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

[messiahrobins]

It’s matches like this he looks like the best player on tour. It’s a mystery. He has tons of talent. He’s got great power and shot selection

Not really. Women and partying hard as dulled the careers of many players over the years with tremendous talent (put myself in there maybe..)

 

[TheSlicer]

Really makes you wonder what the hell he's been doing all these years...

I can imagine, hard to be ready for the match when youve been "trainning" the whole night with a different partner in every city, now that he got a bit bald probably decided to stop the rocknrollah Life

 

[Vincent-C]

I think they are focusing on the FO and Olympics though.

Zedrot's winning FO24, so they're wasting their time on that one at least. Djok likely gets the OG, as well.

 

[TheSlicer]

Carlos should hire Ivanisevich to get a go to his serve.

Man what he gonna do? Put him over his shoulders so he can serve? hes been serving good, but today he was so overwhelmed that totally Lost Focus and serve percentage and accuracy dropped

 

[Fintft]

1HBH back in Top 10!

 

[FlyingSaucer]

uh, I know at least one person who did not get it wrong, here.

It's not my advice.
The one vote for Dimitrov is Dimitrov in 3.

 

[messiahrobins]

I can imagine, hard to be ready for the match when youve been "trainning" the whole night with a different partner in every city, now that he got a bit bald probably decided to stop the rocknrollah Life

For example Phillipousis and Kournikova used to bump uglies literally just before their matches in discreet areas of tournament stadia.

 

[Vincent-C]

Carlos should hire Ivanisevich to get a go to his serve.

Kriek might be able to help. I doubt Goran could, when the student's tiny.

 

[MeatTornado]

Really makes you wonder what the hell he's been doing all these years...

He's been doing what he'll probably do tomorrow; roll over.

 

[Vincent-C]

Some of us

He's been doing what he'll probably do tomorrow; roll over.

Any further thoughts on *this match*, MT?

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

La Dolce Vita, i think.

I can imagine, hard to be ready for the match when youve been "trainning" the whole night with a different partner in every city, now that he got a bit bald probably decided to stop the rocknrollah Life

Could be. If that's the case, no regrets.

 

[messiahrobins]

Zedrot's winning FO24, so they're wasting their time on that one at least. Djok likely gets the OG, as well.

Cant see Zverev winning FO with that FH.
As for Djokovic i think the Olympics will be 6 months too late for him. It will be peak summer in Paris and it will be way hotter than May/June, i dont see him beating Alcaraz or Sinner on clay in such conditions. Had the Olympics been now id agree.

 

[albertobra]

Man what he gonna do? Put him over his shoulders so he can serve? hes been serving good, but today he was so overwhelmed that totally Lost Focus and serve percentage and accuracy dropped

He could do what he did to Djokovic.
Review tecnique.

 

[Vincent-C]

For example Phillipousis and Kournikova used to bump uglies literally just before their matches in discreet areas of tournament stadia.

Oof, TMI.

 

[TheSlicer]

He could do what he did to Djokovic.
Review tecnique.

carlos technique is fine, it takes time to learn placement, plus not every player can have an amazing serve, also easier to do with an almost 1, 90 guy

 

[Rosstour]

What a strong era we are in right now. Incredible.

Strong? Hmm

Certainly there is more parity now than at any time in the last decade or so. Very exciting.

I love the resurgence of the beautiful game. Musetti, Shapo, Grigor all made strong statements here and put on some amazing displays of first-strike tennis.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Highlights

 

[MeatTornado]

Some of us

Any further thoughts on *this match*, MT?

I've already written plenty about what I think about this match.

 

[albertobra]

Dunno, while his serve is fluid I believe he could have a wider movement. It looks a bit 'compact' as it is now. And this can limit variety.

carlos technique is fine, it takes time to learn placement, plus not every player can have an amazing serve, also easier to do with an almost 1, 90 guy

 

[Vincent-C]

Highlights

Dim was moving real well in this match, and applying nice pressure with the various looks and spins.
Keep it up, man!

 

[Vincent-C]

I've already written plenty about what I think about this match.

Like "Alcaraz in three".
It's all good.

 

[MeatTornado]

Like Alcaraz in three.

I mean, congrats on Dimitrov actually closing out a big match for the first time in like 5 years, I guess. I still feel confident playing those odds every time.

 

[TheSlicer]

Dunno, while his serve is fluid I believe he could have a wider movement. It looks a bit 'compact' as it is now. And this can limit variety.

since he was a child it was always his weakest shot, i think he has come a long way, you just cant expect him to be serving the spots consistently like djokovic at this stage, its gonna take time, and he probably will never have a serve like that, but it will improve, with time

 

[nolefam_2024]

Poor performance from Carlito or he is only good for slow courts..

@FeroBango explain. This is the year we will see if Carlos will become just another clay courter. Not a good loss.

 

[Vincent-C]

I mean, congrats on Dimitrov actually closing out a big match for the first time in like 5 years, I guess. I still feel confident playing those odds every time.

Fair enough, and I enjoy your comments here.

 

[hades11]

This match reminds me of that flawless win from Haas against Djokovic, don't remember the year.

 

[nolefam_2024]

This match reminds me of that flawless win from Haas against Djokovic, don't remember the year.

2013. The doom year

 

[nolefam_2024]

Carlos off to clay you go.

You have disappointed all the people today. Except extreme Dimitrov fans

 

[Vincent-C]

Carlos off to clay you go.

You have disappointed all the people today. Except extreme Dimitrov fans

No, losing quarterfinalist is about right for the boy. I wonder how Meddy v. Sinner
will go- I have no sense for that matchup right now.

 

[top10]

Carlos should be able to impose his style of play - at least in his service games…
The match was controlled from Grigor from start to finish except for the break game Carlos managed in the second set when he hit all his forehands at like 100 mph…

 

[BeatlesFan]

Poor performance from Carlito or he is only good for slow courts..

Miami *is* a slow court, Court index speed at IW this year was 34.2, Miami is 35.7.

People keep posting this and it's simply invented. Miami is a SLOW court and has been since the early 2000's.

 

[TheSlicer]

Dimi is no machak

 

[Winners or Errors]

I mean, congrats on Dimitrov actually closing out a big match for the first time in like 5 years, I guess. I still feel confident playing those odds every time.

Dimitrov does turn on his brain occasionally on the court. Sad that he couldn’t do it against the big three, but I don’t think the new top guys intimidate him.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Now Carlos fans will say you can't expect him to win every single match. Well we do.

Him losing to someone in top 5, expected.

Getting thrashed like today vs Dimitrov, not expected. What was his problem today.

 

[marc45]

congrats to Carlos

for shaving that moss off the back of his neck

and Dimi, get rid of the backward hat...so dopey looking for someone his age

 

[SeeingDusk]

It’s matches like this he looks like the best player on tour. It’s a mystery. He has tons of talent. He’s got great power and shot selection

He really did look like one of the best today but in his match against Medvedev in Indian wells, he looked like a completely different player.

 

[hades11]

Dimitrov does turn on his brain occasionally on the court. Sad that he couldn’t do it against the big three, but I don’t think the new top guys intimidate him.

Dimitrov hasn't exactly been lighting it up against the new guys either when they are playing good.. the difference is this generation has a lot more off days than the Big 3 used to have.

 

[Ace of Aces]

Best I've seen Dimitrov hit his backhand since his 2017 Aussie run

 

[Vincent-C]

Dimitrov does turn on his brain occasionally on the court. Sad that he couldn’t do it against the big three, but I don’t think the new top guys intimidate him.

I think you make a good point here; this newfound consistency didn't come out of nowhere.

 

[Vincent-C]

and Dimi, get rid of the backward hat...so dopey looking for someone his age

Agreed, and he looks an old 33.

 

[dking68]

Now Carlos fans will say you can't expect him to win every single match. Well we do.

Him losing to someone in top 5, expected.

Getting thrashed like today vs Dimitrov, not expected. What was his problem today.

I told you when Sinner plays his B level he defeats everybody except A level Djokovic. When Carlos plays his B level, someone like Dimitrov can take advantage of it.

 

[hades11]

I told you when Sinner plays his B level he defeats everybody except A level Djokovic. When Carlos plays his B level, someone like Dimitrov can take advantage of it.

Yeah but this is also because Sinner has a very good serve, even in a bad day he can rely on it carrying him whereas Alcaraz can fall like a brick if his ground game is off as his serve is average at best.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Not really. Women and partying hard as dulled the careers of many players over the years with tremendous talent (put myself in there maybe..)

If I were him, I'd have a Players Club Card too.

 

[dking68]

Yeah but this is also because Sinner has a very good serve, even in a bad day he can rely on carrying him whereas Alcaraz can fall like a brick if his ground game is off as his serve is average at best.

So wouldn’t that mean Sinner has a higher potential if he’s able to win when not playing his best?

 

[Rosstour]

Best I've seen Dimitrov hit his backhand since his 2017 Aussie run

Courier said he had the 2nd fastest backhand on tour last season. I wonder who was the first?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Yeah but this is also because Sinner has a very good serve, even in a bad day he can rely on it carrying him whereas Alcaraz can fall like a brick if his ground game is off as his serve is average at best.

Serve is part of the game. Otherwise Nole would crush fed every time.

Serve or nothing buddy.

 

[Vincent-C]

Serve is part of the game. Otherwise Nole would crush fed every time.

Serve or nothing buddy.

I think the serve will continue to be an issue for the little fella.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think the serve will continue to be an issue for the little fella.

True. It's becoming an issue now.

 

[hades11]

So wouldn’t that mean Sinner has a higher potential if he’s able to win when not playing his best?

Think Carlos has a higher peak for now if both at their best but if both struggle I'd bank more on Sinner.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Think Carlos has a higher peak for now if both at their best but if both struggle I'd bank more on Sinner.

Exactly why I picked sinner for long term.