2023 Indian Wells F: Alcaraz vs Medvedev

[AnOctorokForDinner]

A much-advertised final pairing, the first serious match of these two top players. The HC specialist on a big streak vs the young ATG hopeful. Finally a title battle that actually sounds kind of exciting, no?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Mouth watering final. Can’t wait!

 

[TheNachoMan]

Not disgusting, deplorable and immoral?

 

[LetWinner]

Not disgusting, deplorable and immoral?

when the players have 1’s or 2’s at the start of their ages, octorok is not as mad

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

As long as Med does the exact opposite of MAD Magazine, he should win straight sets. Less chokey than Sinner, and more experience. Med in 2

 

[LetWinner]

first time I’ve seen you excited about something. You made the thread like a min after the match ended LOL

 

[TheNachoMan]

when the players have 1’s or 2’s at the start of their ages, octorok is not as mad

Especially when that player isn’t a certain Serb and Spaniard. lol

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Not disgusting, deplorable and immoral?

The level is kinda meh but this is the best final we could possibly have at this current tournament. Now the onus is on it to deliver, of course.

 

[Hitman]

Hell Yeah!

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Leaning toward Med in 3. His experience will make the difference.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I would prefer Alcaraz wins because i’m still salty about AO 2022 but i don’t care much either way. Salt all around for me because of other external factors.

 

[Carax]

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force?

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Med is tired and the court plays like clay, so this should be easy for Karl. On hardcourts, Med would be the favorite.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Med SHOULD win. I mean his serve is 10x better than the redhead.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force?

 

[Mark Anderson]

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force?

The force wins of course

 

[McGradey]

Alcaraz certainly has the tools to beat Medvedev. He will be forced to think and play a lot more than he was against Sinner. And if he donates errors in bunches Medvedev will eat him alive.

Thinking Medvedev wins this one in 3. Intriguing matchup for sure.

 

[JeMar]

I think this comes down to good Med returns first serves. The X factor will be how comfortable Alcatraz is serving and volleying. If Francis was a better serve/volleyer, he probably would have won today. Med was standing so far back that any kick serve would have gotten anyone a few feet in front of the service line.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Med in 2 easy sets. He will have no problem returning Alcaraz's weak serves and his defense and court coverage will frustrate the hell out of Alcaraz.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Alcarats will pull it off - may lose a set if he gets a little erratic, but sooner or later he will overwhelm the lanky Russian.

 

[nolefam_2024]

If Medvedev does lose to Alcaraz, then he should retire.

 

[Kralingen]

Charlos to save tennis and beat this guy. Go on lad.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Carlos in straights. He'll end Med's 19 game win streak on Sunday.

 

[estigma2001]

Not a big fan of Daniil but he´s playing awesome and i also want him to keep the winning streak
The Russian Android in 3

 

[sportsfan1]

Collision of the man on a great win streak vs the kid showing good form.

 

[stringertom]

Definitely a 60s Weed “For All The Marbles” match. 20 match win streak if Med gets medieval on the teen. Alcaraz can pass Joe Kovic for #1 briefly before his Miami’22 points fall off. It will give him an extra 400 point leg towards reclaiming the top spot in Miami. If he’s healthy enough for the Sunshine Double gauntlet.

Med will tantrum up a bit in the first set before settling himself down and edging Alcaraz in three. The mad lad is 17-9 in Bo3 finals, the most recent of those losses going back to Halle’22. Since then, Alcaraz is just 1-3 in Bo3 finals.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Glad to see them both reaching the final. Of all the younstars from the last two (lost) generations, these two have shown the world they are capable of keeping it together to deliver when it matters the most, thus are the only guys with majors in their pocket.
Med's willingness to stay behind and torture his opponents with the defense vs Alcaraz's offensive mindset and all-court skills is a nice contrast of styles and thus fun to watch.

 

[Krish0608]

I hope Alcaraz can bring the level he showed against FAA.

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

Medvedev in 2... Looking forward to a statement win

 

[Sephiroth]

What an exciting Next Gen matchup, really tough to call this

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Now this guys is going to be super off the chain! Heavyweight clash incoming!

 

[Zardoz7/12]

It's the classic of aggressive baseliner vs counter puncher/grinder.

Alcaraz needs to hit deep, dictate rallies and keep using the drop shot as Medvedev at times can stand miles behind the baseline.

Medvedev needs to grind Alcaraz down like a peppercorn, force errors, get into slugfests which Daniil loves. Medvedev is on a 19 match winning streak also, could he run out of gas?

 

[Topspin_80]

A much-advertised final pairing, the first serious match of these two top players. The HC specialist on a big streak vs the young ATG hopeful. Finally a title battle that actually sounds kind of exciting, no?

What's up Oktorok?

You open a thread with a poll and you don't vote?

Show your color, click on one of them!!

 

[mightyjeditribble]

If Medvedev does lose to Alcaraz, then he should retire.

I think that you should retire.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Medvedev in 2... Looking forward to a statement win

Carlos would have to have a mental and/or physical collapse for this to happen. He will be one player (along with Djoker) who will exploit Meds deep court positioning.

 

[Wesling]

The big problem for others is that Alcaraz is still so young and is still improving significantly. This game with enormously hard blows interrupted by very unpleasant stop balls, wears down his opponents

 

[Rattie]

Meddy needs to lose so he can get a much needed hair cut

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think that you should retire.

once i have enough money i will.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy needs to lose so he can get a much needed hair cut

This is a perfect matchup for me as I like both players and both players tennis too.

 

[Fintft]

As long as Med does the exact opposite of MAD Magazine, he should win straight sets. Less chokey than Sinner, and more experience. Med in 2

Except that Medvedev doesn't really know how to hit hard/attack as he tried at the end against Tiafoe and got into trouble?

 

[Ray Mercer]

Cant stand the way Medvedev plays so hopefully Alcaraz pulls it out.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Looking forward to this and hoping it’s a cracker! Medvedev in 3. I really like Alcaraz and love watching him play, his style and variety is exciting to me, but I’m a Meddy fan and when you’re a fan…….well, you know!

 

[Phenomenal]

I would prefer Alcaraz wins because i’m still salty about AO 2022 but i don’t care much either way. Salt all around for me because of other external factors.

LOL. Come on your second favourite player won AO 22 what more do you want

 

[cloudluc]

easy win for Carlitos! 6-4 6-2

 

[Hitman]

Off the chain baby, off the chain!!!

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Someone should make a poll to predict how many times Medvedev will complain about the court surface.

 

[middleballs]

Charles to win. His game style is not a good fit for Medvedev; the Spaniards variety will make sure that the Russian can’t find the rhythm, which is key for him. The drop shots and the net game will tame Med.

 

[Rattie]

This is a perfect matchup for me as I like both players and both players tennis too.

I like both as well but in this scenario I root for Carlitos. Hopefully it will be a good match, the Alcaraz semi was a bit of a let down even though I’m pleased with the result. Very nervy match.

 

[SeeingDusk]

Carlitos is too erratic. Still error prone. Med just too solid. Guy is a wall.

 

[bluetrain4]

They mentioned in the women's broadcast that if Med wins today, it will be his 19th title - and 19th different title. That's sort of nuts. To win that much but never have repeated as champion at any tournament yet.