NeutralFan
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I don't have time to watch non slam events, can someone tell me why T Paul is a nightmare for Carlos?
Why T Paul is a tough match up for Carlos?
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NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Carlos himself said that. He doesn't have problem with other players but T Paul? any reason?
Cashman
Hall of Fame
they've had 3 close matches and it's not like Tommy Paul is a bad player, he's ranked #13 for a reason
last 20 years has made people think that being #1 means you're invincible but that's not normal
Aestheticsaboveallelse
Hall of Fame
I would say anyone who gives the world number one this much trouble is indeed a nightmare for him
Cashman
Hall of Fame
you sound young
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
He isn't.
Carlos just isn't in the mood to go to war with every single mug on the tour in every joke tournament.
And you can tell by the bazillion BP opportunities he has that if he just turned it up by a couple percent, he'd wipe the floor with Tommy Mug.
Clay lover
Legend
Don't always agree with Mike but his brutally honest jock talk is refreshing once in a while
chrischris
G.O.A.T.
Paul is very fast and very fit and can take the ball early, there by he cancels Carlitos spin and over takes iniciative on rallies that usually would be dominated by Chuck
Ability to serve with great variation also..
Ability to serve with great variation also..
Start da Game
Hall of Fame
alcaraz has still not entered his prime, that's why......he hasn't yet figured out his stroke order for certain gamestyles......he will roll'em all over in couple of years time.......
ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
Paul can move and cover the court in some insane instances like Carlos does. Paul can rip it on the move as well. Not to Carlos level of power and speed , but Paul takes the ball a bit early as well.
Paul is underrated and probably the best American player as well.
Paul is underrated and probably the best American player as well.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Finally some analysis, instead of he's not a tough match up and blah blah. Son, what happened to your Leopard DP?
Even in the last 20 years, rarely were the no.1 players undefeated in every match they played. They all had a fair few players who troubled them each.
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Rattie
Legend
Agreed. He’s fast and able to reach balls while still retaining his balance. Add that to taking the ball early and taking time away from Carlos while having a game with a lot of variety and he’s a tricky opponent. In this match Carlos learnt to stay patient and keep the ball in play more waiting for chances rather than trying to finish points early.
Carlos needed this match to play himself into better form and solve the puzzle which he did.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Even if you had all the time you need to watch non slam events, I can't tell you that because I am not even sure that T Paul is a nightmare for Carlos.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
He's too good?
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
So what does it tell us about Tiny's weakness?
Tennismom0803
New User
Tommy Paul is one of the most patient and mentally tough players in tennis. He is happy to play boring or hit junk balls to win. Also he doesn’t seem to get bothered when other players start smacking winners. He just move to the next point and patiently waits out the errors. He is also incredibly fast and fit.
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
Yes, Carlos is able to frustrate and outmaneuver many of his opponents, but he can't do this as easily against Paul.
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
This is probably closer to the truth than I’d like to admit. Paul definitely bothers him though.He isn't.
Carlos just isn't in the mood to go to war with every single mug on the tour in every joke tournament.
And you can tell by the bazillion BP opportunities he has that if he just turned it up by a couple percent, he'd wipe the floor with Tommy Mug.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Rattie
Legend
A 2-2 H2H is not a nightmare. Arguably Paul’s wins have been against an out of form Carlos. Tommy is a top player who has wins against a number of the best players.
Pheasant
Hall of Fame
I think that Paul's ability to take the ball early throws Alcaraz off of his game a bit. Carlitos can't remain consistent against Paul. This reminds me a bit of when Nadal faced Davydenko on hardcourts. Sometimes, odd matchups happen, which is what makes the sport so interesting.
Let's see how this rivalry pans out. My guess is that Alcaraz will figure out Paul, then start pulling away.
Let's see how this rivalry pans out. My guess is that Alcaraz will figure out Paul, then start pulling away.
aldeayeah
G.O.A.T.
Not much we couldn't have inferred from his struggles against the likes of Korda or Sinner, i.e., he doesn't like being rushed. This has been public knowledge for a while.
Fabresque
Legend
I think it’s just belief. Alcaraz is great but he can’t play peak ultra level everytime, I think Paul understands that more than other players. He has that belief that he can beat him, and he has.
Raz is good but I guarantee if more players believed in themselves they might be able to do something.
Raz is good but I guarantee if more players believed in themselves they might be able to do something.
Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
Typical Alcaraz, trying to muscle it instead of focusing on strategy. He tries outhitting a taller guy in mid court rallies instead of exposing his movements & recovery.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Alcaraz is looking ahead to the business end. He sees Djokovic in the draw and knows he has to peak at the right time.
Can't put all your efforts into a 2nd or 3rd round. But the draw is definitely getting tougher as there are some good quality players like Hurcakz and Zverev there. And they could pose problems on this surface.
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
..especially when you're tiny- and other stuff.
djokovic the conqueror
Professional
Paul is the better player and less one dimensional than Tiny.
WeekendTennisHack
Hall of Fame
and stupid.
WeekendTennisHack
Hall of Fame
Paul is a just a blip. Will disappear in a few weeks. Remember Chung? Yeah, same deal but even more minor.
His name is dragging him down. I would change it to Tomas Paulanov
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Tommy Paulresh will be a better name.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Why do you want posters to turn on Sinner by hyping him through roof and disrespecting others who have achieved way more than Sinner?
dking68
Legend
@NeutralFan Sinner will cross the finish line in NY, I can feel it
Rafa4GOAT
Professional
He couldn't even cross the start line at Cincinnati
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Talk Tennis Guru
I have him in the top 3 favourites. 3rd favourite so he has his chances.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Another deluded Sinner fanboy lol.
dking68
Legend
He is in the top three favorites. He has performed the best on American soil this year!
