Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in 4sets.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner ofa 5-set marathon.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in 4sets.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner ofa 5-set marathon.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in 4sets.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner ofa 5-set marathon.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:12:33 AM UTC+3, Gracchus wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
4 sets.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in
of a 5-set marathon.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
:)
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
On 16/07/2023 6:56 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:12:33 AM UTC+3, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
in 4 sets.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic
of a 5-set marathon.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
is dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
:)
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.I think Carlos was robbed/unlucky at FO, still had him as fave to win
Let's see what he is made of.
that match at 1 set all before cramps. This is the 1st real chance, and
what better venue than Wimbledon final!
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:12:33 AM UTC+3, Gracchus wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
4 sets.(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in
of a 5-set marathon.(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
is dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).:)
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:56:07 AM UTC-4, PeteWasLucky wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:12:33 AM UTC+3, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
4 sets.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in
of a 5-set marathon.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
is dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king
:)
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
Birdman in 4, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6, 6-2!
(7) Djokovic loses first set, smashes a ball in frustration to King
Charles' throat and will get hanged by the Buckingham Palace national
guard for crimes against Commonwealth, tennis and coiffure.
Hmmm... I asked Bing AI who wins...
"Clutchpoints predicts that Djokovic will win with a score of 6-4, 7-5,
4-6, 6-4"
The Ai didn't find any odds in percentages but gave merely the silly
English style odds. So I asked it to calculate them in percentages.
Surprisingly:
Djokovic: 65%
Alcaraz: 40%
This AI isn't going to conquer the world and humanity any time soon.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:14:31 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:
On 16/07/2023 6:56 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.I think Carlos was robbed/unlucky at FO, still had him as fave to win
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
that match at 1 set all before cramps. This is the 1st real chance, and
what better venue than Wimbledon final!
If at 20 years old and world no.1 he loses back to back slam matches against a 36 year old, then it throws serious doubt on all the potential BOAT claims being made about him.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:13:25 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:
On 16/07/2023 9:36 pm, me wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:14:31 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:Not necessarily. Laver lost his 1st 2 Wimbledon finals and is a strong
On 16/07/2023 6:56 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.I think Carlos was robbed/unlucky at FO, still had him as fave to win
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
that match at 1 set all before cramps. This is the 1st real chance, and >>>> what better venue than Wimbledon final!
If at 20 years old and world no.1 he loses back to back slam matches against a 36 year old, then it throws serious doubt on all the potential BOAT claims being made about him.
boat candidate.
Right, but did Laver lose both those finals to the same player 16 years older than him who was also banned from entering in the only slam victory Laver had to date at that time?
On 16/07/2023 9:36 pm, me wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:14:31 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:
On 16/07/2023 6:56 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.I think Carlos was robbed/unlucky at FO, still had him as fave to win
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
that match at 1 set all before cramps. This is the 1st real chance, and >> what better venue than Wimbledon final!
If at 20 years old and world no.1 he loses back to back slam matches against a 36 year old, then it throws serious doubt on all the potential BOAT claims being made about him.Not necessarily. Laver lost his 1st 2 Wimbledon finals and is a strong
boat candidate.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 3:05:21 AM UTC-7, TT wrote:
(7) Djokovic loses first set, smashes a ball in frustration to King
Charles' throat and will get hanged by the Buckingham Palace national
guard for crimes against Commonwealth, tennis and coiffure.
Yes, that is very possible.
Hmmm... I asked Bing AI who wins...
"Clutchpoints predicts that Djokovic will win with a score of 6-4, 7-5,
4-6, 6-4"
The Ai didn't find any odds in percentages but gave merely the silly
English style odds. So I asked it to calculate them in percentages.
Surprisingly:
Djokovic: 65%
Alcaraz: 40%
This AI isn't going to conquer the world and humanity any time soon.
Bard wouldn't make a prediction, but says it is rooting for Alcaraz. Cool AI.
After the match, I will ask it to confirm that Federer is GOAT despite his legacy shortcomings.
On 16/07/2023 11:32 pm, me wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:13:25 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:
On 16/07/2023 9:36 pm, me wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:14:31 PM UTC+1, Whisper wrote:Not necessarily. Laver lost his 1st 2 Wimbledon finals and is a strong
On 16/07/2023 6:56 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.I think Carlos was robbed/unlucky at FO, still had him as fave to win >>>> that match at 1 set all before cramps. This is the 1st real chance, and >>>> what better venue than Wimbledon final!
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
If at 20 years old and world no.1 he loses back to back slam matches against a 36 year old, then it throws serious doubt on all the potential BOAT claims being made about him.
boat candidate.
Right, but did Laver lose both those finals to the same player 16 years older than him who was also banned from entering in the only slam victory Laver had to date at that time?Laver had more grasscourt experience than Carlos.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:12:33 AM UTC+3, Gracchus wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
4 sets.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in
of a 5-set marathon.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
:)
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
So far I can't tell if Alcaraz got a tennis brain or just the impulsive physicality that wins him the matches so far.
Djokovic has been there for very long time and he is a chess master. Unfortunately if Alcaraz showed up with his muscles and youth only, I think it's going to be your first scenario.
Great players will ask for another chance to prove themselves, and Alcaraz got it.
Let's see what he is made of.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:12:33 PM UTC-7, Gracchus wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
And so, bug-crushing it is! Looks like Carlos's only hope now is for a scenario #6.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in 4sets.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner ofa 5-set marathon.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:12:33 PM UTC-7, Gracchus wrote:straight-set victory for Djokovic.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately, methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
4 sets.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in
of a 5-set marathon.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long, hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner
dead. Long live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power and ingenuity.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is
exciting and a little scary. I will have to share this warm moment with Bard now.
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly, I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
So it started out looking like #1 and turned out to be #4! The commentators too favored Djokovic as the winner from the start, and noted the IBM computer favored Alcaraz. "Does it know something we don't?" they said. Turned out it does. AI is getting
I expected when Carlos lost the fourth set, Djoke would turn the screws and seize the 5th as he so often does.
But all credit to Alkie, holding tough to the end and sealing the deal. Not only is he a two-time slam winner and Wimbledon champ now, he erased the doubts that arose after the match at the French with Djokovic.
Winning the USO was great. Winning Wimbledon over Djoke is historic. Long live the new king!!!!
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:41:31 AM UTC-7, TT wrote:exciting and a little scary. I will have to share this warm moment with Bard now.
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.26:
So it started out looking like #1 and turned out to be #4! The commentators too favored Djokovic as the winner from the start, and noted the IBM computer favored Alcaraz. "Does it know something we don't?" they said. Turned out it does. AI is getting
Probably just the same stats based prediction that has been in slams for
a while. Alkie likely showed better grass form coming to the final,
winning Queens as well.
I give Watson way more credit than that. It has beaten Jeopardy champions, after all. As for Bard, it told me it watched the match and was on the edge of its seat the whole time. Obviously way ahead of that simpleton Bing.
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.26:
On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:12:33 PM UTC-7, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
(1) Djokovic crushes Alcaraz like a bug. Or, more accurately,
methodically dissects him with his set of fine-tuned precision
tools, as with Sinner or maybe even worse if Carlos starts thinking
about RG and his body and/or mind buckles again. A quick
straight-set victory for Djokovic.
(2) Djokovic defeats Alcaraz, but Alcaraz summons sufficient moxie
to land some punches and set Djokovic back on his heels for long
enough to grab a set and force one or more tiebreaks, but with the
outcome never *too* seriously in doubt. Djokovic in 4 sets.
(3) Djokovic barely scrapes through to snag the win in a long,
hard-fought battle that shows Alcaraz is a clear heir apparent the
last of the old guard won't be able to hold off for much longer. A
bit like like Borg-McEnroe 1980. Djokovic the winner of a 5-set
marathon.
(4) Much like #3 or even #2, except Alcaraz is the guy who comes out
on top in the end. Alcaraz in 4 or 5 sets.
(5) Alcaraz comes out "in the zone" and overwhelms Djokovic the way
he did with Medvedev. Djoke looks like a tired, befuddled old dude
with no answers at the end. The world is shocked, the tide has
turned. As Djoke's mother would say, "The old king is dead. Long
live the new king." Alcaraz in 3 magnificent sets of next-gen power
and ingenuity.
I love the sound of #5, but this is almost certainly fantasy. Sadly,
I believe #2 is by far most likely, followed by #3. I'd say there's
maybe a 20-25% chance of #4.
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players
gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of
course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just
kidding!).
So it started out looking like #1 and turned out to be #4! The
commentators too favored Djokovic as the winner from the start, and
noted the IBM computer favored Alcaraz. "Does it know something we
don't?" they said. Turned out it does. AI is getting exciting and a
little scary. I will have to share this warm moment with Bard now.
Probably just the same stats based prediction that has been in slams
for a while. Alkie likely showed better grass form coming to the
final, winning Queens as well.
I expected when Carlos lost the fourth set, Djoke would turn the
screws and seize the 5th as he so often does.
But all credit to Alkie, holding tough to the end and sealing the
deal. Not only is he a two-time slam winner and Wimbledon champ now,
he erased the doubts that arose after the match at the French with
Djokovic.
Winning the USO was great. Winning Wimbledon over Djoke is historic.
Long live the new king!!!!
This guy should win many slams to come. And yes, his tennis is way
more attractive than Djoke's.
Seems like a relatively nice and humble guy too. Next Nadal.
Or is it next Sampras, cause of looks...
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 6:05:21 AM UTC-4, TT wrote:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 8.12:
(7) Djokovic loses first set, smashes a ball in frustration to King
Charles' throat and will get hanged by the Buckingham Palace national
guard for crimes against Commonwealth, tennis and coiffure.
He smashed a net post with his racket!!
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.55:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:41:31 AM UTC-7, TT wrote:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.26:
So it started out looking like #1 and turned out to be #4! The
commentators too favored Djokovic as the winner from the start, and
noted the IBM computer favored Alcaraz. "Does it know something we
don't?" they said. Turned out it does. AI is getting exciting and a
little scary. I will have to share this warm moment with Bard now.
Probably just the same stats based prediction that has been in slams
for
a while. Alkie likely showed better grass form coming to the final,
winning Queens as well.
I give Watson way more credit than that. It has beaten Jeopardy
champions, after all. As for Bard, it told me it watched the match
and was on the edge of its seat the whole time. Obviously way ahead
of that simpleton Bing.
Your pal is smarter and more fun than mine.
I asked Bing about Alkie's age. It said he was born in May 2003 and is
19. I said "calculate again" - and it got testy and refused to answer
me. Saying something like 'I'm still learning. I don't talk about this subject no more' :)
Tried Bard now. It said that Carlos is 20. Right on the money!!!
Also was slightly better at knowing the youngest slam winner ever -
both suggested Hingis but only Bard admitted and corrected its mistake
after I pointed out Lottie Dod. Bing didn't understand that one could
win before open era.
Then I had rather informative discussion with Bard on Bond ETF fund earnings... Euro zone vs Global vs Global hedged. It gave a long text
and great stats, compared neatly side by side.
Bard is better than Bing.
Alcaraz is better than Djokovic.
Just facts.
On 7/16/23 12:51 PM, TT wrote:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.55:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:41:31 AM UTC-7, TT wrote:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.7.2023 klo 21.26:
So it started out looking like #1 and turned out to be #4! The
commentators too favored Djokovic as the winner from the start, and
noted the IBM computer favored Alcaraz. "Does it know something we
don't?" they said. Turned out it does. AI is getting exciting and a
little scary. I will have to share this warm moment with Bard now.
Probably just the same stats based prediction that has been in slams
for
a while. Alkie likely showed better grass form coming to the final,
winning Queens as well.
I give Watson way more credit than that. It has beaten Jeopardy
champions, after all. As for Bard, it told me it watched the match
and was on the edge of its seat the whole time. Obviously way ahead
of that simpleton Bing.
Your pal is smarter and more fun than mine.
I asked Bing about Alkie's age. It said he was born in May 2003 and is
19. I said "calculate again" - and it got testy and refused to answer
me. Saying something like 'I'm still learning. I don't talk about this
subject no more' :)
Tried Bard now. It said that Carlos is 20. Right on the money!!!
Also was slightly better at knowing the youngest slam winner ever -
both suggested Hingis but only Bard admitted and corrected its mistake
after I pointed out Lottie Dod. Bing didn't understand that one could
win before open era.
Then I had rather informative discussion with Bard on Bond ETF fund
earnings... Euro zone vs Global vs Global hedged. It gave a long text
and great stats, compared neatly side by side.
Bard is better than Bing.
Alcaraz is better than Djokovic.
Just facts.
Did Bard have any feelings about Carlito's sexual preferences?
;^)
Hi Gracchus, nice post. Good to read it. Feeling great after Alcaraz win :)
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:00:10 PM UTC-7, RaspingDrive wrote:
Hi Gracchus, nice post. Good to read it. Feeling great after Alcaraz win :)Thanks, RD. Yes, it is fun to see one's player of choice win once in a while, especially over the dark side.
And Hsieh just won the women's doubles too!
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! Ishould have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.
should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! I
I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held hisnerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse.
A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:08:03 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:I should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.😂😂
You're right though. With all of the records he's accumulated, and he has most of the vital ones, he's still so reviled except for his pocket of fanatics. Oh well, a good example of you can't always have it all.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through!
nerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse.I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.
If anybody finds the full match online, please post it here as I want to watch it.
A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)😂😁
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!
Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam final on hard court and Joker 8 year to reach his first clay final at RG.
Tuan <phamquangtuan48@gmail.com> Wrote in message:> Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam final on hard court and Joker 8 year to reach his first clay final at RG.You don't have to post rubbish to make your point about her greatAlcaraz is?He is great, but come on, really, it took Djokovic 8 years to reach his first clay final at RG?Why did it take so long? Yes, it would take that when you meet Nadal in the QF at 19, Nadal in the SF at 20 and 21 for example or come into SF
*skriptis <skri...@post.t-com.hr> Wrote in message:rAlcaraz is?He is great, but come on, really, it took Djokovic 8 years to reach his first clay final at RG?Why did it take so long? Yes, it would take that when you meet Nadal in the QF at 19, Nadal in the SF at 20 and 21 for example or come into SF
Tuan <phamqua...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:> Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam final on hard court and Joker 8 year to reach his first clay final at RG.You don't have to post rubbish to make your point about her great
And Hewitt.
Sampras:
1990 USO, 1993 Wimbledon
Hewitt:
2001 USO, 2002 Wimbledon
Alcaraz:
2022 USO, 2023 Wimbledon
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On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! I
I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held hisnerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse. A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)
I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held hisnerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse. A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:15:30 PM UTC-4, Court_1 wrote:the first game of the second set itself when he produced a second serve that landed somewhere in the 'limbo'. I was a little tentative in the fifth set though, when I felt that Djokovic's experience and Alcaraz's youthful exuberance would work in Djoker'
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.
You thought Djoker will clinch this one as well and wanted to catch some sleep instead :) I was telling everyone around me that Alcaraz was going to win. Even after he lost the first set, I was quite optimistic. And Djokovic demise seemed imminent in
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:15:30 PM UTC-4, Court_1 wrote:the first game of the second set itself when he produced a second serve that landed somewhere in the 'limbo'. I was a little tentative in the fifth set though, when I felt that Djokovic's experience and Alcaraz's youthful exuberance would work in Djoker'
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.You thought Djoker will clinch this one as well and wanted to catch some sleep instead :) I was telling everyone around me that Alcaraz was going to win. Even after he lost the first set, I was quite optimistic. And Djokovic demise seemed imminent in
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!Haha. Very Court_1 comment :)
On Monday, July 17, 2023 at 1:15:30 PM UTC+10, Court_1 wrote:should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:08:03 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:😂😂
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
You're right though. With all of the records he's accumulated, and he has most of the vital ones, he's still so reviled except for his pocket of fanatics. Oh well, a good example of you can't always have it all.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! I
nerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse.I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his
this Wimbledon you can see him struggling a bit with movement, but by the final he was moving like Federer used to. In fact Djokovic was slipping and falling far more times than Alcaraz! Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam finalI can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.What makes Alcaraz stand apart from the others is how quickly he adjusts. He starts out as a clay and hard court player, but after only 8 tournament matches on grass he has won two successive grass tournament including a slam. Even at the beginning of
If anybody finds the full match online, please post it here as I want to watch it.
A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)😂😁
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!
Gracchus kirjoitti 17.7.2023 klo 4.08:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players
gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That
of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just
kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh?
;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big
Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis:
all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and
no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it
doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it,
saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When
I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was
pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! I should have
recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost
the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often.
When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I
resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his nerve, knowing Djokovic
would pounce on the slightest lapse. A real feel-good ending except
for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares
about them anyway. ;)
It was sort of a joy to watch the agony on Novak's mother's face. She
really couldn't hide her emotions during the match. Seems that at
least she (and Ivanisevic) were quite afraid of the Spaniard.
I couldn't help but think that perhaps Alcaraz being so Nadal-like in
many respects played in Djokovic's and his team's heads.
And of course you don't wanna start losing to up'n'coming challenger
at this point of your career, want to drag it to as long to the future
as possible, keep the fear in his young rival.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:08:03 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:nerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse. A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)
I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his
Does it mean that Djokovic is residing in your head also (as was probably the case with Federer)?
I watched the whole match. Every bit. Very exciting and the conclusion is highly satisfying :)
On Monday, 17 July 2023 at 14:22:22 UTC+1, RaspingDrive wrote:the first game of the second set itself when he produced a second serve that landed somewhere in the 'limbo'. I was a little tentative in the fifth set though, when I felt that Djokovic's experience and Alcaraz's youthful exuberance would work in Djoker'
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:15:30 PM UTC-4, Court_1 wrote:
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.You thought Djoker will clinch this one as well and wanted to catch some sleep instead :) I was telling everyone around me that Alcaraz was going to win. Even after he lost the first set, I was quite optimistic. And Djokovic demise seemed imminent in
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!
Haha. Very Court_1 comment :)
Really a mystery why Goran wouldn't be a fan of Djoker, he been coaching him a long time and wants to back his player. It like complaining that Uncle Toni said he was backing Nadal instead of Auger-Aliassime when he was coaching Felix.
*skriptis <skri...@post.t-com.hr> Wrote in message:rAlcaraz is?He is great, but come on, really, it took Djokovic 8 years to reach his first clay final at RG?Why did it take so long? Yes, it would take that when you meet Nadal in the QF at 19, Nadal in the SF at 20 and 21 for example or come into SF
Tuan <phamqua...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:> Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam final on hard court and Joker 8 year to reach his first clay final at RG.You don't have to post rubbish to make your point about her great
And Hewitt.
Sampras:
1990 USO, 1993 Wimbledon
Hewitt:
2001 USO, 2002 Wimbledon
Alcaraz:
2022 USO, 2023 Wimbledon
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Yeah Novak is on the ball and knows exactly what's going on. He studied every match Carlos played even at Queens, discussed in depth his narrow
1st rd win at Queens. Novak can end up being the best tennis
commentator, super intelligent guy and explains it well. I had a
feeling Carlos would win too, but also know you can never count Novak
out. He's proven everyone wrong so many times.
On Monday, July 17, 2023 at 1:15:30 PM UTC+10, Court_1 wrote:I should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:08:03 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.😂😂
You're right though. With all of the records he's accumulated, and he has most of the vital ones, he's still so reviled except for his pocket of fanatics. Oh well, a good example of you can't always have it all.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through!
nerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse.I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his
this Wimbledon you can see him struggling a bit with movement, but by the final he was moving like Federer used to. In fact Djokovic was slipping and falling far more times than Alcaraz! Just to compare, it took Rafa 6 years to reach his first slam finalI can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.
If anybody finds the full match online, please post it here as I want to watch it.
A real feel-good ending except for Novak and his equally despicable team, but no decent person cares about them anyway. ;)😂😁
Goran, his sycophant coach may have to look for a new job!! He may have to haul Vajda out of the dust again for round 3!
What makes Alcaraz stand apart from the others is how quickly he adjusts. He starts out as a clay and hard court player, but after only 8 tournament matches on grass he has won two successive grass tournament including a slam. Even at the beginning of
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:08:03 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:should have recorded the match so I could watch it in full later but I didn't. :(
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4:10:51 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:12:33 AM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
Five possibilities for tomorrow's final:
I suppose there's even a #6 possibility, where one of the players gets sick or injured and can't play any or all of the match. That of course, would be a terrible downer--unless it's Djokovic (just kidding!).
Ha, ha! Hi, Gracchie! You're still on the Djokovic hate train, huh? ;) Have you at least accepted him as the best player out of the Big Three despite his often dickhead actions on a tennis court and off?
He has proven himself as the greatest achiever in men's tennis: all-time slam leader with most balanced results on all surfaces and no glaring deficits. Any tennis fan has to respect that, but it doesn't make him any less vile as a human IMO.
😂😂
You're right though. With all of the records he's accumulated, and he has most of the vital ones, he's still so reviled except for his pocket of fanatics. Oh well, a good example of you can't always have it all.
I actually didn't see about 80% of the final. I started watching it, saw the first set and a bit of the second and then fell asleep! When I woke up, I figured Djokovic probably won in four but was pleasantly surprised to see Alkie scraped through! I
nerve, knowing Djokovic would pounce on the slightest lapse.I saw most of it. Walked away for about 20 minutes after Alcaraz lost the fourth set, feeling like I'd seen a similar script all too often. When I checked back and saw Alkie was up a break in the fifth, I resumed watching. Fantastic how he held his
I can't believe I fell asleep but I haven't been sleeping well lately and I was exhausted. How stupid was I not to record that match? I thought Pipe Cleaner would probably win in four though.
If anybody finds the full match online, please post it here as I want to watch it.
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