Indian wells Men's SF 2023; Sinner vs Alcaraz

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner hanging on

 

[cloudluc]

Vamos Carlitos!!

 

[CoolCoolCool]

I want Sinner to break, a second TB and a third set would be very interesting.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Man Sinner is really hopeless damn

LOL... dude, you need a little bit of balance. He's not hopeless - he's a 21 year who's among the best tennis players in the universe. He's had a great season and a great tournament - he just happens to be losing a hard-fought match against the best in the world.

 

[Picmun]

 

[Carax]

Oh, Jannik...

Spoiler

 

[Hitman]

One game away

 

[BeatlesFan]

Sinner really needs to improve that serve or he's never going to win big tournaments.

In the first set he was winning 95% of his first serves and was serving huge. His level just dipped, including his serve. But he started out incredibly well.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Yeah, so I guess there won't be a TB, let alone a 3rd set.

 

[bluetrain4]

I thought that during the Fritz match we all sort of agreed that Sinner has improved his serve quite a bit?

 

[dking68]

I thought that during the Fritz match we all sort of agreed that Sinner has improved his serve quite a bit?

He served well there. Now in this match it isn’t working well at ALL

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Its weird cause hes over 6 feet. If anything, his biggest weakness should be his biggest strength.. His serve

 

[BeatlesFan]

Carlos 12/17 at net.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He served well there. Now in this match it isn’t working well at ALL

No shame in losing to Alcaraz though.

 

[Slicehand]

Man i love his backhand volley, i hadnt seen one like that since fed

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Can Sinner turn this set around?

 

[TheNachoMan]

LOL... dude, you need a little bit of balance. He's not hopeless - he's a 21 year who's among the best tennis players in the universe. He's had a great season and a great tournament - he just happens to be losing a hard-fought match against the best in the world.

He’s not the best in the world officially...yet

 

[Slicehand]

Can Sinner turn this set around?

No, carlos closes the matches too well

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Can Sinner turn this set around?

He won't. Forgive him for his sins.

 

[bluetrain4]

Lol. He knew he was gonna hit the forehand pass that hard the moment he hit the drop shot.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

He won't. Forgive him for his sins.

Lol!

 

[TheNachoMan]

Remember the Sinner hype in 2020? I do.

 

[Hitman]

Incredible scenes

 

[Picmun]

 

[rUDin 21]

 

[FrankyRelax]

Barely touched my popcorn.

 

[Hitman]

The right result for tennis

 

[dking68]

Sinner yet again has to wait for another chance to win a big title

 

[Slicehand]

Well we will have to find another rival to create an interesting rivalry, lets see how medvedev does

 

[bluetrain4]

Great stuff. Alcaraz was just that good. Sinner had chances in the first and lost a tiebreak and then lost a one-break second set I hardly think that's a bad result.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Great attitude from Sinner though. Gave his all and kept believing until the end and was gracious in defeat.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Superb performance from Alcaraz. The dream final we have!

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Yea looking like 40 slams for midget teeth and gums. Sinner is completely worthless as a tennis player. Rune needs to step up I guess. But hes a modern day Goran. No rivals at all it looks like

 

[TheAssassin]

Was hoping for this to last a bit longer but oh well.

Mad Lad, do yourself and Novak a favor for a change eh...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He’s not the best in the world officially...yet

He’s only one match away. It will be a tough test against meddy though. A cracker awaits.

 

[Topspin_80]

you ARE aware what causes that, right?

Enlighten us, what does it cause according to you that?

 

[TheNachoMan]

Novak can already start kissing his 40 something masters record goodbye at this rate.

 

[Slicehand]

Medvedev has the right gamestyle to make the final against carlos an instant clasic

 

[marc45]

death to coaches

 

[CoolCoolCool]

He’s only one match away. It will be a tough test against meddy though. A cracker awaits.

Leaning toward Med in 3. His experience will make the difference.

 

[Slicehand]

Enlighten us, what does it cause according to you that?

Jerking off is what he means

 

[Topspin_80]

Jerking off is what he means

LOL

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Leaning toward Med in 3. His experience will make the difference.

I’m not sure. I like both and wouldn’t like to call it. Bringing the popcorn though as there will be fireworks

 

[dking68]

Yea looking like 40 slams for midget teeth and gums. Sinner is completely worthless as a tennis player. Rune needs to step up I guess. But hes a modern day Goran. No rivals at all it looks like

And you’d think he would’ve learnt his lesson from his USO loss and do more potent serving. As far as I see it, I’m no longer expecting him to win a big title unless he serves 60-70% serves in regularly

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

And you’d think he would’ve learnt his lesson from his USO loss and do more potent serving. As far as I see it, I’m no longer expecting him to win a big title unless he serves 60-70% serves in regularly

Yea he apparently hasn't worked with anyone worthwhile on his game at all for the last year. He's 6'2 you would think his Serve would be awesome.. Thats a bad start to his career if he's going to produce this

 

[middleballs]

I agree that Alcaraz was exceptional against Felix and should have actually won with a better scoreline.

Though, I disagree about FAA zoning.. he had a low 1st serve %, made several double faults, also too many unforced errors. Especially his errors on crucial points really cost him.

Yes there were some points where Felix played the best he could but still lost the point because of Alcaraz's brilliance. But overall I think it was an average performance by Felix.

Doesn’t matter; Sinner played great against Fritz in the first few games and then lowered his level. Alcaraz is the more talented of the two and took it home in two.

 

[Hera]

Great match by Carlitos. Sinner’s FS% at 51% in the first set and 48% in the second set just dreadful. And once again just can’t seem to come up with the goods when it matters.

Hopefully we get a good final.

 

[Mark Anderson]

He’s only one match away. It will be a tough test against meddy though. A cracker awaits.

Two sets again.

 

[Hera]

And you’d think he would’ve learnt his lesson from his USO loss and do more potent serving. As far as I see it, I’m no longer expecting him to win a big title unless he serves 60-70% serves in regularly

I was surprised to see his FS at 50% it felt more like 20% lol

 

[dking68]

Great match by Carlitos. Sinner’s FS% at 51% in the first set and 48% in the second set just dreadful. And once again just can’t seem to come up with the goods when it matters.

Hopefully we get a good final.

The improvements are showing but again the lack of a consistent serve won’t allow him to lift up a big trophy. He needs both a psychologist and a serving coach