2021 U. S. Open Tennis Championships...ATP 2000...New York, New York

[arturohernandez]

A star is born. He is not like Nadal, Fed or Nole. He reminds me of Sampras. Huge firepower and speed. Sampras and Chang the other youngest to make it to the 4th round of US Open.

Wow!!!

[stroke]

Well that was about as good as is gets. I would take that over Connors Kriekstein any day.

[arturohernandez]

Alcaraz is looking out of gas...or injured...not sure which.

Both to me!!

[stroke]

Stef though mentally, I am impressed.

[stroke]

Alvarez definitely looking for some cream cheese to go with that bagel 4th set. Very interesting here. We will see.

[stotty]

Alcaraz is looking out of gas...or injured...not sure which.

[stotty]

Stef vs Alcaraz what a match. This match to me a fine example of why the WTA is not opposed to a merger with the ATP. What an atmosphere for this match.

It's incredible someone at 18 can play so well. Tsitsipas now has a good lead in the 4th so with luck we will get a five setter. Be interesting to see how the youngster copes and deals with a fifth set.

[arturohernandez]

Alcaraz I think made a great coaching choice in JCF. JCF was was great player and a pro's pro.

Even if you don’t understand Spanish watch where he trains. Dirt roads around the club. It’s not the Hilton. It’s just a great environment with substance. No frills or Luxury. No BS just hard work.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjbntLt4ePyAhUvSzABHVZAAdkQtwJ6BAgEEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Felpais.com%2Fdeportes%2F2020-12-26%2Fcarlos-alcaraz-la-luz-para-el-tenis-del-manana.html&usg=AOvVaw2CXQHcCAzxeQ8rj8LAhsjO

Alcaraz losing a bit of steam. But he looks so good. Always fighting no matter what.

[stroke]

Stef vs Alcaraz what a match. This match to me a fine example of why the WTA is not opposed to a merger with the ATP. What an atmosphere for this match.

[stotty]

Evans defeats Popyrin in five. The final set tiebreaker was miraculously played by Evans who you would think was still on the white stuff they way he pulled that out of the bag.

[stroke]

Alcaraz I think made a great coaching choice in JCF. JCF was was great player and a pro's pro.

[stroke]

Alcaraz is improving scary fast. What a match in progress vs Stef.

[jthb1021]

I will say Stef is not breaking any rules, and he is clearly not going to be intimidated by anything anyone says about how he is conducting his business. If I were his opponent, I would simply leave the court also, and make sure I was gone at least 10 minutes or so ha. No use sitting around bitching about it while he is gone. Nothing is going to change right now, and you are probably only hurting yourself by getting pissed.

Absolutely!!! Let him go, then you go and make sure he comes back and has to wait on you for a few minutes. Locker room justice!

[stroke]

Now we get my dream third rounder. Alcaraz vs. Tsitsipas. My guess is that the young Spaniard is just not quite there yet. He has a lot of firepower but I am not sure he will survive another bathroom break. Maybe he should bring a few drinks and some tapas just in case. Or he could just take a nap and the reamp himself with an espresso.

I say Tsitsipas in 3. Maybe Alcaraz can steal a set but no more.

I will say Stef is not breaking any rules, and he is clearly not going to be intimidated by anything anyone says about how he is conducting his business. If I were his opponent, I would simply leave the court also, and make sure I was gone at least 10 minutes or so ha. No use sitting around bitching about it while he is gone. Nothing is going to change right now, and you are probably only hurting yourself by getting pissed.

[arturohernandez]

Now we get my dream third rounder. Alcaraz vs. Tsitsipas. My guess is that the young Spaniard is just not quite there yet. He has a lot of firepower but I am not sure he will survive another bathroom break. Maybe he should bring a few drinks and some tapas just in case. Or he could just take a nap and the reamp himself with an espresso.

I say Tsitsipas in 3. Maybe Alcaraz can steal a set but no more.