Not that I dislike tall players--Stan Smith from waaaay back when was one such "tall drink of water"... (I learned tennis watching video of all the players--both men and women from way back in the 70s LOL)

But Alcaraz's game is beautiful to watch. Albeit I do like Sinner's two-handed backhand from time to time!

Go, Spaniards everywhere! Alcaraz is mounting a comeback...

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)

14. and where's my favorite drop shot from Carlos??? Have not seen to much of it at all.....

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #10)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 12:48 PM

Jun 8

he should think bout using that eh? He uses that to perfection. Have I missed it??

malaise

(287,153 posts)

15. Hahaha

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #14)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 01:23 PM

Jun 8

5-5 Set 4😀

hlthe2b

(110,805 posts)

21. Darlin', you keep speaking too soon. He's had quite a few...(albeit some "answered" )

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #14)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:57 PM

Jun 8

Prairie_Seagull

(4,288 posts)

33. Early drop shots did not go Alcarazs way.

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #14)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 12:34 PM

Jun 9

He kept at it and they started working to great effect later in the match. Got to one point late when Sinner stopped running for them. Theory was that his legs were giving out. At the end however Sinner did start running for them again.

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)

16. If my man loses this match it was because he actually cracked in the 4 set when he was serving for the match....

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 01:29 PM

Jun 8

He just choked. JMHO.

But the match sure has been exciting, exactly what the final should be. Well done both players.

malaise

(287,153 posts)

17. Tiebreak

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #16)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 01:31 PM

Jun 8

It’s a great final

malaise

(287,153 posts)

22. A final for the ages

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #16)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:58 PM

Jun 8

Carlos is great for the sport - a fabulous final
10-2 breaker😀

tishaLA

(14,677 posts)

19. Alcaraz has to be one of the most clutch players ever

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 01:47 PM

Jun 8

Down 3-5, 0-40, championship points, not serving, and takes it to a 5th set? Crazy.

malaise

(287,153 posts)

20. Last year as well

Reply to tishaLA (Reply #19)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:31 PM

Jun 8

Won set one, lost two straight and still beat Zverev

Come on Carlos finish it off now

hlthe2b

(110,805 posts)

23. HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply to malaise (Reply #20)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:58 PM

Jun 8

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

malaise

(287,153 posts)

30. He took the long route

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #23)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:13 PM

Jun 8

😀

hlthe2b

(110,805 posts)

31. Ahh, Supertramp! LOL (yeah, that's how my mind works...)

Reply to malaise (Reply #30)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:16 PM

Jun 8

tishaLA

(14,677 posts)

24. incredible

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:59 PM

Jun 8

fantastic match. one for the history books. congrats to both

Prairie_Seagull

(4,288 posts)

25. Are you kidding me!!!!

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:01 PM

Jun 8

Goose bumps.

Maybe the best match I have ever seen.

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)

27. Longest one too.

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Reply #25)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:02 PM

Jun 8

malaise

(287,153 posts)

28. Fabulous

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Reply #25)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:11 PM

Jun 8

😀

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)

26. Congrats Carlos......awesome match. And it is true....the #2 took out the #1 AGAIN, just the women's match.

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:02 PM

Jun 8

malaise

(287,153 posts)

29. Great tennis

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #26)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 03:12 PM

Jun 8

Both finals

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)

32. Thought this was pretty cool.....

Reply to Prairie_Seagull (Original post)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 11:47 AM

Jun 9

Reacting on social media, one fan said: "This was the most heartbreaking loss of his career. But he still has a smile on his face. It takes a lot of class to lose with so much grace."

Another tweeted: "Sinner lost the final but won every heart in Paris."

A third fan added: "So much class, even in this defeat. He knows he had the match in his hands and it will be very hard to digest…one thing for sure is that he always learns from his mistakes."

Someone else wrote: "Sinner gained my respect today."

A fifth commented: "He is a true champion by his demeanour."

Another fan said: "So humble - he will come back stronger."

https://l.smartnews.com/p-lFKbwA8/JeTiWY

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