Can anyone tell me what's the big hype behind Carlos Alcaraz?

[arie1985]

He reminds me of David Nalbandian, an Argentine tennis player who many times had his opponents awarded with inflated odds by the bookmakers ...

Alcaraz is definitely not a top player, he can beat lower ranked ones, but he's just a loser in general, time and time again, if anyone relies on this guy to win a grand slam - even prayers won't help



Still, I'm surprised why the bookies treat this guy like a golden goose, offering his opponent high odds as if they stand no chance against someone with a proven losing record.

[Optional]

One might be a fluke, but he does have two slam titles.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Ridiculous to say he is not a top player and loser in general

[pavyracer]

I don't remember Nalbandian winning majors when he was 20 years old. Do you?

[arie1985]

I don't remember Nalbandian winning majors when he was 20 years old. Do you?

Yes, you're right about that, but I don't regard it as something extraordinary, especially when Covid was a factor involved (e.g. Djokovic was refused to play and many others as well).

I think the comparison with Nalbandian is a good comparison.

[Maizey]

Nalbandian: 14 year career, 11 titles, 0 majors
Alcaraz: 5 year career (so far), 12 titles, 2 majors

Nalbandian was a very good player. Alcaraz is a hall-of-famer in the making. The only question is whether he can stay healthy. If he plays 14 years, you can do the math, it will be an impressive resume.

BTW, I’m a huge Djoker fan and don’t want to see anybody challenge his GOAT status, but if there’s anybody out there that can, it’s Alcaraz. Of course, that would take being healthy, motivated and able to maintain his top level skills for two decades or more. That’s highly unlikely, for sure.

[Itsamazing777]

I feel like your mad he lost. It happens.

[homie1975]

he is only 20.

relax.

kid is a superstar.

Sascha played big.

move on.

[homie1975]

I don't remember Nalbandian winning majors when he was 20 years old. Do you?

he won ZERO !!!

only made it to ONE final and lost.

he was good for just 5 calendar years. 2002 thru 2006.

outside of that he was average.

[stevenash]

He reminds me of David Nalbandian, an Argentine tennis player who many times had his opponents awarded with inflated odds by the bookmakers ...

Alcaraz is definitely not a top player, he can beat lower ranked ones, but he's just a loser in general, time and time again, if anyone relies on this guy to win a grand slam - even prayers won't help



Still, I'm surprised why the bookies treat this guy like a golden goose, offering his opponent high odds as if they stand no chance against someone with a proven losing record.

And I remember 3 years ago the so-called tennis experts were calling Carlos Alcarez Nadal Jr and the next big thing from Spain.

One thing I learned along the way is that 'can't miss' and 'next big thing' labels usually turn into the kiss of death.

He's good, but hardly 'all that'.

[homie1975]

Carlito had a rough night getting bounced early in the US Open tonight but he is still a SUPERSTAR

[Mac4Lyfe]

Lost in straight sets. That was weird. -20000 fave. I hope no one had any money on him.

[Conqueror]

Lost in straight sets. That was weird. -20000 fave. I hope no one had any money on him.

Wondering what the 0-3 set odds were.

[homie1975]

Wondering what the 0-3 set odds were.

off the board probably. would have been -100,000

[homie1975]

One might be a fluke, but he does have two slam titles.

now 4 !

[Mac4Lyfe]

Wondering what the 0-3 set odds were.

I think it was +3300 for the underdog, which seems very low. I would think more like +33000 in straight sets. I’ve never heard of that guy nor could I spell his name.

[wombat]

Why do you guys keep saying Alcaraz has two grand slams…. He has four grand slam titles.

OP is obviously out of touch with the tennis world of the past five years.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

4 majors at the age of 21 and for the time being, it doesn't look like he has another powerhouse to deal with ala Fed/Joker/Nadal. Could end up breaking Joker's record.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

This thread is going to be similar to slayer's thread awhile back that Djokovic would not win another major....I think he has 10+ since

[Optional]

Why do you guys keep saying Alcaraz has two grand slams…. He has four grand slam titles.

OP is obviously out of touch with the tennis world of the past five years.

He only had two slams in January when the thread started.

[wombat]

He only had two slams in January when the thread started.

Got it, didn’t notice the date.

[Doug tushyterror]

Edit

[DonnieBrasco23]

He only had two slams in January when the thread started.

Thanks for clarifying

[Doug tushyterror]

off the board probably. would have been -100,000

It's now or never for Grigor

now 4 !

Why do you guys keep saying Alcaraz has two grand slams…. He has four grand slam titles.

OP is obviously out of touch with the tennis world of the past five years.

He only had two slams in January when the thread started.

[homie1975]

It's now or never for Grigor

good luck bro but there are still at least 5 guys out there better than Grigor

[lonegambler23]

good luck bro but there are still at least 5 guys out there better than Grigor

eh idk about that. if novak gets out thatll help even more

[lonegambler23]

hmmm bye bye novak.
grigor +15k COME ON!

[johnnyvegas13]

Lotta upset in tennis lately

[Doug tushyterror]

good luck bro but there are still at least 5 guys out there better than Grigor

It's a longshot homie but I won back the $2500 to freeroll it. Just got 50% less long with Novak out down to 40-1. Rublev is tough but certainly winnable with the way Grigor's been serving. Avoids Novak in the QFs (1-13 H2H) to face either Foe/Popyrin. Knowing this is his last legit shot at a Slam, I doubt he's fukking that up. I'll then worry about the SFs & Finals (no Alca) in due time.

[homie1975]

It's a longshot homie but I won back the $2500 to freeroll it. Just got 50% less long with Novak out down to 40-1. Rublev is tough but certainly winnable with the way Grigor's been serving. Avoids Novak in the QFs (1-13 H2H) to face either Foe/Popyrin. Knowing this is his last legit shot at a Slam, I doubt he's fukking that up. I'll then worry about the SFs & Finals (no Alca) in due time.

you are looking really good now with lots of hedge opportunities.

nice !!

[Doug tushyterror]

you are looking really good now with lots of hedge opportunities.

nice !!

Crazy line movement on Grigor. After Novak lost, it dropped to 40-1 & the cashout was less than my risk. Just woke up to see it's now 20-1 & the cashout doubled. 0 desire to cashout cuz I'm confident he beats Rublev but then it gets brutally tough even W/O Novak in the QFs.