2023 Miami Open ATP Masters 1000 Quarter final :- Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (Spain) [1] versus Taylor Harry Fritz (United States of America) [9]

[FeroBango]

Why would it? Alcaraz is fit as a fiddle. He could even play 2 matches on the same day and would still have his chances against Sinner.

I understand that you're a fan of Sinner. I'm a fan of his game too but to claim that this isn't outright disadvantageous to Alcaraz is just being dishonest.

 

[dking68]

I understand that you're a fan of Sinner. I'm a fan of his game too but to claim that this isn't outright disadvantageous to Alcaraz is just being dishonest.

But he’s fit and this is best of 3. It would be seriously disadvantageous in a bo5

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Carlos will win - he is much more patient now and he will do whatever he has to do to win the match. He has several goals that he wishes to achieve, and when he is motivated he achieves his goals!

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

So when are they going to get on with it? I'm sitting here at home sick with a cold or flu or covid or something and am tired of watching yesterday's replays.

 

[Ann]

So when are they going to get on with it? I'm sitting here at home sick with a cold or flu or covid or something and am tired of watching yesterday's replays.

It's supposed to be tonight at 7PM (eastern standard time)

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

It's supposed to be tonight at 7PM (eastern standard time)

Ok, looks like I'll have to wait all day. At least the earlier matches look decent on paper. The Eubanks/Medvedev match will most likely be a very short match but it's good to see Eubanks making it even this far.

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

Carlos has been more patient lately - less double faults, less errors, more relaxed. If he can keep from being injured it will be really difficult for anyone to win when they play him. He had a turning point tournament at Indian Wells - the things he needed to improve he has finally mastered; much better serves, far fewer errors, much more consistent play. This doesn't mean he will never lose, only that it will be increasingly difficult to defeat him. Here's hoping he wins tonight! Vamos Carlos!

 

[Slicehand]

i hope taylor puts up a fight and doesnt get scrambled too fast

 

[BeatlesFan]

Quick start from Carlos, great depth.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Quick start from Carlos.

i hope taylor puts up a fight and doesnt get scrambled too fast

I think Carlos easily takes this.

Edit: Breaks to open the match.

 

[Slicehand]

Quick start from Carlos, great depth.

Depth, pace and consistency, just superior ball striking

 

[Ann]

Didn't take long for the first break. *sigh*

 

[Slicehand]

Yeah cant see how taylor could hurt carlos

 

[kayapit]

Depth, pace and consistency, just superior ball striking

He hit one good shot, that being the clincher. DF and UEs by Fritz was a giveaway.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Depth, pace and consistency, just superior ball striking

Carlos vs. Fritz is like Fed vs. Ferrer. Just different realms of ability and talent. Ferrer and Fritz are great, but never will be great enough.

 

[Topspin_80]

He hit one good shot, that being the clincher. DF and UEs by Fritz was a giveaway.

It's obvious that Taylor Fritz #10 of the world is not good enough for the #1

 

[Slicehand]

He hit one good shot, that being the clincher. DF and UEs by Fritz was a giveaway.

They werent unforced at all

 

[BeatlesFan]

20 shots, Taylor hanging in, but ultimately fails.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Carlos-- "just majestic point construction."

 

[Rattie]

Pressure is on Taylor to make his first serve as Carlos is pouncing on his second!

 

[Slicehand]

Carlos vs. Fritz is like Fed vs. Ferrer. Just different realms of ability and talent. Ferrer and Fritz are great, but never will be great enough.

Well fritz is very different from ferrer, i know you mean like cuality in general but fritz has a serve and a forehand, on a good day could do damage

 

[sliceroni]

Agassi vibes when Carlos takes the 2nd serve returns off the rise for winners.

 

[MeatTornado]

This is like Djokovic levels of frustration in trying to win points on your own serve.

 

[Ann]

Fritz has zero chance if his first serve percentage doesn't improve and no overall Fritiz is NOT as good as Alcaraz.

 

[Slicehand]

Pff man he can play every play in the book

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Man, he's just teeing off on that forehand almost every time.

 

[BeatlesFan]

" Alcaraz does this-- constant pressure. He's in another dimension on serve!" - Tennis TV commies.

 

[middleballs]

Good for the match.

 

[happyandbob]

alcaraz has already hit a bunch of ridiculous shots

 

[Ann]

Finally!

 

[initialize]

Tiny Carlos too short to pull off the jump

 

[Slicehand]

alcaraz has already hit a bunch of ridiculous shots

In barely 3 games

 

[Topspin_80]

Good hold by Taylor.

But he's suffering.

 

[kayapit]

This is like Djokovic levels of frustration in trying to win points on your own serve.

Not having 10 second serves in two service games would help a lot.

 

[happyandbob]

great get!

 

[MeatTornado]

Wow

 

[Ann]

Taylor is looking better in this game at least he's making Carlos work for it.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Carlos hasn't been broken much lately.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Taylor is looking better in this game at least he's making Carlos work for it.

Better than what?

 

[Third Serve]

Great hands at the net there.

 

[happyandbob]

omg that was a ridiculous half volley

 

[Third Serve]

Almost thought Carlos was gonna go for that lol

 

[Ann]

Better than what?

Than he did in the first game.

 

[happyandbob]

confident hold

 

[Third Serve]

Couple of good points from Fritz to hold.

 

[Topspin_80]

Another good hold by Taylor.

But Carlitos returns are scary.

 

[kayapit]

Looks a little different when you get the first serve in. Medvedev couldn't get his serve right the whole final at IW.

 

[ChaelAZ]

I think Fitz is red lines just to keep up at this point. Physically Taylor isn’t going to be able do do this all match though. I have Alcz in 2, but even if somehow Fritz manages this first set, I set heavy leg losses in the 2nd and especially third if needed.

 

[legcramp]

I am not mad if this is what is left of tennis after the big 2 are gone.

 

[Ann]

Looks a little different when you get the first serve in. Medvedev couldn't get his serve right the whole final at IW.

Yeah and Taylor relies heavily on his serve and it's not 'there' tonight.