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

gohuskies
(1,202 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
(285,256 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
(33,744 posts)
wave_maker
(152 posts)Thanks for update!
tishaLA
(14,651 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
(285,256 posts)Haha -PHEW!
tishaLA
(14,651 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
(285,256 posts)Happy Birthday kid
gohuskies
(1,202 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
(285,256 posts)Rafa v Carlos in Madrid again 😀😀
Impressive 1st set against Rafa
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)the kid is scary good. Making Rafa look lost actually
malaise
(285,256 posts)Which is a problem for his serve. That said the kid is scary good.
tishaLA
(14,651 posts)malaise
(285,256 posts)Carlos needed a medical time out - not good
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)you can tell it’s not one of his better shots, and Carlos is the gawd of drop shots. JMHO.
malaise
(285,256 posts)Far from it
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)young AND good is just scary. I wanna see Carlos play the joker, and crush him.
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malaise
(285,256 posts)Yes I'd love Carlos to beat the Djoka but I want Rafa to win so that an wait
malaise
(285,256 posts)I hope not- he’s way too young for an ankle problem.
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)Ya, that tumble was bad.......darn it.
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)I’m rooting for the kid. 😁
malaise
(285,256 posts)I always root for him. I love the kid but I’m rooting for Rafa.
tishaLA
(14,651 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
(285,256 posts)Go Rafa!
Huge win for the kid😀
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)❤️ ❤️ ❤️. I love the kid.
malaise
(285,256 posts)He's exciting.
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)so happy for him. Now it’s onto the Joker right???
malaise
(285,256 posts)v Novax DjoCovid
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)malaise
(285,256 posts)😂
tishaLA
(14,651 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
(285,256 posts)😀
1st set to Novax
This kid can play
tishaLA
(14,651 posts)At 4-4 deuce?! Against Djoker? And then the next deuce he hits that huge swinging volley? What even is this kid?
malaise
(285,256 posts)On we go😀😀
tishaLA
(14,651 posts)What a match. I feel spent from that emotional roller coaster. Wow.
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)I counted 13 times he bounces the ball before he serves it. 😡 😡 😡
malaise
(285,256 posts)😀. Go Carlos!
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)OMGAWD HE DID IT……beat them both.
malaise
(285,256 posts)My phone won’t stop ringing😀😀
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)malaise
(285,256 posts)Here we go😀
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)
malaise
(285,256 posts)I’m lovin’ it😀😀😀😀
a kennedy
(33,744 posts)malaise
(285,256 posts)plays down the best player stuff
malaise
(285,256 posts)Commie😀😀😀
malaise
(285,256 posts)A fabulous week for the kid😀😀
tishaLA
(14,651 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
(33,744 posts)malaise
(285,256 posts)That is all😀