2023 Cincinnati Open Master's 1000 - Round of 16 - Carlos Alcaraz Garfia [1] (SPN) v/s Thomas John Robert Paul [14] (USA)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

The re-match of Canadian open QF.

Its the 3rd meeting between these 2 this year & 4th overall. Paul won 2022 & 2023 matches in Canada (Albeit Alcaraz did have match points in the 2022 match) while Alcaraz took the one in Miami earlier this year.

Does Alcaraz get his revenge or will it be deja-vu all over again??

Vote & discuss.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

@DSH Que ressentez vous?

 

[DSH]

Mon vote va à Alcaraz, je ne pense pas qu'il veuille perdre à nouveau contre Paul.
De plus, il joue pour atteindre l'Open des États-Unis en tant que numéro 1 mondial.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Mon vote va à Alcaraz, je ne pense pas qu'il veuille perdre à nouveau contre Paul.
De plus, il joue pour atteindre l'Open des États-Unis en tant que numéro 1 mondial.

 

[Rattie]

“My vote goes to Alcaraz, I don't think he wants to lose again against Paul.

In addition, he plays to reach the United States Open as world number 1.”

 

[TheNachoMan]

“My vote goes to Alcaraz, I don't think he wants to lose again against Paul.

In addition, he plays to reach the United States Open as world number 1.”

I know, I used good ol Google translate. lol

 

[bigjimbofan]

So what does Tommy Paul do to cause Carlos so much trouble ? I know it's early in their head to head meetings but does Carlos simply overlook him or is it something in Pauls game that troubles Carlos ?

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Mon vote va à Alcaraz, je ne pense pas qu'il veuille perdre à nouveau contre Paul.
De plus, il joue pour atteindre l'Open des États-Unis en tant que numéro 1 mondial.

C'est une histoire intéressante à coup sûr. J'espère qu'Alcaraz ne gâchera pas les balles de break cette fois.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Learning a few other languages does no harm whatsoever, pal; although accents are the hardest part. I've got French and Spanish people asking me to communicate with them in English rather than French or Spanish (even though I'm excellent at them) just because my accent was making it uncomfortable for them.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

So what does Tommy Paul do to cause Carlos so much trouble ? I know it's early in their head to head meetings but does Carlos simply overlook him or is it something in Pauls game that troubles Carlos ?

Just typical Alcaraz, playing without strategy, trying to outhit a bigger & taller guy in mid court rallies instead of exposing his movement and recovery.
Also the reason why he struggles against the likes of Sinner, Ruusuvouri, Struff etc.

 

[Mr.Lob]

So what does Tommy Paul do to cause Carlos so much trouble ? I know it's early in their head to head meetings but does Carlos simply overlook him or is it something in Pauls game that troubles Carlos ?

Close to the baseline and takes the ball early.

 

[tennisfan3024]

let’s see if Carlos loss last week motivates him

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

It’s great to get a rematch. I think Alcaraz gets the win this time but should be another good battle.

 

[ark_28]

Reckon this goes 3 on form I would say Paul and I would like him to win but just have a hunch Alcaraz will do everything to make sure he doesn’t take two losses in a row to Paul.

 

[fundrazer]

Is Ferrero there this week or skipping like Canada?

Ok, camera just cut to his box and looks like he's there.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Good contest so far. Both are serving better than they did in Canada.

 

[Mark-Touch]

I'm curious to see if Alcaraz will overcome his fear of Paul today.

 

[Julius Caesar]

Alcaraz can’t break

 

[ark_28]

Alcaraz really doesn’t seem to like playing in the wind at all

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tommy got great wheels on him. He reads Alcaraz drop shots well

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Logan and Jake Paul's brother doing work on Carlitos again

 

[Terenigma]

Are we discovering an actual match-up issue here for Alcaraz? Tommy Paul to stop the 25 slams? lol

 

[Kralingen]

Gigantic serving from Paul there from 15-40 down

 

[TheNachoMan]

Big Tommy Paul owns Tiny Carlos.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tommy Paul using the wind to his advantage here. Smart percentage tennis from Paul.

 

[Carax]

Alcaraz must be praying he doesn't get Paul in his USO side of the draw.

 

[Hitman]

Logan and Jake Paul's brother doing work on Carlitos again

These guys are everywhere, selling that scam sports drink.

 

[Pheasant]

Double break point for Alcaraz to save the set.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow! What a shot from Carlos!

 

[Kralingen]

Carlos with the sick level raise there

Nice stuff to break back, gave Paul no chance

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz turning on the style now

 

[ark_28]

Alcaraz pumped up for Paul missing a sitter lol

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Carlos with the sick level raise there

Nice stuff to break back, gave Paul no chance

That’s why I got no worries for him. He can flick the switch and find his A game. It’s really impressive.

 

[Sephiroth]

Alcaraz needs to avoid Norrie and Paul at the USO

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Incredibly from Alcaraz. His mental strength is insane and he can go from struggling to playing insane tennis very fast. He breaks and back on serve.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz needs to avoid Norrie and Paul at the USO

They wouldn’t beat Alcaraz over 5 sets. Best of 3 gives them better chances.

 

[ark_28]

Alcaraz needs to avoid Norrie and Paul at the USO

Why Norrie?!

 

[Julius Caesar]

They wouldn’t beat Alcaraz over 5 sets. Best of 3 gives them better chances.

I wouldn’t say hes won the first set just yet…

 

[TheNachoMan]

These guys are everywhere, selling that scam sports drink.

Logan has impressed me in the ring though.

 

[Hitman]

Alcaraz is using the slice a lot more since his success on grass. Good to see that dimension of his game growing even more.

 

[Hitman]

Logan has impressed me in the ring though.

No question, this has been the highlight of 2023.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz figuring things out here. Making adjustments which is why he’s a great champion.

 

[Kralingen]

RIP Tommy Paul’s dominance over Alcaraz it was fun while it lasted

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

RIP Tommy Paul’s dominance over Alcaraz it was fun while it lasted

Celtics up 2-1 on the Warriors vibes

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz starting to dictate the points and bully Paul now.

 

[Tomxc]

 

[ark_28]

Paul needs to hold here or god save Paul

 

[Julius Caesar]

Ferrero being in the stands is huge for Alcaraz

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Ferrero being in the stands is huge for Alcaraz

I agree

 

[Kralingen]

Damn how did Carlos miss that sitter lol

Fun point there with the lob

This is the most fun I’ve had watching any tennis since the NA HC swing started