2024 Wimbledon SF - [1] Carlos Alcaraz vs [5] Daniil Medvedev

[Tennis Fan States63]

Defending champion returns to the Men's Final - well done, Carlos Alcaraz. Either of Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti will have their hands full in the battle for the championship. If it's Djokovic, that will be a compelling rematch, for sure.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Because of a foot injury like I said

Oh plz. Save the injury excuses. Dude has terrible stamina. Needs to work on those legs.

 

[Oceans II]

It will be an all time heroic effort if Nole beats Carlos.

 

[Nappa]

Nolefans in ruins

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Better than big 3 at his age (except Nadal on clay ofc and maybe, but maybe, Nadal on grass).

He ain’t better than Nadal at 21 on grass

 

[duaneeo]

Result would have been different if it was sinner on the other end of the net and not GenMUGlostGEN whatever they are called

Carlos didn't lose to Sinner in their last slam meeting, so the above has nothing to do with my comment.

 

[Pheasant]

Hopefully he wins a Wimbledon or any other slam soon. His window is closing up. AO Wimby USO he is one of the top contenders

He’s very dangerous on hard courts. And now, you better not come in even a little flat on grass courts. His movement on grass courts has improved immensely. He figured out his footwork big time. And if he serves well, then watch out.

 

[heftylefty]

I am wondering if Carlos is offering any charm lessons.

 

[Tano]

Literally played not even top 5 for whole year until RG

We will see if he wins Wimbledon otherwise he is just clay courter with early success on rest

Are fans afraid that Djokovic will lose another Wimbledon final against Alcaraz?

 

[mike danny]

I doubt it will be a dream final lol Raz will win it comfortably.

Nice jinx

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Carlos didn't lose to Sinner in their last slam meeting, so the above has nothing to do with my comment.

Sinner gets hyped so much on this board. Dude has nothing on carlitos right now. Slam count tells you that.

 

[ibbi]

16/22 serve & volley for the match. You love to see it.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Injuries destroy the game so much. We don’t get the matchups we want. And then we end up with losers like Medvedev in slam semis

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nice jinx

He has to doing reverse psychology.

 

[Succession]

No of sets won in Wim SF/F so far:

Alcaraz = 9
Sinner = 0

That's a crazy stat

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Injuries destroy the game so much. We don’t get the matchups we want. And then we end up with losers like Medvedev in slam semis

Stop making excuses for sinner. If he had won that 5th set you wouldn’t be talking about injuries.

 

[TennisFan3]

At least we will have a competitive final now. Otherwise Novak would have just won in straight sets all the way through.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Are fans afraid that Djokovic will lose another Wimbledon final against Alcaraz?

No

Djokovic is underdog vs Raz

We don't agree Raz has reached any level near to Djokovic last year

 

[ACE of Hearts]

No

Djokovic is underdog vs Raz

We don't agree Raz has reached any level near to Djokovic last year

I think that’s good for novak. No much pressure.

 

[TennisFan3]

Defending champion returns to the Men's Final - well done, Carlos Alcaraz. Either of Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti will have their hands full in the battle for the championship. If it's Djokovic, that will be a compelling rematch, for sure.

Even the commentators are saying Musetti has no chance.
Get ready for an epic Alcaraz vs Djokovic final. Hopefully Alcaraz doesn't lay an egg and plays better than he did in the SF.

 

[Succession]

Hmmm, anyone else think Alcaraz was a bit cold to medvedev at the handshake?

I just re-watched it. Think his intensity level was still super high, so the handshake was a little bit muted, but didn't notice anything cold tbh

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think that’s good for novak. No much pressure.

Yes

Tbh I want Nole just to win og at any cost but seeing my signature people can see why I am pulling vs Raz

 

[Nappa]

Tiny Carlos has the 4th Slam in his pocket at age 21. Not too bad

Djokovic is the BIG favourite. Isnt him the 24*GS winner? Big preassure on his shoulders

 

[Tano]

Even the commentators are saying Musetti has no chance.
Get ready for an epic Alcaraz vs Djokovic final. Hopefully Alcaraz doesn't lay an egg and plays better than he did in the SF.

If Alcaraz plays well, Djokovic will not be able to withstand the Spanish's intensity and pace of play.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Djokovic is the BIG favourite. Isnt him the 24*GS winner? Big preassure on his shoulders

They’re taking age into equation and the fact that Alcaraz beat him here last year but never count out the veteran champion.

 

[Boxbeams4ever]

Well that’s good I guess. Who wants Med in another slam finals anyways. He would just bugger it up like Zverev at RG

If you were to tell me 5 years ago that the tstsipas/Med/Zverev gen would have one slam between them I would have thought you were crazy. But I guess that’s how it ends up

I have thought to myself privately the last few years that Tsitipas is the failure gen version of Federer, Zverev is the failure gen version of Djokovic, and Thiem is the failure version of Nadal with a one-handed bh lol

And more recently, Alcaraz is the new success version of Nadal, Sinner is the success version of Djokovic, Federer has no one haaa

Medvedev is no one lol, he's GOAT Nishikori if anything hahahahah

Anyway

 

[TennisFan3]

If Alcaraz plays well, Djokovic will not be able to withstand the Spanish's intensity and pace of play.

Not sure about that. If Alcaraz plays his A game, match will be close and go to 5 sets.
If Alcaraz plays like he did in the SF, Novak wins easily likely in straights.

 

[Rattie]

Literally played not even top 5 for whole year until RG

We will see if he wins Wimbledon otherwise he is just clay courter with early success on rest

While Djokovic played one top 10 player this whole year who he lost to.

 

[zagor]

Sure. But while people are listing all his terrible shortcomings, here he is in his second Wimbledon final in a row, second Slam final in a row, and waiting to play either against a 40 year-old with a busted knee (who he beat last year) or an Italian who's never been here before. People these days are simply unable to enjoy any type of greatness because all they can do is compare it to big 3 records. Tiresome.

Fair enough. Can't argue with the results at the end of the day.

 

[Nappa]

No

Djokovic is underdog vs Raz

We don't agree Raz has reached any level near to Djokovic last year

Lol how pathetic. The guy with 24* GS is the underdog??? Pathetic. You guys are terribly afraid

 

[Rattie]

No

Djokovic is underdog vs Raz

We don't agree Raz has reached any level near to Djokovic last year

lol Djokovic is very far from the underdog.

 

[FernandoBiH]

Final will be 50 50 match.

 

[Thundergod]

I have thought to myself privately the last few years that Tsitipas is the failure gen version of Federer, Zverev is the failure gen version of Djokovic, and Thiem is the failure version of Nadal with a one-handed bh lol

And more recently, Alcaraz is the new success version of Nadal, Sinner is the success version of Djokovic, Federer has no one haaa

Medvedev is no one lol, he's GOAT Nishikori if anything hahahahah

Anyway

Imo despite nationalities, Alcaraz is a lot more similar to Fed than he is to Nadal.

 

[pirhaksar]

Tough luck for Mad lad. He has overachieved on grass. Certainly showed spirit and fight against Raz who looks and plays like an ATG and possible Goat like candidate in the making. If he defends his title here Sinner has lot of catching up to do being older.

 

[Succession]

Lol Carlos puts his foot in it. Love it

Lol yes. So good, one really has to be a miserable person to not enjoy this. Just beyond me

 

[NYTennisfan]

Nolefans in ruins

Sinnfans as well

 

[Mainad]

Alcaraz joins Djokovic, Nadal and Murray as the only active players to reach back to back finals at Wimbledon. He joins the same 3 as the only active players to reach back to back finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Will he proceed to join Nadal and Djokovic as the only 3 active players to win back to back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon?

 

[Sentinel]

It will be a formality for Raz. He’s too good!

Carlos has the second Wimbledon in his pocket. Nole or Musetti do no stand a chance IMO

Unbreakable jinx in place !!!

 

[TheSlicer]

Literally played not even top 5 for whole year until RG

We will see if he wins Wimbledon otherwise he is just clay courter with early success on rest

Lol what about winning indian Wells beating zverev and sinner... Also, he was injured basically the whole Clay season, what a stupid thing you just said

 

[pirhaksar]

Alcaraz joins Djokovic, Nadal and Murray as the only active players to reach back to back finals at Wimbledon. He joins the same 3 as the only active players to reach back to back finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Will he proceed to join Nadal and Djokovic as the only 3 active players to win back to back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon?

The kid is amazing. I picked Sinner as my guy in this Gen, so end up not particularly rooting for Raz but damm have to tip my hat to what he is doing at 21. Terrific stuff from the youngster. Mature beyond his age. I see he is erratic at times going for glory but that’s just the youth in him trying to create highlight reels and entertain. As he matures expect him to become more steadfast playing % tennis. He’s going to lock up an entire generation of tennis fandom like Roger did.

 

[FeroBango]

Alcaraz dodged a bullet there. Sinner would have ate him alive if he’s healthy . Damn foot injuries. Oh well that’s tennis

Lol

 

[Daniel Andrade]

SACK FERRERO NOW.

Get him right the **** out.

Get him out.

3 slams and counting sweetie

 

[pirhaksar]

Imo despite nationalities, Alcaraz is a lot more similar to Fed than he is to Nadal.

I agree, I think he plays with carefree abandon knowing he can always win the next point or game at will if he loses this. Some showmanship, some eyouthful exuberance but that also gives an idea of his mental fortitude. I will be very surprised if he doesn’t change over time.

 

[The_Order]

Before Djokovic 2.0. Beating Djokovic 1.0 doesn't count for much.

When did this magical Djokovic 2.0 start?

 

[Waves]

I could watch Alcaraz play forever! Reminds me of a couple of past players…but more fun.

Hopefully takes the final in 3 definitive sets.

 

[FeroBango]

Tiny Carlos has the 4th Slam in his pocket at age 21. Not too bad

Not yet. The match has to be played.

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Too good from Carlos!

Yes I, Carlitos.
Med played better than the SF in 2023 and Carlitos, not as well. The result, sweet. Irie!

well. Result would have been different if it was sinner on the other end of the net and not GenMUGlostGEN whatever they are called

No man, the 'would have/should have ' s*!t gone with the wind. What counts is the 'is', namely, Carlitos beat the man that beat the Sinnerman. Ups and down, its part of life.

 

[Rattie]

Alcaraz dodged a bullet there. Sinner would have ate him alive if he’s healthy . Damn foot injuries. Oh well that’s tennis

“If, if, if….doesnt exist “

What foot injury?

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Yes I, Carlitos.
Med played better than the SF in 2023 and Carlitos, not as well. The result, sweet. Irie!


No man, the 'would have/should have ' s*!t gone with the wind. What counts is the 'is', namely, Carlitos beat the man that beat the Sinnerman. Ups and down, its part of life.

Correction. Med beat injured sinner. It’s not up and down. It’s injured vs healthy. Tennis is not exactly a sport you can played with a screwed up foot. It’s not polo

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Correction. Med beat injured sinner. It’s not up and down. It’s injured vs healthy. Tennis is not exactly a sport you can played with a screwed up foot. It’s not polo

Correction. Injury is part of life's ups and downs. This is not a difficult concept, man. The Sinnerman went 5 sets with his 'screwed up' foot and lost. He was not playing polo, for sure. Good job you noticed he was playing on his feet. That is precisely the point. No one plays 5 sets with a 'screwed up' foot. He's a great player / kid, and will have his 'ups' again soon, no doubt.