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Are you watching Alcaraz in Madrid on his 19th birthday?
Go kid!
gohuskies
(1,157 posts)This kid is extremely talented and gifted. He has so many weapons that players who have been on the ATP tour for years do not and will not have. His footspeed, mechanics and match play instincts are off the chart. He is very legit.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Indian Wells this year it was Rafa 6-4; 4-6; 6-3:
Rafa had a tough three setter today,
Tomorrow will be interesting.
Great win - now for Rafa😀😀
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)wave_maker
(152 posts)Thanks for update!
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)and it's only going to get better when he fills out a bit. He just slaps the shit out of the ball and hits winners from anywhere on the court.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Haha -PHEW!
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)One of the things I like best about him is that he has such a complete all court game, so he doesn't just hang out on the baseline and he has remarkable touch, especially for someone so young. I remember when Andy Murray was just coming up through the ranks and liked to hit drop shots at really dumb times. He was eventually coached out of it, but Alcaraz has already, at such a young age, figured out all the right times.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Happy Birthday kid
gohuskies
(1,157 posts)His game is at such a high level already and as he matures, watch out. He has every shot in his arsenal and his mental game and instincts give him a very high ceiling that he hasn't come close to reaching yet. The match between he and Rafa will be incredibly entertaining. I still would favor Rafa because he is such an incredible fighter who will give his all against the youngster but Alcaraz is in the rear view mirror and closing quickly. Can't wait to see what Alcaraz will do at Wimbledon and the US Open...
malaise
(269,187 posts)Rafa v Carlos in Madrid again 😀😀
Impressive 1st set against Rafa
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)the kid is scary good. Making Rafa look lost actually
malaise
(269,187 posts)Which is a problem for his serve. That said the kid is scary good.
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)Carlos needed a medical time out - not good
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)you can tell its not one of his better shots, and Carlos is the gawd of drop shots. JMHO.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Far from it
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)young AND good is just scary. I wanna see Carlos play the joker, and crush him.
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malaise
(269,187 posts)Yes I'd love Carlos to beat the Djoka but I want Rafa to win so that an wait
malaise
(269,187 posts)I hope not- hes way too young for an ankle problem.
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)Ya, that tumble was bad.......darn it.
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)Im rooting for the kid. 😁
malaise
(269,187 posts)I always root for him. I love the kid but Im rooting for Rafa.
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)and now I'm back midway through the second set incredulous about where we are. I thought he'd finish out the match then take a couple weeks off to allow his ankle to heal.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Go Rafa!
Huge win for the kid😀
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)❤️ ❤️ ❤️. I love the kid.
malaise
(269,187 posts)He's exciting.
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)so happy for him. Now its onto the Joker right???
malaise
(269,187 posts)v Novax DjoCovid
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)😂
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)was remarkable. He was so ballsy, going for it all on every point. Even on the two crap points, they were crap because he was so intent on being unafraid.
Just beautiful. Serve and volley on the first point? The drop shot? My god.
malaise
(269,187 posts)😀
1st set to Novax
This kid can play
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)At 4-4 deuce?! Against Djoker? And then the next deuce he hits that huge swinging volley? What even is this kid?
malaise
(269,187 posts)On we go😀😀
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)What a match. I feel spent from that emotional roller coaster. Wow.
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)I counted 13 times he bounces the ball before he serves it. 😡 😡 😡
malaise
(269,187 posts)😀. Go Carlos!
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)OMGAWD HE DID IT beat them both.
malaise
(269,187 posts)My phone wont stop ringing😀😀
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)Here we go😀
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)Im lovin it😀😀😀😀
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)plays down the best player stuff
malaise
(269,187 posts)Commie😀😀😀
malaise
(269,187 posts)A fabulous week for the kid😀😀
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)I almost felt bad for Zverev and he is far from my favorite player. Courier said Carlos might be #1 by the end of the year....I'd guess that's a bit early, but by next year I can totally see it. He's phenomenal
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)malaise
(269,187 posts)That is all😀