2023 Roland Garros R32: [1] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia vs Denis Viktorovich Shapovalov [26]

[Deleted member 629564]

6'0" meets 6'1". Two seeded players.
Who will prevail?

H2H
Alcaraz 0-0 Shapovalov

Vegas odds
(as of 31 May)

Sources:
atptour.com
oddsportal.com

 

[FeroBango]

Picking Alcaraz in 3. But a well-playing Shapo is the exact kind of player who troubles Alcaraz.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Will be fireworks in this one. Carlos should win okay but shapo can be dangerous if he decides to bring it. It certainly will be loud on court with 2 eccentric characters. Look forwar to it. Carlos in 4!

 

[DSH]

Shapovalov has nothing to lose.
It could be a very good match if the Canadian doesn't make so many unforced errors and his concentration is 100%.
Obviously, Alcaraz is the great favorite.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Easy peasy. Karl in straights.

 

[BeatlesFan]

The weird thing is, Denis actually has the ability to win this match. But his form has been absolutely woeful all year and his motivation has clearly been lacking.

I think Carlos will drop shot Shapo to death and win in four.

 

[Jonesy]

I'm quite surprised Karleston never faced Viktorovich even once.

 

[Nadal_King]

Honestly this matchup has makings of a great rivalry only if Shapovalov turns around his career. It has those Federer vs Nadal vibes with such unique gamestyle in both ends. I expect Alcaraz to win this in tight 3 setter.

 

[Hitman]

Highlight reel in the making!!!!

 

[TheNachoMan]

Going for the upset. Why not.

 

[Purestriker]

6'0" meets 6'1". Two seeded players.
Who will prevail?

H2H
Alcaraz 0-0 Shapovalov

Vegas odds
(as of 31 May)

Sources:
atptour.com
oddsportal.com

Carlos in 4....I think he lets him have one.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I didn't know his name has victory in it. How does a guy with such a name has aweful game?

 

[DSH]

Going for the upset. Why not.

Afraid that your idol will avoid Carlitos in the semifinals?

 

[junior74]

Vamos! def. MONN! 3-1

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Raz to rise in 4.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Oh really, that is his third round - this I have to watch!

 

[Deleted member 798069]

Denis in 3.

 

[pj80]

Denis in 3.

Shapo reached RG R3 for the first time in his career

 

[Musterrific]

If Shaps redlines he can steal a set, but he's way too much of a headcase to keep it up over best of 5.

 

[80s New Wave]

Alcaraz in straights, only question is if Shapo can keep the ue count under 50.

 

[uscwang]

Is Shapo really just 1 inch taller than Alcaraz?

 

[NedStark]

If Shapo upsets Alcaraz, then he will have 50% chance against Musetti and 30% chance against Norrie. He will 100% lose to Tsitsipas.

 

[prairiegirl]

If Shapo could play consistently up to his true potential, this could be a beautiful rivalry. But, as of today, that is asking too much. A shame to see that beautiful game of his appear only a couple of times a year. When Shapo is on his game is a thing of beauty.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Carlos in 4! Should be a good one!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Is Shapo really just 1 inch taller than Alcaraz?

I refuse to believe it

 

[ojo rojo]

Oops

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Looking forward to this one!

 

[ppma]

I hope this one delivers. Somehow Carlos allows some time of splendid tennis from their opponents, and I hope to see that from Shapo.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Denis in 3.

One less obstacle for Holger to face on the road to his first slam.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Here comes alcaraz and Shaps!

 

[sometennisdot]

Shapo better give us a match

 

[NoleFam]

This could be a tricky match for Alcaraz. He's never played Shapo and he's flying under the radar right now and no one expects him to win. He has zero pressure.

 

[ibbi]

Alcaraz has kind of become what Shapovalov was supposed to be.

 

[Hitman]

One thing now, Alcaraz's tough draw is starting to materialize.

Musetti in form waiting for him, and it looks very likely Tsitsipas will be straight after that one. And all that before a possible showdown with Djokovic in the semis.

 

[Benf15harp]

Look at those beautiful Vapor X’s

 

[ojo rojo]

Expect a fair bit of this:

Carlitos in 4

 

[Benf15harp]

Alcaraz has kind of become what Shapovalov was supposed to be.

Canadian tennis players never amount to anything

 

[ibbi]

That second point was so sexy.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz with a sharp start!

 

[Spin Diesel]

Is this gonna be off the chain? @Hitman

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Strong service game to start from Carlitos.

 

[Hitman]

Is this gonna be off the chain? @Hitman

Off The Chain indeed....

 

[tudwell]

One thing now, Alcaraz's tough draw is starting to materialize.

Musetti in form waiting for him, and it looks very likely Tsitsipas will be straight after that one. And all that before a possible showdown with Djokovic in the semis.

He’s gotta do it the hard way. The best way.

 

[Krish0608]

Is this gonna be off the chain? @Hitman

Off the chain from Alcaraz. Lot of pain for Shapo.

 

[ojo rojo]

Canadian tennis players never amount to anything

 

[sometennisdot]

Insane defence Alcaraz lol

 

[ibbi]

One thing now, Alcaraz's tough draw is starting to materialize.

Musetti in form waiting for him, and it looks very likely Tsitsipas will be straight after that one. And all that before a possible showdown with Djokovic in the semis.

It's honestly pretty tough to envision. If he goes through Musetti playing like he has played so far, then Tsitsipas, Djokovic, and then likely a Zverev or even Rune, it would be one of the better runs to a major title that there's ever been.

 

[Benf15harp]

Damn shapo got the stupid zippered t shirt AND the mud flaps shorts lmao

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Shapo goes for it - great net coverage from Alcaraz.....that was a bullet.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Off The Chain indeed....

Good to hear!
Hope you did notice that Shapo activated the over-the-top-switch right from the start!