Alcaraz is boring and so is everyone else

Standaa said:
I've been watchin' this Alcaraz dude for like two years now and I legit feel like I know everything about him by now. He's kinda boring, English level's like Nadal's (so those post-interview sessions are kinda painful to listen to). Got that 2HBH, but no X-factor in his game other than a few highlight reel shots. The rest of his game is just straight-up snooze-fest, and his opponents play the same damn way. Not to mention those cringey show-offs whenever he hits a decent shot. Fed would just chill and casually walk away from a great shot, but this dude's finger is behind his ear all the damn time like "show me love". Same as Djokovic, but he does it way too freakin' often. Dude's still likable, but meh.

For real, you don't even need the Big 3 for this. Where are Del Potro's and Gonzo's forehands? Where's the signature lethal one-handed killer shot of Stan or the beautiful one-hander of Gasquet? Where are Berdych's clean bomb forehands? Where's Stepanek's awesome volleys, chip and charge, slice, his and Monfils' comedic antics? Where are players like Karlovic, so unique they have a potential to upset even the greatest on a good day? I could go on forever.

Back in the glory days (not even that long ago), a match was a battle of different styles. Now it's just two bots facing off. Feels like I'm forcing myself to get hyped, but the truth is, the game ain't got anything better to offer right now. Sinner's just an improved Berdych, and I'm not even sure he'd beat him. Sinner's a better mover, but IMO Tomas was the better shotmaker.

These new dudes got the personality of a wet paper bag, same boring game, same boring styles, same boring shots. Plus, they're much more spoiled and soft, they don't come off as driven as the previous gens. The 80s gen looked like they really wanted it. These new kids often look happy to get beaten by a 37-year-old Ned or Joe.

I don't wanna watch this generation, man. I got no reason to and a million reasons not to. Honestly, to me, they're the human embodiment of social media and smartphones.
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Very true and sensible reflection. My solution is eschew toxic masculinity (my other name is John Escher) and watch the women, more interesting with more personality.
 
tennis_pro said:
He stands out because everyone else plays the exact same way. Not really that difficult. But we can see through the BS.
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It's not BS but honest reflection. And of course Alcatraz is more interesting than other players-- more virtuosity, dropshots, unbelievable get and speed. Refreshing personality too. Still, something may be missing. Just hit even more droppers, Carlita, then deliver a soliloquy.

The comment was clearly about modern tennis as a whole-- men's side as of today. It can change, has done so in the past. Perhaps Bublik just needs to come out more. Stop restraining yourself so much, Bublik.
 
Standaa said:
I've been watchin' this Alcaraz dude for like two years now and I legit feel like I know everything about him by now. He's kinda boring, English level's like Nadal's (so those post-interview sessions are kinda painful to listen to). Got that 2HBH, but no X-factor in his game other than a few highlight reel shots. The rest of his game is just straight-up snooze-fest, and his opponents play the same damn way. Not to mention those cringey show-offs whenever he hits a decent shot. Fed would just chill and casually walk away from a great shot, but this dude's finger is behind his ear all the damn time like "show me love". Same as Djokovic, but he does it way too freakin' often. Dude's still likable, but meh.

For real, you don't even need the Big 3 for this. Where are Del Potro's and Gonzo's forehands? Where's the signature lethal one-handed killer shot of Stan or the beautiful one-hander of Gasquet? Where are Berdych's clean bomb forehands? Where's Stepanek's awesome volleys, chip and charge, slice, his and Monfils' comedic antics? Where are players like Karlovic, so unique they have a potential to upset even the greatest on a good day? I could go on forever.

Back in the glory days (not even that long ago), a match was a battle of different styles. Now it's just two bots facing off. Feels like I'm forcing myself to get hyped, but the truth is, the game ain't got anything better to offer right now. Sinner's just an improved Berdych, and I'm not even sure he'd beat him. Sinner's a better mover, but IMO Tomas was the better shotmaker.

These new dudes got the personality of a wet paper bag, same boring game, same boring styles, same boring shots. Plus, they're much more spoiled and soft, they don't come off as driven as the previous gens. The 80s gen looked like they really wanted it. These new kids often look happy to get beaten by a 37-year-old Ned or Joe.

I don't wanna watch this generation, man. I got no reason to and a million reasons not to. Honestly, to me, they're the human embodiment of social media and smartphones.
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You would have HATED young Federer lol
 
This thread is postmodern.

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optic yellow said:
Alcaraz plays like Federer though.
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Yah, man, some similarities. Attacking game, variety, all court dominance when in full flow, etc. Love Carlitos' explosive, creative game, but to my eyes the beauty of Roger's game was something else. Interesting that Novak flagged up Carlitos as a mixture of the big 3. I see abilities similar to all 3, but very much in his own style. Love his game.
 
Tallawah Tennis said:
Yah, man, some similarities. Attacking game, variety, all court dominance when in full flow, etc. Love Carlitos' explosive, creative game, but to my eyes the beauty of Roger's game was something else. Interesting that Novak flagged up Carlitos as a mixture of the big 3. I see abilities similar to all 3, but very much in his own style. Love his game.
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Yes this is all correct. He uses spin like Nadal, his backhand is modeled after Djokovic..It is a different character than Federer, it is just easy to see the homage to what made him so unique.
 
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