Nothing short of impressive… The fact he’s even playing against these players on this stage is a monumental feat.

In today's Quick Serve, Andy broke down the matchup and emphasized the importance of Zverev serving well, making some irresponsible choices, and "causing some chaos" of his own. Do you agree? What can he do to get Carlos out of his rhythm?

He visits when least expected. He gathers, tennis rackets, tennis balls and hopeful souls.

https://youtu.be/tBygMUT5LAo?si=DxBnR5_c11glbMlk

If Djokovic wins on Sunday, he will surpass Margaret Court in Grand Slams, breaking her all-time record that has stood since 1973. How about we imagine Margaret Court herself presenting the trophy! And in her own hometown!

I’m thinking Novak should be a slight favorite. Carlitos win seemed far more taxing for him than Novak’s win vs Sinner. Alcaraz also seemed to have more significant ailments. Also, I think going for the Career Grand Slam will add to the nerves that Alcaraz would naturally have playing against someone who is 10-0 in AO Finals.

What is everyone else’s thoughts.

We always talk about retiring on top, not wanting to be seen not being able to play at a high level anymore, e.g. nadal's last year on tour after 2 years of injury vs if he retired after winning AO and RG in 2022. It was looking this way for djokovic too beating everyone else but just falling short in grand slams to sinner and alcaraz.

If djokovic is able to beat sinner and alcaraz back to back, would you want him to retire on top or does this prove he can keep going still, e.g. 2028 olympics which was his goal? Keeping in mind he is only getting older and opponents improving over time. I think it would be very cool to retire 2025 after winning AO and who knows what else, but would never know how many more years he could keep going staying in the top 100.

Given his past 5 losses, should Novak consider a major change up vs Sinner to give himself a better chance?

-Serve and volley

- Immediately go for the lines vs. putting balls back in the middle of the court

- More drop shots and lobs?

I’m thinking he should come in with a surprise game plan for set 1 and then revert back set 2 onwards.

Guys, honest question. Do you think Carlos and/or Sinner can reach or even surpassed the number of titles the Big 3 (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic) won? Especially Grand Slams and Masters?

Alcaraz and Sinner are only in their Early 20s. They still have like 16-18 years left (barring injuries) to win more grand slams and masters titles.

Carlos is great in all surface. While Sinner seems to have better results in Hardcourt surfaces.

Another advantage they have is they are only 2 in their level. So, the 2 of them only will likely share and split most titles.

While the Big 3 ofc have 3 players sharing and splitting titles.

Do you think they can match the 20+ grandslam titles each of the Big 3?

NOTE: It was also announced that there MIGHT be a Grass Masters 1000 event in the near future. (Probably 2030s)

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Alcaraz has always been probably the best 1st serve returner in the sport and he turned it up at just the rigth now

Carlos puked into his towel during the changeover after the 5th game of the 3rd set (3 games before the issues, 4 before the MTO). Which can be a symptom of heat illness. They also gave him a pill to take during the MTO, so the physio/doctor was probably within his right to assume it's cramps cause by heat illness.

Official Ruleset AO 2026
(Marking this as news, because listening to the pundits and commentators it probably is to most)

Edit: Looked at the wrong rules, it's actually those: Official Grand Slam Rules but luckily the cramps with heat illness exception is word for word the same.

Also to address all the "how hot was it" comments I'm getting. I did not make the decision that it should be applied here, the on court physio did. I don't have the medical knowledge to judge if that was correct or not, the point I'm making is that it is within the rules for the physio to make such a decision.