+1I read somewhere Djokovic just had some ACL surgery not too long ago?
I agree. I was rooting hard for Paolini. Didn’t have a prayer at Roland Garros against Swiatek, but this one was there for the taking. Bummer, and I hope she continues her strong play. Czech women seem to be taylor made for Wimbledon.In the Women’s final I was rooting for Paolini. Been a big fan of hers for a while and back to back major finals is impressive. Hard to beat those Czech’s in the final.
Most likely Alcaraz flames out and doesn't even get to 10 majors. This is what the history of tennis says.Credit to Djoker for even making the final. He had knee surgery after he had to withdraw from The French Open. He wasn’t expected to play and he made his 37th major final. It’s like Nicklaus’ 19 2nd place finishes in majors. That being said he is 37 and it’s now Carlito’s world. If he stays healthy, Alcaraz will be the GOAT one day.
That is the big question right now. Success at a young age often causes flame outs as you mentioned. I saw Alcaraz seems to be infatuated with Emma Raducanu. That is another factor. Tennis romances while playing not always good for focus (see Sinner and Tsitsipas).Most likely Alcaraz flames out and doesn't even get to 10 majors. This is what the history of tennis says.
Could beCredit to Djoker for even making the final. He had knee surgery after he had to withdraw from The French Open. He wasn’t expected to play and he made his 37th major final. It’s like Nicklaus’ 19 2nd place finishes in majors. That being said he is 37 and it’s now Carlito’s world. If he stays healthy, Alcaraz will be the GOAT one day.
Nothing wrong with being infatuated with Raducanu, but it may shift priorities. Until the Big 3, even Sampras had plenty of ups and downs in his career. Just saying Fed, Nadal, and Joker are outliers in the history of tennis. We can't assume this is the new normal.That is the big question right now. Success at a young age often causes flame outs as you mentioned. I saw Alcaraz seems to be infatuated with Emma Raducanu. That is another factor. Tennis romances while playing not always good for focus (see Sinner and Tsitsipas).
Looking forward to the US Open. Not really a fan of tennis at the Olympics and they are back on clay at Roland Garros.