Novak is spent! He doesn't look like he's in this game.
Tennis 2023
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Novak. Wow, that's poor.
Novak has just won 42% of points after first serve to 67% of Alcaraz.
Also, Novak with 18 unforced errors to Alcaraz's 9.
Also, Novak with 18 unforced errors to Alcaraz's 9.
Djok all over the gaf. Madness.
How’s that long bathroom break working out Novak?
Damn! Carlos really sent Djokovic sprawling right there.
I was not expecting this plot twist after the first set.
Hot Take: a quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reactionIs "hot take" just another slang for somethings that absolutely wrong? Because the part he's hoping for... is actually describing Alcaraz
It went from 7 to 4.25 from 15-40 to deuce. It's crazyNovak just went from 4.50 to 3.05 based on 2 points, that's legendary for you
Vital early hold from Djokovic
Djuice kicking in?
Well played by Novak there.
12 of those errors were probably in that one game
Umpire - 'deuce '
Us lot -
Us lot -
still every chance Djokovic wins, but Alcaraz is definitely pushing him here. Brilliant match
Tbf I’m exaggerating. His game is fairly enjoyable and I like his aggression at times. But stylistically he seems mechanical much like Djokovic. Just early impressions as this is the first full match of his I’ve seen. Also I’m coming into this as a Federer fan so entertaining for me stylistically speaking is Federer or even a Tsonga, that swagger to the tennis.Is "hot take" just another slang for somethings that absolutely wrong? Because the part he's hoping for... is actually describing Alcaraz
Alcaraz very solid this game.
Carlos is more like Federer in terms of his aggressive approach to tennis than he is to Novak. Not stylistically as good as Roger Ofcourse but he's a far more proactive player than either Nadal or Djokovic were.
I think he will beat him 
I too think someone will beat the other oneI think he will beat him
Novaks feet all over the place, he's regularly getting caught too close to the bounce or half a step too late on the stretch. As a result there's no rhythm in his strokes
Tbf to alcaraz he is pummeling him, it's been relentless pressure from him post first set
Will be some comeback from this but never count him out, he's seen it all before
Tbf to alcaraz he is pummeling him, it's been relentless pressure from him post first set
Will be some comeback from this but never count him out, he's seen it all before
I refuse to go down this path anymore with Novak.I think he will beat him
It always ends in tears. Novak will take this set in a tie breaker and then ease to the fifth.Oh what a hit that was!
Bloody hell
I cannot believe that Djokovic, even after all these years, still just cannot perfect the overheard. His only real weakness.
Yeah Novak will really hang around here saving his service games and suddenly boss a tiebreak.
Carlos needs to press the issue massively. A break in this or the next game could be enough.
Carlos needs to press the issue massively. A break in this or the next game could be enough.
I don't see how Djokovic can win this.
Irrespective of what happens in this match, tennis has found a new superstar
That was a poor approach from Novak.
Could be going 5 sets here..
10 years since Djokovic has lost on centre court. What an insane stat.
What an insane stat.Novak looked quite good in a majority of that service game.
The good ole Djokosmash
Where have you been? He's already a superstar. Already 1 grand slam in the bag..
What a ripper from Djokovic.
Not sure how much longer I can stay awake.
If I fall asleep I will be expecting to see Alcaraz the winner, but Novak is Novak.
If I fall asleep I will be expecting to see Alcaraz the winner, but Novak is Novak.
Novak improving here
Edit - just as I type this he plays a shit shot. And then Alcaraz follows that with a shittier shot
Edit - just as I type this he plays a shit shot. And then Alcaraz follows that with a shittier shot
Brilliant final.
What a miss
The ability Alcaraz has to produce a completely brain dead shot is unreal.
Something he needs to work on as he matures.
Something he needs to work on as he matures.