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whatifdany

Head says Alcaraz. Heart says Ruud.


patiperro_v3

Head says Sinner. Heart says Carlitos.


Background-Ant-5120

Head says Alcaraz, heart says Sinner šŸ™ƒ


LouWong

Testicles say Ruud, fist says Zverev


shwa323fsb

You just had to go there, didnā€™t ya?


constant_variant_820

Take my upvote


durza7

This is the only correct answer.


Ok_Jello_3630

S. I. N. N. E. R.


BobbywiththeJuice

Forgive me, Rafa, for I have Sinned!


RacketMask

Head says Ruud. Heart says Alcaraz. I really want Alcaraz to win so idiots stop calling him washed and it is kinda of like a passing of the torch from Nadal to him However he has to face Tsitsipas and then Sinner while Ruud gets a day of rest and then goes against someone he straight setted and bageled the last time they met at the same tournament at the same round Ruud is basically going to be nice and fresh unless DVerev puts up a better fight than last time and Alcaraz is going to be winded - basically Sinner v Medvedev AO energy level difference


jjwalla

How can anyone call Carlos washed lol. He constantly makes the QF of every slam hes in and is younger than all the other top 10 seeds.


manga_be

Three reasons: 1. Djokovic fans hate him because he challenged his supremacy 2. He has been playing below the absurdly high level he set last spring/summer 3. General imbecility


Warm-Lynx-9064

BG and Andy were talking about that on the Served podcast. Heā€™s set the bar so hard for himself because heā€™s so good that heā€™s not ā€œwinningā€ in the eyes of fans if heā€™s not making crazy, gravity defying, energizer bunny chasing shots. BG said he think he feels the need to go out and not just win but entertain the audience which is ridiculous. But since heā€™s lost some matches to players not named Djoko at grand slams, heā€™s in a slump.šŸ™„


TheEcstaticEwok

People overreact and let recency bias dictate their opinions


Icy_Bodybuilder_164

His worst loss since he's become a top player is Wimbledon 2022, where he lost to... Sinner in the 4th round. Alcaraz has been insanely consistent at the slams. Yes, his performance against Zverev was a bit disappointing at the AO this year, but overall you have to nitpick a lot to come up with ways he's underachieved at any slam


RacketMask

I made a comment about his before but he is basically getting the Rune and Shelton treatment but on a bigger scale Rune and Shelton are great players but because they arnt as successful as Sinner and Alcaraz and arnt dominating every match and making it to every final people call them washes and overhyped. Which isnā€™t true Now replace Rune and Shelton with Alcaraz and Sinner and Alcaraz with just Sinner. Because Sinner is having more success than Alcaraz people are calling Alcaraz washed. Crazy I know, Sinner got the same treatment just 1-2 years ago, these types of tennis fans are just morons but they are very loud.


Capivara_19

That is so true


joehoward85

I also want alcaraz to win, it would be satisfying after the unfortunate way he went out last French Open


Toaddle

I don't think the context is the same between Zverev and Ruud than it is this year. Last year, Zverev made it to the semis thanks to an easy draw. This year Zverev is a well established top 5 player.


manga_be

...who just played two grueling five-setters


Toaddle

Ruud lost as many sets and Zverev has great fitness so I'm not sure it's that bad for Zverev


RacketMask

You are right it isnā€™t but still they are about the same level on clay but Zverev just had to play two 5 setters and now has to go against the speed demon of rallying while Ruud gets to sit back and watch


Icy_Bodybuilder_164

Head and heart both say Alcaraz and Ruud


DDzxy

Head and heart say Ruud.


Daiken18

Im gonna say Casper Ruud. Why? No reason, i just think it would be funny and hes a nice guy, wouldnt want him to have 3 RG finals and no title


FlyReasonable6560

*Cries in Dominic Thiem*


OctopusNation2024

Thiem made 2 finals actually


Ozora10

sadly both against the king


Batman9688

To be honest in 2019, if Nadal was not there, no one could have stopped Thiem from winning it.


rubbish_bin030121

Federer could if the final played in a windy day. I watched both SFs and I think Federer played a lot better than Thiem and Djokovic under the wind


HofratOktopus

you can say that for allmost all RG finals for the last two decades. crazy


Tiennus_Khan

Just imagine a Thiem Federer final


darthveda

if not Rafa then it should be his biggest fan and to see that clone of that beautiful forehand in action.


rubbish_bin030121

Rafa's daughter and son both win RG


DDzxy

*Cries in Medvedev and Murray Australian Open*


Quackoverride

It's time, fellow Ruud boys and girls. This is our moment.


sdeklaqs

I wish, but Iā€™m thinking Zverev will take the title unfortunately


ZombieLifter

Depends on if he can handle his demons.Ā 


sdeklaqs

Demon will be a cakewalk for Zverev


No_Art_754

Yes pls I want my boy to succeed big


SportiefPookje420

Obviously demon is gonna take the crown


acllive

Based take


Aware-Leather2428

Well he has his lucky charm at every match


Bhut_Jolokia400

Alcaraz but you have to imagine that Sinner will be playing with extra motivation and confidence after moving into the Number 1 Player in the world position


defenstration4all

When does he become #1?


Chubbdoggy

New ranking update on Monday


Acelator

Officially monday


Bhut_Jolokia400

Already got it once Joker pulled out for injury


Realsan

He "secured" it when that happened but his rank doesn't officially become 1 until Monday. I know that's pedantic but it becomes important when you start talking about weeks at 1 etc.


Less_Ad_3154

Praying for Ruud


GregorSamsaa

If Ruud makes the final, maybe Alcaraz/Sinner will tire each other out in their semi lol


rubbish_bin030121

Zverev will tire Ruud too, the abuser love to hurt his peer


warisverybad

praying for a ruud/alcaraz final.


derrick256

that would be one way traffic.


silverman169

Maybe? Although Ruud gave Alcaraz trouble in their US Open final.


AverageBeef

Praying for Ruud. NorwAMEN šŸ™šŸ»


melmac31

Heart says anybody but Zverev.


No-Forever-6104

My heart says Alcaraz


Floridamanfishcam

My brain says Alcaraz


[deleted]

Gonna go crazy and say Ruud gets it.


Bballpaul123

De Minaur!


Dragonfly_Tight

Just imagine


Stock_Presentation71

Heart says Ruud, head says Sinner. Just not Zverev, please!


OctopusNation2024

Alcaraz over Zverev in 4 sets People are saying "Sinner" but he hasn't really been tested against a top clay courter yet and Alcaraz will represent a massive jump in level for him I think he's honestly the pretty clear favorite to win as of right now


RedShenron

Why are people so sure Alcaraz is beating Zverev, especially considering how awful Alcaraz has been this season?


main-side-account

Us Open 2020. He could be 2 sets and a break up in the final and would still find a way to lose.


Iiiifoundsweetroad

That was four years ago. Zverev is much more clutch now IMO and has fixed his serve. That being said, despite him beating Alcaraz two years ago here, Alcaraz generally does better against him with slower surfaces. His recent losses have been on faster courts (AO, ATP Finals) while his wins have been on slow courts (IW, Madrid). Idk what the USO result means though, possibly Zverev reeling from the long 5-setter against Jannik


main-side-account

It's losing to Meddy in the AO semi this year which makes sure he'll choke again. He manages it in lower stakes but come a grand slam semi or final, there'll be some tightness. He was also terrible against Ruud last year. Sure he had the injury but he was much worse in that semi compared to the rest of the tournament. Also there's the fact if he faces Alcaraz in the final, it Alcaraz is playing well enough to beat Sinner.


GrootRacoon

AO 2024


Limp-Ad-2939

Carlos hasnā€™t been awful šŸ˜­


RedShenron

Zverev destroyed him at RG 2 years ago and he also won comfortably at AO. Choking habits aside, there is no reason to have Alcaraz as the favourite.


humbycolgate1

There are def reasons Alcaraz has actually won a grand slam Alcaraz has beaten a member of the big 3 in a grand slam Alcaraz has looked in much better form than zverev Alcaraz humiliated zverev in their most recent match Alcaraz is a far superior mental player Alcarazā€™s injuries are resolved which were the main reason for a ā€œpoorā€ season even though he wan a m1000


Lemurians

Track record of how they've performed in big moments in the majors is the reason Alcaraz would be favored, really. Zverev's had a good clay season and could definitely win.


Dorjcal

2 years ago Alcatraz is not the same as today


nimbus2105

Yeah heā€™s better now


main-side-account

Saying Zverev could beat Alcaraz choking aside is like saying Tsitsipas could beat Alacaraz backside aside.


Sexy_sharaabi

Okay man I get we're talking tennis here but what's carlos' ass gotta do with it


RedShenron

Because choking is a mental limit not a technical one. Zverev won't automarically choke, against Nadal for example he was extremely clinical.


deadbass

You and I have different definitions of ā€˜awfulā€™


truecrimetruelife

I swear Alcaraz has won a masters this season lol


Dragonfly_Tight

His only test was tsitsipas and he failed


Yillick

lol the only time zverev lost to him on clay was because of sleep deprivation due to poor scheduling


eggggggga

Hasnā€™t Alcaraz beaten him at Madrid more than once? Ik itā€™s not the same clay


RevolutionaryAd5176

Anyone but Zverev


OctopusNation2024

This post says "what do you *think"* and not "what do you *want"* though I don't have Zverev as the favorite to win but in no world is he below De Minaur in odds lol De Minaur has BY FAR the worst chances of any remaining player


OddsTipsAndPicks

Zverev would shatter the record for court time by a major winner pre QF if he won the whole thing. He's spent more than an hour on court than the current "record" holder. Nadal at the French Open in 2006


Deriving

Sinner!


JimmyJamesv3

Had to scroll way too much to find this.


luikiedook

I think Alcaraz. But I'll be happy with Sinner, Ruud, or Alcaraz.


acllive

But not demon šŸ˜¢


luikiedook

I like demon, but I'm not holding my breath. Really I just don't want zverev to win.


lferreira86

Either Alcaraz or Sinner. That being said, the chaotic, funniest outcome, would be for De Minaur to win and have a grand slam before Zverev.


indiokilmes

I want Sinner to win so he ties Carlitos with 2 slams each, and that might start driving each other to be better, and we could start seeing a great rivalry starting to take over the tour


the_mugger_crocodile

Yes, this would be good for the sport. Especially since wimbledon is next and nole may not play, sinner/carlos are probably the only members of the top 5 who can navigate grass and they would be set up for a bombastic final on centre court.


Big-Engineering1334

My heart says Ruud, head says Sinner


esKq

Anyone but Zverev is fine.


NoleFandom

Iā€™m hoping for a Sinner vs. Ruud final with Ruud taking it this time. Perhaps 3rd time could be the charm.


Character-Escape9212

The way I saw the Demon dismantle Medvedevā€¦Iā€™m going with him!


MillenialWhoKnits

I like both Jannik and Carlos but please let Casper take the crown!


Carbonalex

Ruud or Stefanos


violet_elf

I want Ruud and Tsitsipas in the finals. I want to see who can choke the most in 5 sets.


[deleted]

Probably Alcaraz but I really want Stef to win


tz11tz

Stef has to win alcarz sinner and zverev/ruud/ADM impossible


[deleted]

Stef is good against zverev it's alcaraz that's the problem unfortunately


atheistjs

Only Alcaraz is a big problem here as heā€™s never beaten him. He has a winning H2H against everyone else except Ruud (and heā€™s beaten Ruud this season). Far from impossible but with Alcaraz today, still unlikely.Ā  And youā€™re kind to include ADM there lol because that would be Tsitsipasā€™s dream final šŸ˜‚


SealeDrop

Heart says Alcaraz, Soul says Sinner, Brain says Zverev, Head says Novak undergoes a miracle spiritual treatment in the next 24 hrs and un-withdraws and wins


Steedy999

I really think De Minaur is going to beat Zverev and Ruud, then probably lose to Alcaraz in straight sets in the final


BendubzGaming

Ruud has finally broken his 250 curse, it's time


IcedGreenTea91

JaaaaaaaRuud!


anothertemptopost

I'm hoping Alcarez or Tsitsipas, honestly.


meneldor_hs

Very few people say Stef. I think he certainly has the weapons to beat every player left, he *only* has to play consistently


Asterie-E7

Sinner is winning it imo


gpranav25

Sinner for the calendar slam baby


_itamio

Realistically it will be either Sinner or Alcaraz. However Iā€™d love to see someone who has never won a slam before to take it this time (not the abuser though).


Forsmormor

If Zverev has enough energy i think he is the favorite. Would love for Ruud or Alcaraz to take it though.


dosis_mtl

Alcaraz Iā€™m hoping anyone but Zverv at this point


T-Banana

Zverev


sunbaybrew

Iā€™m hopping for Casper or Jannik


musicproducer07

I'll take anybody but Zverev. Realistically Alcaraz has what it takes, but it might be tough to come up against in-form Z who is fresh from a 1000 and survived back to back marathons. I'd love Ruud to win it tho


GrootRacoon

though zverev has gone 2 back to back 5 setters and was inches away from a defeat to griekspoor, and now will have to face speedy demon gonzalez and ruud who clearly excels at playing in RG. Also Zverev has not faced a great clay courter yet (except old nadal and granted Zverev played that match perfectly) in either RG or in his Rome title win. Let's not forget he lost to Cerundolo, Garin and Tsitsipas this season and only Tsitsi is a great clay courter.


sammendes7

Alcaraz. The title should return to Spain IMHO


Melony567

the way you put it, okay then šŸ˜‚ if not, then, ruud


BB9913

I think Alcaraz


Flat_Professional_55

According to Betfair, Alcaraz. What do I think? Honestly no idea, any of the expected semi-finalists could do it. Sinner vs Alcaraz, Zverev vs Alcaraz, both close battles.


Global-Reading-1037

Feels like Alcarazā€™s time


Round_Headed_Gimp

Anyone could win it really. The way Sinner was holding his back today he might be injured .


Magistar_Alex

The latest news of Djokovic was interesting, in which I hope he recovers. In my predictions I was kind of skeptical of him even making it to 4th round and even though he did and completed the match, the withdraw occurred. Hoping on Ruud taking it all.


JustAGuy_9

If Ruud makes the finals, I think we are going to see a much much better version of him than we have seen the past two years. Overall, he has played very good tennis on clay this year. Third times the charm, time to go get it Casper


ssunspots

It's Casper's time !! He's been so good at this tournament and deserves to put the nail in the coffin for his haters.


youwon_jane

Hoping for the 250/Slam Final merchant! But if I had to guess, iā€™d say Alcaraz. If Alcaraz wins heā€™ll be 3/4 of the way to a career slam at just 21, thatā€™s mentalĀ 


TechnicianUpstairs53

Don't even want to watch ruud, you already know he'll choke. Zverev vs sinner or alcaraz would be more entertaining.


Initial_Prior_9833

Zverev vs Sinner in the finals.


YouNeedThesaurus

Tsitsipas taking it all


DustyCrow77

I truly hope Ruud takes it


RogerFederer4

Tsitsipas


aceh40

Sinner would be my favorite but the injury is concerning. Unfortunately, Zverev looks like the favorite so far. I would like Tsitsipas to win it but going through Alcaraz and Sinner is a tall order.


samackin3000

I'd love to see Casper the friendly ghost Ruud get this one.


Far_Individual_1613

Stefanos to have a new 1HBH king.


Distinct-Shift-4094

Can we all get mentally prepared for Zverev winning his first slam? šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«


theolderchild

Zverev could go the distance.


ScorpionHitta

Zverev


aojajena

Zverev of course


waddee

I'm hoping Sinner. I would find it amusing for Sinner to have AO and Roland Garros when Alcaraz has USO and Wimbledon.


steinbockcs

Zverev


rubbish_bin030121

Ruud beats Alcaraz in final, it is the best for atp tennis. They get the another new easy promoting GS champion with a great personality(the best among the next gen and baby gen) and a beautiful face and plus a new no.1 Ruud, Alcaraz and Sinner cannot be better than Iga, Saba and Coco but it is not that far away


warisverybad

everyone is saying alcaraz or sinner is beating whoever comes out of the other side of the draw, but ruud has actual roland garros finals experience, and he's playing one less match to boot. zverev has played so much tennis his past three matches. given that, i think ruud (one of the fittest guys on the tour) should comfortably beat a fatigued Zverev. And if sinner and alcaraz both get to the semis, and have a long match, i could 100% see ruud beating either of them in the final. that isnt to say that alcaraz and sinner cant beat ruud, but im definitely giving ruud a decent shot to win the title.


humbycolgate1

Ruud would find a way to choke against any of those guys in a final. Fatigue also isnā€™t an issue for Alcaraz or sinner as weā€™ve seen with their past gs. Alcaraz played sinner and tiafoe back to back in brutal 5 setters and still destroyed Ruud in the final and sinner came back from 2 sets against meddy in ao final


luckypoint87

I'd ve put all my money on Djokovic but now with he being out of the game... I'd wish it'd be Ruud, most likely it'd Alcaraz or Zverev though.


CrazyPersonXV

Ruud or Tsitsipas


xxWanderer

I think Zverev has a chance he seems in the best Ā form imo won the Italian open , heā€™s made the semi final last few times in a row even the year he recovered from his injury. His best time to win a slam if ever .Ā Ā  Ā I know Ruud has made the final the last two times though. If Ruud gets to the final I donā€™t think he will win against Sinner/Alcaraz. Also would be the more boring final. Ā  Ā Alcaraz could win either played well so far. Ā Seems to have recovered from the injury .Ā 


Ozora10

Im manifesting a Tsitsi win.


WhoDey918

I wouldnā€™t be so quick to disregard Zverev. He was down a double break in the 5th and won. He was down 2 sets to 1 in a 4th set tiebreak and pretty much dominated Rune from that point on. Heā€™s done pretty well in some pressure moments so far this season. Iā€™m not saying Alcaraz canā€™t beat Zverev, but Alcaraz hasnā€™t looked his best this season. I suspect heā€™ll beat Tsitsipas today, but thatā€™s no guarantee.


cosmiccerulean

So the true post-big 3 era has begun. Also anyone but Zverev.


Szmeges

I think it will be great for the memes if Zverev wins. I just can smell the havoc on this sub already


Arteam90

Gotta be Alcaraz.


clovers2345

Head says Sinner, my heart says Ruud, my balls says Alcaraz and my sour stomach says Zverev...


ImmediateChain5789

Sinner šŸ§”


IP3431

Alcaraz I think


slinging_zpacks

Casper!


wholewheatscythe

My head says Alcaraz but my heart says Nadal šŸ˜¢


milkemperor

I *think* itā€™ll be Sinner or Alcaraz and Iga. Iā€™d like for it to be Ruud and Paolini, but as long as a certain male player doesnā€™t win, Iā€™m good with any other result.


The-Great--Cornholio

I hope Sinner but I think Alcaraz


nicoklig

Sinner


unoredtwo

Should be Thiem šŸ«—


randomtoken

RUUD!!


jackasssparrow

My least favorite is Ruud but he's still a favorite. Zverev on the other hand...


Kev1natoR_666

Tough questionā€¦ I would say Alcaraz, but tennis is unpredictable so we will see!


Fedi284

Head says Carlos, heart says Jannik.


mamibukur

heart says Sinner, mind says Sinner Winner Chicken Dinner


fflaco

Jannik #1 Sinner


ThorsRake

Alcaraz I think.


InBluePain

I'll say Sinner. But the other guys have a very good chance (aside from Tsitsipas and maybe Zverev). And if Casper gets to the final maybe this time he won't be so awed at seeing Nadal or Djokovic at the other side.


Sdgrevo

Alcaraz or Sinner


Melony567

Ruud or Calitos please


Melony567

i am predicting Ruud! i think i am the only one hahaha


ollie6286

One of the players that made it to the semi-finals, for sure.


Alive_Candy4697

Alcaraz


Pretend_Tea6261

Sinner or Alcaraz. Leaning Sinner in what I have seen.


dirtybo0ts

Ruud. Head & heart.


randomnerd97

Sad to say that Zverev has a high chance of winning, or at least making it to the final, if he keeps playing like that. His serve alone gains him a huge advantage, especially against shorter players (De Minaur, Ruud, and Alcaraz are all 6ā€™0). His return is good, and none other than Sinner really has a deadly serve. Backhand has always been among the best on tour. Forehand can be hit or miss, but quite lethal when itā€™s a hit. Court coverage is good. He can play aggressively or grind out rallies. Mental toughness is a question mark. Otherwise, I actually think that Sinner has the second best chance.


yogurt_closetone5632

I think Zverev will win (bc fml) but I want Alcaraz to win.


Stunning-Ad14

All those losers who said Djokovic was faking it...


patiperro_v3

Sinner.


Nitoryu83

Wow, sinner is so underrated


PapaenFoss

Carlos Alcaraz


J3sperado

Come on Casper!!!


Grusonii

De Minaur will win, obviously.


davisc3293

RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAAJAJJAJAJAJA


SanRemi

It will be Carlos or Jannik.


SwissTennisPlayer

Sinner


Limp-Ad-2939

Personally I think Carlos is the favorite but Jannik wouldnā€™t surprise me. Donā€™t think Casper can win it but who knows. Zverev should withdraw.


AffectionateMouse216

Carlitos please. Do it for Rafa.


Ok_Tune8544

Most likely Sinnerā€¦ RG title and Kalinskaya to go!


sergeantmajor007

I've got a feeling it will be Sinner but I'm pulling for Alcaraz


hungry4danish

As incredible as it was to live through the Big3/4 era, i am READY for new Major winner and new winners at a Major


Fernando-Santorres

Carlos is the most reasonable choice, Jannik would be šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„, but if Ruud or De Minaur win would be just perfect.