US Open 2023 SF: Carlos Alcaraz [1] (ESP) vs Daniel Medvedev [3] (RUS)

[Hitman]

No its irrelevant. Not a physical match and roof closed with air con on. Had itbeen hot and humid then yes.

we can disagree. IMO this is now favoring Djokovic as we enter set four.

 

[FeroBango]

I’m actually in the hospital rn. Got in a bad car accident a couple hours ago. Not even joking whatsoever (you think I’d willingly miss this match?)

I see my night has gone from bad to worse given Carlos’s form. Don’t really have the heart to watch now.

Similar story here, man. It's chemo day for the mother, potentially. An Alcaraz W would have been nice but our own lives come first.

I hope you are okay! Please take care.

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Sundays final almost guaranteed under roof. Forecast has 90% chance of rain.

Roofovic approves.

 

[onehandbh]

What match are you watching? LOL

I meant if he beats Alcaraz, I don't think Med will present as much of a challenge.

 

[MeatTornado]

Sundays final almost guaranteed under roof. Forecast has 90% chance of rain.

Alcaraz would rather have an open roof, but if it's Medvedev I don't think it really matters. He's been great on this court with it open, and is also one of the best indoor players.

 

[messiahrobins]

Alcaraz lacks precision on serve to take advantage of where medvedv returns

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz would rather have an open roof, but if it's Medvedev I don't think it really matters. He's been great on this court with it open, and is also one of the best indoor players.

Yeah very good point.

 

[FeroBango]

So is it Cramplitos time already?

 

[messiahrobins]

we can disagree. IMO this is now favoring Djokovic as we enter set four.

If it goes 5 hours yes. 4 hours or less wont be an issue

 

[Leonidas]

He's telling him where to serve on almost every point.

Yeah, today a little bit more, but usually he just tell him :come on.

 

[NeutralFan]

Carlos didn't see a single BP in first two sets , that's terrible.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

What’s the damn holdup?

 

[DSH]

Can you guys take this to the general player section of the board? I don't think we want to see this match thread get nuked. Thanks.

I only respond to users who believe that their idol should be treated differently than a simple citizen to enter a foreign country.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Oh dear, gonna be a long night.

To quote Vin Diesel in the original Fast and Furious… it’s gonna be a long ass night, that’s what.


@Lleytonstation

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Roofovic approves.

Definitely! Lol

 

[Hitman]

I meant if he beats Alcaraz, I don't think Med will present as much of a challenge.

I wouldn't underestimate Med, he matches up very well against Djokovic.

 

[tennis24x7]

I stepped out for an hour and a half and Mad lad is up by 2 sets, looks like Alcaraz is in trouble. If this goes 5 then Djoker has this US open in the bag.

 

[Tomxc]

Carlos didn't see a single BP in first two sets , that's terrible.

No he had 2 BPs in first set

 

[Pass750]

Yeah imagine being the only player who gets "coached".

It’s every freaking point.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but one of the ball retrievers in this SF looks like the lines judge from 2020 US Open disqualification incident.

I’m not sure if it’s a good or bad omen but very strange situation.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Alcaraz is gonna have to match this guy’s serve here in the fourth set.

 

[Hitman]

If it goes 5 hours yes. 4 hours or less wont be an issue

Think it is not only that, but the emotional and mental output. Alcaraz now working hard to dig himself out of a hole, Med will work hard to stop the fight back.

 

[FeroBango]

Carlos didn't see a single BP in first two sets , that's terrible.

Apparently he did see a couple in set 1 and squandered them both.

 

[ForehandCross]

Please focus Med.

 

[DSH]

Joker break?

Fixed for you.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Alcaraz better not have a hiccup game here.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Come on, Carlos.

 

[NeutralFan]

Med playing awesome baseline tennis now after bathroom break.

 

[Pass750]

Nonsense. Ferrero basically tell him come on and stay strong

Giving him hand signals on where he should serve.

 

[I get cramps]

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue among the youthful ATP members.

 

[Tomxc]

 

[NeutralFan]

Apparently he did see a couple in set 1 and squandered them both.

Should have got more in first two sets then

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great serving from Meddy! If he can servebot this set he can get the match.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[DSH]

Med playing awesome baseline tennis now after bathroom break.

One of the great contributions that Djokovic has left to the following generations.

 

[onehandbh]

I wouldn't underestimate Med, he matches up very well against Djokovic.

He did a couple years ago, but it seems like Djokovic has since solved the Med puzzle and found a strategy and way to beat him.

 

[TennisFan3]

The title is as good as done for Novak.
Medvedev poses zero threat.
Carlos will lose this, but if he wins he will have nothing for the final.

 

[Ruark]

It’s every freaking point.

Cripes. Eventually they will be sitting on the player's bench giving instructions through Bluetooth earbuds.

 

[Vincent-C]

Again, Novak chose to be a conspiracy but. Can't blame others that abide by the rules.

What: are you thinking that powerful, interested entities would *never dream* of coordinating
their activities, to achieve mutually beneficial goals? After all, that would be illegal- and wrong!

Heh- it happens every single day, my friend.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Sundays final almost guaranteed under roof. Forecast has 90% chance of rain.

1000% this is guaranteed to be an indoors final. The humidity is going to break there is no chance they will run the risk.

I’m not a fan of indoor tennis, but it’s crazy to run the risk when there is a high probability of rain.

At Wimbledon this year there were a few sessions ruined by rain where they waited till the court was almost flooded then finally closed the roof.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Hold your serve dude. Get first serves in.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Brava

 

[Leonidas]

If medvedev wins playing his BEST tennis in the last 3 years, and the rolls in the final , djoko win would be officially the luckiest ever in every sport..

 

[Hitman]

He did a couple years ago, but it seems like Djokovic has since solved the Med puzzle and found a strategy and way to beat him.

Med literally beat him the last time they played...

 

[ForehandCross]

Med playing awesome baseline tennis now after bathroom break.

I don't like it. Even if it's my favorite player. It smells of rule abuse.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow! Jaw dropping tennis. Brilliant from Meddy!

 

[Zetty]

Meddy like "How bout that?"

 

[DSH]

Great serving from Meddy! If he can servebot this set he can get the match.

Which rival for your idol do you prefer, pal?

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Those who think PEDs can magically make players play great in an instant have no idea how PEDs work.

 

[optic yellow]

I don't like it. Even if it's my favorite player. It smells of rule abuse.

Sometimes you just gotta take a ****