TheSlicer
Hall of Fame
Where are you seeing this? Im getting crazy, spanish paper marca says It Will be at 21 CET, indian Wells Google page says 4.00 am, and you all saying 8.00 am CET, i just Hope It is not at 4.00 am
Indian Wells SF 2024: Alcaraz(2) vs Sinner(3)
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BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Edit: Disregard, these times are incorrect. Match will be 1:30 PST.
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TheSlicer
Hall of Fame
Theres where i Saw It too, but spanish papers and other posters here said different, anyway in some hours i Guess It Will be clearThe Gauff match is on stadium 1 at 6:00 PM in Pacific Standard Time. Carlos-Sinner is up next. So in Italy, the Gauff match starts at 1:00 a.m. Alcaraz-Sinner would start around 3 in the morning.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Good to see that the sinner-alcaraz is up first. Let’s hope for a great battle!
Lauren_Girl'
Hall of Fame
Very important match for both.
Cincinnati final was a big turning point for Alcaraz. He lost it. And it cost him a lot.
This one will be a turning point as well. The winner probably wins the tournament, and they know it. (no offense to Medvedev... I think the final will be a blood bath)
This might be Alcaraz's favorite surface, and his favorite Masters. I could be wrong but I don't see winning too many Toronto, Cincinnati, Shanghaï or Bercy... IW and Miami, on the other hand...
It's almost a must-win match for him.
If he loses it, he is going to start questionning everything again.
He was supposed to be the next superstar. Is entering his Prime. Yet hasn't won a title since July. Very long drought for someone who was still ranked #1 not that long ago.
If he loses this, he probably doesn't win Miami either... He can also kiss the number #1 ranking good-bye with all the points he's about to defend.
If Alcaraz wins it on the other hand... I can only imagine how much it will boost his confidence.
Being the first player of the season to defeat Sinner.
Defending a hard court title for the first time...
If he wins, he immediately becomes THE favorite of Miami. And favorite of the whole clay season.
And still keeps a shot to be #1 if he outplays Sinner in Miami and Monaco...
Crucial match for Sinner as well, obviously.
Who is going to stop him in the near future, if even Alcaraz can't do it in Indian Wells?
If he wins, it will look more and more like Djokovic's 2011 streak.
#1 ranking will be closer and closer too... He doesn't defend anything on clay.
If he loses,... who knows how he'll take it. Clay isn't his surface. Confidence can go away fast.
I don't even know who I should support in this match, to be honest.
I'll try to watch it with an open mind.
Cincinnati final was a big turning point for Alcaraz. He lost it. And it cost him a lot.
This one will be a turning point as well. The winner probably wins the tournament, and they know it. (no offense to Medvedev... I think the final will be a blood bath)
This might be Alcaraz's favorite surface, and his favorite Masters. I could be wrong but I don't see winning too many Toronto, Cincinnati, Shanghaï or Bercy... IW and Miami, on the other hand...
It's almost a must-win match for him.
If he loses it, he is going to start questionning everything again.
He was supposed to be the next superstar. Is entering his Prime. Yet hasn't won a title since July. Very long drought for someone who was still ranked #1 not that long ago.
If he loses this, he probably doesn't win Miami either... He can also kiss the number #1 ranking good-bye with all the points he's about to defend.
If Alcaraz wins it on the other hand... I can only imagine how much it will boost his confidence.
Being the first player of the season to defeat Sinner.
Defending a hard court title for the first time...
If he wins, he immediately becomes THE favorite of Miami. And favorite of the whole clay season.
And still keeps a shot to be #1 if he outplays Sinner in Miami and Monaco...
Crucial match for Sinner as well, obviously.
Who is going to stop him in the near future, if even Alcaraz can't do it in Indian Wells?
If he wins, it will look more and more like Djokovic's 2011 streak.
#1 ranking will be closer and closer too... He doesn't defend anything on clay.
If he loses,... who knows how he'll take it. Clay isn't his surface. Confidence can go away fast.
I don't even know who I should support in this match, to be honest.
I'll try to watch it with an open mind.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
I fancy Alcaraz. Just a feeling.
Many of your feelings have been off kilter lately. Right now, your feelings are about as reliable as fax machines at Real Madrid. 20 large on Sinner!
Many of your feelings have been off kilter lately. Right now, your feelings are about as reliable as fax machines at Real Madrid. 20 large on Sinner!
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Huhhh???The Gauff match is on stadium 1 at 6:00 PM in Pacific Standard Time. Carlos-Sinner is up next. So in Italy, the Gauff match starts at 1:00 a.m. Alcaraz-Sinner would start around 3 in the morning.
Sinner Alcaraz is scheduled at (not before) 1,30 pm pacific, 9,30 pm Italian. And what does Gauff have to with it? She's playong right now and the final would be Sunday...
mehdimike
Hall of Fame
Why sinner?! Thought you like Carlos more and don't get me wrong cause as a Sinner supporter I like it
dking68
G.O.A.T.
Lol
Move
Hall of Fame
Hey, now Bee-Have ! (Although I must confess, i'm ready for some serious sinning ....)
Vincent-C
Legend
I'm hoping for a dominant performance from carrot-top here.
Not to worry if that doesn't happen, though- a three-setter
in the SoCal desert is no Major.
Vincent-C
Legend
They're WEF / Gates / Schwab bees though- so bee careful in all particulars.
I know everyone here remembers about Trojan Horses..
"your Oligarchic Rulers are Your Friends- and we'll kill you if you claim otherwise."
Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
Best for me
Rattie
Legend
Me too. However, it’s now 8:30pm UK time it seems. Still good for me.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Why can't I vote??
Anyway, Sinner in three sets !!
Anyway, Sinner in three sets !!
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ALCARAZWON
Guest
Sinner doesn't win when his elite opponents play their best level.
And we all saw him lose the first 2 sets vs. Medvedev in the AO Final, and only the 6hr advantage saved him, as Medvedev's forehand speed dropped in the 3rd Set.
Sinner also got beatdown in the Final of the ATP Finals last year, Djokovic won 63 63.
But Djokovic has been inconsistent, and admitted to playing the worst match he can remember, in the AO semi-final.
So will Alcaraz deliver his best level?
Answer that, and you know who will win today.
And we all saw him lose the first 2 sets vs. Medvedev in the AO Final, and only the 6hr advantage saved him, as Medvedev's forehand speed dropped in the 3rd Set.
Sinner also got beatdown in the Final of the ATP Finals last year, Djokovic won 63 63.
But Djokovic has been inconsistent, and admitted to playing the worst match he can remember, in the AO semi-final.
So will Alcaraz deliver his best level?
Answer that, and you know who will win today.
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
I prefer Carlos much more but Sinner in 3 sets.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Now they've changed the time to 1:30 pm for Sinner-Alcaraz. 9:30 pm Europe time.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Sinner slaying the Nole in AO semifinal all of places surely means he deserves some respect.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Sinner slaying the Nole in AO semifinal all of places surely means he deserves some respect.
Now you owe me an apology, you thought I was hyping Sinner up for no reason and to make Djokoer's competition somewhat strong. Now you know what I was up to? Strong son!
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I posted in other threads, the two are way too close currently to call this like others talking domination by one or the other. You have a fully confident Alcaraz playing right now, and Sinner on a huge streak of success as well. Their past matches are already classics for the new era after Fedal, and I think anyone paying attention knows this is the rivalry everyone is watching now, and more than likely will be going forward. Both are building off each other and playing some lights out tennis.
All that said, I think the overall quality of the match is on Alcaraz's racquet, depending on how he hold his confidence through the sets. With the mental toughness Sinner has improved on this last year now, a small lapse by Alcaraz could be a quick spiral.
Anyway, these are my two top players to watch and I'll be tuned in to see if we are still seeing a Alcanner or Sinnaraz era's dawn rising.
All that said, I think the overall quality of the match is on Alcaraz's racquet, depending on how he hold his confidence through the sets. With the mental toughness Sinner has improved on this last year now, a small lapse by Alcaraz could be a quick spiral.
Anyway, these are my two top players to watch and I'll be tuned in to see if we are still seeing a Alcanner or Sinnaraz era's dawn rising.
Oh interesting. Day match means the balls will really take some action from the court
Unfortunately for me I probably will not be able to watch now, maybe the first set only…
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Then you agree the future belongs to sinner ?
Today is in his hands. No one knows what tomorrow brings. So no I am not writing Alcaraz off permanently but instead countering this poll's results stating that given the form and the mental states of both men, today Sinner is hands down the favorite.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
But what will change tomorrow? I don't think alcaraz will upgrade his serve hugely nor do I see sinner getting heavily injured. His body is just not breaking down.
In fact I think this today is a fair fight on slower IW courts. Last year Raz won here. I am picking him up even though in long term I think like you said it is looking on Sinner's racket.
Alcaraz can and most likely will get his service better than it is today. As things stand, he has a better serve than even the taller Sinner had at the same age. I do think he's getting better with his placement contrary to the results of the year too.
I agree that I'm being too dismissive of Raz' chances today but this is just what I feel. Objectively he indeed has his chances and seeing as they are 4-4 including the lone Challenger match of theirs, Raz obviously can win as he demonstrated last year. He has picked his form up too but despite this I feel Sinner is the favorite here. The streak is no joke. He is the heavyweight champion of the world today and Alcaraz isn't.
What can change tomorrow is Alcaraz may/will once again become a heavyweight champion.
Ultimately I'd love Raz to win but my overall prediction of Sinner winning the Sunshine Double is a reason enough to go with him for tonight's match too.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
The streak came during one fo the bad times of Djokovic. And even Raz is not great indoors, I think we must accept that Raz won't be fedkovic level player post USOpen.
But yes streak is no joke. Today's match is almost as tough as AO semis. Nole was not at his best. Contrary to others belief, Raz is. And sinner has a tough challenge I feel, not on his racket. This is like watershed moment like iw Miami 2011.
robyrolfo
Hall of Fame
Wow, everyone just assuming Med will definitely beat Paul on the other side. And when that happens, it usually means…
Paul has actually looked pretty good, and Medvedev just usual solid. Paul probably more motivated, so…
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Medvedev can even win the IW final. He is world number 4 right now.
Paul is never in the top 10. I am more relaxed about Med match for sure.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
As if Sinner is good looking? Be careful calling another player "ugly" when your backing someone like JS. That works only if you're a Fognini or Ruud fanboy where they're both clearly handsome. Then you can lord it over other players.
KantenKlaar
Hall of Fame
Sinner ticks zero boxes in the looks department. He should stick to tennis and leave the short shorts and sultry good looks and oozing charisma to the naturals.
Walrus Gumball
Rookie
Agree, if he just rallies with Sinner, he loses.
dking68
G.O.A.T.
Still Sinner is nautical miles ahead of your favorite player and will continue to pull away. Let’s see what your favorite player achieves at 22 years and 6 months. I’m sure he won’t have a 19 match win streak lol
dking68
G.O.A.T.
Sinner has a higher tennis IQ than Carlos
Move
Hall of Fame
Same here, good call about the time of day the match is played. I think it benefits Jannik.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Poll closed 12 hours before first ball?
Anyway, Raz in 2.
Anyway, Raz in 2.
Bold call. But Sinner won't be denied.
Medvedev is a very big favorite here, even on his least favorite HC. His consistency is too much for Paul.
Rattie
Legend
Apologies but as you no doubt know, you have to choose the number of days a poll will stay open for. If I had selected the option for one day longer than I did it wouldn’t have closed until 12 hours after the match and people have been known to add on votes post matches, so I chose the option I did. The days are counted from the time you open the poll, hence the closing time it has.
Posters did have a whole day to vote and the post couldn’t go up until after we knew they were playing each other
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
I just enjoy the spectacular wonder of Carlos' game. Just how does he do it? I don't know. What I do know is that it is hot.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
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