2023 Roland Garros SF: [1] Carlos Alcaraz vs. [3] Novak Djokovic

[UnforcedTerror]

• Slow clay -> advantage Raz
• Heavy balls this edition -> advantage Raz
• Peaking Alcaraz -> advantage Raz
• Off form Djokovic -> advantage Raz
• 16 years age gap -> advantage Raz
• Day conditions = Heatstrokovic -> advantage Raz

I expect two routine sets for Alcaraz and another close one.

Djokovic would need to start bashing the ball, play like he has nothing to lose and pray for the best just to win a set but that's all he can hope for in my opinion.

Karl in 3. It could be in 4 only if Djokovic goes nuclear for one set.

I'll be watching but sadly I don't see how this can be a close one.

 

[Sambuccashake]

Alcaraz will get a lesson.

Hype train to be derailed at semi station.

Djoko in 4

 

[StrongRule]

Djokovic is the clear favorite.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Finally, a match to be excited about.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Were you scared of not being the first to make the thread or what? Let the match end first.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz in 3!

 

[GabeT]

A bit early, no?

 

[ark_28]

Bit early Tsitsipas just broke back

 

[The Fedfather]

Many lets on Carlos' serve there. Is he getting a bit tired, or is it just a coincidence?

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Were you scared of not being the first to make the thread or what? Let the match end first.

WTF!! Looks like I jinxed Karl. He had double match points.. What happened..

 

[merwy]

Disrespectful to Tsitsipas, as much as I think he's a fool. Still, he's trying his best and we need to wait until the match is finished.

 

[merwy]

WTF!! Looks like I jinxed Karl. He had double match points.. What happened..

Is this a joke? People lose match points. Weren't those on Tsitsipas' serve even?

 

[Kralingen]

Dude your match thread whoring is kinda embarrasing

 

[Nate7-5]

This could be in Freezing Cold Takes HoF

 

[Hitman]

The biggest and most anticipated match of 2023, the two current alphas that have been owning the tour FINALLY meet. It simply doesn't get any bigger than this across all sport.

The irresistible force meets the immovable object...

Next time on Dragon Ball Z!!!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz in 3! I don’t think it will be that close.

 

[sometennisdot]

Big congrats to Djoko for his 23rd slam

 

[Cortana]

Alcaraz in 3! I don’t think it will be that close.

After the 3rd set I just watched: Alcaraz in 4.

 

[Terenigma]

How long did you have this setup in wait before you could officially post this? haha.

Djokovic in 5.

Alcaraz has played wonderfully and destroyed Tsitsipas but Djokovic won't give him the same openings, still sticking with Novak for the title!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Djokovic in 4.

 

[Cortana]

Delete thread.

 

[The Guru]

 

[heftylefty]

Hey! What's up with the Jinx

 

[Hitman]

How long did you have this setup in wait before you could officially post this? haha.

Djokovic in 5.

Alcaraz has played wonderfully and destroyed Tsitsipas but Djokovic won't give him the same openings, still sticking with Novak for the title!

LOL - You can guess if you want.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Karl shall lose for his clownery against Stef at the end. Disgust.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Goind with djokovic in five here. I would be flying so would not be able to see. But should be a great match.

 

[sliceroni]

Going Alcaraz in tight 4, Nole will find his old form, but believe the torch will be passed.

 

[Kralingen]

Well you’re a thread ***** but you’re far, far preferable to Hitman anyways. Let’s use this thread.

Alcaraz in 4. I will be shocked if Novak wins.

 

[WeekendTennisHack]

Gonna be a barn burner. Djokovic ain't gonna give it up easy. Let's hope for a new FO champ.

 

[Biotic]

If this was Wimby/AO or even USO, I'd give Djoko a better chance. At RG, Alcaraz should take it in 4.

 

[Juice4080]

Look, one guy has all the momentum while the other has an increasingly tougher time but if Djoker can win one out of the first 3 while making Alcaraz earn everything he gets i feel he can pull it off and beat the young Goliath. Im not feeling good about it but if one guy can do it it's Novak

 

[Soul_Evisceration]

Neither player has faced an opponent of this calibre.

Bookies have Alcaraz as the slight favorite.

However, we cannot deny Djokovic's intangibles being incredible.

Going with Alcaraz in 4 sets but I could be completely wrong.

 

[Legend of Borg]

Djoko in 4.

 

[heftylefty]

I am pumped!! Alcaraz in 4.

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

6 hour bloodbath, a la Kandy Isner, which leads to the people's champ Casper Ruuuuuuuuuuud walking away with the 3 Mouseketeers trophy!

 

[Jonesy]

Finally!

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Dude your match thread whoring is kinda embarrasing

*embarrassing.

Btw I didn't see you complain about @Checkmate thread of this match which was opened two days ago lol. No need to freak out though, Karl did it and your money is safe for another two days.

 

[Airspun]

Djokovic in 3, guaranteed.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Alcaraz in 3!

 

[mike danny]

Very important match for Alcaraz. Can he do what every ATG before him has, i.e. beat a previous ATG?

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

I didn’t get to see Djokovic versus Khachanov today. How did Djokovic play? Watching Carlitos just now…..geez he looks unstoppable. If Djokovic doesn’t have mental lapses or stamina issues, though, we all know what he loves to do - win. I’m going to predict Carlitos in 5.

 

[Rozroz]

that Tsitsipas match is meaningles.
i do believe Djokovic will be able to make it a lot harder for Alcaraz and draw a lot more errors.
that is, if Djokovic is playing at his best.

 

[weakera]

I think Djokovic wins

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Goind with djokovic in five here. I would be flying so would not be able to see. But should be a great match.

Hope you at least get to read the match thread while it goes on!

 

[TheAssassin]

These damn kids are becoming scarier these days. Oh well.

Fellow stunning Warriors and protectors of the geriatric rule, ready for war!

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Can Novak do better than the almighty Taro Daniel? Maybe, a little bit, barely. Might even make it "competitive" for an hour or two. But no doubt as to the final outcome. The GMO era has begun in earnest.

 

[ibbi]

Novak doesn't want to spoil this party.

 

[Mike Sams]

The biggest and most anticipated match of 2023, the two current alphas that have been owning the tour FINALLY meet. It simply doesn't get any bigger than this across all sport.

The irresistible force meets the immovable object...

Next time on Dragon Ball Z!!!!

You didn't realize there was already a thread made on this, Hitman?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Enjoy bestie. Novak will be back though to try go close in other slams. It’s your day in Friday though

 

[Krish872007]

Alcaraz actively looking forward to this as per his on court interview.
Hope this one delivers, has the potential to be a really great match!