Six King Slam 2024 SF - Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal
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Djokovic_is_the_best#1
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Alcaraz 6-0 6-1 if he plays to his best.
If he takes it easy then 6-4 6-3
If he takes it easy then 6-4 6-3
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In a normal situation I am convinced that Alcaraz would try not to rage too much, therefore avoid humiliating him, and this in my opinion also within an official match. But since this is not a normal situation, or rather, Rafa needs to test himself as best as possible from a Davis Cup perspective, so he will "ask" Carlitos to approach the match seriously, and all this could give rise to an embarrassing situation to say the least.
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Not before 2:00 pm.
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
Where can I watch it? Does anyone have a stream?
Palindrome
Rookie
You can watch it on DAZN.
JJGUY
Hall of Fame
Amazon prime video T2
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
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I regard the Six Kings Slam as a quasi-legitimate, though unsanctioned, tournament, but Nadal vs. Alcaraz is the one match that could turn out to be nothing more than an exhibition -- just like their "Netflix Slam." Nadal is not yet officially retired, but he's a part-time player at best these days. His ranking is barely in the top 1000! I don't think he's even played a match since being crushed in the Olympics. This encounter reminds of the Federer-Sampras exhibitions that took place when Pete was close to 40 but the public was willing to pay to see the two greats on the same court again. How much mercy can Alcaraz display without embarrassing Rafa?
Paulreedsmith
Semi-Pro
LOL!
Palindrome
Rookie
Nadal already got broken.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
It's surreal looking at Rafa. Pulling for him to enjoy on the court.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Looks like a blowout. Why did Nadal play this? Was it the $$?
He's retired now - no point in all this and getting beat.
He's retired now - no point in all this and getting beat.
JJGUY
Hall of Fame
It is uncle toni, they even interviewed him before the match
_phantom
Hall of Fame
It's Toni
Paulreedsmith
Semi-Pro
Not even if it was a "real" match. Alcaraz would never.
For sure - but in quite a few points in the first two games, Alcaraz was playing 'friendly' - yet Nadal managed to lose the point anyway. But now a good love hold, so all is good anyway.
jl809
Legend
Tbh the first point of the match was sick. After that I genuinely started to think about a golden set as others have referenced
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Poor Nadal. I think he’s happy to be out of this. Carlos vs sinner final
No lies in this.
mehdimike
Hall of Fame
The problem is that it's unsustainable in the long run. He still needs to improve his point construction.
It was brutal, the first 8 points. Good that he's dialled down. It was kinda getting awkward indeed.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
That is his pt construction. He doesn't need to improve.
It's like calling Roger should improve his consistency.
Which he has particularly well done for most part of the year, having the best post-USO stretch of his career, with just over 3 full seasons at 21.
norcal
Legend
I think his knees really bother him. Would love to see Roger train for a few months then do an exo tour with Rafa. I imagine they are similar level.
Bastion
Semi-Pro
Come by bus, come by plane, come by wheelchair, but just get there!
Fedal moment.
malbaker86
Hall of Fame
It doesn’t matter to him or Novak anymore
Oval_Solid
Hall of Fame
is that the wimbledon lady interviewing moya?
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