2023 Cincinati Open ATP master's 1000 SF - Carlos Alcaraz Garfia [1] (SPN) v/s Hubert Hurkacz (POL)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

This is the second consecutive week that they're facing each other, and their 3rd overall match.

Their match Last week was an extremely strange one; Alcaraz looked to be on his merry way in set 3 with a 5-2 lead on serve with a few match points and then bloody fell apart to lose next 4 games, only to regain composure at 5-6, level the scoreline and win the deciding set in a tiebedbreaker.

Who do you think would be victorious this time? Alcaraz has dropped a set in all 3 of his matches so far, but seems to be finding his groove, particularly towards the end of the matches.

Hope we get a good one.

 

[dking68]

The Hurkchoke will lose in three. Mr Garfia in tres

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

The Hurkchoke will lose in three. Mr Garfia in tres

I hope Alcaraz doesn't drop a set this time and wins in straight; he could be facing Djokovic or an inspired Zverev next so can't afford to lose so much of his fuel before the bloody final.

 

[dking68]

I hope Alcaraz doesn't drop a set this time and wins in straight; he could be facing Djokovic or an inspired Zverev next so can't afford to lose so much of his fuel before the bloody final.

I think he should pull out tbh. If he wants to defend his USO title, he shouldn’t bother to play the final. Similar to what Naomi did in Cincinnati 2020, and she won the title 3 weeks later

 

[Genious at Work]

I hope Alcaraz doesn't drop a set this time and wins in straight; he could be facing Djokovic or an inspired Zverev next so can't afford to lose so much of his fuel before the bloody final.

Carlitos en dos. Contrary to the prevalent theory that he is burning himself up, I think he is playing himself into form nicely. I look forward to another Djokoraz final.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I think he should pull out tbh. If he wants to defend his USO title, he shouldn’t bother to play the final. Similar to what Naomi did in Cincinnati 2020, and she won the title 3 weeks later

I personally don't think chickening out would be a good option, he is a physical beast unlike Naomi.
However I do think he needs a bit more clutch play on those break chances.

 

[dking68]

I personally don't think chickening out would be a good option, he is a physical beast unlike Naomi.
However I do think he needs a bit more clutch play on those break chances.

Yeah I agree, but I think the longer he stays in this tournament it’s hurting his chances of a USO defense. Anyways he’s 20 and probably a fully charged battery when the USO starts

 

[Arak]

Alcaraz has been struggling a bit. I think he can make it in 3 but wouldn’t be shocked by a Hurkacz victory.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Yeah I agree, but I think the longer he stays in this tournament it’s hurting his chances of a USO defense. Anyways he’s 20 and probably a fully charged battery when the USO starts

I'm more concerned about his struggles on breakpoint opportunities than his stamina tbh.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This should another fun match. They played close matches in the last 2 meetings. I see another close one here as both guys playing well. Alcaraz in 3 sets!

 

[Mike Sams]

Alcaraz in 3 sets with 2/27 in BP conversions.

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

I put Carlos in 2 because surely he knows how much he is stressing out us Carlos fans! (; Come on Carlos! This is his 10th semi in 12 tournaments played this year! He is 7-2 in semis; here's hoping he will be 8-2 after today's match!

 

[tudwell]

Think Hurkacz with his serve on these faster courts (and Alcaraz’s current form) will edge things in a tight three sets. Then gets squashed in the final.

 

[Alley]

I think Alcaraz will lose. He has been playing like crap all week long (last week too), while Hurkacz has been on fire. I pick Hurkacz to win in 2 or 3 sets.

 

[Eureka]

Any good player playing to his strengths, and feeling the ball can potentially outplay any good player who is not doing so. The very best players will always try to fight and win even when not at their best and can often do so.

CA has not been feeling his game of recent ad looked off piste. Despite his superb abilities, he is still finding his way and the question is whether the enormous emotional and physical energy required to contest matches, can be summoned when needed. When energy goes, so does confidence and the ability to call up a decent game. There are no foregone conclusions.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Think Hurkacz with his serve on these faster courts (and Alcaraz’s current form) will edge things in a tight three sets.

Carlos has been in lousy form since Wimbledon. Hubi could get the upset, but we all know he usually folds in pressure moments, so Carlos in three. But Novak takes the title tomorrow.

 

[dking68]

Carlos has been in lousy form since Wimbledon. Hubi could get the upset, but we all know he usually folds in pressure moments, so Carlos in three. But Novak takes the title tomorrow.

For sure. I still think Carlos won’t defend his USO. Likely will fall to Sinner/Djokovic

 

[Benf15harp]

Yeah I agree, but I think the longer he stays in this tournament it’s hurting his chances of a USO defense. Anyways he’s 20 and probably a fully charged battery when the USO starts

I’d agree, BUT, there’s nothing but mugs til the final and then he gets an old man. So, I say play your little heart out tiny smalls. Lol

 

[Benf15harp]

watch wearing incredible HURK in straights.

 

[DSH]

For sure. I still think Carlos won’t defend his USO. Likely will fall to Sinner/Djokovic

Djokovic will not win the US Open.
A succulent seventh plate awaits him for lunches with his extended family.

 

[Mike Sams]

Carlos has been in lousy form since Wimbledon. Hubi could get the upset, but we all know he usually folds in pressure moments, so Carlos in three. But Novak takes the title tomorrow.

You're calling Carlos lousy for losing a few sets and still charging ahead while your guy Holger has been the biggest disappointment of anyone this whole season.

 

[dking68]

Djokovic will not win the US Open.
A succulent seventh plate awaits him for lunches with his extended family.

Who will he lose to, should he lose?

 

[Mike Sams]

Djokovic will not win the US Open.
A succulent seventh plate awaits him for lunches with his extended family.

What you think of Medvedev's chances?

 

[dking68]

You're calling Carlos lousy for losing a few sets and still charging ahead while your guy Holger has been the biggest disappointment of anyone this whole season.

He’s been underwhelming, but he’s still top 8 in the race. I do think he will build upon this year, but right now he’s not a slam contender

 

[Mike Sams]

Who will he lose to, should he lose?

Djokovic is one of the favourites no doubt. But it's a difficult tournament to win. Many more surprises happen there than anywhere else.

 

[Mike Sams]

He’s been underwhelming, but he’s still top 8 in the race. I do think he will build upon this year, but right now he’s not a slam contender

Of course. But it seems he's not winning the big matches and that's what matters.

 

[Mike Sams]

I’d agree, BUT, there’s nothing but mugs til the final and then he gets an old man. So, I say play your little heart out tiny smalls. Lol

Yeah, let's use the old man excuse now to cover for Djoker now that he's got an actual rival on the scene, while completely ignoring the fact that Djoker is demolishing everyone else.

 

[dking68]

Of course. But it seems he's not winning the big matches and that's what matters.

Yeah I agree.

 

[Mike Sams]

For sure. I still think Carlos won’t defend his USO. Likely will fall to Sinner/Djokovic

Medvedev is due for a second major. USO is his best tournament.

 

[Mike Sams]

This also could finally be Zverev's rise. Going under the radar and being underestimated by everyone.

 

[dking68]

Medvedev is due for a second major. USO is his best tournament.

I don’t know about this. If Carlos is in his way, it won’t happen

 

[chrischris]

Have they started the match yet...???

 

[Breakpointerer]

I don’t know about this. If Carlos is in his way, it won’t happen

What if Sinner is in his way?

 

[dking68]

What if Sinner is in his way?

I honestly don’t know: let’s just wait on the draw and enjoy good tennis. What I will say, sinner is going up and Medvedev is going down

 

[Oval_Solid]

rain delay?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I thought they were starting about an hour or so ago?

 

[Breakpointerer]

I thought they were starting about an hour or so ago?

There's the women's semi going on at the moment

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

There's the women's semi going on at the moment

Ah right. Thanks for the information.

 

[Mike Sams]

I don’t know about this. If Carlos is in his way, it won’t happen

That depends also on Carlos's form and all the other obstacles en route to the business end. For all we know, it could be a surprise winner this year.

 

[Mike Sams]

I thought they were starting about an hour or so ago?

You thought the WTA no longer exists?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

You thought the WTA no longer exists?

It said on the time for an 8pm start when I checked. Then it kept changing. I wasn’t sure if it was a rain delay or something else:.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Here we go guys!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That depends also on Carlos's form and all the other obstacles en route to the business end. For all we know, it could be a surprise winner this year.

That’s usually how it goes at us open. It has been a long time since anyone defended the title.

 

[Rattie]

God, serve bots are dull.

 

[Krish0608]

What a game from Hubi to break! Impressive.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Hubie with the early break.

 

[ark_28]

Smack down at the moment

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Vintage serving by hubie. Fair play to him so far.

 

[Krish0608]

Novak is going to destroy Carlos here. I can see it happening.

 

[dking68]

Hurkchoke can’t cross the finish line