2024 Wimbledon Quarter Final matchup - [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s [12] Thomas John Robert Paul (USA)

[MeatTornado]

Charlie just forking around since getting that 2nd break

 

[FeroBango]

Paul can't help but smile.

 

[NeutralFan]

Don’t sleep on your guy trust him. I didn’t think fed had much of a chance at Wimbledon in 2019 and had a chance to serve it out.

Unfortunately Fed thought the same

 

[ibbi]

What a dropper.

 

[Third Serve]

It is so impressive how Alcaraz levels up like crazy in 4th and 5th sets. He gets better and better throughout matches

If only his record in the first three sets of a Slam match was so spotless…

 

[GRASScaraz]

Meddy'll get it done, then.

Keep hoping

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I

Unfortunately Fed thought the same

Yup but fed had his chance that’s what i am saying. If only he had taken a couple more of seconds to set up serve when he was up 40-15. Anything is possible with novak coming up with a surprise for Alcaraz.

 

[Night Slasher]

Maybe but the old guard still has a punchers chance. He would make him earn it for sure.

Yeah Nole will make him pay if he has lapses like he did in Cincinnati but I think it the match will be on Alcaraz's racquet. Too much raw power and enough variety and he isn't afraid of Nole.

 

[ibbi]

If these next two sets are not 6-2, 6-1. I will be impressed.

Okay, I'm impressed.

 

[Kralingen]

But will you watch?

If there is no roof, I will find a way

 

[flyingboris]

Alcaraz would win in 4 or 5 sets. He will outlast Djokovic physically again

Maybe, or perhaps this time he'll fall for Possumovic' acting skills. But let's first get to the final.

 

[NeutralFan]

I


Yup but fed had his chance that’s what i am saying. If only he had taken a couple more of seconds to set up serve when he was up 40-15. Anything is possible with novak coming up with a surprise for Alcaraz.

Fed is an instinct based player , he will never play against his instinct , same goes for Carlos.

 

[FeroBango]

Hello Fedr.

 

[FeroBango]

Jeeeez

 

[NeutralFan]

If there is no roof, I will find a way

I don't think Med is beating him the way Carlos is playing in last two sets.

 

[GRASScaraz]

Alcaraz after the first week usually gets going

 

[FeroBango]

If there is no roof, I will find a way

Inshah Allah Charlies would love some outdoor Tennis.

 

[jl809]

unplayable at the end. How many UEs from Raz in that final stage? Can’t have been more than a handful

 

[Mustard]

An impressive win for Alcaraz in the end.

 

[GRASScaraz]

Alcaraz will down Djokovic if they make final! Relax! Lol

No I think Djoko takes it in a close 4 setter

 

[NYTennisfan]

He might have his stumbles in match and some serious dips occasionally but Carlos is an absolute killer of a closer.

 

[ibbi]

Just think how disappointed Tommy Paul's girlfriend is. 200% she'll be sitting in Taylor Fritz's box tomorrow.

 

[Night Slasher]

Just think how disappointed Tommy Paul's girlfriend is. 200% she'll be sitting in Taylor Fritz's box tomorrow.

Hahaha...

 

[Hitman]

Champion is through

 

[zagor]

It is so impressive how Alcaraz levels up like crazy in 4th and 5th sets. He gets better and better throughout matches

In that regard he really is like a young Nadal. They retain their physicality completely and up the shotmaking in the 5th set.

 

[Rattie]

Real upset alert here.

Nowhere near…

 

[paolo2143]

If Alcaraz carries on the way he played last 2.5 sets , then cannot see anyone stopping him. Even if you look at last 20 years it would take a peak Roger or Novak to have a decent shot.

Novak is not the player he was a year or two ago and should he reach final, will need to rely on experience and a game plan to have a good shot.

 

[zagor]

If there is no roof, I will find a way

Imagine Med beating Tiny under the roof.

 

[Vincent-C]

In that regard he really is like a young Nadal. They retain their physicality completely and up the shotmaking in the 5th set.

Funny how they can / could both do that.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Poor Paul lol.

 

[Rattie]

Alcaraz after the first week usually gets going

Players don’t want to peak in the first week at slams, they say it often.

 

[Vincent-C]

If Alcaraz carries on the way he played last 2.5 sets , then cannot see anyone stopping him. Even if you look at last 20 years it would take a peak Roger or Novak to have a decent shot.

Novak is not the player he was a year or two ago and should he reach final, will need to rely on experience and a game plan to have a good shot.

Fred would roll that kid.

 

[Krish0608]

Holy Moly! What a performance in the last 2 sets. Hope he can keep this up. He’s still so up and down and that concerns me.

 

[zagor]

Funny how they can / could both do that.

Wait, are you insinuating something here I used to be able to tell on TTW.

 

[Succession]

Such a beautiful player. Most old-school modern day player.

Wow. I think that is the most accurate description of Raz that I haven’t been able to articulate yet That’s him, that’s how he wins, that’s what he is

 

[Kralingen]

Imagine Med beating Tiny under the roof.

With the way Ferrero is coaching anything is possible.

 

[Nostradamus]

What just happenend ? Tommy was doing great and handling everything from Alcarez and just imploded??

 

[ACE of Hearts]

No I think Djoko takes it in a close 4 setter

Novak would make him pay if he plays sloppy that’s for sure.

 

[zagor]

With the way Ferrero is coaching anything is possible.

Yeah, really don't think he's a good fit. All JCF did was run and hit FHs, that was his gameplan basically. Granted he was great at it but guys like Becker, Edberg or Paul Annacone (who's with Fritz now I think?) would be a much better fit.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

What just happenend ? Tommy was doing great and handling everything from Alcarez and just imploded??

21 winners to 51 UEs. That’s a horrible ratio.

 

[Succession]

Yeah, really don't think he's a good fit. All JCF did was run and hit FHs, that was his gameplan basically. Granted he was great at it but guys like Becker, Edberg or Paul Annacone (who's with Fritz now I think?) would be a much better fit.

Becker would be a clear no in my book, heavily overrated and a phrasemonger. JCF has brought him to where he’s at, 3 slams in his bag with 21 years. While seeing JCF critical myself, I think now is not the time for a coaching change

 

[NeutralFan]

Yeah, really don't think he's a good fit. All JCF did was run and hit FHs, that was his gameplan basically. Granted he was great at it but guys like Becker, Edberg or Paul Annacone (who's with Fritz now I think?) would be a much better fit.

Tbh anyone who can instill some tactical awareness in him would suffice. Carlos has been saying same raw tennis since last 2 years and hasn't improved on his tactical awareness.

 

[abmk]

Alcaraz hit some pretty good form in those last 2 sets. That's what he needs to carry on.

 

[Succession]

Tbh anyone who can instill some tactical awareness in him would suffice. Carlos has been saying same raw tennis since last 2 years and hasn't improved on his tactical awareness.

JCF did that tho, there’s plenty of interviews in which JCF is outlining the tactical changes he wants in Raz’ game. First time it really worked was in IW against Sinner from set 2 on

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Okay, I'm impressed.

Why

 

[TennisFan3]

Alcaraz hit some pretty good form in those last 2 sets. That's what he needs to carry on.

Not sure if that would be enough vs Djokovic. Alcaraz was better in Wimbledon 2023.

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

You can blame their manager for that , their counter attacking style with clinical approach is not working this Euro. Mbappe needs space and he's not getting since teams are defending in close pockets.

Horrible way of playing when you have such talented players.

 

[KantenKlaar]

Just think how disappointed Tommy Paul's girlfriend is. 200% she'll be sitting in Taylor Fritz's box tomorrow.

Botox Bambi

 

[TheSlicer]

Bro it ain’t happening if it goes to five sets. He has lost his last 7 out of 9 matches once it goes to five

july 17th, you´ll see

 

[Vincent-C]

Botox Bambi

Those kind will make you pay and pay and pay and (not money).

oof.