Tennis

[MuggsyB]

He slides as far on hard court as i ever did on clay. Insanely quick.

Ya.....I'm not really sure how he does that.  It looks like he's the entire package and yet is not close to his peak potential imo.  The fact that he comes forward and loves to volley is something that will serve him well moving forward.  RIght now sometimes he goes too big on a shot or zooms to the net at inopportune times.  He can get tier 1 pop on his serve but doesn't do it very often.  In other words his serve can get a lot better.  I would imagine he'll also add a decent slice backhand.  When everything comes together for this kid?  Uhh....look out.   Because he has already shown incredible tenacity and heart. 

[MuggsyB]

I am trying to think who these guys remind me of on the court.  One thing that I will say is that Sinner is listed at 6'2 and Alcaraz 6'1.  There's no way this can be accurate.  Sinner looks three inches taller, 2.5 minimum.  I guess I see a little Andy Murray/Del Potro in Jannik's game.  Easy and sustained power during their rallies.  Murray probably moves slightly better but I could see Sinner developing more of a net game. 

As for Alcaraz he appears to be an amalgam of the greats.  He moves like a combination of Djokovic and Chang.  Very flexible like the Djoker.  His game is more like a Nadal/Agassi mix.  He has that quick wrist action and can flick a hammer winner seemingly out of nowhere.  We're talking about a superior athlete which might give him a leg-up over Sinner the next 10-15 years.  He's in the top 1% of athletes in men's tennis and it's not like these guys aren't athletes. 

[MU82]

I am trying to think who these guys remind me of on the court.  One thing that I will say is that Sinner is listed at 6'2 and Alcaraz 6'1.  There's no way this can be accurate.  Sinner looks three inches taller, 2.5 minimum.  I guess I see a little Andy Murray/Del Potro in Jannik's game.  Easy and sustained power during their rallies.  Murray probably moves slightly better but I could see Sinner developing more of a net game. 

As for Alcaraz he appears to be an amalgam of the greats.  He moves like a combination of Djokovic and Chang.  Very flexible like the Djoker.  His game is more like a Nadal/Agassi mix.  He has that quick wrist action and can flick a hammer winner seemingly out of nowhere.  We're talking about a superior athlete which might give him a leg-up over Sinner the next 10-15 years.  He's in the top 1% of athletes in men's tennis and it's not like these guys aren't athletes.

He's a top-1% athlete in the world, not just in tennis. Period.

It's scary how much better he can get. He probably already has a very good coach, but he could do a lot worse than  Carlos Moya when Rafa finally hangs 'em up.

[MuggsyB]

He's a top-1% athlete in the world, not just in tennis. Period.

It's scary how much better he can get. He probably already has a very good coach, but he could do a lot worse than  Carlos Moya when Rafa finally hangs 'em up.

I can go with that.  I'll admit his wheels are better than mine in my prime. 

[MuggsyB]

So much for Garcia.

[MuggsyB]

Good to see  Swiatek advance. 

[MU82]

Good to see  Swiatek advance.

Gutsy, clutch performance.

[MuggsyB]

Gutsy, clutch performance.

She's extremely likable as is Jabeur.

[shoothoops]

3rd Grand Slam Doubles Title for the team of American Rajeev Ram, and Brit Joe Salisbury. Well earned. High level.

[Jockey]

3rd Grand Slam Doubles Title for the team of American Rajeev Ram, and Brit Joe Salisbury. Well earned. High level.

Does anyone rally care about Doubles other than as a way to give out more trophies?

In reality, it is more fun to play. But I was never interested in watching it.

[shoothoops]

Does anyone rally care about Doubles other than as a way to give out more trophies?

In reality, it is more fun to play. But I was never interested in watching it.

Yes is the short answer. Many players and fans care about doubles. Doubles is every bit a part of tennis as is singles. Highly respected part of the sport.

[shoothoops]

One more for Americans Taylor Townsend and Caty McNally, into the Women's Doubles Finals. (2nd straight year for McNally) Playing some great ball.

[MuggsyB]

I looks like Rudd will advance.  He's had a relatively easy draw.  When I've been able to watch him I've been impressed by his consistency.  He also gets a lot of action on the ball. 

[MuggsyB]

I think the first set of this match is absolutely critical for Tiafoe. 

[Uncle Rico]

I think the first set of this match is absolutely critical for Tiafoe.

Disagree

[MuggsyB]

Tiafoe in really good shape.

[cheebs09]

This has been some high quality tennis.

[MuggsyB]

This has been some high quality tennis.

Excellent first set.  Tiafoe other than his 1st serve percentage has been superb.  Excellent on both wings and dictating play.

[MuggsyB]

OMG what a point!  Two tremendous athletes. 

[MuggsyB]

That get was insane!

[MuggsyB]

Tiafoe seems to have lost his Mojo.  Uh-Oh.  He needs to snap out of it.  NOW.

[Uncle Rico]

Tiafoe seems to have lost his Mojo.  Uh-Oh.  He needs to snap out of it.  NOW.

He's done

[MuggsyB]

He's done

It's been a very strange 20 mins.  He was playing at such a high level.  That said Alcaraz is special. 

[Uncle Rico]

It's been a very strange 20 mins.  He was playing at such a high level.  That said Alcaraz is special.

American tennis players are soft and should be in jail

[MuggsyB]

American tennis players are soft and should be in jail

Absolutely brutal 3rd set for Tiafoe.