[laughingcavalier]

But #1 is sealed for Alcaraz now, that's for sure.

Yep... that ship has sailed.

The perfect withdrawal from Alcaraz.He rests up straight from a title & Sinner bags just 50 points here badly needing to chase.

There will less stress on Carlos now playing the Paris Masters worrying about computations & whatnot & likewise with the ATP finals.

 

[FilipoSVK]

This is not a surprising result. Griekspoor is a multiple slam winner during the 2000s, he is unlucky to play in the tough era.

This trolling is hilarious. I actually wish a ban would solve this, but not enough of a reason for it.

 

[Dupuis2006]

This is not a surprising result. Griekspoor is a multiple slam winner during the 2000s, he is unlucky to play in the tough era.

 

[Chris Kuerten]

Honest question, though? Why people no use pickle juice? Like if Sinner feels a bit on the edge at end of set 2, why not take some and hopefully prevent cramps?

I've never actually cramped up during any sports I've played (obviously I don't play anywhere near a pro level), sure I've cramped right after, but not during.

Not sure if he felt something at that point already, he looked completely fine in the beginning of the third set and seemingly out of nowhere got hit with the most severe cramps you'll see

 

[The Hero Cop Mark]

This trolling is hilarious. I actually with a ban would solve this, but not enough of a reason for it.

How is that trolling?
Griekspoor usually plays well against big guns, but he has the attitude of Nalbandian or Coria.

 

[AntiTardDefenseSystem]

Not sure if he felt something at that point already, he looked completely fine in the beginning of the third set and seemingly out of nowhere got hit with the most severe cramps you'll see

but that's my point - you know it's gonna be sweltering, why not "preventatively" take pickle juice on set changeovers. But it's possible it may not work this way, idk exactly how pickle juice works to relieve cramps (I'd imagine sodium / electrolytes)?

 

[AntiTardDefenseSystem]

seemingly out of nowhere got hit with the most severe cramps you'll see

My theory is that @Joe Speedboot put a Dutch curse on Sinner. Can't wait for revenge.

 

[Carguar]

These conditions are tough for bodies and endurance like his.
Griekspoor played well since the beginning of the match anyway.
Deserved win.

 

[Proper]

Poor Sinner, I hope there are good effective treatments and pills for his condition. ❣

 

[laughingcavalier]

Sinner's hardcourt streak of reaching the finals ends at 9.

Last time he didn't make it to the final dance was his QF loss to Rublev in Montreal last year.

 

[Kaman]

"I have always had more chances when I have faced Jannik, while Carlos has always beaten me without too many problems. You know what to expect from Sinner, but you can't beat him because he plays his game incredibly well. There is no doubt that he is the best in the world right now, but at the same time he does not have the skills of Alcaraz"

Do yall remember when Tallon got a ton of shit for saying this? There was even a user here laughing about it yesterday. Seems like he was mostly correct, except for the part about Jannik being the best in the world

 

[Chris Kuerten]

but that's my point - you know it's gonna be sweltering, why not "preventatively" take pickle juice on set changeovers. But it's possible it may not work this way, idk exactly how pickle juice works to relieve cramps (I'd imagine sodium / electrolytes)?

Electrolytes are standard equipment for players and especially in these conditions so he drank that already but it's not a magical solution. Pickle juice is more something you drink after you start cramping as an emergency tool, could've tried it during the changeover at 3-2 but these cramps were so severe it probably wouldn't have helped

 

[Johnny Groove]

Yep... that ship has sailed.

The perfect withdrawal from Alcaraz.He rests up straight from a title & Sinner bags just 50 points here badly needing to chase.

There will less stress on Carlos now playing the Paris Masters worrying about computations & whatnot & likewise with the ATP finals.

Yes with this loss to Griekspoor, here is the race position:

Alcaraz- 11,040
Sinner- 8500

That's a 2540 gap

Even with a Vienna title, a Paris title, and YEC undefeated, he would be only 460 points ahead

So it is not quite locked up for Alcaraz but it is getting closer

 

[The Hero Cop Mark]

"I have always had more chances when I have faced Jannik, while Carlos has always beaten me without too many problems. You know what to expect from Sinner, but you can't beat him because he plays his game incredibly well. There is no doubt that he is the best in the world right now, but at the same time he does not have the skills of Alcaraz"

Do yall remember when Tallon got a ton of shit for saying this? There was even a user here laughing about it yesterday. Seems like he was mostly correct, except for the part about Jannik being the best in the world

TBH, he outplayed Carlos in the 2nd set of their match at Olympix, just choked in the end.

 

[laughingcavalier]

Yes with this loss to Griekspoor, here is the race position:

Alcaraz- 11,040
Sinner- 8500

That's a 2540 gap

Even with a Vienna title, a Paris title, and YEC undefeated, he would be only 460 points ahead

So it is not quite locked up for Alcaraz but it is getting closer

Who knows,he now might give Vienna a miss now & come up with some 11th hour excuse not to show?

Wouldn't be the first time a player has screwed over Vienna

 

[Never A Question]

"I have always had more chances when I have faced Jannik, while Carlos has always beaten me without too many problems. You know what to expect from Sinner, but you can't beat him because he plays his game incredibly well. There is no doubt that he is the best in the world right now, but at the same time he does not have the skills of Alcaraz"

Do yall remember when Tallon got a ton of shit for saying this? There was even a user here laughing about it yesterday. Seems like he was mostly correct, except for the part about Jannik being the best in the world

He advanced after Jannik retired from injury. Congrats? And he's beaten Alcaraz before (in a completed match) so no, the statement doesn't hold up.

 

[Johnny Groove]

Who knows,he now might give Vienna a miss now & come up with some 11th hour excuse not to show?

Wouldn't be the first time a player has screwed over Vienna

Vienna can be spared, as can Shanghai

It is clear that Jannik's focus is the 6 Kings Slam

 

[Johnny Groove]

Good call from Sinner, can't be too careful with a slam around the corner...

Exactly

did you mean 6 kings or Australian open

Yes

 

[BaselineGod]

This is not a surprising result. Griekspoor is a multiple slam winner during the 2000s, he is unlucky to play in the tough era.

His name also suggest some political stance , he used to hate the PIGS back in the day, hence why he has to constantly keep remaining people with his lastname that "Greeks are Poor"

 

[BaselineGod]

Vienna can be spared, as can Shanghai

It is clear that Jannik's focus is the 6 Kings Slam

Hope he doesn't mess it and join the waiting list in the Cary challenger, that is reserved for my boy Johnny.