OMEGA SINNER vs ASLAN KARATSEV

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

"THIS WORLD IS DIVIDED. NO PROTECTORS HERE. NO NADAL, NO DJOKOVIC, NO MEDVEDEV. IT WILL FALL, LIKE THE OTHERS. I HAVE TURNED WORLDS TO DUST. ALL OF EXISTENCE SHALL BE MINE." - OMEGA SINNER

Spoiler

 

[James P]

Great OP, but where's the poal?

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Great OP, but where's the poal?

Oh, so you're into rhetorical questions? There it is.

 

[stringertom]

Great OP, but where's the poal?

The pole lost to Shapo.

 

[James P]

This really is a toss up match, but I think Sinner is beginning to get his feet underneath him again, gaining some confidence in his game. I'm gonna go with him, but in a tight 3 setter.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Damn that match is going to be BRUTAL

 

[romeo8880]

Sinner, Sinner, Sinner!!!!

 

[stringertom]

Sinner is the alpha and the omega. He will tame Androcles the Lion in a match fit for the bloodthirsty Colisseum crowd.

 

[Forehanderer]

Sinner, Sinner, Sinner!!!!

He's such a winner!!!

 

[merwy]

Omega is used to indicate someone is last at something..

 

[yokied]

Narnians represent. Aslan has his eyes on the prize and a chance to battle the Bweh. Another routine nexgen hype train derailment incoming folks.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Omega is used to indicate someone is last at something..

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Omega_Beams
"Darkseid gets his power from an energy called the Omega Effect. This energy allows him to emit Omega Beams which are powerful bio-electric energy beams that can be concentrated, and fired from his eyes which can lock into a target to ensure it never misses and disintegrate a selected target.

I love this Omega Beam analogy because sometimes, Sinner's shots have a surrealistic trajectory . You think the ball will be out by meters but it somehow lands inside the court. It gives the impression that he plays on a completely different dimension. In that sense, he's reminescent of Rafa Nadal with his impossible banana shots.

@MichaelNadal

 

[-NN-]

This is the one match-up I've been waiting for all year. It pains me to root against Aslan, but Sinner is mah winner.

 

[aldeayeah]

Narnians represent. Aslan has his eyes on the prize and a chance to battle the Bweh. Another routine nexgen hype train derailment incoming folks.

The BWEH looms indeed.

Will his long shadow cast uncertainty upon his Italian doppelganger, or will the prospect of playing Jannik twice in a row be too much for the wise lion?

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

First game Sinnah!

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Second game Sinnah!

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Sinner obliterating the Lion out there!

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

The Lion woke up from his postprandial torpor. 3-1

 

[stringertom]

Jannik is very definitely Alpha dog so far today. Must have eaten the Breakfast of Champions this morning.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Jannik is very definitely Alpha dog so far today. Must have eaten the Breakfast of Champions this morning.

His girlfriend sang him a lullaby yesterday evening on Zoom. He slept like an angel on cotton candy.

 

[stringertom]

Lion taming is a dangerous occupation when the King of the jungle roars back. Back on serve at 3-4.

 

[Arak]

The Russian is a slow starter.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Interesting hold for Sinner from 0-30. Let's see if he can get a break.

 

[MeatTornado]

This match has been a pleasure to watch, just from a ballstriking perspective.

 

[-NN-]

Sinner has no problems at all matching Aslan's power.

 

[-NN-]

Jannik is very definitely Alpha dog so far today. Must have eaten the Breakfast of Champions this morning.

Spoiler: ...

Kinda funny how much easy power Sinner has at his disposal when you look at those legs of his.

 

[Nostradamus]

"THIS WORLD IS DIVIDED. NO PROTECTORS HERE. NO NADAL, NO DJOKOVIC, NO MEDVEDEV. IT WILL FALL, LIKE THE OTHERS. I HAVE TURNED WORLDS TO DUST. ALL OF EXISTENCE SHALL BE MINE." - OMEGA SINNER

Spoiler

Sinner is over-rated. he will win 0 majors sold of like zeverev

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Sinner is over-rated. he will win 0 majors sold of like zeverev

Sinner is just another guy that we incorrectly praised for about 6 months and will end up having a solid career with no slams to show for it. Berdych to a T.

You're on the list.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Ice cold Sinner tempering the red hot Lion in the tiebreak

 

[romeo8880]

Close match

 

[-NN-]

Aslan painting BOTH lines to finally get the early break in the second set.

 

[Omega_7000]

Sinner is over-rated. he will win 0 majors sold of like zeverev

Barring injuries, he will win slams....Not sure how many though

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Top 10 level match except serving.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

High quality rallies

 

[JCF]

Karetsev gonna win this...

 

[Gary Duane]

This is the one match-up I've been waiting for all year. It pains me to root against Aslan, but Sinner is mah winner.

Karatsev is one of the stories of the year, so I understand why people are so excited, although at his age it would be highly unusual for him to stay so prominent. If he does, I think many people will be fans because he's pretty much finally succeeded without the usual perks.

As for Sinner, I'm more behind him for the concept than for his game so far. In other words, I'm so hungry for someone to end the reign of the Big 3.

 

[-NN-]

Ok those CC BH guided lasers from Aslan are a thing of beauty.

 

[MeatTornado]

Sinner's gotta be kicking himself over that 15-30 point

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Beautiful tennis from Aslan. He deserves the second set and perhaps the game. He's more clutch than Jannik right now.

 

[Arak]

I still can’t digest that an unknown 27 years old guy suddenly appears and starts playing like a top 10. Very odd case.

 

[-NN-]

Karatsev is one of the stories of the year, so I understand why people are so excited, although at his age it would be highly unusual for him to stay so prominent. If he does, I think many people will be fans because he's pretty much finally succeeded without the usual perks.

As for Sinner, I'm more behind him for the concept than for his game so far. In other words, I'm so hungry for someone to end the reign of the Big 3.

Big ground game and effortless power (Sinner). Sometimes jams himself on the run and (predictably) must work on his volleys. Also feel his serve should be quite a bit better than it currently is. But he's in a good place and rising pretty quickly and he thinks the game very well I'd say. There's a lot to like about his mentality and maturity at this early stage - emotionally, tactically.

Aslan's tennis is serious sauce tho and he just bossed much of that second set. That AO form might well carry through and see him become a top-15er by the end of the year. If he flashes for a few months or can become a mainstay top-ish player is another matter.

 

[stringertom]

Spoiler: ...

Kinda funny how much easy power Sinner has at his disposal when you look at those legs of his.

Core strength from his previous life on the ski slopes.

 

[romeo8880]

Jannik’s serve

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

I still can’t digest that an unknown 27 years old guy suddenly appears and starts playing like a top 10. Very odd case.

More like #20-25. Too inconsistent compared to top tenners.

This is more common these days although 27 is a bit late. For example, Krajinovic broke through also with a big result - making the final of 2017 Paris Masters - when he was 25 and a half, and has been a tour regular since. For a more gradual but still quite fast ascension, RBA went from a low-level ATP journeyman ranked around #70 to a top 20 player in 2014 when he was 25-26.

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

No reaction from Sinner after breaking back. He's mad.
... and 0-30.

 

[Arak]

More like #20-25. Too inconsistent compared to top tenners.

This is more common these days although 27 is a bit late. For example, Krajinovic broke through also with a big result - making the final of 2017 Paris Masters - when he was 25 and a half, and has been a tour regular since. For a more gradual but still quite fast ascension, RBA went from a low-level ATP journeyman ranked around #70 to a top 20 player in 2014 when he was 25-26.

He’s definitely a very slow starter, probably running on diesel

 

[Nostradamus]

What's going on ? overrated Sinner loses a set to journeyman challenger player

 

[-NN-]

What's going on ? overrated Sinner loses a set to journeyman challenger player

 

[MeatTornado]

Another loose forehand from Sinner on a point he needed

 

[Nostradamus]

Another loose forehand from Sinner on a point he needed

Sinner doesn't seem that motivated in these 500 and 250 events. What's he doing ? saving himself for the majors ? surely French open is too far away for that