2023 US Open SF: Alcaraz vs. Medvedev

[tented]

It’s impressive, but (for me) disappointing.

 

[tented]

There is no doubt he would beat Novak like this.

 

[Moxie]

I haven't seen Medvedev bring this game for over a year, I don't think.

 

[tented]

I agree with @rafanoy1992 — it’s the best he’s played since the 2022 AO final

 

[nehmeth]

You mean halfway through the 2022 AO final?

 

[tented]

Yes, he was a beast in the first half of the match, before Rafa started playing better.

 

[tented]

So well, I didn’t think Rafa had a chance of winning that. I thought it was absolutely over in the third.

 

[tented]

Conversely, I can’t remember the last time I saw Charly play this poorly.

 

[nehmeth]

Well, I’ve seen too much of Carlos’ character to think he‘s going away quietly.

 

[tented]

Agreed. He’s not going away, but he’s going to have a hard time getting back into it if Medvedev keeps it up.

 

[Moxie]

Crazy little dink.

 

[Moxie]

I do agree that Meddie is in lockdown mode.

 

[Moxie]

Alcaraz continues to dance with the one that brung him.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I am happy because Medvedev is playing well to his best capabilities.

 

[Moxie]

I think I just heard an exchange between Carlos and Juan Carlos: that it will cost Medvedev 'a lot' (it was ruder "un huevo" i.e., a "ball") to keep this up. Just rude encouragement.

 

[Jelenafan]

Carlitos is being publicly spanked.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Medvedev is not Sinner, Tsitsipas and Zverev especially on HC

 

[tossip]

Carlos is a step slower today

 

[tossip]

Meddy is en fuego

 

[rafanoy1992]

The thing is now that Alcaraz can't play neutral rallies because he will play right in Med's zone. Alcaraz has to remain aggressive throughout