[Teardrop]

He's clearly 2nd best HC player in the world right now.

He is the best right now after 2 tournament wins in succession, the last being a Major, both against the old Nr. 1. He beat Yannick in other HC - finals as well (i remember beijing). There is nothing to discuss here. Carlos at moment is better.

 

[BullGOAT]

Why do the players have to glaze each other after a final? I'd rather they just glare at each other Lendl/McEnroe style.

 

[FilipoSVK]

I'm afraid if Sinner doesn't find his game and service again, Alca might go undefeated for the rest of the season, and maybe even more.

 

[Kilban]

Not really ... Sinner should OWN all hardcourt matches up over Alcaraz. These conditions should be his backyard. While Alcaraz owns clay.. And maybe they split grass. The fact Sinner is constantly destroyed by Alcaraz on all these hardcourts if pretty concerning if I was in the Sinner camp coaching. Especially when hes serving 45-50 percent.

This rivalry does not seem to be determined by court speed. But by mental and physical shape

 

[Nole Rules]

It's insane this was indoors and Raz still managed to put on this masterclass.

 

[JWJD126]

Was that officially an ace on match point? I think I heard Sinner get a racket on it. But that's the exact same way he closed out Casper in 2022. Eerie coincidence

 

[Airkuna]

jesus, spain bots are so annoying

 

[BullGOAT]

He is the best right now after 2 tournament wins in succession, the last being a Major, both against the old Nr. 1. He beat Yannick in other HC - finals as well (i remember beijing). There is nothing to discuss here. Carlos at moment is better.

We'll see after Asian + YEC swing. Carlos has to finish YE #1.

 

[chromer]

something definitely wrong with sinner, most likely physically.

it’s telling that his box was mostly silent, if they knew he was healthy they would have been more active trying to change the match.

but congrats to the newcomer servebot of the tour

Cahill was pretty much standing up the entire 3rd. Not sure if that counts as trying to change the match but I don't remember them standing so often this season, not even in Rome or RG

 

[WhatdidIdo]

Not the best match but could have been worse. Sinner was far from his best while Alcaraz was amazing throughout the tournament, his best GS run in his career level wise for sure. If he can keep playing like this most of the time or even close to it he is going to be a monster. It's also the first time Carlos beats Sinner in a grand slam in less than 5 sets. Sinner is still on a 5 slam finals streak and other than Alcaraz no one really can truly trouble him.

 

[Pedigree]

Pretty comprehensive for the world #1

 

[Netsmash]

Level of the match was meh but happy with the result. Nr1 extra satisfying.

 

[Teardrop]

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At least Alcaraz dropped a set during this run. It would've been a nightmare for hard court tennis had he won without losing a set. He's not that good on hard courts, even when playing his best.

Interesting "problems" you have.

 

[Shadowplay]

lol lol lol

...Alcaraz is not good on fast hard court...

lol

next episode: neither Cinncy nor USO were fast - haha

Yeah, "not EveN toP 20 oN hC!!" It's hilarious how some people prefer to stay in denial despite all evidence. Btw, where is dear @Cyclops

 

[Rach212]

Congratulations Carlitos!! Absolutely different class. Highest peak level ever!! The fact he is now a servebot added into to everything else is really going to make him an unstoppable force. 6 GS titles at 22 years, incredible. 🔥 😍

Final wasnt a classic no real tight sets always felt whoever got the early break would win that set, very few geniune moments of tension except when Sinner saved 1st 2 MPs 😬. Sinner serve didn't really do much damage today. I haven't seen it this ineffective in a long time, not sure if it was a physical or mental issue with him or if Carlos's return was just too good.

Glad to see best player in the world is back at the no 1 spot where he belongs!! 😄

 

[zjtennis]

Overall I could say maybe Sinner needs to rest up maybe until late indoors as wear and tear as seen since Cinci has been affecting him although his B-level is still enough to beat all players except A-level Alcaraz IMO.

 

[R]

Love the respect between the guys. Many more battles to come.

 

[hypnotoed]

Good stuff from Alcaraz, but a poor performance by Sinner.

Still, it was a great grand slam season for both of them. The field, not so much

Carlos the clear favourite to finish No 1. If Jannik can win Beijing, Shanghai, Paris and Turin, he may be in with a shot subject to Charlie's performances.

 

[KlarkKent]

This match kind of marks the end of post puke Sinner's invincibility.

 

[BullGOAT]

$5 million paycheck for Carlos, holy inflation Batman.