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

[Carax]

I don't get why this wasn't an evening match instead of 18-0.

 

[aldeayeah]

And now Carlos with the turbo 1 minute hold

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I don't get why this wasn't an evening match instead of 18-0.

True. I must say I’m surprised this wasn’t night match. World no1 vs home American favourite.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I don't get why this wasn't an evening match instead of 18-0.

Monfils' 6 fans watching 18-0

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Way to go, Tommy Paul!

 

[The Blond Blur]

This is turning into a WTAfest

 

[Kralingen]

These Paul service games are absolutely hilarious.

They don’t start until Carlos gets to 0-40, then the real game actually begins.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Back on serve again!

 

[NYTennisfan]

Just started watching. Has the wind been this disruptive the whole match? It's like an old school US Open match on Ashe with the wind pushing the ball all over the place.

 

[Kralingen]

Does anyone else see Andy Roddick in Paul’s FH motion or is it just me? Aesthetically very similar

 

[jklos]

No serve botting in this match.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wicked FH from Carlos there! Sheer power!

 

[NYTennisfan]

Carlos channeling his inner Djoker throwing the ball against the wall, frustration apparent.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tommy breaks. I admire his fight here.

 

[Kralingen]

Neither guy can hold serve whatsoever.

 

[Carax]

Horrendous bp conversion rate for Alcaraz.

 

[bluetrain4]

What a point!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What a shot from alcaraz. Great rally!

 

[Kralingen]

Two failed attempts to serve out sets. Smh Paul.

 

[Terenigma]

I miss when breaking serve was tough to do. This is borderline WTA mode right now, good tennis generally but awful holding.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That FH is a thing of beauty!

 

[Carax]

Spoiler

 

[Terenigma]

Cmon Paul, at least lose in the TB, not after being a break up in both sets.

 

[ark_28]

There will be a riposte from Paul he can come back

 

[Kralingen]

Carlos is becoming a master of these 25 point return games with dozens of deuces.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow! That was insane!

 

[ibbi]

How did he hit that lob after the way that ball bounced?

 

[NYTennisfan]

That was insane by Carlos. No other way to explain it.

 

[Kralingen]

Epic epic game. Best match of the entire Masters swing.

 

[bluetrain4]

What is going on. Lol.

 

[Carax]

I took a nap, cooked, ate, and showered at 6-5. I came back and the TB is just getting started.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Lol Google had Carlos as a 7-6 7-5 winner

 

[Kralingen]

Wow. Since getting to match point it’s all gone pear shaped. 8 straight points and 5-0 in the TB to Paul… ALL on Alcaraz errors!

 

[GabeT]

Lol Google had Carlos as a 7-6 7-5 winner

My score app said the same

 

[Terenigma]

How. Just How. From Paul barely scraping into the TB to 6-0 and SP in a flash.

Alcaraz completely fell apart in that TB, what on earth?!

 

[GabeT]

Charlie collapsing?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tommy Paul is giving alcaraz not much pace. Credit to Paul.

 

[bluetrain4]

It makes no sense that Paul ran through this tiebreak after what transpired at the end of the second set which was so back and forth. Lol.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

How. Just How. From Paul barely scraping into the TB to 6-0 and SP in a flash.

Tennis is crazy at times. This is why we love it though. You just never know.

 

[The Blond Blur]

Yee doggy this match has had more turns than the Daytona 500 I tell ya wHhhhat.

 

[GabeT]

10 points in row for TP

 

[Kralingen]

From 3 match points to being Bageled in the tiebreak… all on Alcaraz UEs. Ridiculous.

This match deserves a 3rd anyways though.

 

[Carax]

And Paul serves first in the decider. Not looking good for Alcaraz. Has he lost any matches after having MP?

 

[jl809]

Omg here we go again

It’s on

 

[Mark-Touch]

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

Wouldn't this be some match if Paul could win it in three?
He'd preserve his awesome record against Alcaraz and continue
to keep Carlos living in fear of him.

 

[Kralingen]

And Paul serves first in the decider. Not looking good for Alcaraz. Has he lost any matches after having MP?

Haha, yes. To none other than Mr. Tommy Paul last year in Canada.

 

[tennisjedi]

Onto the 3rd set. Hopefully Alcaraz doesn’t falter.

 

[a10best]

From 3 match points to being Bageled in the tiebreak… all on Alcaraz UEs. Ridiculous.

This match deserves a 3rd anyways though.

He still hits high risk shots when he has BP's or at 30-30. That's ridiculous.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I’m backing alcaraz still. However, props to Paul for a great fight. He’s got one of the best strategies and game to challenge world no1 right now. Great match.

 

[tennisjedi]

Early break chances for Carlitos.