ATP M1000 Madrid Open 2024 - R4: Alcaraz[2] v Struff[23]

[Rattie]

A repeat of last year’s final which Carlos won in 3 sets. Both players looking strong in their earlier rounds.
Jan-Lennard is impressive on the clay. Has just won Munich (250 level) beating Rune and Fritz on the way and Madrid suits his game as evidenced by his final appearance last year.

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[Vincent-C]

This should be a cracker!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Amazing

 

[BeatlesFan]

I think Struff takes a set at least. Carlos will have to play well and be hitting his FH without any lingering injury issues.

 

[Vincent-C]

I think Struff takes a set at least. Carlos will have to play well and be hitting his FH without any lingering injury issues.

This sounds about right.

 

[dking68]

This should be a cracker!

I don’t see him defending his title a third time in a row though

 

[Vincent-C]

I don’t see him defending his title a third time in a row though

Hey, fine with me!

 

[dking68]

I think Struff takes a set at least. Carlos will have to play well and be hitting his FH without any lingering injury issues.

Yes

 

[sortof]

Struff to enjoy another highlight in this very late stage of his career takes it in 3.

 

[Vincent-C]

Struff to enjoy another highlight in this very late stage of his career takes it in 3.

Cool.

 

[GloW]

STRUFF

 

[Spin Diesel]

Just wanted to create a match thread. Really looking forward to this one - I expect some high quality attacking tennis!
I‘d agree with those saying Struffi will take a set.

 

[ghostofMecir]

Carlitos’s BH has been amazing so far and his FH meh. Stuff has been hitting the hell out of the ball and moving well. It should be a good one.

 

[Rattie]

Here we go. Come on Carlos!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Checking in.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Work can wait, Carlos will be on court.

 

[Move]

Love the camera at Struffi's coach
Bonus : there is a mic as well
Very vocal guy

 

[Move]

Beine, beine, beine !!
Legs, legs, legs !!

 

[Move]

Carlos and Jan Lennard playing just like last year. Love this match up. Very entertaining tennis

 

[nolefam_2024]

@jarko111

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Beine, beine, beine !!
Legs, legs, legs !!

I should record this and make it play randomly in my ears while I'm playing.

 

[FernandoBiH]

Carlos is serving pretty good.

 

[Gary Duane]

Who breaks first: Sinner or Carlos...

 

[Gary Duane]

I'd love to know how many of the people that voted for Struff in three actually believed that he was going to do it.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I'd love to know how many of the people that voted for Struff in three actually believed that he was going to do it.

I did.

 

[Move]

Carlos is serving pretty good.

Lots of variation, body, kick etc

 

[FernandoBiH]

Struff is really tough test. It looks like Carlos will find way to win this, but he needs to continue..

 

[Gary Duane]

I did.

Realistic? Or wishful thinking?

 

[Kralingen]

This is the RG favourite.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Realistic? Or wishful thinking?

I have picked Alcaraz for Madrid tournament. But this was realistic based on Struff last year performance.

 

[Gary Duane]

Sinner so far is more evenly matched...

 

[Gary Duane]

I have picked Alcaraz for Madrid tournament. But this was realistic based on Struff last year performance.

I think Carlos is potentially a better player this year if he can stay healthy.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

This is the RG favourite.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think Carlos is potentially a better player this year if he can stay healthy.

I don't know. Last year there was a wow factor about his speed. Speed kills. But Carlos is showboater. Players are getting used to his running down balls. Or his dropshots.

Overall due to his reportaire he is the top favorite but the scare factor is lesser than last year.

 

[FeroBango]

Backhandlitos is here to stay, eh?

 

[FeroBango]

I don't know. Last year there was a wow factor about his speed. Speed kills. But Carlos is showboater. Players are getting used to his running down balls. Or his dropshots.

Overall due to his reportaire he is the top favorite but the scare factor is lesser than last year.

Struff always played him well. Takes it early, stays inside the court etc.

 

[NYTennisfan]

This is the RG favourite.

Yep, he's rounding into form nicely the last few months.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Struff always played him well. Takes it early, stays inside the court etc.

Hope we see at least a 3rd set here. Struff game is amazing and he is one of the few who are very fearless taking time away.

 

[Vincent-C]

Go, Struff!

 

[Gary Duane]

I don't know. Last year there was a wow factor about his speed. Speed kills. But Carlos is showboater. Players are getting used to his running down balls. Or his dropshots.

Overall due to his reportaire he is the top favorite but the scare factor is lesser than last year.

sinner: is there a match thread for him?

The first set there is more up in the air.

 

[FeroBango]

Hope we see at least a 3rd set here. Struff game is amazing and he is one of the few who are very fearless taking time away.

I'm loving this match so far. Good level.

 

[nolefam_2024]

sinner: is there a match thread for him?

The first set there is more up in the air.

No match thread for Sinner today.
Yes he is easy top 3 favorite but right now I think he should be second favorite just behind Carlos.

 

[Move]

Carlos too good and Struff 1st serve not clicking

 

[Pheasant]

Alcaraz just opened the 2nd set by breaking Struff's serve. He's hopefully on cruise control now.

Sinner is on serve with Khach at 5-4. However, Khach hasn't faced a break point yet.

 

[NaDjoFed]

easy easy for Carlos

 

[Hitman]

Quality stuff.

 

[FeroBango]

Focus Charlie

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Sinner so far is more evenly matched...

Because Sinner's only won ONE clay title in his career (Umag), so can't expect much.

You always sound like a broken LP record. Try something different, maybe about actual play

Your post isn't even about tennis...

 

[Move]

Because Sinner's only won ONE clay title in his career (Umag), so can't expect much.

You always sound like a broken LP record. Try something different, maybe about actual play

 

[BeatlesFan]

Alcaraz is playing much better today than in previous rounds, and against a much better opponent. Great to see.