Rome 2025 FINAL - Sinner vs Alcaraz

[NaDjoFed]

Difficult to predict a final between these two champions. I think Alcaraz will take this, he has an edge on clay over Sinner

 

[vwanderaa]

I always trust Carlos but I don’t think we’re taking this one.

Roland Garros and Wimbledon will be another story.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Abstract tennis gives a 70% win probability to Alcaraz. I thought it was closer even on clay.

 

[Drighiz]

Abstract tennis gives a 70% win probability to Alcaraz. I thought it was closer even on clay.

That may have been calculated based on ELO prior to the start of the tournament though, I don't think they adjust predictions based on current tournament's results. Correct me if I'm wrong. And if that's the case, obviously Sinner's form was a big unknown at that point.

 

[dking68]

Abstract tennis gives a 70% win probability to Alcaraz. I thought it was closer even on clay.

It’s 50/50. Actually the favors have tilted to Sinner, considering form, win streak and he’s playing at home.

 

[ojo rojo]

The Big Match! The boys should give us a classic this afternoon. Excite

 

[Mainad]

Not bad boy. As worthy rival.
Alcaraz is full of appreciation for Sinner and their bonding is great.
Bad boy in this scenario is Djokovic, Medvedev and kyrgios

Anyone who stops Sinner from doing the 'Italian Double' with Paolini will be cast as 'the bad boy' if only symbolically.

 

[ibbi]

 

[HitMoreBHs]

whose the dude in the pink tank-top

Not a dude.

Back on topic:
The challenge for Sinner in the Alcaraz rivalry is the level and intensity that their matches are played at. Sinner still seems physically fragile somehow. Needs to speak with Sir Andy about how to go from lanky string bean to physical beast.

 

[flyingboris]

The challenge for Sinner in the Alcaraz rivalry is the level and intensity that their matches are played at. Sinner still seems physically fragile somehow.

Interesting. I'm a big Carlos fan (love the spectacle) but I have the feeling that his current level is no match for Sinner's aggression, consistency, and power. Would love to be proven wrong though. Maybe Carlos can find something to get him off balance.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Alcaraz in 3 I'll say. Sinner has been playing very well, but no one he's played so far has been in the same league as Alcaraz, the jump might be just too big this soon in his return

To be fair, what other opponent could he have possibly faced that is in the same league as Alcaraz?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Rocky vs Ivan in Russia.

Except this is not movies

 

[bluetrain4]

Just glad they're playing again to see where they stand - both generally and against each other. Sinner had his suspension; Alcaraz has had his ongoing slump/semi-slump with some progress made recently. I actually don't think it's that much of a "larger implications" match as some have stated. But it is a big match on a big stage, so should be exciting stuff.

 

[Succession]

Interesting. I'm a big Carlos fan (love the spectacle) but I have the feeling that his current level is no match for Sinner's aggression, consistency, and power. Would love to be proven wrong though. Maybe Carlos can find something to get him off balance.

I feel the same - Sinner 2.0 might simply be too much for Carlos in his current form. That said, Gil Gross offered a great breakdown in his latest podcast on why Carlos still poses a unique challenge for Sinner. It’ll be fascinating to see where both players stand now.

I say Sinner in 2 (even tho I picked Alcaraz before the tournament started).

 

[edberg volleys]

C'mon Carrot!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

@TW Staff please make the poll close after 20-30 mins

 

[nolefam_2024]

@TW Staff please make the poll close after 20-30 mins

Why not ask @Hitman?

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Why not ask @Hitman?

He doesn't listen at times lol, slightly annoyed with some of the remarks I had made in past.

 

[sortof]

Just glad they're playing again to see where they stand - both generally and against each other. Sinner had his suspension; Alcaraz has had his ongoing slump/semi-slump with some progress made recently. I actually don't think it's that much of a "larger implications" match have some have predicted. But it is a big match on a big stage, so should be exciting stuff.

That´s it really, it is a match big, the final of an ATP Masters 1000 battled out between the #1 and #2 players. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[MeatTornado]

To be fair, what other opponent could he have possibly faced that is in the same league as Alcaraz?

Zverev in Bo3 is sometimes right there in terms of top level. But he wasn't even on the same side in this draw iirc.

 

[sortof]

He doesn't listen at times lol, slightly annoyed with some of the remarks I had made in past.

@Hitman doesn´t care to set up a proper poll or he doesn´t know how to do it. In either case, I would suggest that he leaves the polls to others.

 

[Kralingen]

Here we go.

Sinner in straights.

 

[Deleted member 827468]

Here we go.

Sinner in straights.

why you said that

 

[Hitman]

Quit complaining the poll closes in less than one hour.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Just woke up so ill watch excited

 

[nolefam_2024]

Quit complaining the poll closes in less than one hour.

Raz might be gone before

 

[Deleted member 827468]

match is delaying

 

[MichaelNadal]

Prakash talking like Sinner has no chance lol

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Let’s go! Looking forward to this one!

 

[Nappa]

Why the delay? Sinners massaging wasnt over yet?

 

[TennisGrandpA]

What’s up with this singing concert here? Let sport be sport with no other drama, we want live tennis asap

 

[Fluffy_Skye]

anyone know why it's delayed?

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Here we go.

Sinner in straights.

You were not impressed with Sinner’s competition last day and said he might be uncooked and today you’re awarding him a straight sets win? lol

 

[bluetrain4]

What court (or courts) in Rome are sunken with the statues at the top?

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Hope neither player has a slow start today. Neither can afford that.

 

[Hitman]

This is big. A battle for supremacy.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

This is big. A battle for supremacy.

The winner will lose the RG so i am nervous about supporting sinner here

 

[bullfan]

What's up with delay?

 

[Hitman]

The winner will lose the RG so i am nervous about supporting sinner here

I guess we will find out, but neither is going to want to lose this.

 

[ALCARAZnoMERCY]

Hope neither player has a slow start today. Neither can afford that.

Alcaraz doesn't need the 1st Set actually !!
2024 Beijing Sinner won the 1st Set 7-6(6), Alcaraz won the match.
2024 Roland Garros Sinner won the 1st Set 6-2, Alcaraz won the match.
2024 Indian Wells Sinner won the 1st Set 6-1, Alcaraz won the match.

 

[Rogibear]

Why delay ffs

 

[Deleted member 827468]

What's up with delay?

watering the court and playing italian anthem

 

[TennisGrandpA]

I guess we will find out, but neither is going to want to lose this.

Yes but RG -Rome double has been very difficult, even Nadal failed lately and Nole never completed the double. I hope both play best but Sinner loses this, not a jinx but i am going with pattern.

 

[Hitman]

The last big title final Sinner lost was to Djokovic YEC 2023

The last big title final Alcaraz lose was to Djokovic Olympics 2024

 

[Hitman]

Yes but RG -Rome double has been very difficult, even Nadal failed lately and Nole never completed the double. I hope both play best but Sinner loses this, not a jinx but i am going with pattern.

Yes, the Rome-RG double is very very hard.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner won 15 sets Raz 17

 

[Carax]

The last big title final Sinner lost was to Djokovic YEC 2023

The last big title final Alcaraz lose was to Djokovic Olympics 2024

Only one of them gets to keep that stat. Exciting match.

 

[NatF]

Show time.

 

[ADuck]

Youngest final in 16 years damn

 

[nolefam_2024]

TODAY

when raz makes bucket load of errros, do not get carried over. He did the same for all clay season. That's his style.

If he wins fine, but if he loses, take the L