Gollum Posted June 5, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023 Alcaraz and Nole on collision course. May be the passing of the baton moment in men's tennis. From current GOAT to (possible) future GOAT. Alcaraz looks to be the real deal, as good as the Big 3 but no competition to stop him, only injuries can slow him down. Friday will see the men's tennis semis, also happens to be day 3 of the WTC final, often the moving day in test cricket in England. Barring some upset/miracle, Friday is going to be one of the most exciting sporting days this year. randomGuy and Vijy 1 1
Gollum Posted June 5, 2023 Author Posted June 5, 2023 Rafael Nadal ruled out for five more months after hip surgery RG without Nadal seems so strange. Don't think there is any chance of coming back for him, he's already 37. Great career!!!! Vijy and randomGuy 1 1
coffee_rules Posted June 5, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023 I am not watching. Nole will win, don’t worry @bharathh Vijy 1
randomGuy Posted June 5, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023 There was a time during college or a couple of years after College into the job where I would get excited for a grand Slam or test cricket... After that I couldn't care now I only care for where India is competing in Olympics, cricket WC, chess Olympiad, world events etc
Ranvir Posted June 6, 2023 Posted June 6, 2023 I think Djokovic could get the calendar slam this year and then possibly retire.
Gollum Posted June 6, 2023 Author Posted June 6, 2023 Atm Alcaraz looks too strong for the field, dare I say stronger than Nadal of last few years on red mud, but Nole tends to raise his game as he goes deeper. And best of 5 is a different game, as Nole has said in his PCs here.
nevada Posted June 6, 2023 Posted June 6, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 2:58 PM, Gollum said: Rafael Nadal ruled out for five more months after hip surgery RG without Nadal seems so strange. Don't think there is any chance of coming back for him, he's already 37. Great career!!!! He will come back and win at-least once at RG before retiring.
Gollum Posted June 9, 2023 Author Posted June 9, 2023 6:15 IST, Djokovic vs Alcaraz live from Philippe-Chatrier Bookies have Alcaraz as the overwhelming favorite. Bring it on, at the end of the day tennis will be the winner Vijy 1
Gollum Posted June 9, 2023 Author Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Alcaraz has a slightly weak return, his level reminds me of Nadal of early 2010s on this surface. Not peak Nadal but prime Nadal, let us see if Novak's mental strength can make a match out of this, based on their level of play thus far, max Nole can win one set on tie-breaks. Let us see if the mental GOAT can surprise the tennis world once again. Edited June 9, 2023 by Gollum
bharathh Posted June 9, 2023 Posted June 9, 2023 Awesome.. Pity they had to meet in the semis. First match I'm going to watch this year.
Gollum Posted June 9, 2023 Author Posted June 9, 2023 Alcaraz with severe cramps, unable to move as well. Tanks 3rd set.
Gollum Posted June 9, 2023 Author Posted June 9, 2023 2 entertaining sets and then cramps decide the match. Congrats to Nole on his 7th RG final. Alcaraz keeps having these cramps so often, must work on hydration, electrolyte intake before games etc. Otherwise he has the game and attitude to win many many big titles. Vijy 1
Vijy Posted June 9, 2023 Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Gollum said: Alcaraz with severe cramps, unable to move as well. Tanks 3rd set. both had issues due to the climate; the fact that old man djoker was able to handle it better says everyting one needs to say about this champion's fitness. whereas, look at our 36 yr old vada pav - I wonder if he can even run 100 m, let alone kms Edited June 9, 2023 by Vijy
Vijy Posted June 9, 2023 Posted June 9, 2023 "[It was] the tension," Alcaraz told reporters. "The tension of the match. You know, I started [the] match really nervous. The tension of the first set, the second set, it was [a] really intense two sets. Really good rallies, tough rallies, drop shots, sprints, rallies. It's a combination of a lot of things. But, you know, the main thing, it was the tension that I had all the two first sets." --> Just shows how difficult it is to withstand the pressure. And King Djoker keeps doing it over and over, often in front of uber-hostile crowds. Love him or hate him, one cannot ignore his tremendous mental and physical abilities BacktoCricaddict 1
Vijy Posted June 9, 2023 Posted June 9, 2023 In the context of women players, Iga Swiatek is actually quite decent -- worth a watch, IMO
rkt.india Posted June 11, 2023 Posted June 11, 2023 On 6/10/2023 at 4:08 AM, Vijy said: both had issues due to the climate; the fact that old man djoker was able to handle it better says everyting one needs to say about this champion's fitness. whereas, look at our 36 yr old vada pav - I wonder if he can even run 100 m, let alone kms Weather was fine, pleasant weather. Nirther too hot nor cold.
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