Australian Open 2022 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

True...it's only a couple of weeks of lost sleep. First set to Matteo. I love the young Spaniard's game, but I'm all in for Matteo, this time.

A great learning curve for Carlos....he can take the positives and work on this going forward

 

[Carol]

6-0 Matteo, not bad but I hope Carlos gives more fight in the second set, will he? hmmm

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

6-0 Matteo, not bad but I hope Carlos gives more fight in the second set, will he? hmmm

No 6-2 to Matteo

 

[Carol]

No 6-2 to Matteo

True, I meant 6-2 and now 2-0

 

[Moxie]

Alcaraz definitely with the rookie nerves in this match, but looks to be settling.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

True, I meant 6-2 and now 2-0

Okay

 

[Carol]

Alcaraz is still too young and needs more experience, maybe he goes home after this match but I'm sure he will do better and better

 

[Carol]

Tomorrow I have to wake up early so ...time to go to sleep. Hope to read good news from Rafa

 

[Moxie]

Alcaraz is still too young and needs more experience, maybe he goes home after this match but I'm sure he will do better and better

He's settled down, so I'm not sure he's content to make this a learning experience, yet. TB.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

6 games all 2nd set ....t.break to begin,Carlos competed well,he also return Matteo's serve better in this 2nd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo upped his game and his first serve too strong for Carlos,especially when he gets his first serve in
Matteo 76(3) leading 2 sets to love

 

[rafanoy1992]

This is a mature match from Matteo. He wasn't playing that well in the previous rounds, but he is playing a smart match today.

 

[Vince Evert]

Matteo upped his game and his first serve too strong for Carlos,especially when he gets his first serve in
Matteo 76(3) leading 2 sets to love

yeah but i want to see the kid get a set at least. What ever happens this is wonderful debut in this country.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

yeah but i want to see the kid get a set at least. What ever happens this is wonderful debut in this country.

I have soo much respect for Carlos as a player,I was soo impressed with him and his attitude when he defeated Stefanos last year,
even if he does not take a set off Matteo,it is still a great learning curve for him and I am certain in the future he will win GS titles

 

[rafanoy1992]

Also, Alcaraz is not handling Matteo's slice well. It's definitely something he can improve on

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Also, Alcaraz is not handling Matteo's slice well. It's definitely something he can improve on

Matteo has a good bhand slice

 

[rafanoy1992]

Matteo has a good bhand slice

He does, that's why it's a good lesson for Alcaraz.

 

[Fiero425]

Matteo has a good bhand slice

But Novak proved he could attack it and break it down! I thought Carlos would be able to do the same, but I was wrong; SO FAR!

 

[Fiero425]

Kecmanović is really taking advantage of his countryman's deportation by getting to the 4th Rd.! Novak must be quite proud of him!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh wait Matteo puts in a ugly service game and Carlos breaks and will serve for the 3rd set 5-4