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

[Moxie]

TC guys are absolutely breathless talking about Carlitos right now.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Who would have thought that Nadal and Djokovic have a 0 combined M1000 titles in 2022 and Carlos Alcaraz (a teenager) has 2 M1000 titles in 2022 already?

With this win, Alcaraz trails Nadal by only 70 points in the ATP Race for Turin.

 

[tossip]

Aww Carlito is so sweet

 

[tossip]

Feliciano looks sedated beyond sedated

 

[rafanoy1992]

TC guys are absolutely breathless talking about Carlitos right now.

Don't you know that Alcaraz is the changing of the guard in tennis, Moxie? (being sarcastic here)

I will not be surprised if one of them says, "Alcaraz is the favorite alongside with Nadal at 2022 RG!"

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thank goodness they have a new trophy....the older one, was the ugliest trophy ever

 

[tossip]

I approve of all the winners at this event especially Alcaraz and Janeiro.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Don't you know that Alcaraz is the changing of the guard in tennis, Moxie? (being sarcastic here)

I will not be surprised if one of them says, "Alcaraz is the favorite alongside with Nadal at 2022 RG!"

I think some of them have Alcaraz already winning RG for 2022....might as well give him the trophy now and get it over and done with.... with that I am having a sleep I had to get up at 2am to watch this match

 

[Fiero425]

enough Sasha with your rehearsed speech..

They have a new trophy in Madrid? I liked the pole with spikes in GOLD! It was different!

 

[Fiero425]

I think some of them have Alcaraz already winning RG for 2022....might as well give him the trophy now and get it over and done with.... with that I am having a sleep I had to get up at 2am to watch this match

I see an UPSET early due to playing too much! You heard it here first!

 

[tossip]

I think some of them have Alcaraz already winning RG for 2022....might as well give him the trophy now and get it over and done with.... with that I am having a sleep I had to get up at 2am to watch this match

It's too early,RG is a different animal with the weather scheduling and five sets.I want Rafa to get to 22 before Jojo and Roger.

 

[Fiero425]

It's too early,RG is a different animal with the weather scheduling and five sets.I want Rafa to get to 22 before Jojo and Roger.

It didn't take long for Courier to go off the deep end! He's already awarding double digit majors to Carlos! Andy has him co-fave to win FO! Goofs! ;-)

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

It's too early,RG is a different animal with the weather scheduling and five sets.I want Rafa to get to 22 before Jojo and Roger.

I don’t think it is ever too early. He certainly is playing without fear and if there is anyone who can weather 5 sets is a 19 year old making the most of his form.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's too early,RG is a different animal with the weather scheduling and five sets.I want Rafa to get to 22 before Jojo and Roger.

I was joking LOL!......you guys fell for it.We all need to take a 'deep breath' RG is a different court,different variables to play out.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They have a new trophy in Madrid? I liked the pole with spikes in GOLD! It was different!

It looked like a Paper Toilet Holder to me it was Ugly

 

[the AntiPusher]

I was joking LOL!......you guys fell for it.We all need to take a 'deep breath' RG is a different court,different variables to play out.

This

 

[the AntiPusher]

TC guys are absolutely breathless talking about Carlitos right now.

They need to look for the model Demirose on IG..
She is breathless..I don't get caught up in pre GS tournament wins..

 

[Jelenafan]

It's too early,RG is a different animal with the weather scheduling and five sets.I want Rafa to get to 22 before Jojo and Roger.

You mean before Jojo (Novak). Stick a fork in Roger.

Of all the impressive things about this kid are these facts:

1) He’s beaten the top 3 seeds at a Masters (Madrid) back to back to back on consecutive days, who was the last player to do that?

2)Alcaraz also has beaten top 10 players in 8 consecutive matches. Again as a 19 year old that is insane. No mental letdown, whereas most teenagers get an upset win and lay down like a log in the next round.

3) 2 Masters on 2 different surfaces and 2 500’s on red clay in the first half of the year.

I think people need to calm down as to his being a co-favorite along with Rafa and Novak. TBH, after his torrid run at the 2005 claycourt season I gave Rafa co favorite status with Roger back in 05.

Now being considered a favorite means to me having the best chances of winning, which is arguably where Alcaraz is at. Personally I still think a healthy Rafa has the absolute best chance to win RG, but Alcaraz hoisting the trophy would not be a shocker to many tennis observers. Of course he’s a favorite. Granted, The pressure on him is enormous, but the good and bad news is he’s only just turned 19 years old. You have to go back to Rafa to have a legitimate teenager contender who has a more than solid chance to hoist a Major trophy

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They need to look for the model Demirose on IG..
She is breathless..I don't get caught up in pre GS tournament wins..

Jim Courier is having a field day regarding Alcaraz I thought you might be interested...Not

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think journalists and tennis fans would stop comparing Alcaraz to Rafa.or calling him Baby Rafa..I love Alcaraz and his game dont get me wrong,though at just shy of turning 20 Rafa had achieved 16 titles,
1 GS title
5 M1000
5 ATP 500
So we all need to just need to admire Alcaraz as Alcaraz.