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

[rh310]

TsitsiSpurs

No kidding! And now Rune pulling those kinds of stunts. No surprise they've both working with Patrick Mouratoglou.

 

[ojo rojo]

Love the walk on Tsitsipas side back to the chair during the changeover. .

 

[JeMar]

Sissy puffs plays like such a beta when he plays against Alcaraz. It’s unreal.

 

[Rattie]

26 winners to only 7 UEs and a 77% first serve percentage from Alcaraz. Tsitsipas didn't stand a chance.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Stefano Tistsipas -- "No one beats Stefano Tsitsipas 4 times in a row...umm...I mean 5 times....no, 6 times...no, I mean 7 times...no no...8 times.......sorry, I meant 9 times..."

 

[Rosstour]

In contrast, Musetti beat Carlos in Hamburg (clay) last year. Because Musetti, unlike Tsitsipas, has a world class 1HBH which he can redirect at will. There are so many options Musetti has with that 1 hander. That's what you need to be competitive against Alcaraz. You need to be solid on both wings. With a very obvious liability like the Stef BH, Tsitsipas is severely limited against the best all-court player of this era. There is nothing he can do.

Glad others are starting to see the genius of The Muchete

 

[Slicehand]

Tsitsipas does not have a BH DTL, can't redirect any balls on his BH side down the line. So right off the bat he gives off so much court for Alcaraz to execute his plan to perfection. Unless Tsitsipas develops a reliable, consistent BH DTL he has no prayer against Alcaraz on any surface. Absolutely none.

Maybe if he had a better cross court backhand he wouldnt need so much a bckhand dtl, but its usually short and when he gets rushed on that wing he is rarely able to produce a quality shot

 

[ChaelAZ]

That was clean and exciting to watch from Alcz. Tsitsi was no slouch and Alcz just kept the pressure on to find the cracks. Future looks bright with Carlos and the like leading the way.

 

[Krish0608]

Glad others are starting to see the genius of The Muchete

I've always recognized his genius. He just lacks the head.

 

[Rosstour]

I've always recognized his genius. He just lacks the head.

So far, I'm praying he will get there

 

[FeroBango]

Carlos is peak tennis.

I had the exact same words on an Instagram story during Madrid last year haha

 

[dking68]

Alcaraz seems like the best bet for Roland Garros

 

[-NN-]

All a bit too EZ for Alcaraz. That's 9 titles now before turning 20.

However, Nadal managed 16 and Borg 17, so Alcaraz is clearly a huge failure.

 

[Rosstour]

Alcaraz seems like the best bet for Roland Garros

He'll have to go through the two greatest players of all time to do it...best of luck.

 

[dking68]

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

Yay i got it right

 

[nolefam_2024]

All a bit too EZ for Alcaraz. That's 9 titles now before turning 20.

However, Nadal managed 16 and Borg 17, so Alcaraz is clearly a huge failure.

Literally pandemic.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

People pounding on Tsitisipas...but Carlos would have beaten anyone today.

 

[Topspin_80]

Its gonna be an ugly Tour unless Sinner is around to stop this and give a good rivalry. . These are other players so bad. Tstsipas is just getting worse it seems

On the contrary, it's beautiful to watch Alcaraz beating everyone, including you.

I think it's high time for you to switch to ............... pickleball!!

 

[nolefam_2024]

People pounding on Tsitisipas...but Carlos would have beaten anyone today.

Absolutely. But it was very one sided. Tsitsipas has to try at least make it competitive. But yeah he was no threat to Carlos in this form.

 

[Chanwan]

Part of the reason why Alcaraz can use the dropper with a higher frequency then anyone else though is the space and threat his forceful pressure off both wings opens up to him. His tempo is extremely high and brutal.

The raw power from both wings while taking the ball early, often inside the court, combined with the softest of hands is truly a deadly combo.
How do you defend against the big forehand while guarding the dropper? Almost impossible

And the space he creates, as you mention, allows him to hit his droppers with plenty of safety margin

Add in the Murray like lob and opponents are truly screwed

 

[nolefam_2024]

I want all tournaments to have this type of musical festive ending. Such a great voice !!!

 

[Rattie]

Oh Nessun Dorma being sung live at the trophy ceremony. Sung well that gives me goosebumps.

 

[abmk]

Alcaraz 365 points behind Djoko in ATP live rankings now (6770 for Alcaraz to 7135 for Djoko)

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[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Did not know Berrettini could sing opera! Great job!

 

[MeatTornado]

Tsitsipas has now lost his last 5 finals.

 

[Rattie]

Fabulous! Who is the singer?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Tsitsipas has now lost his last 5 finals.

Sad but high quality goat level opponents.

 

[DSH]

Glad others are starting to see the genius of The Muchete

That's why I was disappointed that Musetti wasn't going to be Alcaraz's rival in the Barcelona final.
I hope the Italian can defeat the 'Philosopher' the next time they meet.
Musetti will be the dark horse at the next Roland Garros.

 

[dking68]

Tsitsipas has now lost his last 5 finals.

0-10 in 500s

 

[MeatTornado]

Alcaraz 365 points behind Djoko in ATP live rankings now (6770 for Alcaraz to 7135 for Djoko)

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If he can defend his Madrid title then he'll be right on Novak's butt. And with Novak winning Rome last year while Carlos skipped it, he's got a good chance to be #1 by RG.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Fabulous! Who is the singer?

Berrettini. Almost didn't recognize him in a tux.

 

[MeatTornado]

Sad but high quality goat level opponents.

BornaGOAT

 

[nolefam_2024]

BornaGOAT

I just checked his opponents. I had no idea fricking borna coric was a Masters 1000 winner. Honestly last year with Novak getting banned, I skipped tennis for most of the season.
This is new low.

 

[Rattie]

Berrettini. Almost didn't recognize him in a tux.

 

[mike danny]

A pretty expected result, considering Stef couldn't even beat Carlos here last year.

0 improvements since 2021.

 

[Rosstour]

That's why I was disappointed that Musetti wasn't going to be Alcaraz's rival in the Barcelona final.
I hope the Italian can defeat the Philosopher the next time they meet.
Musetti will be the dark horse at the next Roland Garros.

I agree. Alcaraz isn't invulnerable and has had issues with Musetto and Sinner. Matchups make the game interesting.

Would love to see a new B4 of Alcaraz, Rune, Sinner, Musetti.

 

[dking68]

0 improvements since 2021.

Him taking off 2 sets off a gassed Djokovic in the FO final in 2021 was so overrated. Then to get trounced in straights in his second GS final against an injured Djokovic

 

[abmk]

Stefano Tistsipas -- "No one beats Stefano Tsitsipas 4 times in a row...umm...I mean 5 times....no, 6 times...no, I mean 7 times...no no...8 times.......sorry, I meant 9 times..."

Djoko has beaten Tsitsipas in their last 10 matches, lol.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Him taking off 2 sets off a gassed Djokovic in the FO final in 2021 was so overrated. Then to get trounced in straights in his second GS final against an injured Djokovic

Djokovic wasn't gassed. First set was very high level tennis. And second was the same from Tsitsipas.

 

[Rattie]

Very nice speech from Stefanos in praise of Carlos

 

[intrepidish]

The raw power from both wings while taking the ball early, often inside the court, combined with the softest of hands is truly a deadly combo.
How do you defend against the big forehand while guarding the dropper? Almost impossible

And the space he creates allows him to hit his droppers with plenty of safety margin

Well, one thing you can do (which Stef didn't even try) is not to go for a fast forhand from outside the doubles alley over and over which if it isn't a one in ten winner (and isn't an error from the pressure of having to hit one), will get eaten alive and instead build the point around deep and difficult topsin high to Carlos.

It's what any intelligent player on clay with the capacity to do so should be doing and Stef barely even tried it. Alcaraz is an awesome player but tactically, Stef plays right into his wheelhouse.

Obviously someone like Nadal could do what we're discussing but it doesn't require his level to make it effective to some degree (it's too bad Thiem is still a shadow of his old self as well for that matter).

 

[TheNachoMan]

Very nice speech from Stefanos in praise of Carlos

He’s a master of runner up speeches at this point

 

[dking68]

He’s a master of runner up speeches at this point

24 and 9 titles. Injured Zverev has 19 and Alcaraz has 9, he’s severely behind

 

[sliceroni]

Very nice speech from Stefanos in praise of Carlos

Lmao “Carlos. Take it easy hermano take it easy. Sharing is caring”

 

[TheNachoMan]

24 and 9 titles. Injured Zverev has 19 and Alcaraz has 9, he’s severely behind

Casper Ruud will likely have a better career than him when it’s all said and done.

 

[Chanwan]

I agree. Alcaraz isn't invulnerable and has had issues with Musetto and Sinner. Matchups make the game interesting.

Would love to see a new B4 of Alcaraz, Rune, Sinner, Musetti.

Sign me up please

 

[TheNachoMan]

I agree. Alcaraz isn't invulnerable and has had issues with Musetto and Sinner. Matchups make the game interesting.

Would love to see a new B4 of Alcaraz, Rune, Sinner, Musetti.

Musetti is the Murray of that group. lol

 

[dking68]

Casper Ruud will likely have a better career than him when it’s all said and done.

Oh and he’s been in 25 finals. And only won 9 forgot to add that. And he thinks he’s close to winning a slam

 

[Carax]

Nice words from Stefanos.

 

[Tennfan123]

Charlie’s mastery of NextGen flops is most attractive.