Alcaraz v Norrie

[malaise]

Are you watching Alcaraz in Madrid on his 19th birthday?
Go kid!

[gohuskies]

1. Alcaraz appears destined to be the next great tennis champion

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]

5. Last year Rafa beat him on his birthday 6-1; 6-2

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]

11. and the 1st set is complete.......I won't say a word about who wins.

[wave_maker]

2. I am now

Thanks for update!

[tishaLA]

3. His forehand is incredible

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]

4. What a save there

Haha -PHEW!

[tishaLA]

6. When he was down 0-40 Yeah

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]

7. He plays beautiful tennis

Happy Birthday kid

[gohuskies]

8. Alcaraz is blessed with such natural tennis skills

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]

9. And now for the big one

Rafa v Carlos in Madrid again 😀😀

[malaise]

10. Spoiler

Impressive 1st set against Rafa

[a kennedy]

12. I know.....

the kid is scary good. Making Rafa look lost actually

[malaise]

14. I never give up on Rafa but he's returning after a rib injury

Which is a problem for his serve. That said the kid is scary good.

[tishaLA]

20. Oh thank you! I didn't know he was already playing

[malaise]

21. You're welcome

Carlos needed a medical time out - not good

[a kennedy]

13. Had to laugh at Rafa's attempt at a drop shot.......

you can tell it’s not one of his better shots, and Carlos is the gawd of drop shots. JMHO.

[malaise]

15. This isn't over

Far from it

[a kennedy]

16. and I know that......and how much younger is Carlos then Rafa.....heard it but forgot.

young AND good is just scary. I wanna see Carlos play the joker, and crush him.

[malaise]

18. Rafa holds - Carlos stumbles

Yes I'd love Carlos to beat the Djoka but I want Rafa to win so that an wait

[malaise]

19. Damn this looks like a serious ankle problem

I hope not- he’s way too young for an ankle problem.

[a kennedy]

22. Looks off his game because of it.

Ya, that tumble was bad.......darn it.

[a kennedy]

23. You really want Rafa to win??

I’m rooting for the kid. 😁

[malaise]

24. Rafa is the nicest guy on tour

I always root for him. I love the kid but I’m rooting for Rafa.

[tishaLA]

25. I started doing household crap after the second set

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]

26. Should be an exciting finish

Go Rafa!

[malaise]

28. Spoiler

Huge win for the kid😀

[a kennedy]

30. Damn, i'm sick I had to miss it.........will watch rerun......

❤️ ❤️ ❤️. I love the kid.

[malaise]

31. Get well soon

He's exciting.

[a kennedy]

32. I really thought that injury was gonna do him in......

so happy for him. Now it’s onto the Joker right???

[malaise]

33. Here we go

v Novax DjoCovid

[a kennedy]

34. Let's go Carlos......👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[malaise]

35. Off and running with a break

😂

[tishaLA]

27. That final game (spoiler)

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]

29. A huge talent

😀

[malaise]

36. Spoiler

1st set to Novax
This kid can play

[tishaLA]

37. A DROP SHOT...

At 4-4 deuce?! Against Djoker? And then the next deuce he hits that huge swinging volley? What even is this kid?

[malaise]

38. He's fabulous

On we go😀😀

[tishaLA]

43. I'm exhausted

What a match. I feel spent from that emotional roller coaster. Wow.

[a kennedy]

39. I just can not tolerate how many damn times the joker bounces the ball on his serve.....

I counted 13 times he bounces the ball before he serves it. 😡 😡 😡

[malaise]

40. I just want him to lose

😀. Go Carlos!

[a kennedy]

41. My nails are gone......😂 you da man Carlos.....

OMGAWD HE DID IT……beat them both.

[malaise]

44. That was fabulous

My phone won’t stop ringing😀😀

[a kennedy]

42. Sounds like the crowd really likes him too......

[malaise]

45. Well he sure has home advantage

Here we go😀

[a kennedy]

46. Ah, da, Spain......*rolleyes*. Ha ha, sorry, forgot where they're playing.

[malaise]

47. This is too good to be true

I’m lovin’ it😀😀😀😀

[a kennedy]

51. Yah, and couldn't happen to a nicer guy.......🤮 🤮 🤮 despise Zverev.

[malaise]

53. Carlos was crying

plays down the best player stuff

[malaise]

48. Massacre in Madrid says the

Commie😀😀😀

[malaise]

49. A star is born

A fabulous week for the kid😀😀

[tishaLA]

50. What an annihilation

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]

52. Never feel bad for Zverev he's an asshole. 🤬

[malaise]

54. The abuser was abused

That is all😀