USO’22 QF: #3 C Alcaraz (ESP) vs #11 J Sinner (ITA)

[Tennis Fan States63]

I swear these guy must have the forearms of Popeye with the amount of fist pumping they do

 

[NeutralFan]

He is just 19.

Son, Jannik is just 20. There's no excuse for choking this set period, i like Carlos but it is what it is.

 

[Bud]

Weird match. I took a 2.5 hour break at a bar where I was watching it. Seems like both have blown opportunities - but also played well at times. Key point is obviously that point in the second set when Alcaraz had the weak reply after the lob and netted the next shot. I'd think Sinner is going to win now, but I wouldn't bet on it.

CA has blown two opportunities of winning two sets.

He could have finished this in straight sets. He must play smarter and more clutch on BP's.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I think Ruud must win the title, no?

Nope. Only if it's Alcaraz v Ruud in the final. If it's Sinner or Tiafoe as the winner he still gets #1.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Dude, you should be watching. Fantastic tennis.

you should be watching, it's been amazing until that tiebreak, Carlos seems to be losing gas

I believe u guys, I just don’t care enough sadly

 

[tennis4me]

Never seen Cahill so pumped up. He was always so quiet when watching Halep.
The last few games of Sinner was sure worth to be excited about.

 

[guanzishou]

So close yet so far.

I can't believe Karl lost both of sets 2 and 3. He should've won at least one of them. I'm done with this match. Peace out.

He could've done that if he stopped the overly done cocky celebrations. Respect the opponent across the net.

 

[abmk]

Just woke up and startes watching from 6-5, 40-40.Sinner has run away with it since then.

 

[TennisFan3]

Ruud is DESTINED to be #1. Get used to it.
He will definitely beat KK.

And in the final, Ruud will have his chances too. vs Both Sinner and Tiafoe. Both are headcases in a way.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I think he needs to work on his lower body. His calfs etc.

What about Sinner's scarecrow body? Carlos clearly has the stronger physique, but there's a lot more to tennis than that. Sinner's proving that tonight.

 

[saigonbond 2.0]

 

[SonicNirvana]

I believe u guys, I just don’t care enough sadly

catch the highlight at least lol

 

[jm1980]

Alcaraz takes this if he can win this set

But already down 0-30 in the very first game

 

[MichaelNadal]

catch the highlight at least lol

That I will do

 

[James P]

Jannik takes it if he can win this set. I guarantee it

 

[TennisFan3]

Just woke up and startes watching from 6-5, 40-40.Sinner has run away with it since then.

This is similar to Novak vs Federer UsOpen 2007 final. Even though it is NOT straight sets.
Alcaraz had Big opportunities in each of the sets, but lost the sets.
His BP conversion is something like 5 out of 20 or so. Close to 25%.
All stats favor Alcaraz - but Sinner just won the big pts.

 

[jm1980]

Four sets away from the ATP having a slamless #1.

*potentially slamless #1

 

[Slicehand]

Sinner not droping his level for a long time now

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

NOT the way to start the set for Alcaraz.

 

[Bud]

Carlitos about to give up the ghost

 

[The Blond Blur]

Tiny Carl’s grunt gas gotten louder the longer this match has gone on.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Son, Jannik is just 20. There's no excuse for choking this set period, i like Carlos but it is what it is.

His performance is very federer like. Poor bp conversion ratio and choking leads again and again.

 

[tennisjedi]

Having to start every point on a neutral rally is killing alcaraz.

 

[James P]

Alcaraz starting out a bit rattled

 

[Tshooter]

Way past Charlie’s bedtime.

 

[bluetrain4]

I have always loved night matches at the USO, but 1:00 am starting the fourth set?? Not good.

 

[Slicehand]

That forehand miss in set point for the second set looked match deciding, and it actually was, i knew it the moment it happened

 

[bluetrain4]

I said this earlier - Sinner likes Alcaraz's ball much more than Alcaraz like's Sinner's ball.

 

[guanzishou]

What about Sinner's scarecrow body? Carlos clearly has the stronger physique, but there's a lot more to tennis than that. Sinner's proving that tonight.

Yeah lol, not to mention the stick-figure Davydenko !

 

[augustobt]

*potentially slamless #1

The only thing worse than Ruud being #1 is Ruud being #1 and a Slam Winner.

 

[shadow01]

I AfKed for 30 seconds and 2 pages of posts showed up!

 

[StifleYourself]

CA is too short. Sinner is in that 6’2” sweet spot with Djokovic. in the Poly era, players gotta be between 6’1” and 6’3”. Any shorter they can’t hit down on the serve and any taller they can’t move well enough.

 

[dapchai]

I said this earlier - Sinner likes Alcaraz's ball much more than Alcaraz like's Sinner's ball.

I don't think any of them likes the other's ball.

 

[Stratotanker]

Sinner reaping the benefits of his ridiculously high string tension - absolutely crushing the forehand. I'd avoid that thing for a while until it cools off...

Maybe now it's Jannik's turn to choke up a bit when he's got a lead?

 

[James P]

LFG!!!!!!!!!

 

[thanovic]

Alcaraz is done. Thank you Sinner for exposing this ball bashing height lying fraud.

 

[Kralingen]

CA is too short. Sinner is in that 6’2” sweet spot with Djokovic. in the Poly era, players gotta be between 6’1” and 6’3”. Any shorter they can’t hit down on the serve and any taller they can’t move well enough.

He’s 6’5”

 

[Federer_pilon]

He gets into that automaton mode and just goes hard side to side. No variety or change up. It's like his mind shuts off.

In other words, he's a ball basher? lol

 

[NeutralFan]

Man

His performance is very federer like. Poor bp conversion ratio and choking leads again and again.

Fed didn't choke lead twice against players he was supposed to win. he had that problem against Djokodal. Alcaraz seems to be having this problem against every second player. On top of that he played a horrible TP now.

 

[vex]

Djokovic and Nadal must be watching this match in abject terror lol. Both these guys are now 50/50 matchups for them going forward. At best.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Bud]

CA is too short. Sinner is in that 6’2” sweet spot with Djokovic. in the Poly era, players gotta be between 6’1” and 6’3”. Any shorter they can’t hit down on the serve and any taller they can’t move well enough.

He's grown. He's closer to 6'4+ now.
Car-li-tos 5'11

 

[jm1980]

CA is too short. Sinner is in that 6’2” sweet spot with Djokovic. in the Poly era, players gotta be between 6’1” and 6’3”. Any shorter they can’t hit down on the serve and any taller they can’t move well enough.

Wow I guess it's his lanky build... I thought he was 6'3" or 6'4" even

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

It's [insert current year] and break points is still given priority over break GAMES.

Both these guys have tons of bps, using the games stat would tell a much clearer picture. (maybe)

 

[beast of mallorca]

I am enjoying it but let's face it people who ridiculed Thiem's USO are one big hypocrite if they don't have same standard for this USO.

I'm calling you out on saying that Alcaraz is a mug. Seems like everyone is a mug except the Big 3. . I want Sinner to win, but Carlos is playing lights out and is only matched by the same level as Sinner's.

 

[bluetrain4]

Yuck. Early break. This is Sinner's moment. He's got the tools, but hasn't been able to close out his biggest matches. This is the time to do it.,

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Where would Sinner be ranked if he won the title?

 

[dapchai]

Nuclear Bonehead Sinner part 13

 

[Carax]

I'm at the Arthur Ashe rn. Carlos looks done. That easy set point to put himself up 7-5 will haunt him for a while.

 

[saigonbond 2.0]

I don't think any of them likes the other's ball.

Please refrain from speaking about their balls...