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

[TheNachoMan]

Med and Thiem were and remain my favorites. But my hopes always have been decimated

This looks such an uphill battle for Med. But I hope that he pulls this off. And if he somehow finds the form to pull this off, he is beating Djokovic too.

I’m with you on Thiem, been depressing to see his downfall. Not a Medvedev fan but I’ll take him over Carlos in a final..

 

[Chanwan]

Alcaraz was struggling on slow courts of Cincinnati throughout the tournament. Yet it took almost four hours for in form Djokovic to beat him. Here he is playing better. Courts are playing fast as well. He is not going lose to Med for sure. And I believe he will beat Djokovic as well. (Going to be easy win compared to Wimbledon)

What are you basing the playing fast on? Surely not number of aces that are very low this year

 

[ForehandCross]

CMON MED.

In every logical iteration of this match's assessment I have done in my head, Med doesn't stand a chance.

But heart says miracles happen. I have had too many bloody heartbreaks when it comes to Timothy and Med.

I hope that some miracles are in store.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Pulling for Med. But, if Alcaraz wins the first set, it will be over in 3. Med will roll over like a lap dog.

 

[intrepidish]

CMON MED.

In every logical iteration of this match's assessment I have done in my head, Med doesn't stand a chance.

But heart says miracles happen. I have had too many bloody heartbreaks when it comes to Timothy and Med.

I hope that some miracles are in store.

Medvedev beating Carlos doesn't require a miracle or anything close to that.

Carlos is favored and rightly so but Medvedev can cause anyone problems if he has a great serving day and is able to keep the ball deep.

Alcaraz still needs to execute at a high level.

 

[doodlyd]

Medvedev beating Carlos doesn't require a miracle or anything close to that.

actually Meds win require miracle...and i dont understand how anyone who watched Meds game for the last few weeks can expect anything different...Iam a Med fan in some way but i do understand his limitations against Carlos... its mission Impossible for Danil specially in his current form

 

[top10]

I voted Med in 5. I believe Danil will pull it off if he can get it to 5.

 

[D.Nalby12]

What are you basing the playing fast on? Surely not number of aces that are very low this year

Eye test

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

CARLOS ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL!!!!!

 

[D.Nalby12]

What are you basing the playing fast on? Surely not number of aces that are very low this year

Courts playing faster compared to Cincinnati. May it's slower compared last year.

 

[Sarzy]

Carlos in 4

 

[The Blond Blur]

I think Tiny Carl has a slump when he’s up comfortably and gets complacent enough for the Mad Lad to steal a set but nothing more.

For giggles I’ll say Tiny Carl in 4 something like: 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

 

[Rattie]

Sounds a bit like Zverev before the QF, doesn’t actually believe he can win

Daniil Medvedev compares facing Carlos Alcaraz to 'almost impossible' Rafael Nadal challenge

Daniil Medvedev has admitted he will need to be "11 out of 10" to have a chance of beating Carlos Alcaraz, while likening facing the 20-year-old to an "almost impossible" Rafael Nadal challenge.

www.tennis365.com

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy knows he needs his very best to have any chance. He literally needs to serve like Peak Sampras or Peak Federer out there. Or bring his 2021 us open final serving to this match.

Problem is he’s not served that well in a while consistently anyway.

 

[MeatTornado]

I can't remember the last time we had a slam semi-final like this where I actually believed either player could realistically defeat Djokovic in the final.

It might seriously be like 10 years ago.

 

[Arak]

I can't remember the last time we had a slam semi-final like this where I actually believed either player could realistically defeat Djokovic in the final.

It might seriously be like 10 years ago.

I personally would doubt Medvedev could realistically have any chances against Djokovic. Alcaraz on the other hand has been alternating wins and losses against Djokovic in their 4 meetings. Djokovic won the last encounter, so I hope they will respect the established pattern

 

[FeroBango]

Medvedev beating Carlos doesn't require a miracle or anything close to that.

Carlos is favored and rightly so but Medvedev can cause anyone problems if he has a great serving day and is able to keep the ball deep.

Alcaraz still needs to execute at a high level.

The way he's handled Med in the last two matches is a testament to his greatness. Daniil isn't an easy nut to crack at all.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Sounds a bit like Zverev before the QF, doesn’t actually believe he can win

Daniil Medvedev compares facing Carlos Alcaraz to 'almost impossible' Rafael Nadal challenge

Daniil Medvedev has admitted he will need to be "11 out of 10" to have a chance of beating Carlos Alcaraz, while likening facing the 20-year-old to an "almost impossible" Rafael Nadal challenge.

www.tennis365.com

Mind games.

 

[MeatTornado]

I personally would doubt Medvedev could realistically have any chances against Djokovic. Alcaraz on the other hand has been alternating wins and losses against Djokovic in their 4 meetings. Djokovic won the last encounter, so I hope they will respect the established pattern

Med wouldn't be the favorite, but he's more than earned the benefit of the doubt that he can do it.

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1700220488360829084

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1700221146791059900

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Mad Lad to pull off the win in 5! I'm a fan and I'm going to believe like one!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Anyone pulling for Med wants a ****ty final. Alca needs to do his job tonight.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Roof closed for this one too. Does that give mad lad more of chance? He’s a pretty good indoor play. Despite that I still have Alcaraz in 4 at worst.

 

[FeroBango]

Roof closed for this one too. Does that give mad lad more of chance? He’s a pretty good indoor play. Despite that I still have Alcaraz in 4 at worst.

Indeed, but wasn't their WC match also entirely under the roof?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Indeed, but wasn't their WC match also entirely under the roof?

Good point. Yeah I think it was and didn’t matter there. We will see if it affects anything for hard courts

 

[DjokoLand]

Med ruined Djokovic’s CYGS in 2021 and he will ruin the final we want by shocking the world in 5

 

[TheNachoMan]

Anyone pulling for Med wants a ****ty final. Alca needs to do his job tonight.

I guess I want a ****ty final. Vamos.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Come on, Carlos.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I guess I want a ****ty final. Vamos.

Ah NachoMan I didn’t know you where a novak fan. Go figure i must have confused you with someone else.

 

[Krish0608]

My instinct tells me that Medvedev is going to make Alcaraz suffer today. I still hope Carlos comes through eventually.

 

[TheNachoMan]

My instinct tells me that Medvedev is going to make Alcaraz suffer today. I still hope Carlos comes through eventually.

Let‘a hope your instinct is correct. If Med returns like he did at Wimbledon though then it will be a massacre..

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

5 hour war please lads! Thanks advance.

 

[TennisFan3]

This will be a BRUTAL battle. 5 hours plus.
The winner will have NOTHING left for the final.
This tournament has hardly had any good matches. The final will be a damp squib.

 

[StrongRule]

I can't remember the last time we had a slam semi-final like this where I actually believed either player could realistically defeat Djokovic in the final.

It might seriously be like 10 years ago.

None of them is beating the 36 years old.

 

[Terenigma]

Going with Alcaraz in 5. I think Medvedev is in good form but I think he'll eventually fold from the power although I don't mind who wins, either way it's going to be a glorious slam final rematch from either US open or Wimbledon.

 

[marc45]

None of them is beating the 36 years old.

bet the house

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

None of them is beating the 36 years old.

Manifest this into existence StrongRule lad

 

[Topspin_80]

5 hour war please lads! Thanks advance.

Only in your dreams!!

 

[doodlyd]

prepare for a quick semi-final ... another typical loss for Meddy

 

[BeatlesFan]

Courts playing faster compared to Cincinnati. May it's slower compared last year.

Roddick and Tracy Austin were interviewed before today's semi, both are on site and both said the courts were "slow." Roddick then added, "slow as hell." Brad Gilbert and P-Mac have played on the courts and agree they are slow.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I am ready for a 5 set 5 hour war

 

[Hitman]

Hopefully a great fight

 

[Rattie]

Djokovic fans all hoping for a 5 setter. Why? Can’t Novak win against a fresh opponent?

 

[paolo2143]

Djokovic fans all hoping for a 5 setter. Why? Can’t Novak win against a fresh opponent?

The same way that most Fedal and Carlos fans wanted Novak either out or to play a 5 set marathon at 36, but that is okay I suppose lol

 

[Thundergod]

Alcaraz in 4. If he starts dominating the first 2 sets, wouldn't surprise me if he messes around and ends up dropping the 3rd set, which he's done a few times.

 

[Sephiroth]

Alcaraz it's time to save tennis again

 

[doodlyd]

obviously 3 sets max

 

[BeatlesFan]

Brad Gilbert: "Meddy better change his ROS positioning or he's gonna get crushed. He didn't change it up in Indian Wells, he only tried it very late at Wimbledon. So Meddy either moves up to the baseline or he's gettin' wiped."

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Hope carlitos does his thing. Spare me med vs novak in the final.