Paris Olympics 2024 QF - Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul

[NoleFam]

Tommy really messed up that set. Dumb to keep approaching on his forehand when you're not a great volleyer instead of just waiting for next shot, which would have been short ball. Alcaraz fights through another match where he was down set point and into the SFs.

 

[roysid]

Whos the lady in red tees in alcaraz box who is being shown so much and who clapped wildly.

And who are the couple in top tier of the same box. His parents?

 

[ChrisRF]

i mean dude is just 21, comparing him vs sampras or fed at 21 isn't fair. guy reached the top very quickly so his (slight) arrogance is understandable.

But come on, he does it worse and more often than even Zverev now. Nevertheless, congratulations to him for the win, and let's hope for a final against Djokovic again.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz movement insane. Great win for Carlos! Fair play to Paul for fighting well!

 

[TennisFan3]

What a player Alcaraz is. Just pulling through with his B- game just with pure heart, effort and INSANE talent.
The most GIFTED player since Fedal. He gets to the SF.

 

[FeroBango]

Alcaraz should just focus on set number 3. I will be shocked if he goes down to Paul’

Then Alcaraz did and Alcaraz.

 

[KingCarlitos]

The skills are what brought me, the expensive Gold Rolex is what made me stay

 

[TennisFan3]

Clay's his worst surface, huh?

Lol.

Look at movement to save SP!!!!

His WORST surface is HARD COURTS.
Clay and Grass are his best surface.
I would say Clay #1, Grass #2 and Hards a distant #3.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

The skills are what brought me, the expensive Gold Rolex is what made me stay

Better matchup for carlos auger or ruud?

 

[Nappa]

Alcaraz is in the semifinals. Good for him. Good for tennis.

 

[MichaelNadal]

That's what they all said in 2019...

?

 

[roysid]

With full days rest, alacarz will be hard to beat now. Remember that he had a very late doubles match yesterday which was tense too

 

[RF-18]

Paul played amazing and against a normal player he wins that set. I can't believe Alcaraz won some of those points. His explosiveness and speed is off the charts. You need to play out of your mind to win a couple of crucial points against him, let alone a match. He refuses to give in.

 

[Ronaldo]

 

[Ronaldo]

With full days rest, alacarz will be hard to beat now. Remember that he had a very late doubles match yesterday which was tense too

Needed a better partner

 

[Hitman]

The guy is like The Human Torch From The Fantastic Four.

Flame on!

He just becomes pure fire.

 

[RS]

Paul played amazing and against a normal player he wins that set. I can't believe Alcaraz won some of those points. His explosiveness and speed is off the charts. You need to play out of your mind to win a couple of crucial points against him, let alone a match. He refuses to give in.

Paul dipped towards the end the 2nd. Would have been nice too see a 3rd but kinda glad because of heat here I don't have to sit in one spot and watch a long match with more matches to come.

 

[KingCarlitos]

?

40-15, two match points, yeah

 

[TennisFan3]

To me it's pretty simple now: Novak - Alcaraz Olympics Gold FINAL coming up.
It will be total Box office.
Can't wait.

 

[Ronaldo]

The guy is like The Human Torch From The Fantastic Four.

Flame on!

He just becomes pure fire.

Lit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MichaelNadal]

#TBP

 

[RF-18]

Paul dipped towards the end the 2nd. Would have been nice too see a 3rd but kinda glad because of heat here I don't have to sit in one spot and watch a long match with more matches to come.

He dipped a little bit when he was gonna serve it out but Alcaraz turned on a gear that game too. Paul stayed at a high level all the way through IMO and should have taken this to a 3rd considering the positions he was in on some of those crucial points.

 

[KingCarlitos]

To me it's pretty simple now: Novak - Alcaraz Olympics Gold FINAL coming up.
It will be total Box office.
Can't wait.

It's actually hilarious that of the two best players in the world one is 21 and the other is 37.

 

[mehdimike]

Clay's his worst surface, huh?

Lol.

Look at movement to save SP!!!!

I think it is his worst surface but still, it is not easy to beat him there.

 

[Ronaldo]

MuMan for the set? OMG, for the Match!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RF-18]

To me it's pretty simple now: Novak - Alcaraz Olympics Gold FINAL coming up.
It will be total Box office.
Can't wait.

Djokovic is here to play. Won't be another Wimbledon. Djokovic if he gets to the final is ready for a battle.

 

[Hitman]

I think it is his worst surface but still, it is not easy to beat him there.

That's it, don't talk to me again. ;-)

 

[TennisFan3]

Djokovic is here to play. Won't be another Wimbledon. Djokovic if he gets to the final is ready for a battle.

I think Novak wins that one. NOTHING will prevent him from winning GOLD. It's his last chance and he will do whatever it takes to win,.
Alcaraz can win another gold later. So I doubt he will be as invested.

 

[zuluzazu]

To me it's pretty simple now: Novak - Alcaraz Olympics Gold FINAL coming up.
It will be total Box office.
Can't wait.

I don’t think it will be blockbuster imo. If Alcaraz brings even his B game it should be a straight set win for him.

 

[mehdimike]

That's it, don't talk to me again. ;-)

He makes tons of UEs on clay simply because he is usually not patient enough to construct points like Nadal or Djokovic and it hurts him much more than other surfaces.
Even in the TB he missed 3 easy (second) returns with no reason.

 

[zuluzazu]

Lol at this narrative of Novak winning everything he wants and whenever he loses it is because he did not want. There is no way he “did not want to win” or was not motivated to win the Wimbledon. Its tiresome

 

[Hitman]

He makes tons of UEs on clay simply because he is usually not patient enough to construct points like Nadal or Djokovic and it hurts him much more than other surfaces.
Even in the TB he missed 3 easy (second) returns with no reason.

So what is his best in your opinion?

 

[marc45]

Needed a better partner

actually his partner did

and Carlos will tell you that

 

[roysid]

Anyone?

Whos the lady in red tees in alcaraz box who is being shown so much and who clapped wildly.

And who are the couple in top tier of the same box. His parents?

 

[roysid]

Needed a better partner

Well he played doubles and gave his best because of RAfa. Else he could have just focussed on singles

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz has gold in the bag! What a player!

He’s so clutch under pressure too and nuclear FH as well

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

It's actually hilarious that of the two best players in the world one is 21 and the other is 37.

The next many finals will be Alcaraz laying beat downs to a 37 year old past his sell by date Djokovic! Lol

Jokes aside it wouldn’t surprise me if Musetti made the final here. He’s looking really good on clay and this format suits him!

 

[Pablo1989]

Second set was one of the best of 2024, by far.

 

[Pablo1989]

Clay's his worst surface, huh?

Lol.

Look at movement to save SP!!!!

He is amazing in every surface. A generational talent.

 

[Ronaldo]

He is amazing in every surface. A generational talent.

Thanks For The Memory,

 

[Rattie]

With full days rest, alacarz will be hard to beat now. Remember that he had a very late doubles match yesterday which was tense too

He mentioned afterwards that he felt fatigued in the second set as a result of playing a lot yesterday. A good rest now will be just what he needs for the semi.

 

[FeroBango]

Alcaraz FH is a GOAT candidate.

Absolutely as is he should his mental and physical health hold up to the extended rigours of a long career.

 

[Rattie]

Whos the lady in red tees in alcaraz box who is being shown so much and who clapped wildly.

And who are the couple in top tier of the same box. His parents?

The Queen of Spain

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Absolutely as is he should his mental and physical health hold up to the extended rigours of a long career.

The guy is just incredible. He doesn’t have a weakness to be honest.

 

[FeroBango]

Tasty crush and rush from Tommy.

Played beautifully

 

[Hitman]

The guy is just incredible. He doesn’t have a weakness to be honest.

The most complete youngster of all time, no question.

 

[FeroBango]

What a player Alcaraz is. Just pulling through with his B- game just with pure heart, effort and INSANE talent.
The most GIFTED player since Fedal. He gets to the SF.

The last bit is the most true thing uttered here in a while.

 

[TennisFan3]

He mentioned afterwards that he felt fatigued in the second set as a result of playing a lot yesterday. A good rest now will be just what he needs for the semi.

Ideally he needs rest before the final.
Is the schedule - one day break for the SF and then the final on the next day.

 

[TennisFan3]

The last bit is the most true thing uttered here in a while.

IMO - Alcaraz's game is the most attractive since Fedal. Haven't really seen a player with such flair and natural talent since then.
Now - if only he was 2 inches taller..

 

[FeroBango]

Alcaraz has gold in the bag! What a player!

He’s so clutch under pressure too and nuclear FH as well

The backhand is a beautiful sight these days too. Good stuff.