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

[ojo rojo]

That second point was so sexy.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Shapo can't afford to dig an early hole.

 

[Spin Diesel]

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

The both wear the same kit..
And I actually like that shirt tbh

 

[BeatlesFan]

For any American who doesn't have a stream, you can get a free trial for 7 days on FuboTV and they're airing this match.

 

[Hitman]

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

If there ever was a match that needed it...

 

[Benf15harp]

I think it’s fine now for ball people to get the towel for players instead of them having to walk half a mile
Ffs the game is already slow enough

 

[Hitman]

What a sick point!!!

 

[jl809]

Shapo in 3, let’s ****ing gooooo

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great shot by Shaps! You feel though already how big this game is for him. Carlos applying pressure already.

 

[Benf15harp]

The both wear the same kit..
And I actually like that shirt tbh

Tinys isn’t zippered
And it would be super nice without the most pointless zipper ever

 

[BeatlesFan]

Courier: "If both these guys are playing at their best, this will be an unbelievable match. They don't care about risks, if they both play their A-games, buckle up."

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great defence from Carlos. Shaps fluffs the lob.

 

[Hitman]

That is some crazy defense from Carlos.

 

[sometennisdot]

Shapo nooo

 

[The Guru]

Carlos is something else man

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Insane get from Carlos - break point again. Good answer from Shapo - some shotmaking already.

 

[jl809]

Am I going to post hideously immature conclusions about Alcaraz’s issues with left handed players every time Shapo wins a point tonight? Sure am considering it

 

[Hitman]

Courier: "If both these guys are playing at their best, this will be an unbelievable match. They don't care about risks, if they both play their A-games, buckle up."

Yep, my thoughts exactly. Two human highlight reels.

 

[sometennisdot]

Could watch 10 sets if it continues like this

 

[zuluzazu]

Interesting match for now

 

[Spin Diesel]

Tinys isn’t zippered
And it would be super nice without the most pointless zipper ever

You’re right, I didn‘t see that

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Carlos gets the break! 2-0

 

[Hitman]

And there is the break!!! What a sick game already from Carlos.

 

[ojo rojo]

This might be the good tennis for the first time today

 

[ibbi]

What a bulldog return game.

 

[abmk]

Alcaraz breaks. 2 good passing shots forcing errors with 2nd one off the return.

 

[Kralingen]

Lol, couldn’t even wait until the 2nd service game to throw in the towel, could ya Shapo.

Break for Charlie already. And imo, his spirit is now broken - Denis really threw most of what he had in his locker at him that game. No way through.

Carlos gets you in jail 40-40 so often. It is reminiscent only of Big 3+Murray how he's able to just claw and extend these return games seemingly at will.

 

[zvelf]

Shapo's touch at volley has been pretty poor so far.

 

[jl809]

Yeah Alcaraz is winning RG this year

 

[Tennfan123]

We are blessed to have Tiny as our No. 1

 

[BeatlesFan]

And there is the break!!! What a sick game already from Carlos.

Carlos is really unbelievable. It's good to see Denis looking engaged and dialed in.

 

[abmk]

Courier: "If both these guys are playing at their best, this will be an unbelievable match. They don't care about risks, if they both play their A-games, buckle up."

there will be a pretty good highlights reel, but Shapo won't win more than a set if both are playing well.

 

[Hitman]

Carlos is really unbelievable. It's good to see Denis looking engaged and dialed in.

Yes, both look up for this.

 

[sometennisdot]

Didn't watch Taro match, but how could Alcaraz lose a set to him?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Cheap errors from shaps! This could get ugly fast for him if he not careful

 

[jl809]

Didn't watch Taro match, but how could Alcaraz lose a set to him?

He blamed it all on the wind like a lil b1tch

 

[Benf15harp]

Days before shapo joins genie in complete obscurity…..0.

 

[Kralingen]

Carlos is just better at playing Shapo’s style of tennis than Shapo, which is really frustrating for the Canadien.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

3-0 Carlos. Dominant start from the tournament favourite!

 

[sometennisdot]

Shapo thought he was Rafa there. Alcaraz 3-0

 

[Hitman]

Alcaraz surges out to a 3-0 lead. Both blasting that ball, but Carlos has that better threshold of consistency on keeping the ball in play.

 

[jl809]

Lol, couldn’t even wait until the 2nd service game to throw in the towel, could ya Shapo.

Break for Charlie already. And imo, his spirit is now broken - Denis really threw most of what he had in his locker at him that game. No way through.

Carlos gets you in jail 40-40 so often. It is reminiscent only of Big 3+Murray how he's able to just claw and extend these return games seemingly at will.

I swear to god, if this bit ends up being true…

 

[nolefam_2024]

Shapovalov will be left admiring.

 

[Kralingen]

I swear to god, if this bit ends up being true…

Lol that swinging volley error what a joke

I think it is proving true immediately.

 

[sometennisdot]

Shapo, can't miss that

 

[Hitman]

Shapo deciding to blow his brain up for the start of his service game here.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Shaps flagging already. Bagel could be coming.

 

[sometennisdot]

Alcaraz haha

 

[abmk]

3 BPs for Alcaraz

 

[sometennisdot]

Yeah it's bagel time