Roland Garros R32: Sebastian Korda vs Carlos Alcaraz

[NYTennisfan]

What....a.....point

 

[Hitman]

Dang Korda!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That was a gutsy 2nd serve! Wow!

 

[Watching]

I think he’s on the right track. Some inconsistencies but same with the others too. I expect him to come good though.

I think people are too forgiving towards Alcatraz, he's going big or going broke most of the time. It's spectacular but it's not going to work against tougher opponents.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Korda can’t breathe on serve now! Point after point is a grind for him.

 

[FeroBango]

No one beats Alcaraz in those types of points

Sinnr.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I think people are too forgiving towards Alcatraz, he's going big or going broke most of the time. It's spectacular but it's not going to work against tougher opponents.

I agree that he needs to go up a level. It mainly on serve though as his return game, movement and FH look great.

 

[Hitman]

Sinnr.

To be honest, so does Djokovic.

 

[FeroBango]

I think people are too forgiving towards Alcatraz, he's going big or going broke most of the time. It's spectacular but it's not going to work against tougher opponents.

I mean he's found success playing the same game. My question is whether he'll do it here or not. I don't think so but I sure hope he does.

 

[Hitman]

What a sick point! Like two heavyweight boxers on that rally.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Brilliant effort from korda!

 

[NoleFam]

If Korda had a better tennis IQ, he would have a chance to win this but he finds ways to screw it up. Seriously, the guy always plays the wrong shot at crunch time.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Impressive hold by Korda

 

[BeatlesFan]

I think people are too forgiving towards Alcatraz, he's going big or going broke most of the time. It's spectacular but it's not going to work against tougher opponents.

Since when is Seb Korda a tough opponent?

 

[Watching]

I agree that he needs to go up a level. It mainly on serve though as his return game, movement and FH look great.

Yeah what I mean it's he's unable to play at 80% and win against lower ranked players comfortably rn. He needs to go full rev against Korda.
He might be winning in straights but I'm not comfortable regarding the next matches.

 

[Watching]

Since when is Seb Korda a tough opponent?

That's my point, tbf

 

[FernandoBiH]

Yeah what I mean it's he's unable to play at 80% and win against lower ranked players comfortably rn. He needs to go full rev against Korda.
He might be winning in straights but I'm not comfortable regarding the next matches.

Man, Korda is very dangerous player for anyone.

 

[Hitman]

Ferrero wants to join

Lendl, Becker, Ivanisevic, Moya as someone who won a slam as a player, then coached another player to win that slam also.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This has been a great battle! The quality of tennis is high right now!

 

[FeroBango]

He's not close to 80 pc for sure. He's at 65-70 pc at best here.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sick point! Cat and mouse exchange again!

 

[FeroBango]

This has been a great battle! The quality of tennis is high right now!

Also true. Whilst he should be at 80 or greater against Korda, Korda IS playing pretty well.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He's not close to 80 pc for sure. He's at 65-70 pc at best here.

That’s scary for the field then. As Alcaraz is capable of better and this level is still really good.

 

[FeroBango]

Brutal backhands from both sides.

 

[Watching]

He's not close to 80 pc for sure. He's at 65-70 pc at best here.

65of peak? Agreed. Of his current level? no.

 

[FeroBango]

Seballstian Korda

 

[FernandoBiH]

Korda really plays good atm

 

[Winners or Errors]

Hmm, can Korda take this set?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Hmm, can Korda take this set?

I wouldn’t bet on it

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz was like a cat to that!

 

[Watching]

Why Sebastian, WHY?

 

[FeroBango]

Godly movement there tbh.

 

[FeroBango]

Sliced that chop like a seasoned cook.

 

[Znak]

Anyone know what shoes Korda is wearing? Are these modified vap 9s?

cc: @innoVAShaun

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Korda got some real power on his FH and BH side. Impressive!

 

[Watching]

Anyone know what shoes Korda is wearing? Are these modified vap 9s?

cc: @innoVAShaun

Google says vapor pro 2

 

[Znak]

Google says vapor pro 2

hmmm... def dont look it, I have a pair of clay vap 2s. Unless it's some PE vap 2s.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Rocket!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

1 apiece!

 

[Watching]

Rocket!

That's more like a sputnik

 

[Hitman]

Sick dropshot

2-2

 

[Kralingen]

What a dropper!!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What a match!

 

[Watching]

Next time he's going to dropshot from the stands

 

[Hitman]

This is the match Alcaraz needed.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz 4-3. Pressure on seb!

 

[FeroBango]

This is the match Alcaraz needed.

Slightly lower level Rune vs Alcaraz vibes, Wimbledon 23.

 

[FeroBango]

Wasted a second serve.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Mini break for Carlos!

 

[Hitman]

Two SP from easy errors from Korda