason

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

It’s so sad. The philosopher hasn’t really improved and the gap between him and Alcaraz has just widened with each passing tournament. I really don’t see him winning a slam unless the prince of Spain is perennially injured for some reason

I seriously hope Alcaraz stops getting injured so frequently.

 

[dking68]

I seriously hope Alcaraz stops getting injured so frequently.

Same here. I listened to his Monte Carlo press (Tsitsipas that is) and my god, he’s so into himself. I hope he doesn’t win more than 8 games

 

[TheNachoMan]

Same here. I listened to his Monte Carlo press (Tsitsipas that is) and my god, he’s so into himself. I hope he doesn’t win more than 8 games

“I like me better naked”

 

[TheNachoMan]

I like me better naked. I don't mean that in a vain way... When you put clothes on, you immediately put a character on. Clothes are adjectives, they are indicators. When you don't have any clothes on, it's just you, raw, and you can't hide.

 

[albertobra]

I do believe that Alca-Musetti could have been a better final.

 

[bluetrain4]

I'm excited for this final. We'll see if Tistsipas can get it together again. I still think he could have a few Slam chances if things break the right way.

 

[Rattie]

I seriously hope Alcaraz stops getting injured so frequently.

So far his injuries have all been minor twinges in the scheme of things. He plays a very intensive game and don’t forget his body is still changing and maturing as he is very young. He’s strong and looks after himself and has a good team around him. I don’t think it’s a real worry at the moment.

 

[RF-18]

Gonna tune in for this one. Last time they met here Tsitsi tried to take Alcaraz's head off.

 

[middleballs]

Gonna tune in for this one. Last time they met here Tsitsi tried to take Alcaraz's head off.

That sequence is really a classic for the ages.

 

[FeroBango]

Imagine 2005-14 Rafa playing him.

Good lord what a nightmare that would be for philosopas

 

[Tennfan123]

Charles loves beating on old next gen so Tiny in two.

 

[Snafu23]

His pathetic backhand, return of serve and his shtty father of a coach will never earn him a slam.

They've earned him enough comfortable thrashing of little sinner though

 

[dking68]

Charles loves beating on old next gen so Tiny in two.

If Carlos can destroy peak Medvedev in two, Tsitsipas is getting max 5 games

 

[Tennfan123]

If Carlos can destroy peak Medvedev in two, Tsitsipas is getting max 5 games

It’ll be delicious!

 

[dking68]

It’ll be delicious!

Did you see his Monte Carlo press conference? Man he’s very self-absorbed. I hope Sinner gets a slam before he does

 

[dking68]

They've earned him enough comfortable thrashing of little sinner though

So explain his most recent loss to Sinner in Rotterdam? Sinner ain’t the same like in 22’ he’s much improved my friend. The next time they meet in a slam, I’m afraid the philosopher may have to take a few bathroom breaks to win

 

[Tennfan123]

Did you see his Monte Carlo press conference? Man he’s very self-absorbed. I hope Sinner gets a slam before he does

No! I don’t know if I can take it, maybe I should for entertainment value.

 

[Chanwan]

I predict pain..... for Sissy

 

[Spin Diesel]

Since their last meeting Alcaraz improved and Tsitsipas‘ level is worse. So I can‘t see him take a set.

 

[dking68]

Since their last meeting Alcaraz improved and Tsitsipas‘ level is worse. So I can‘t see him take a set.

Poor Philosopher

 

[dking68]

I predict pain..... for Sissy

He needs a new coach. I don’t see any more big titles from him apart from his flukes at Monte carlo

 

[dking68]

No! I don’t know if I can take it, maybe I should for entertainment value.

Don’t watch it. I just want to see him get blown off the court by a younger more talented player

 

[Spin Diesel]

He needs a new coach. I don’t see any more big titles from him apart from his flukes at Monte carlo

As I don‘t like him, I‘d rather see him keep going exactly like he does.

 

[dking68]

As I don‘t like him, I‘d rather see him keep going exactly like he does.

I just think he has too many weaknesses to be a slam champion. He isn’t even a third of what Wawrinka was and Wawrinka got three slams

 

[DIMI_D]

Ok, here we go.
The 4th match between these two with Alcaraz leading the H2H 3-0.
Interestingly, their last match was at Barcelona 2022, in the quarter finals and it was an absorbing contest.
Predict the result & discuss the match here, lovely ladies and gentlemen.

Tsitsi has shown no signs of turning this match up he isn’t better then the last time they played u can say he has even regressed. Nothing suggests he has the tools to win this match up the only way if Alcaraz fitness or injury cloud is still hanging over him has Steph got a chance

 

[dking68]

Tsitsi has shown no signs of turning this match up he isn’t better than the last time they played u can say he has even regressed. Nothing suggests he has the tools to win this match up the only way if Alcaraz fitness or injury cloud is still hanging over him has Steph got a chance

True true and I don’t think he’ll win a slam with a hurdle (being Alcaraz) is in the way

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Good lord what a nightmare that would be for philosopas

Unlimited spamming to the BH for the Greek.
Lol it would be funny to see him shank 3 balls per game.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

So far his injuries have all been minor twinges in the scheme of things. He plays a very intensive game and don’t forget his body is still changing and maturing as he is very young. He’s strong and looks after himself and has a good team around him. I don’t think it’s a real worry at the moment.

He missed almost 4 full months of competitive tennis last year due to his injuries, sir.

 

[DIMI_D]

True true and I don’t think he’ll win a slam with a hurdle (being Alcaraz) is in the way

Tsitsi has too many hurdles now Alcaraz, rune, Djoker and sinner (which I wanted to see sinner Vs tsitsi at Barca to confirm sinner is better on all surfaces) u can see his progression i actually thought sinner would win too bad about the W/O. But without the confirmation on clay I can’t make the call for certain yet. But for sure I believe sinner is ahead on Hc and grass just thinking tsitsi could be slightly ahead on clay still but honestly not sure if they Vs in SF in Barca I was confident sinner was winning tbh

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Same here. I listened to his Monte Carlo press (Tsitsipas that is) and my god, he’s so into himself. I hope he doesn’t win more than 8 games

Perhaps Alcaraz will gift him a set like the last time. In 2022 Barcelona QF, Carlitos went 6-4 4-1 (double break up) and then lose 6 of the next 7 games, losing the set 5-7; the again winning the 3rd by 6-2.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Tsitsi has shown no signs of turning this match up he isn’t better then the last time they played u can say he has even regressed. Nothing suggests he has the tools to win this match up the only way if Alcaraz fitness or injury cloud is still hanging over him has Steph got a chance

Yes, and even though Alcaraz's form in first few rounds was far from impressive, he picked up the pieces in Evans match. Tsitsipas is going to have a tough time.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Tsitsi has too many hurdles now Alcaraz, rune, Djoker and sinner (which I wanted to see sinner Vs tsitsi at Barca to confirm sinner is better on all surfaces) u can see his progression i actually thought sinner would win too bad about the W/O. But without the confirmation on clay I can’t make the call for certain yet. But for sure I believe sinner is ahead on Hc and grass just thinking tsitsi could be slightly ahead on clay still but honestly not sure if they Vs in SF in Barca I was confident sinner was winning tbh

Tennis is all about matchups, gentleman. Tsitsipas's game matches up very well with Sinner, and hence he is 5-1 against the lanky Italian kid.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Like most everything else, it will come down to whether Tstsipas decides to play hard, and keep cool under pressure. Will he choke or No?. Hes playing better tennis than Carlos but with that you can't figure him out one day to the next mentally.

Probably Carlos in 2 and Tststipas will self destruct most likely

 

[dking68]

Tennis is all about matchups, gentleman. Tsitsipas's game matches up very well with Sinner, and hence he is 5-1 against the lanky Italian kid.

5-2 now but i think Sinner has figured him out with a tactical coach like Cahill. I think the head 2 head will go in the favour of Sinner from now on. He's really gone up a level this year and Tsitsipas hasnt really improved

 

[dking68]

Tsitsi has too many hurdles now Alcaraz, rune, Djoker and sinner (which I wanted to see sinner Vs tsitsi at Barca to confirm sinner is better on all surfaces) u can see his progression i actually thought sinner would win too bad about the W/O. But without the confirmation on clay I can’t make the call for certain yet. But for sure I believe sinner is ahead on Hc and grass just thinking tsitsi could be slightly ahead on clay still but honestly not sure if they Vs in SF in Barca I was confident sinner was winning tbh

Sinner played alot of tennis, deep runs in IW, Miami and Monte Carlo. Dont worry they'll probably play each other in Madrid/Rome but i think Sinner is going to crush him from now on.