Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain, 2022 - Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh Wait
Zverev on his 8th DF for the match gives FFA a BP and Felix says thank you back on serve in the 2nd set
FAA to serve 3-4

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Is Alexander Zverev becoming the 'male version' of Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA, hits his 9th DF for the match so far

 

[Jelenafan]

Remember it happening at the USO a few yrs ago! It was one WD after another & a retirement! Novak got all the way to the final but lost!

Probably lost because he was rusty from lack of matchplay.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Zverev finally held serve, though his 1st serve has gone missing, leads 5-4 2nd set
Zverev won 1st set 63

 

[the AntiPusher]

Man. Rafa's biggest fan on ESPN PTI Mike Wilburn says " Carlos defeated Rafa on "clay" today in Madrid. Maybe Tony This is the changing of the Guard"! Good Grief.. jajaja It's all Good.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sascha is playing some great tennis.. Excellent defense against FAA.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sascha is playing some great tennis.. Excellent defense against FAA.

Sasha and his serve are not.....9 DF and counting, he needs to take more time on his serve for starters
FAA is a 'work in progress on clay'.....

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

On his 3rd MP Zverev d FAA 63 75
FAA is still a ' work in progress on clay' for Uncle Toni' his overall game suits grass much better.

 

[Jelenafan]

OMG, WTF's on FAA's mind going right at Sascha like that? He had a whole court to hit into w/ that dreadful dropshot! That might encourage Zrev!

i know he’s a fave around these parts but FAA makes Zverev look like a mental giant in comparison. For all that people gush about his natural gifts, if there is even an extra ounce of expectations thrust on his shoulders, FAA folds faster than an origami flower.

 

[rafanoy1992]

i know he’s a fave around these parts but FAA makes Zverev look like a mental giant in comparison. For all that people gush about his natural gifts, if there is even an extra ounce of expectations thrust on his shoulders, FAA folds faster than an origami flower.

If you combined FAA's talent with Sinner's mental resolve, you have an ideal young tennis player

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sasha and his serve are not.....9 DF and counting, he needs to take more time on his serve for starters
FAA is a 'work in progress on clay'.....

I was talking about Sascha defense.. I just tuned in for the last 3 games.. The German was serving like my "beloved" Saba huh, Jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I was talking about Sascha defense.. I just tuned in for the last 3 games.. The German was serving like my "beloved" Saba huh, Jajaja

Well I did compare him to Saba 'the male version of course' lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If you combined FAA's talent with Sinner's mental resolve, you have an ideal young tennis player

Do you feel FAA still has 'untapped talent' he hasnt fully reached his overall potential,I know he is only young.,players progress differently regardless of their age

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

S/finals are set,

Djokoivc (1) vs Alcaraz (7)
Zverev (2) vs Tsitsipas (4)

 

[the AntiPusher]

Do you feel FAA still has 'untapped talent' he hasnt fully reached his overall potential,I know he is only young.,players progress differently regardless of their age

Miss Margaret, when you have been in almost 10 ATP finals in less than 3-4 years on tour, your talented isn't untapped but just late blooming. Let's put this in its proper perspective. FAA should have been in the AO final vs Rafa in January. FAA made the semi finals of Wimbledon vs Senor Matteo (who he should have defeated but that's my opinion). FAA's talent isn't untapped but he just haven't been an early riser on Sunday morning. He will eventually figure it out.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Miss Margaret, when you have been in almost 10 ATP finals in less than 3-4 years on tour, your talented isn't untapped but just late blooming. Let's put this in its proper perspective. FAA should have been in the AO final vs Rafa in January. FAA made the semi finals of Wimbledon vs Senor Matteo (who he should have defeated but that's my opinion). FAA's talent isn't untapped but he just haven't been an early riser on Sunday morning. He will eventually figure it out.

Maybe I used the wrong wording ....saying 'untapped' I feel he still hasnt reached his full potential, as I did say all players progress at their own level in this game

 

[Fiero425]

Man. Rafa's biggest fan on ESPN PTI Mike Wilburn says " Carlos defeated Rafa on "clay" today in Madrid. Maybe Tony This is the changing of the Guard"! Good Grief.. jajaja It's all Good.

Actually, Tony may have called it the "Spanish Open!" Saw it live along with "ATH" before it! It very well might be the changing of the guard! Carlos is even more gifted than Rafa at the same age! BTW, I was bewildered how slow the Sascha match was going! I could be gone 15-20 min. and only 2 games had been missed! WTF?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Dont make me laugh 'the changing of the guard' LOL!
Rafa has just come back after being out since the IW finalwith a rib injury and has 3 matches on clay at high altitude ?
Carry On Fiero425......your love for Rafa and his demise keeps on keeping on
Last time I checked this was Rafa's 2nd defeat for the year so far.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Maybe I used the wrong wording ....saying 'untapped' I feel he still hasnt reached his full potential, as I did say all players progress at their own level in this game

I think you are too hard on FAA.. besides Daniil's win at the USO ( thank the LORD) who has reached their full potential in this era. Thiem is the only other. FAA just haven't won on Sundays. He has a decent H2H vs The next Gen( Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitipas and the big hair dude Rublev). FAA owns Sharpo and the rest. Sharpo is the one who hasn't reached his full potential.

 

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