Indian Wells SF 2024: Alcaraz(2) vs Sinner(3)
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nolefam_2024
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I chose alcaraz before the tournament started. He is defending champ here and slow courts does allow him to get a win here. God help us if he can't stop sinner because he is the only one I think who can here.
If this was in Miami, would have gone with sinner.
If this was in Miami, would have gone with sinner.
Spin Diesel
Hall of Fame
Alcaraz needs to go GOD MODE to stand a chance.TennisTV upped their preview-still-game for this:
aldeayeah
G.O.A.T.
Going with Pokemon logic, Fire beats Ice. Vamos!TennisTV upped their preview-still-game for this:
Spin Diesel
Hall of Fame
Before the tournament I would have surely bet on Sinner for this matchup but it seems that Alcaraz is back to some serious form. Even beating Zverev, which he probably didn’t want to meet, based on their past and Carlos not being at his best the last couple of month.
But now it seems like a very interesting match, has the potential to extend the epic rivalry. Looking forward to it.
But now it seems like a very interesting match, has the potential to extend the epic rivalry. Looking forward to it.
Spin Diesel
Hall of Fame
But Sinner's actual element is carrot-juice - how about that against fire?
Spin Diesel
Hall of Fame
So I'm going with Alcaraz in 3, mainly based on my thought that he likes those slow courts better than Sinner.
Move
Hall of Fame
It's a great poster - affiche. Sums up their court presence very well. Tennis NEEDS rivalries like this, box office blockbuster. FORZA ! VAMOS !
Lehecka, lol. Who is he? He played a bad match anyway. Alcaraz found his best form and destroyed Zverev, not some Lehecka. This court suits him better.
nolefam_2024
Talk Tennis Guru
He is outside top 10 player. Not a great player. You are right. Alcaraz had more impressive win. Sinner's was good too.
Alcaraz always has impressive wins. But he’s playing a grand slam winner and a guy on 19 matches. Who hardly gets broken these days. He only got broken twice in Rotterdam and 2 times leading up to AO final. His serve is a real weapon. And Sinner nearly took the first set in their encounter last year at Wells and he’s a 2.0 player of that version last year while Alcaraz is more or less the same
He’s playing against the best hard courter in the world. Sinner in two if he serves over 60%. Sinner in 3 if he serves 50-60%
Zverev looked like an octogenarian on the court. Clumsy, error-prone, and slow.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Grunty is back in top form, don't see him dropping this one. Especially with Sinner's seemingly banged up elbow (NEVER saw him play with a sleeve...)
But as usual, I'd love to be wrong.
Also noteworthy is that their h2h, currently sitting at 4-4, has proceeded at an even pace of 2 wins each. Ratz took the first two, then two for Sinner, two for Ratz, and the last two for Sinner. No one has been able to get three in a row...
But as usual, I'd love to be wrong.
Also noteworthy is that their h2h, currently sitting at 4-4, has proceeded at an even pace of 2 wins each. Ratz took the first two, then two for Sinner, two for Ratz, and the last two for Sinner. No one has been able to get three in a row...
Vincent-C
Legend
The real Zverev didn't show up against Alky. Odd, that.
albertobra
Hall of Fame
Probably Misha would have given a better fight yesterday.
Watched the match today. Zvev had nothing to hurt Alcaraz. And Carlitos did his job, actually didn't see anything exceptional from him.
I'd be glad to change my vote. Sinner in 2 sets. 62 64.
Watched the match today. Zvev had nothing to hurt Alcaraz. And Carlitos did his job, actually didn't see anything exceptional from him.
I'd be glad to change my vote. Sinner in 2 sets. 62 64.
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It's about Alcaraz's form. All 4 times Alcaraz beat him, he destroyed him.
nolefam_2024
Talk Tennis Guru
Zverev also decides how he will arrive on a certain day. The guy has most volatile performance. One day he looks as a goat and the next day he looks like a mug. It's frustrating.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Sorry, mate. I'm not mad about that, I'm mad about the cost of the electric toothbrush. Yeah, I don't get the standard no name version. Have to get the latest Oral B, 25% off and it's still a fortune. Awk well.
Let's hope for a good match.
Let's hope for a good match.
Pmasterfunk
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The Blond Blur
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Going strictly based on form I’ll pick the Sinner. With that being said this court is tailor made for Tiny Carl’s based and his level has picked up big time here.
TheSlicer
Hall of Fame
Alcaraz habilities are also influencing the poll, we know what he is capable of, he just needs to have a good day and sinner not have his best, if they are both in top form, i dont have a doubt Carlos has the edge, i still think sinner is the favourite given the current situation, but the more matches you win the Closer It is the Next loss, whereas when youre picking Up form like Alcaraz, youre going in the ascent
McGradey
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I think Sinner’s locked in and his serve and return combo will prove too sturdy for Carlos. Carlos will need to bring his very best serve game to keep the pressure on. I think back to the AO where Alcaraz showed glimpses of insane level and then hit the wall against Zverev, and I can’t help but feel something similar may happen here.
Mostly hoping both guys play well — should be a real spectacle!
Mostly hoping both guys play well — should be a real spectacle!
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Sinner in 3 close sets. On form and win streak he has the slight edge. However, alcaraz loves these courts and starting to get his old swagger back. This will be close and wouldn’t be surprised if Carlos wins.
Carlos form looks promising just in time for clay season where he likely will be favourite for most events on clay. I also expect sinner to do better on clay too.
This should be a cracker and looking forward to it!
Carlos form looks promising just in time for clay season where he likely will be favourite for most events on clay. I also expect sinner to do better on clay too.
This should be a cracker and looking forward to it!
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Vincent-C
Legend
..and we sure do live in the Society of the Spectacle, these days.
Rattie
Legend
7pm UK time so that would be 1pm in IW I think
_phantom
Hall of Fame
We don't have any idea of their peaks. They are not finished products yet. Given current forms, more things need to happen (bolded) for an Alcaraz win than otherwise. So poll results look odd and Zed is to blame for that, was my opinion.
TheSlicer
Hall of Fame
We have an idea of their peaks Up till this point, i agree just on form sinner has more chances, but its not like Alcaraz needs to have the day of his life to win, that was my point
TheSlicer
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Looks cloudy, i dont know if conditions in the match tomorrow Will be very similar to the ones in their practices, but they should be used to this court by now
NYTennisfan
Hall of Fame
Nah, Alcaraz looked pretty exceptional. He hasn't played this consistently well in a long time. Zverev was a little off but there was nothing he could have done against Alcaraz playing at that level.
TheSlicer
Hall of Fame
Thats not what im seeing, in the indian Wells Google page It says 4.00 am CET, and Paul match afterwards, i Hope youre right because if not im gonna have to do some sleepwalk to watch the match
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Interesting how the poll results changed. Earlier today Alcaraz had a huge lead.
Anyway, hope Sinner wins.
Anyway, hope Sinner wins.
I guess because it’s played earlier in the day where it’s less windy. I think Sinner will take advantage of Alcaraz’s serve which is still a weakness of his
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Alcaraz-Sinner will be 8:00 PST. Very late for a semi, early morning for our viewers in Europe. Paul-Med will be the next match.
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