Yes he can, but i see Djokovic winning most of the slam encounters in the lapse i gave. After 5 years Djokovic will probably retire.You think Alcaraz cannot strike back? Time is on his side, not Djokovic's.
Yes he can, but i see Djokovic winning most of the slam encounters in the lapse i gave. After 5 years Djokovic will probably retire.You think Alcaraz cannot strike back? Time is on his side, not Djokovic's.
Yes he can, but i see Djokovic winning most of the slam encounters in the lapse i gave. After 5 years Djokovic will probably retire.
I see high underrating of Carlos after the USOpen. He did not lose to some mug, he lost to Medvedev, a former USOpen champion, in 4 competitive sets.So what do you see as the H2H between them in 2024 only?
I see high underrating of Carlos after the USOpen. He did not lose to some mug, he lost to Medvedev, a former USOpen champion, in 4 competitive sets.
As a nolefam I have already moved on to the Carlos Sinner gen taking down Nole a lot. Anyone who thinks Nole will be able to dominate Carlos probably doesn't understand tennis. This guy is very ambitious and want stop unless he becomes the best.
Even for AO I think Carlos is a major headache for Nole and great that he will be in opposite half. He is no flash in the pan player, only injuries are going to stop him.
Yes but Rune is still 1 year away from challenging Nole I think. I don't rate his exploits in 2023 that much. What do you think.It's going to be the combination of Alcaraz, Sinner and Rune that eventually turn the tide for good against Djokovic. He knows this and has said it before.
Yes but Rune is still 1 year away from challenging Nole I think. I don't rate his exploits in 2023 that much. What do you think.
Might try some intelligence dopingOlympic's strict doping test might explain why Novak struggles there and looks like his c tier version.
The guy beat the world number one and defending seven time champion in the final on a court that he had not lost on in 10 years.
Alcaraz shouldn't be getting trashed at all. He's only 20 and he is already a multi time slam champion.
Talk about twisting his words.
Wishful thinking by those who find him a threat to their fave, methinks. Nothing new there. As he is only 20 we have years of this to look forward to. Moans about players not being good enough and then when one comes along, desperate to tear him down. The world of TTW lolHey Rattie - if facts are twisted what value words? Loooool. And don't you just lurve the storyline that Carlos has lost his soul ? I must admit he looked full of soul when playing in Riyadh, but then, I am not an expert in souls.
Hohoho ttw in a nutshellWishful thinking by those who find him a threat to their fave, methinks. Nothing new there. As he is only 20 we have years of this to look forward to. Moans about players not being good enough and then when one comes along, desperate to tear him down. The world of TTW lol
3-1 for Novak like this year. Probably only 1 or 2 encounters at slams.So what do you see as the H2H between them in 2024 only?
The old Tsitsipas i would agree, but where was him on clay this year? Yeah, Alcaraz game is indeed better suited for clay and slow surfaces than Sinner.Sinner on clay is lesser player than Tsitsipas. Alcaraz is far more natural clay courter than Sinner will be.
Oh well He was in QF of RG Where was SinnerThe old Tsitsipas i would agree, but where was him on clay this year? Yeah, Alcaraz game is indeed better suited for clay and slow surfaces than Sinner.
I understand that this is your opinion and acknowledge it as such, but have not seen it in the rules or heard it stated by the experts that grand slams won are meaningless unless you also win the OG.Poor old desperate Djokovic will never reach the elite of 21st Century tennis, because your slams mean nothing if you have no Gold.
Nadal's got Singles Gold (2008), Doubles Gold (2016) and also was extremely close to another Singles Gold (2016, lost a thriller to Del Potro semi-final).
Yes, Tsitsipas was getting trashed by Alcaraz like usual. Sinner was choking as usual. One got up and had a great end of the year, guess which one that is? can Tsitsipas even remain in the top 10 after AO?Oh well He was in QF of RG Where was Sinner
Of course not and still he will be favored vs Sinner on clay.Yes, Tsitsipas was getting trashed by Alcaraz like usual. Sinner was choking as usual. One got up and had a great end of the year, guess which one that is? can Tsitsipas even remain in the top 10 after AO?
Well second part of the season he normally drops a lot of intensity, atp finals Is indoor, his worst sunface, cincinatti was a hell of a match and he was being the better player for the most part, hes 20, i think some ups and downs are normal, i think hes gonna be back to his best shape by Australia, we will seeHe is still yet to prove he got his soul back. Losing the next 2 matches against Djokovic, losing the next slam and losing the n.1 plus YEn.1 are pointing to the other way. Perhaps it is too soon for any conclusions, we will see how he fares in Australia.
And Djokovic was crying after losing the Olympics in 2008, and also cried in the most recent Olympics.I understand that this is your opinion and acknowledge it as such, but have not seen it in the rules or heard it stated by the experts that grand slams won are meaningless unless you also win the OG.
Nadal is the only one of the 3 Maestros to have won the OG, and that adds to his illustrious achievements, of course. For the sake of completeness however, Nadal has never won the World Tour Finals, often deemed to be next important in the calendar after the slams. Djokovic has won it a record breaking 7 times.
Whilst it is 'hats off' to Nadal for having won the OG, your position that Djokovic's GS tally is meaningless because he hasn't won it is simply untenable and from my perspective, wide of the mark.
That said, there is no doubt that the OG has eluded Djokovic, and he is likely to be keen to win it. I'd expect nothing less from all on the tour for whom the OG has significance.
Of course the key to keep your levels below detectable levels.So you can still dope.
And you expect Djokovic to beat Nadal at RG, in a Bo5?
Fully expect it. Djokovic is still in top physical shape. We will see about Nadal.And you expect Djokovic to beat Nadal at RG, in a Bo5?
The only reason Djokovic has had minor success against Nadal at Bo3 clay matches, post 2011, is because Nadal has won those pigeon 1000 MonteCarlo and Rome events 10 times each or whatever. He has only truly peaked his game at RG for the last decade. But if you think Nadal wont bring his RG game in a Bo3 in the Olympics, then youre in for a surprise.
Never liked tennis in the Olympics as it’s not the pinnacle of the sport but now they even have golf I guess anything goes.*Queue the trolls saying the Olympics don’t matter*
No one said it was, but to say they don’t matter at all is an even more ridiculous thing to say.Never liked tennis in the Olympics as it’s not the pinnacle of the sport but now they even have golf I guess anything goes.
If Nadal is even at his 2022 self, I dont see it happening. You Djokovic fans have been spoiled seeing Djokovic dominate this ridiculously low level current top 10, and think Djokovic is greater than he actually is. Anyone can look good against weak competition. This is literally the WEAKEST top field in the history of tennis barring Alcaraz and Sinner (who are puppies and still inconsistent as hell). As soon as the level rises, that will be more of a test for DjokovicFully expect it. Djokovic is still in top physical shape. We will see about Nadal.
No no noIf Nadal is even at his 2022 self, I dont see it happening. You Djokovic fans have been spoiled seeing Djokovic dominate this ridiculously low level current top 10, and think Djokovic is greater than he actually is. Anyone can look good against weak competition. This is literally the WEAKEST top field in the history of tennis barring Alcaraz and Sinner (who are puppies and still inconsistent as hell). As soon as the level rises, that will be more of a test for Djokovic
did you forget the drubbing in 2022? HilariousNo no no
3 years 2 rg only loss in 4th tight set to nadal
we djokovic fans have the right to think he is that good.
that was not drubbing and i would have very strong objections so you have no ptdid you forget the drubbing in 2022? Hilarious
Lol youre just one solitary person. Who cares what you think. I am talking about facts here. Djokovic is severely overrated and his fans are even more annoying these daysthat was not drubbing and i would have very strong objections so you have no pt
Hell noLol youre just one solitary person. Who cares what you think. I am talking about facts here. Djokovic is severely overrated and his fans are even more annoying these days
14RG in the last 18 years buddy.Hell no
2 rg in last 3 years, beware. And his fans will be annoying to rafans when he has been your biggest rival since beginning. don't let rafa fool you
so what he got old everyone does. its near end now14RG in the last 18 years buddy.
"I want to win another Grand Slam and a medal at the Olympic Games and if I only have to say one of those achievements I would take gold in Paris 2024 because it would be a dream come true for me"
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Carlos Alcaraz: "Entre ganar otro Grand Slam o los Juegos, me quedo con el oro en París"
Carlos Alcaraz, que cerró el año 2023 con el partido de exhibición ante Roberto Bautista disputado en el Palacio de los Deportes de Murcia, afronta el nuevo año con el gran objetivwww.marca.com
Scanagatta: Mi ha sorpreso che tanti tennisti tra cui Alcaraz hanno detto che gli piacerebbe vincere più la medaglia d’oro all’Olimpiade che uno Slam. Dieci anni fa questa cosa era impensabile, hanno vinto l’oro tennisti come Rosset, Massu – il direttore fa capire che erano tennisti di secondo piano e che non avrebbero vinto se ai big avesse fatto gola l’oro olimpico – mentre oggi è diverso. Cos’è cambiato?
Io credo che ogni personaggio, ogni atleta ha una visione diversa. Per me in testa c’è il fatto che si gioca ogni quattro anni quindi la possibilità di vincere una medaglia, non importa di che tipo, ha un peso diverso. Quindi è importante, già far parte di quella manifestazione è un’opportunità perché conosci atleti nuovi, tutti i migliori al mondo. Io non vedo l’ora almeno di provare a conoscere alcuni atleti e chiedergli delle cose, anche sull’aspetto mentale perché ti può aiutare. Chi vorrei conoscere di più? Ce ne sono abbastanza, vedremo lì quale opportunità avrò.
Sinner first have to reach a GS final. He's 22 years already
I don't think Tsitsipas is beating Sinner ever again, chicken legs figured out the greek BH, plus Tsitsipas post Badosa has been utter trash.
Perhaps Mickey was indeed right.
Sinner seems to get even further than Alcaraz, from Ubitennis:
'I think that every personality, every athlete has a different vision. From my perspective, as you only play every four years, winning a medal, whatever colour/type, carries a different weight.'
One can disagree but the opinions of the guys actually playing matter a lot.
The legacy of the big players of the last decade have influenced the current crop which will leave a lasting impression on the next guys…
Alcaraz will have more chances, most likely. He'll be 25 at the time of the next Olympics.
@MustardI hope he wins RG and gives Nole the gold. Last chance for Djokovic.