2025 Wimbledon R32 - [2] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s Jan-Lennard Struff (GER)

[Hitman]

Stockholm - I'm not there now

I like all the boat taxis here.

 

[Kralingen]

Ooh half chance here at deuce. Struff is all over the Alcaraz serve like white on rice right now. Ferrero DO SOMETHING!!!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz so clutch under pressure!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz holds! Clutch play

 

[TheSlicer]

Agree that Sinner needs to start beating Alcaraz soon. And it could have been as soon as French Open this year - if one shot was different. I mean how many people have won matches after being down 3 consecutive match points?
Regardless - I suspect Sinner will get Alcaraz maybe this Wimbledon or another slam soon. And then the flood gates might open.

The reason I think Sinner gets more slams than Alcaraz is that he is FAR SUPERIOR on harcourts which has 50% of the slams and 65% of the total ATP tour.

Alcaraz is also prone to lapses and losing early. Sinner because of his consistency will ALWAYS make the finals. Especially after Novak retires. Alcaraz has made the most of slams finals by winning them all.
But he will start losing slam finals soon - and given that he gets into fewer finals - his overall tally wouldn't increase as fast as Sinner's does.

So you expect alcaraz to get worse? Instead of better? Interesting point of view, isnt there the possibility, i dont know, that he gets better with age? I mean who knows, it could be the more likely outcome.

 

[speedysteve]

Toughs it out..

4th could still go either way - I like.

 

[ibbi]

Tremendous return from Struff on game point, and then terrible forehand error long when he had total control.

 

[Hitman]

For a supposed easy run to the finals, Alcaraz isn't having it all his own way in this run. He's had to be very clutch.

 

[Martin J]

Ooh half chance here at deuce. Struff is all over the Alcaraz serve like white on rice right now. Ferrero DO SOMETHING!!!!

 

[speedysteve]

I like all the boat taxis here.

Venice of the 60° north

 

[ibbi]

What a reaction volley from Struff for 15-15.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

For a supposed easy run to the finals, Alcaraz isn't having it all his own way in this run. He's had to be very clutch.

This is true. It will help him though should he get through.

 

[mike danny]

For a supposed easy run to the finals, Alcaraz isn't having it all his own way in this run. He's had to be very clutch.

That’s why I was laughing when people said it was gonna be easy

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Alcaraz having trouble returning this guy’s serve.

 

[TheSlicer]

For a supposed easy run to the finals, Alcaraz isn't having it all his own way in this run. He's had to be very clutch.

For better or worse, this has always been his way, you never know, interesting to see how he will become in some years

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Raz wrist tweak?

? Too young to have wrist issues.

 

[speedysteve]

Alcaraz having trouble returning this guy’s serve.

Firsts are in the high 130's...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

So you expect alcaraz to get worse? Instead of better? Interesting point of view, isnt there the possibility, i dont know, that he gets better with age? I mean who knows, it could be the more likely outcome.

It weird how they criticise Alcaraz more than sinner when he’s accomplished more already and being younger too! lol

 

[MichaelNadal]

Struff wants this so bad

 

[speedysteve]

Firsts are in the high 130's...

When they land though

 

[ojo rojo]

Expecting some new “Alcaraz is mierda compared to Fedr” threads..

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Geez, Struff, NOW??

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That’s why I was laughing when people said it was gonna be easy

For Alcaraz this is easy though. Him and his team don’t stress as it all part of the plan. He will drop sets but he will win the tournament in the end.

Longer matches help prepare him for the later rounds.

 

[Hitman]

Struff is feeling it.

 

[ibbi]

When this guy is giving you multiple doubles a game you got to capitalize, kid.

 

[zagor]

Agree that Sinner needs to start beating Alcaraz soon. And it could have been as soon as French Open this year - if one shot was different. I mean how many people have won matches after being down 3 consecutive match points?
Regardless - I suspect Sinner will get Alcaraz maybe this Wimbledon or another slam soon. And then the flood gates might open.

The reason I think Sinner gets more slams than Alcaraz is that he is FAR SUPERIOR on harcourts which has 50% of the slams and 65% of the total ATP tour.

Alcaraz is also prone to lapses and losing early. Sinner because of his consistency will ALWAYS make the finals. Especially after Novak retires. Alcaraz has made the most of slams finals by winning them all.
But he will start losing slam finals soon - and given that he gets into fewer finals - his overall tally wouldn't increase as fast as Sinner's does.

Good points, it may turn out that way too. A lot of it depends on Sinner, how persistent he will be at plugging away until he gets that one big win over Carlito and maybe floodgates will open.

Will be very interesting to follow this rivalry. Good clash of styles and personalities.

 

[speedysteve]

Expecting some new “Alcaraz is mierda compared to Fedr” threads..

Let them talk about that in the Pro Player section ..

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

For better or worse, this has always been his way, you never know, interesting to see how he will become in some years

Exactly. He won all his slams this way. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

 

[TheSlicer]

It weird how they criticise Alcaraz more than sinner when he’s accomplished more already and being younger too! lol

Apparently it gives more confidence to win consistently agaisnt the weaker field and slam finals agaisnt medvedev and fritz than to win big matches against your opponent

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Firsts are in the high 130's...

The greats used to return bombs.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Good points, it may turn out that way too. A lot of it depends on Sinner, how persistent he will be at plugging away until he gets that one big win over Carlito and maybe floodgates will open.

Will be very interesting to follow this rivalry. Good clash of styles and personalities.

Sinner is a great player but for his own confidence he needs to beat Alcaraz soon. In one of the next few meetings. Let’s see what happens.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Struff is making this a little interesting - can he pull out the hold here? Oof - terrible volley sitter miss - deuce.

 

[Martin J]

Big hitting from Struff, it's a pity he's missed some volleys. Overall a respectable effort.

 

[speedysteve]

The greats used to return bombs.

The bombs are getting faster I feel.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Gotta a feeling this will go 5 if he doesn’t break here.

 

[RSJfan]

Struff is playing some pure mug tennis. Two double faults serving at 4-4 in the fourth and then dumps a sitter volley into the net on game point.

 

[TennisFan3]

So you expect alcaraz to get worse? Instead of better? Interesting point of view, isnt there the possibility, i dont know, that he gets better with age? I mean who knows, it could be the more likely outcome.

That's reasonable. However, Alcaraz is already a very complete player. The only big thing he can improve is his serve. And maybe the concentration lapses.
Sinner has a bit more upside. His net play is weak. His movement front and back is not as good -given his height. His drop shots are awful. Slice isn't great. And serve could be better for such a tall guy.
So it will be interesting to see who improves more and has the edge. Sinner is just a little bit more steady and you know that he will always be there in the finals.
With Carlos - he has a GOD mode that no one can live with. But then he has another mode in which he gets beaten by mugs especially on hardcourts.
Anyway - it will be interesting. Let's see who wins more.

 

[DjokoLand]

The difference in quality this game when Struff is servicing on deuce side to the ad side is hilarious

 

[Hitman]

Does he has the right Struff, baby?

Probably not.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Take advantage!

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Alcaraz - lol - did he frame that? back to deuce.....

 

[Djokovic2011]

Great point!

 

[ibbi]

Alcaraz flubs a put away forehand and comes up with an epic volley to get it anyway.

 

[TennisFan3]

Good points, it may turn out that way too. A lot of it depends on Sinner, how persistent he will be at plugging away until he gets that one big win over Carlito and maybe floodgates will open.

Will be very interesting to follow this rivalry. Good clash of styles and personalities.

That's exactly my thought. I think it's great to have 2 players so different in styles and personalities. That is exactly what makes a great rivalry. Which is why Fed-Nadal was so compelling.

 

[ibbi]

ALCARAZ GOT HIM ON THE DEUCE SIDE! NOW WHAT?!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Game! Close it out .

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Struff blew his chance I think......whatta pass from CA.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz breaks! Mental giant!

 

[Palindrome]

Alcaraz serving for the match!

 

[Hitman]

Well done Alcaraz for making him pay for that! Break!!!! Now end him.