Roland Garros / French Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

MargaretMcAleer

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Alcaraz is the spitting image of his dad
Alcaraz is always smiling even when he makes mistakes :)
 

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The big question - Will Stefanos keep daddy on his. team or find a coach who can really help him reach his potential??
He doesn't see it as a hindrance. Once he realizes what we already know, he'll do something about it.
 

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I like his self confidence. He’s much more open than Rafa ever was..
I don't know what you mean by "open." Rafa rarely drops his game-face, that's for sure. Carlitos doesn't seem to need one, which amazes me.
 
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He doesn't see it as a hindrance. Once he realizes what we already know, he'll do something about it.
He’s like the Pittsburgh Steelers of tennis. Keep the same coach even when the results are below the potential.
Yes he did , The Poo has always been a close personal friend of the family
But disappointing as a player and coach… did nothing for Stef and Apostolos picked him because he could retain control
 

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This quote from Novak earlier today on Twitter: #Djokovic on Alcaraz: He carries himself very well, nice guy. Brings a lot of intensity to the court, reminds me of someone from his country (laughing). We played only once, 7-6 in the third for him… If it comes to it, that would be the biggest challenge, he is the guy to beat.

Doesn't sound like he's not planning on playing. :crossed-swords:
 

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He’s like the Pittsburgh Steelers of tennis. Keep the same coach even when the results are below the potential.

But disappointing as a player and coach… did nothing for Stef and Apostolos picked him because he could retain control
Of course Daddy wants to hold those reigns over his son, he loves the power, as a good Greek boy he still obeys his dad
What did The Poo bring to Stefs game? I saw no improvement at all
 
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I don't know what you mean by "open." Rafa rarely drops his game-face, that's for sure. Carlitos doesn't seem to need one, which amazes me.
Open and relaxed, whereas Rafa is always intense and careful even with what he says. Carlos is just more cool and smiles a lot when he plays..
 
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Really? I hope it’s not true but if he shows up with a bandaged wrist to play, I’ll suspect it’s a ploy. I didn’t see any moment in that match where he pulled up with a sore wrist, but then I did switch it off to watch a chop socky..
WOW--if that is true then WOW. I hope his wrist is okay
 

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The big question - Will Stefanos keep daddy on his. team or find a coach who can really help him reach his potential??
He lost in the last 2 French Opens to Rune (age 19) and now Alcaraz (age 20). Overall Stefano is 0-7 head2head (Alcaraz 5-0, Rune 2-0) losing to the youngsters on both HC & red clay.

In 2 months Stefano turns 25, the kids are going to improve so he better do something fast…
 

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According to Google, the semi takes place at 1.45 Irish time on Friday, which suits me. I have a friend coming to stay. Gonna have to tell him to track the score and not arrive before the match ends..
Don’t worry, the match will be over very quickly in favour of Alcaraz. You can tell your friend to show up at 3.00. :good: