Vijy Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, BacktoCricaddict said: Speaking as a rational scientist here: Reverse jinxing works! Agreed, so this is why I will say that Alcaraz will become the greatest of the GOATs, and win 30+ Grand Slams by the time he retires (is this a reverse jinx or not? dear reader, I leave it to your interpretation...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Edited July 16, 2023 by Austin 3:!6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Vijy said: Agreed, so this is why I will say that Alcaraz will become the greatest of the GOATs, and win 30+ Grand Slams by the time he retires (is this a reverse jinx or not? dear reader, I leave it to your interpretation...) Don't think so. He will win 15 or so maybe. But new players will share it around. Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 hours ago, sage said: Kohli is 50% of Djoko's worth by doing 2% of his work lol Just do some gym workout share the picture. wazza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh bling Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Vijy said: Agreed, so this is why I will say that Alcaraz will become the greatest of the GOATs, and win 30+ Grand Slams by the time he retires (is this a reverse jinx or not? dear reader, I leave it to your interpretation...) Tennis is very unpredictable. Safin , Hewitt , Roddick , Murray, Del potro all won 1-3 Grand slams. You can't say someone is playing good tennis at 20 will win 30 plus Grand slams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Great game! We all have our favs, but to see someone compete at this high level at this age, he is the friccking GOAT. Nole! Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 For all Tennis fans, Fed, Nole .. Enjoy *Roger Federer,* *Novak Djokovic,* *Tommy Haas,* *Grigor Dimitrov* and *David Foster on the grand piano...* *and,* *we thought they can only play tennis...*pic.twitter.com/s0PxpF1t3k — Shekar Iyer (@SHEKARSUSHEEL) July 8, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vice Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) Alcaraz is the most complete player. Good on all clay, grass, and even hard court. Best court coverage, the combination of the ability to get to the ball like no other. Other players playing drop shots against him most likely don't work because he can get to them quickly. His own drop shot skill is amazing and rules out players like Medvedev. The never die attitude is what sets him apart. No one from the new gen is close to him. He can rule the tennis arena for years. At his prime, he looks better than anyone. Plus he's not robotic, he's got flair, style, everything you want in a player. You can say he's got all the qualities of Fed, Nadal, Nole. Remember this kid is only 20. Crazy Edited July 17, 2023 by vice coffee_rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, vice said: Alcaraz is the most complete player. Good on all clay, grass, and even hard court. Best court coverage, the combination of the ability to get to the ball like no other. Other players playing drop shots against him most likely don't work because he can get to them quickly. His own drop shot skill is amazing and rules out players like Medvedev. The never die attitude is what sets him apart. No one from the new gen is close to him. He can rule the tennis arena for years. At his prime, he looks better than anyone. Plus he's not robotic, he's got flair, style, everything you want in a player. You can say he's got all the qualities of Fed, Nadal, Nole. Remember this kid is only 20. Crazy yes, it is crazy. However, I remember del Potro being super good (not as good as alcaraz though) at 20-21 as well. first thing is that he needs to stay fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 hours ago, wazza said: Don't think so. He will win 15 or so maybe. But new players will share it around. I think he will cross 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Too early to call on Alcaraz, first slam. He has to keep his fitness regimen like the other 3 to sustain. But EU is a better churner of Tennis talent than US, UK or Aus. Like the tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, coffee_rules said: Too early to call on Alcaraz, first slam. He has to keep his fitness regimen like the other 3 to sustain. But EU is a better churner of Tennis talent than US, UK or Aus. Like the tradition agree it is too early, but it is his 2nd slam -- and that too at age 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Passing of the baton, enjoyed the match. Nole fought hard but better player on that day won, well done to both players. Wind was a big factor as well, Nole always struggles to counter that. Apart from speed Alcaraz has exceptional shotmaking ability and is so innovative, not a boring pusher. Great result for the tennis world, and much needed. ravishingravi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 hours ago, coffee_rules said: Too early to call on Alcaraz, first slam. He has to keep his fitness regimen like the other 3 to sustain. But EU is a better churner of Tennis talent than US, UK or Aus. Like the tradition Spain itself, which makes it more impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Don't think carlos would ever be as good as prime nadal though. Ability wise. Prime nadal was a freak of nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, wazza said: Don't think carlos would ever be as good as prime nadal though. Ability wise. Prime nadal was a freak of nature. And left handed. He milked nature given advantage against right handed backhands. wazza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingravi Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, wazza said: Don't think carlos would ever be as good as prime nadal though. Ability wise. Prime nadal was a freak of nature. If he remains fit, he will be the best ever. Freak talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I just don't see it ey. Nadal was truly special. Federer too. Djoker another freak. I don't think carlos will ever reach those levels. Nadal at the same age imo was still alot better. One injury is all it takes. We shall see though. But alcaraz doesn't interest me much tbh. None of the new guys impress me. Not yet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 7 hours ago, coffee_rules said: Too early to call on Alcaraz, first slam. He has to keep his fitness regimen like the other 3 to sustain. But EU is a better churner of Tennis talent than US, UK or Aus. Like the tradition Only in the last 15-20 years. Historically USA, Australia are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I hate grunters, big distraction The moment Wimbledon | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/sjjE7FhGn4 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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