US Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[Moxie]

I'm surprised to see that Carlos is playing daytime again today. Supposed to be really hot and humid. Maybe being 16 years younger than Djoker, the organizers figured that he needs some handicaps, and the harder draw wasn't quite enough?

 

[Moxie]

I know it doesn't sound like much, 4th round of a major, but the guys a struggling out there, fighting and trying to make a living from tennis. It's brutal in a way. Now he moved to 76th place, it gets a bit easier from here, direct entrances to a lot of ATP tournaments and majors.

Several guys in 4th round this year USO who had their small breakthrough moment and first time that far in a major. Arnaldi, Stricker, Draper, Hijikata. They are happy as babies for reaching that far.

Oh, no...that's not what I meant. I meant it was surprising that that was Novak's 4th round opponent. Basically because what little competition there ever was in the bottom half is mostly gone early. Let's face it: Alcaraz had Evans, Sinner had Stan, and that was the THIRD round for the top half.

Totally appreciate what 4th round of a Major means to the journeymen out there trying to make a career of it...less fretting over money, better ranking, etc.

 

[tented]

 

[nehmeth]

I'm surprised to see that Carlos is playing daytime again today. Supposed to be really hot and humid. Maybe being 16 years younger than Djoker, the organizers figured that he needs some handicaps, and the harder draw wasn't quite enough?

Maybe if Novak wasn’t playing Taylor Fritz, it may have been a day match.

 

[don_fabio]

Oh, no...that's not what I meant. I meant it was surprising that that was Novak's 4th round opponent. Basically because what little competition there ever was in the bottom half is mostly gone early. Let's face it: Alcaraz had Evans, Sinner had Stan, and that was the THIRD round for the top half.

Yeah, that's a fact. Bottom draw turned out to be really weak compared to the top half.

 

[Fiero425]

Yeah, that's a fact. Bottom draw turned out to be really weak compared to the top half.

Embarrassingly weak is the word! It's probably happened before, but this is the lamest draw for a #2 seed that I can recall! Nole toyed w/ his compatriot in the 3rd round allowing him to go ahead 2 sets to love before clubbing him in the last 3 sets! In the 4th, Goja has weapons, but Novak eliminated the guy with little effort! I missed it, but hightlights showed he was run around like a chicken with his head cut off as Djokovic hit line after line!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am interested to see how my Italian Matteo will fare against Charly, really happy and surprised he has made it this far
Charly has a strapping on his left thigh? probably just a precaution, movement appears fine

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a 'sic' shot from Charly, lol! what a balanced volley
Ben Stiller in the house, he loves his tennis
John Mac back in commentary, after testing positive for COVID
Robbie Koening who is a commie on this match, said that Charly as a junior was coming to the net around age 8? he is soo comfortable in the mid court

 

[don_fabio]

What a 'sic' shot from Charly, lol! what a balanced volley
Ben Stillar in the house, he loves his tennis
John Mac back in commentary, after testing positive for COVID

Watching Alcaraz is really an experience. A guy has every shot in his arsenal that you can imagine and even beyond. He is so confident on the court it's scary for his opponents.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Watching Alcaraz is really an experience. A guy has every shot in his arsenal that you can imagine and even beyond. He is so confident on the court it's scary for his opponents.

Don,
Agree, I just sit back in amazement at times, he is just 20 years old, scary good I have run out of words to describe him.

 

[don_fabio]

Don,
Agree, I just sit back in amazement at times, he is just 20 years old, scary good I have run out of words to describe him.

He is Messi on the tennis court, a magician.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He is Messi on the tennis court, a magician.

He is showing his arsenal in this match shot making galore at present
My poor Italian is just an observer in this match

 

[don_fabio]

He is showing his arsenal in this match shot making galore at present
My poor Italian is just an observer in this match

Yes, shot making is just insane. I think it was wise from the organizers to put this match during the day, this will just be another beat down.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think it was wise from the organizers to put this match during the day, this will just be another beat down.

Agree, Matteo' idol is Novak btw, he has a long way to go to play like Novak, he is 22 years old looks like 13 years old to me

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Charly crushing the ball now multiple times

 

[nehmeth]

Matteo breaks him at love.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo breaks him at love.

Lets see if he can consolidate

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a top spin lob from Charly
This match has been played in good spirits, both players smiling at each other
Order is restored, Charly breaks back immediately

 

[tented]

Like a true champion, Alcaraz breaks right back.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

On Armstrong,
Jack Draper just won the 2nd set 63 over Rublev
Rublev won the 1st set 63