OT: Djoker Becomes Undisputed GOAT

[GeorgeSears]

Why are the players changing sides at 2-1 in the 3rd?

In tennis, you change sides after the 1st, 3rd, and 5th games in a set.

They do this to make the conditions as fair as possible. Because one player might be playing with the sun and wind against him. This way, you ensure that both players get the same amount of time on both sides of the court.

[G R E Y]

Carlos keeps making bad decisions on timing of drop shots.

[G R E Y]

His forehead on the other hand has stepped up!

[G R E Y]

Seems like Carlos has inherited Rafa's fan favourite status.

Maybe it's a Spaniard carry over, or more Spanish than Italian fans in the arena, or CA's more fan engaging personality, or fans just want a 5-setter. Or whatever overlap of the above. But it's clear crowd is pulling for Carlos. Seems to have affected Sinner ever so slightly.

[G R E Y]

Uuuugh worst time ever for game wane - 7th game of a set.

Steep hill for Carlos down a break now.

[G R E Y]

Two 0-40s in last 2 Carlos games. Oof.

[G R E Y]

Carlos saves it!

Down 0-40, triple match point against, wins the game.

So gutsy.

Now has to break to stay in the match. Thriller!

[MissileMike]

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[G R E Y]

Holy ****!

He did it!!!

5-5 in 3rd...

WHAT A MATCH!

[G R E Y]

French Open needs Cyclops.

One of two GSs where the lines get blurred.

[Bolivar]

Seems like Carlos has inherited Rafa's fan favourite status.

Maybe it's a Spaniard carry over, or more Spanish than Italian fans in the arena, or CA's more fan engaging personality, or fans just want a 5-setter. Or whatever overlap of the above. But it's clear crowd is pulling for Carlos. Seems to have affected Sinner ever so slightly.

Sinner is a brilliant player and seems like a genuinely nice guy, but also lacking some personality because he has probably spent all his life just playing tennis. Also doesn't help that he had a doping ban that was possibly the only (public) time in sports history which has involved "negotiations" so that the poor player doesn't have to skip any grand slam.

[azcatz11]

These dudes are so far ahead of everyone else on tour right now it’s insane

[G R E Y]

5TH SET INCOMING RAWR!!!

[MissileMike]

Going to the 5th... I can't see how Sinner wins now.

[rockmanslim]

To me it looks like Sinner is a half level above Alcaraz. Alcaraz is fighting but Sinner is just cruising. Sinner's nerves got the best of him blowing those 3 match points.

[azcatz11]

To me it looks like Sinner is a half level above Alcaraz. Alcaraz is fighting but Sinner is just cruising. Sinner's nerves got the best of him blowing those 3 match points.

That’s how it’s been for sinner when he loses. He makes a ton of unforced errors. Sinners power is unreal though. I think they’re equals at this point

[G R E Y]

Seems like Carlos has inherited Rafa's fan favourite status.

Maybe it's a Spaniard carry over, or more Spanish than Italian fans in the arena, or CA's more fan engaging personality, or fans just want a 5-setter. Or whatever overlap of the above. But it's clear crowd is pulling for Carlos. Seems to have affected Sinner ever so slightly.

Sinner is a brilliant player and seems like a genuinely nice guy, but also lacking some personality because he has probably spent all his life just playing tennis. Also doesn't help that he had a doping ban that was possibly the only (public) time in sports history which has involved "negotiations" so that the poor player doesn't have to skip any grand slam.

His game is a bit reminiscent of Nola but complete opposite in personality. At least on court. He said he feels nerves but does not show it. It's interesting that Djoker has at times turned people off with his emotional outbursts but Sinner doesn't give fans a lot to attach to either.

Federer was more composed but at least he shouted now and again. We get a raquet shake from Sinner in the biggest points like in less pressure points.

Also, they just said in the broadcast that Sinner has not played beyond a certain length of time. Can't recall if that was in a final or ever, but anyway, the longer this goes the more it feels like Carlos has the edge.

[Bolivar]

There's a collective VAMOS going around the stadium

[azcatz11]

There's a collective VAMOS going around the stadium

Vamos!!!

[azcatz11]

Sinner is cooked no chance Alcaraz blows this now