2024 Miami Open ATP Master's 1000 QF - [1] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

This will be the 5th meeting between these two, with Alcaraz leading the H2H by 3-1. Although, their last meeting in Shanghai last year went the way of the Bulgarian as he beat the Spanish youngster 6-4 in the 3rd set to claim his first top-3 victory in over 4 years.

Alcaraz dispatched Lorenzo Musetti in previous round 63 63, while Dimitrov came through (yet another) deciding tiebreak battle against Hurkacz.

Grigor has been very consistent as of late, and is on the verge of cracking top10 for the first time since 2018; do you think he can pull off the upset once more? Or will Carlos continue his momentum fron Indian Wells triumph & march into yet another SF at miami?

Vote and discuss.

 

[Arak]

As much as I love Dimitrov he’s no match for current Alcaraz.

 

[junior74]

If Carlos loses he is Finnish and Grigor will be our new GOAT.

Yuge match.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

If Carlos loses he is Finnish and Grigor will be our new GOAT.

Yuge match.

Weary yuge

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

As much as I love Dimitrov he’s no match for current Alcaraz.

Alcaraz needs to watch out for Dimi's junkballing though, and not let him dictate the play with the forehand as he did in Shanghai.

 

[Pheasant]

For some reason, I’m a little worried here for Carlos. But I can’t explain it. Hopefully, he prevails.

 

[BretH]

Love to watch Dimitrov, thrilled at his recent rise, he has a chance but has to play 100% great while Alcaraz can win playing 85%. Still, Dimitrov somehow sends to have vanquished his under-pressure yips, especially on serve. Makes one wonder at what might have been. (Although he’s pretty high on the all-time winnings list as is. )

 

[nolefam_2024]

Carlos can lose but he won't. He is confident and healthy right now.

 

[albertobra]

Dimi, just like Monfils (and many others), has the complex of playing vs top player. He can win first set, and be a break up in the second, but will find a way to lose.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Dimi, just like Monfils (and many others), has the complex of playng vs top player. He can win first set, and be a break up in the second, but will find a way to lose.

Maybe you can say that vs someone like Rublev or Tsitsipas. But not Carlito. If Dimitrov loses, he would be beaten by a superior player. Not self explosion .

 

[BeatlesFan]

Carlos easily in straights.

 

[tudwell]

Alcaraz needs to watch out for Dimi's junkballing though, and not let him dictate the play with the forehand as he did in Shanghai.

I'm feeling pretty confident myself. Alcaraz hasn't really let anyone dictate with the forehand these last three weeks and handled Musetti's junkballing quite well in his last match. Dimitrov's his own man, of course, and nothing's guaranteed, but if Alcaraz plays the way he has been, I don't see too many options for Grigor here.

 

[NYTennisfan]

I've always been a Dimi guy and am now a Cariltoholic so I'm torn but, objectively, Dimi stands no chance against Alcaraz in current form. I'd like to see a 3 setter at least.

 

[Musterrific]

I'm thrilled by Dimitrov's recent run of good, consistent form, but he'll find a way to lose as he usually does against top players.

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773394283501904261

 

[Vincent-C]

Rooting for ya, Dim- you can do it!

 

[dking68]

Carlos can lose but he won't. He is confident and healthy right now.

If Sinner is in the final, he will. A second masters title for Sinner if he makes the final.

 

[nolefam_2024]

If Sinner is in the final, he will. A second masters title for Sinner if he makes the final.

I don't think sinner will be in the final. Let's see.

 

[dking68]

I don't think sinner will be in the final. Let's see.

Sinner is a stronger hardcourt player than Medvedev. Big forehand will overpower the Russian and his fate will be ended in straight sets. Too much power

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner is a stronger hardcourt player than Medvedev. Big forehand will overpower the Russian and his fate will be ended in straight sets. Too much power

I don't think it's as easy as you sound it to be.

 

[dking68]

I don't think it's as easy as you sound it to be.

If Sinner wins the first set, it’s going to be straight sets for Sinner

 

[KantenKlaar]

If Sinner wins the first set, it’s going to be straight sets for Sinner

You do realise that this is not a Sinner thread?

 

[Arak]

You do realise that this is not a Sinner thread?

Every thread is a Sinner thread lol

 

[KantenKlaar]

Every thread is a Sinner thread lol

Yes, but it does get tedious.

 

[Arak]

Yes, but it does get tedious.

Sinner guys have to be more respectful and not spam every thread with Sinner stuff.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

If Sinner is in the final, he will. A second masters title for Sinner if he makes the final.

Please talk about Sinner in the thread below & not here.

2024 Miami Open ATP Master's 1000 SF - [3] Daniil Medvedev (RUS) v/s [2] Jannik Sinner (ITA)

This will be the 11th meeting between these two, with the lanky Italian having won the last 4 in a row, snapping the lanky Russian's 6 match wins streak against him. Their last match at Australian open final was a 5 setter, where Sinner came back from 2-0 down to win his first ever slam title...

tt.tennis-warehouse.com

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I'm feeling pretty confident myself. Alcaraz hasn't really let anyone dictate with the forehand these last three weeks and handled Musetti's junkballing quite well in his last match. Dimitrov's his own man, of course, and nothing's guaranteed, but if Alcaraz plays the way he has been, I don't see too many options for Grigor here.

I'm rooting for Alcaraz too, and hope that he plays with his brain more than the balls.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

I'm gonna say Dimitrov



will be lucky to win 6 or 7 games.

 

[dking68]

I'm rooting for Alcaraz too, and hope that he plays with his brain more than the balls.

Yes yes

 

[FernandoBiH]

I don't think it's as easy as you sound it to be.

He is deluluded man.

Is there any ignore option to save my time, because I don't want to read those posts of Sinnertards and few of Alcaraz fans.

 

[nolefam_2024]

He is deluluded man.

Is there any ignore option to save my time, because I don't want to read those posts of Sinnertards and few of Alcaraz fans.

Click on the profile and you will see ignore button

 

[FernandoBiH]

Click on the profile and you will see ignore button

Thanks mate

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Unlike the rest of you, if I could pick winners, I'd be rich. I like both players. Just hoping for an enjoyable match.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Carlos needs his slow conditions. He’s not nearly as effective when his timing is taken away

 

[Vincent-C]

I'm gonna say Dimitrov



will be lucky to win 6 or 7 games.

well done.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Unlike the rest of you, if I could pick winners, I'd be rich. I like both players. Just hoping for an enjoyable match.

You ain't gonna get rich picking the winner of this one, unless you're rich already...

But he just briefly climbed to 1.5 odds... that's like free money right there!

 

[FernandoBiH]

Carlitos is gifting today like during Christmas time.

 

[bnjkn]

Freaking Dimitrov.

 

[TheSlicer]

Grigor started how he had to start, with the right tactic and fine execution, Carlos has to settle into the match, lets see if he can come back in this set

 

[Hera]

Nice start by Dimi, lets see how long this lasts haha

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Good hold by dimitrov. Figured he was just gonna gift it back like he always does .

 

[BeatlesFan]

This is Dimi's Brisbane level, which he won.

Carlos will likely claw his way back.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Dinitrov has always been a mystery. The guys hardcourt has been slam level winning talent at times. Yet he’s never done a dang thing all these years later. He should have a gotten a good coach a long time ago he may have a few slams to his name now

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Insane level from the Dim one.

Sadly, won't last.

 

[TheSlicer]

WoW clutch serving, that was critical

 

[bnjkn]

Is he gonna make me cry tonight?

 

[Vincent-C]

What's this, now?

 

[guga_fan]

Dimi is still the closest we will get to Federer nowadays, without the insane half volleys and net rushing, though.

Federer would be a really bad matchup for Alcaraz, it seems.

 

[Vincent-C]

keep it up, Dim. Stay cool

 

[guga_fan]

It’s incredible how well Dimi deals with the wide ball on the forehand side on the run. He really seems to be very fit for his age.