2025 Indian wells ATP master's 1000 R16 - [2] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s [16] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

H2H - Alca leads 3-2
Hard court H2H - Dimi leads 2-1
Last match - 2024 Miami open QF, Dimi def. Alca 62 64

Alright here we go folks.
Dimi has beaten Alcaraz in their last 2 matches, Shanghai master's QF in 2023 & Miami master's QF in 2024.
There is definitely something in his game that bothers Alcaraz.
Does Dimi pull off the upset once more? Or will the defending champ from 2023 & 24 prevail?

Vote&discuss.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

@The Blond Blur

 

[The Blond Blur]

@The Blond Blur

 

[Vincent-C]

Go, ***** Dimi! Three in a row, bro!

 

[flyingboris]

Still a couple of seats open. I guess we're not that close to getting started!

 

[flyingboris]

And we're off! According to my scores app. On my stream they're still warming up.

 

[tx10is]

first point was ok lol

 

[flyingboris]

First point is immediately amazing. This could be a good one!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Lol wth is happening this is just 1 game

 

[Vincent-C]

Alky breaks right off the bat.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Raz will demolish this guy today

 

[flyingboris]

Not looking good for Dimi. His shots aren't fast enough to bother Carlos, while Carlos' shots are plenty fast to bother Dimi.

 

[McGradey]

Very solid play from Alcaraz so far, consistently good ballstriking and shot selection. Looking ominous if he can maintain this type of play.

 

[tudwell]

Very solid play from Alcaraz so far, consistently good ballstriking and shot selection. Looking ominous if he can maintain this type of play.

I think this may be his best court on tour. Just so hard to hit through him but he also knows how to attack on this spin-friendly surface with his heavy forehand.

 

[flyingboris]

Truly a baby Fed. Shanks like the master!

 

[nolefam_2024]

What a BH DTL from Alcaraz

 

[Vincent-C]

Mmm.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Alcaraz is again winning IW/RG/Madrid it seems to me.

 

[Vincent-C]

C'mon, Dimi.

 

[hades11]

Alcaraz is again winning IW/RG/Madrid it seems to me.

Health has always been the most important with him, derailed him bad last clay season.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Health haa always been the most important for him, derailed him bad last clay season.

Yes but he is adding more weight to base of the racket. Might help deal with these slow balls. Look at his return on second serve, always on the baseline. Playing like this is RG

 

[Nostradamus]

is this what they meant by 1-handed backhand guys have no chance against Alcarez ?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Dimitrov playing like a washed up guy

 

[RSJfan]

Oldtrov is getting the expected beating.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Should have bageled Dimitrov but a breadstick is next best thing.
Alcaraz under pressure points on HC is 26th in top 50. Otherwise he would majorly bully the tour even on HC

 

[McGradey]

Grigolo looking floppy and flaccid so far today. Might need a 'blue bomber' to unlock some performance in the second set.

 

[flyingboris]

Super windy out there, I'm surprised the play looks as good as it does.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Super windy out there, I'm surprised the play looks as good as it does.

Alcaraz can make miracles. What is a bit of wind to him

That fh slice in air dropped on sidelines lol

 

[flyingboris]

Alcaraz can make miracles. What is a bit of wind to him

That fh slice in air dropped on sidelines lol

Inside out forehand baseline slice volley, as one does.

 

[Vincent-C]

Super windy out there, I'm surprised the play looks as good as it does.

Yes, the weather is horrid here in CA today, with heavy south winds and mixed rain.

 

[Vincent-C]

Dim could sure use an early break.

 

[flyingboris]

Dim could sure use an early break.

He almost got it, but he holds. 1-1

 

[SpinDr.]

devil wind wreaking havoc

 

[hades11]

Carlos always drops his level in the 2nd set.

 

[flyingboris]

Carlos looks oddly aggravated for someone who's up 6-1 1-1. Anybody catch what he's complaining about?

 

[tudwell]

Dive-bombing the net in these windy conditions isn’t a bad play. Smart move from Dimitrov.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Carlos looks oddly aggravated for someone who's up 6-1 1-1. Anybody catch what he's complaining about?

I think any time something doesn't go his way, the ego is hurt.

 

[flyingboris]

That Skyball was hilarious. Highest shot of the tournament that landed in?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Alcaraz has not faced a bp today. Unless he falls apart, this match might be over

 

[tx10is]

well that was fun for like 20min lol

 

[flyingboris]

Alcaraz has not faced a bp today. Unless he falls apart, this match might be over

JINX! (but he did hold)

 

[Vincent-C]

Let's get the break back, Dim.

 

[Centrius]

Sinner can't comeback soon enough.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner can't comeback soon enough.

He was down 0-3 last year ?

 

[Centrius]

He was down 0-3 last year ?

Still.

 

[Kralingen]

Just tuning in now and it’s already over lol.

 

[hades11]

Carlos showing mercy to his friend, should've double baggeled him.

 

[nolefam_2024]

2.24 DR
Alcaraz demolished today. Could easily be 6-0 6-0

 

[RSJfan]

Oldegg, Oldtrov, Oldfils, Oldrinka et al. can all look good when playing each other but they should be bringing it on the Senior Tour.

 

[kishnabe]

Alcaraz sleepwalking to the trophy like Djokovic.