Carlos Alcaraz dealing with lingering forehand pain
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tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
hola a todos
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
First RAFA now TC? My guys just can’t catch a break 
SpinWizard
Rookie
What's the point of still being there and forcing your body? Jesus, just skip the tournament and recover...
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
New Nadal confirmed
I’ve had this lingering fear with him ever since he won Umag in 2021. While it was his first ATP title, his elbow looked like this.
I’m no racquet guru but the fact that he plays with a stock Babolat that’s apparently significantly lighter than some of his competition’s can’t be good. The amount of torque he generates swinging that hard is very concerning. I really hope his camp looks into changing his setup. This situation seems untenable.
I’ve had this lingering fear with him ever since he won Umag in 2021. While it was his first ATP title, his elbow looked like this.
I’m no racquet guru but the fact that he plays with a stock Babolat that’s apparently significantly lighter than some of his competition’s can’t be good. The amount of torque he generates swinging that hard is very concerning. I really hope his camp looks into changing his setup. This situation seems untenable.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Carlos, change to a Strike 97 if you are staying with Babolat. This is really disheartening for his fans as arm injuries can linger.
Looks like ‘Sinner time‘ at RG.
Looks like ‘Sinner time‘ at RG.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Plenty of tennis players in the wood racket and graphite racket eras had serious injuries too.
Oval_Solid
Hall of Fame
doctor should prescribe two grams of lead tape
GRASScaraz
Rookie
Ruud gets his draw luck once again
tennisandtennis
Semi-Pro
It’s happening in MLB. Pitchers going down with elbow injuries left and right because insanely high spin rate and velocity are demands of the market. They’re tracking everything. No such thing as an off day.
ronalditop
Hall of Fame
Very malo.
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
It’s really sad. That sport is going down the drain because of analytics. None of the star pitchers even pitch. The death of baseball.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
First RAFA now TC? My guys just can’t catch a break
Already predicted RG for sinner
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
@dking68 son @TheGoldenEra1990’s @Nuclear Warhead Sinner son, can you smell the blood ? RG is incoming
jl809
Hall of Fame
never seen it before - what the **** is this picture lol? He might as well be playing with a UPS parcel for an armNew Nadal confirmed
I’ve had this lingering fear with him ever since he won Umag in 2021. While it was his first ATP title, his elbow looked like this.
I’m no racquet guru but the fact that he plays with a stock Babolat that’s apparently significantly lighter than some of his competition’s can’t be good. The amount of torque he generates swinging that hard is very concerning. I really hope his camp looks into changing his setup. This situation seems untenable.
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
MLB set a new record in revenue last year and generates more than the NBA. That's what going down the drain looks like?
The pitching injuries are a serious problem but it hasn't put a scratch in the interest level in the sport.
GodlessEndeavor
Semi-Pro
Is there a history of pro players changing racquets due to elbow injuries? It would be less drastic to add some mass for shock absorption, if they indeed think the racquet is a contributing factor.
dking68
Legend
He’s affected by Sinner overtaking him in rankings
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
More like 25.
heavyD
Semi-Pro
I don't think so because it seems players are generally hesitant to change frames. Not sure how long his contract is with Babolat but it's not like they have a truly arm friendly lineup. Still it's not a great sign that he's suffering arm issues at his age as it's not likely a matter that's going to get better with age.
dking68
Legend
Glad you know
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
Thought this thread would be saucier when I opened the homepage and saw "Carlos Alcaraz dealing with lingeri...".
Utterly disappointing.
Utterly disappointing.
TheGoldenEra1990’s
Semi-Pro
I think it called didn’t I? Dude will be washed out with injuries in 5 years like Hewitt. He’s hazardous on a tennis court. When you’re already breaking down every year at his age you’re in trouble
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Sinner will dominate RG as well
RS
Bionic Poster
Hyperbole
dking68
Legend
@NeutralFan @TheGoldenEra1990’s Teeth is affected by Sinner surpassing him in rankings, that’s why he’s playing Monte Carlo
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Teeth is under pressure because Sinner is catching up him very fast , Son check your DM.
TheGoldenEra1990’s
Semi-Pro
If this is serious I may have to reconsider sinners chances this year. I said 3 slams it could be a golden calendar slam LOL. Djoker is getting a little long in the tooth and slow to be beating sinner now
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TheGoldenEra1990’s
Semi-Pro
If Carlos isn’t there to hold the court down on clay I can’t see anyone stopping sinner at RG other than maybe zverev. And you can’t trust him mentally. Ruud is walkover. Med is a clown on clay.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
I don't think teeth can stop Sinner , RG is almost lock for our boy. My biggest worry is Nadal at RG if he plays.
dking68
Legend
Sinner has too much power for Alcaraz
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Fify
TheGoldenEra1990’s
Semi-Pro
yea Nadal is a problem on clay. Even if he’s in a wheelchair
GodlessEndeavor
Semi-Pro
Ruud got to French open finals twice, Zverev never did. Medvedev is getting better on clay.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Sinner beating Rafa in RG final will be passing on torch moment imo
dking68
Legend
He’s getting eaten alive by Sinner these days
GodlessEndeavor
Semi-Pro
I don't trust Rafa to play one more pro match until I see his racquet touching a ball on a match court.
Bubcay
Legend
Yeah, he's out.. Sad to see him being so prone to injuries..
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