2024 Beijing Open ATP 500 SF Matchup - [2] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s [3] Daniil Medvedev (RUS)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Oh yeah, its def a good idea. Just think it takes a bit more out of the legs when you play closer to the baseline because you've got to move a lot quicker to get on top of the ball. Most players would be okay with it but Med might not be used to it yet

I'll be eagerly watching Med's progress this off season & hope he keeps this strategy up for the upcoming years.

 

[Gary Duane]

Worst surface for Alcaraz, worst person to play against. Medvedev in 2.

I hope you don't gamble on your picks...

 

[ppma]

Worst surface for Alcaraz, worst person to play against. Medvedev in 2.

Aged well.

 

[Alcawrath]

This is the form of Alcaraz that has been missing most of the year. Even during his channel slam this summer he wasn't looking quite as good as he has in China

 

[Gazelle]

Sinner should better watch out if this version of Alcaraz does show up in the final.
Yes, the court being fast & low bouncing does favour the Italian massively, but Alcaraz's form here is not to taken lightly.

Also a must win match for Sinner who doesn't want to go 0-3 against Alcaraz during his best year.

Good news for Sinner though is that Alcaraz didn't look too secure on serve today.

 

[Move]

Also a must win match for Sinner who doesn't want to go 0-3 against Alcaraz during his best year.

Good news for Sinner though is that Alcaraz didn't look too secure on serve today.

Sinners first serve % is not too great either and he is not in the final yet

 

[ghostofMecir]

This is the form of Alcaraz that has been missing most of the year. Even during his channel slam this summer he wasn't looking quite as good as he has in China

100% this. Carlitos has been a monster here and playing his very best tennis.

 

[Bride of Alcaraz]

The greatest 21-year-old human being in world history!

 

[Lleytonstation]

172 cm propaganda vs Bull$h!t Russian

Oh no, Sinner better win tomorrow... lol

 

[Lleytonstation]

@Lleytonstation

What could of been.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

What could of been.

Fermare

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Oh no, Sinner better win tomorrow... lol

Sinner does go as the de facto favourite as the surface is fast & low bouncing HC, but Alcaraz's form this week has been amazing. So there is a possibility that Alcaraz may come out victorious.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Also a must win match for Sinner who doesn't want to go 0-3 against Alcaraz during his best year.

Good news for Sinner though is that Alcaraz didn't look too secure on serve today.

I'm excited for this one. Even though the juicing carrot does go in as the favourite, Carlos would have his chances too.

 

[Tomxc]