Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Roland Garros 2023 SF | Post-Match

[@guruk]

Nole shut down all the doubters (including me) and the haters like the GOAT he is.

[@anonymousl5150]

I didn't doubt at all that he would abuse another medical timeout

[@mihailo90]

@@anonymousl5150🤡🤡🤡

[@marlenebuls9535]

​@Anonymous L what an ignorant asinine comment - coward that you are !

[@OkwyUgonweze]

5 set matches are different beast . In this conditions and long matches Djokovic will first come for your legs and then your soul .

[@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540]

But Novak won basically after just two sets. The 5-set format did not even come to play in this particular instance

[@innosanto]

2 week tournaments also. GS are cumulative. Tsitsipas also, didnt restore properly during the second weeo so he took melatonin to have nap amd was affected. It is not mich different from Alcaraz cramps. It is restoration management, nutrition, sleep, physio etc

[@johnrios7893]

I thought the first set was poor, not sure what others saw. Loads of errors especially Carlos. So many balls out of the court and into the net when he had time. After winning the US Open I didn't expect him to play so tense. A good learning lesson for him! It's amazing that Rafa and Novak have been the best on this surface for so many years and continue to be.

[@youtubedick-tators1991]

​@@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540 Maybe psychologically, the thought is there. A marathon and not a 10k

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

​@@johnrios7893 Kid wants it so bad but still he is learning how to manage his nerves..thats it..

[@yz9269]

I have been a Novak fan since 2011. Although he is already the best athlete of all time in my eye, I thought I have seen it all. But no, he still manages to surprise me at 36 years of age. Mind blowing.🤯

[@blistering2900]

The competition he is facing is the weakest ever

[@abrahamalvarez4126]

​@@blistering2900federer, nadal, murray, wawrinka, delpo. Tienes razon que jugadores tan debiles ha tenido que enfrentar

[@zoranpapovic2022]

@@blistering2900 cry more

[@leenjiru7766]

How Djokovic has managed to grind his way to winning slams through injuries, after seeing how Alcaraz struggled, despite being 16 yrs younger, makes me appreciate him even more. Different beast 🔥

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

It really depends on how disabling the injury is, if Novak had had the same problem as Carlos he would not have been able to grind his way through a slam at all.

[@huzcer]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten cramp is not an injury. it's caused by tension, nervousness and exertion. two factors caused by the intensity that his opponent brought and who his opponent is. Alcaraz's all-out sprint style is not a free lunch on the body, especially when you have to do it 200 times in 2 sets facing Djokovic. He hasn't faced that level of intensity. and as Gill said it was hot. Alcaraz was effectively TKO'd today by his opponent, his own gamestyle and the heat.

[@MistahhMingus]

Yeah dude beating a guy who isn’t moving his legs and getting the crowd hyped like you’re playing an all time classic match, DIFFERENT BEAST 🤡

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@huzcer He played many high intensity matches at USO last year without problems. And he also cramped against Sinner at Miami, so there might be something underlying issue (or Jannik did the same to him that Novak did today).

[@huzcer]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten he never faced the constant intensity that Djokovic brought today imo. Also you could see how full of nervous tension he was - haven't seen that vs Sinner etc. Alcaraz even said that himself in the press conference. Plus thirdly the 30 degree / 90 F heat. a combination of all 3.

[@rachelw3478]

I'm gutted! I Love Carlitos and was mesmerised by his game this whole event. He said in his presser he felt intense pressure and i guess the tension is what caused his body to react that way. Playing Novak in a slam is a whole level of intensity that he has never experienced before. Definitely a hard lesson but a vital one. Huge congratulations to Novak Djokovic the guy is is an absolutely phenomenal athlete and mental beast.

[@wscottiewible]

Pure and simple. Carlitos had the hardest leg day of his life. The ball was deep and heavy every time. Backing an aggressive player off the court is a must. No one wants to hit balls above his head. A master class given today.

[@ZacharyShahan]

Truly a master class. Djokovic is just another level when it comes to the complete game of tennis.

[@rosaliewright4226]

Amen!😍

[@philsidock]

I was happy that I predicted Novak in your preview video, but I was surprised at how virtually everyone picked Alcaraz. Regardless of who else plays on Sunday, I think Djokovic will complete his third career grand slam (crazy!). Thanks again for your great analysis. 👍

[@zackmarin4676]

The thing is, most tennis pundits picked Alcaraz but not most fans. On fan polls it was usually around fifty fifty

[@slXD100]

@@zackmarin4676 yeah, because Novak has a big following and it keeps increasing. I'm sure him standing up to freedom made him more fans than enemies. also don't forget how many serbians and Nole fans in general are active on these channels/polls.

[@aldonamartin5092]

@@zackmarin4676 fans make better predictors than ‘experts’ !!😂 Huge CONGRATS to Novak ❤

[@zackmarin4676]

@@slXD100 Yeah, standing for freedom made people like him more. These days, almost nobody is willing to make a stand, so he gained even more respect from fans like me.

[@schaudhary3262]

Djoko a motivation..inspiration..physical fitness...raw talent.pure genius..best wishes from India

[@tomaskopolia1031]

And he did it again. Against disbelief of his own fans. I have no words to describe this guy.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

He did what? Beat an injured player😂😂😂

[@guruk]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten u must be a fedal bu88hurt fan ? 😂

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@guruk No I am a Carlos Alcaraz fan, couldn't care less about fedal.

[@AlexTabet-nt7or]

He was not injured. He cramped, which means Novak outlasted him.

[@paulpalmer6002]

Conditioning is part of the sport, if you can’t keep going at the right level you lose to the better player on the day. Simple.

[@reggaenerick]

What a performance by Novak at the age of 36! Now, everyone should just take a deep breath and think how hard this is at his age! He is a different kind of a beast from all other tennis players, he is of his own kind! A mental giant and a great Master! No matter if you support him or not, all of us should put our hats off and admire his greatness! And yeah, sorry for the Alcaraz cramps, but it is a matter of someone's physical state and preparations done. It was too tough match for Alcaraz and that's why it happened. Will be better, he is young. He will have a great future. Now, hats off to Novak! As Andy Roddick once said: "He first takes your legs, then your soul." ;) @ Gill - I was very surprised you predicted Alkaraz in 4, at least I expected (according to your big knowledge of this game and players on the court) to predict a big fight in 5 sets. However, you and many other experts again couldn't predict the greatness of Novak who plays his best when it's the most needed! This was a game of mouse and cat, a chess game, and arts! No hard feelings, I love your videos anyways, I am one of your very first fans on youtube ;)

[@DizzyBone3030]

Agreed, Gill you underestimated Djoker... I didn't think you or the other experts would predict such a clean win from a unproven clay court player. SMH - always respect the GOATS!~

[@manuelgasse]

Sports predictions are just fun. No matter how much you know about a sport, anything can happen. It could have been Novak in 3 or Carlos in 3. It’s a game, it’s unpredictable.

[@philipnguyen3107]

Gill is Carlos big fan. It blinds his analysis subjectively. I said Fabian ranked # 172 exposed Carlos. He is number one by default.💯👍👽

[@tomaskopolia1031]

Same here.

[@danmalic6688]

nothing new there

[@4lugan]

Cramps is Carlos’s fault. It’s not a real injury, it means he couldn’t bear with the pressure. Not to dismiss Carlos, his effort was amazing. But the truth is he was not prepared to face the best ever!!!

[@naysayer1238]

bear

[@savsav5264]

Complete tripe.

[@naysayer1238]

@@savsav5264 I'm so sorry this is happening to you, lol

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

He also cramped when he played Sinner in Miami, so I'm nit sure if it's due to pressure

[@Nazhuk]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten his body failing him again and again. Same shit happened against Norrie in Rio. He cant go 2-3 tournaments without breaking down. There is already a history of this and he is just 20yo. I would fire entire physio staff and all other coaches that are responsible for his fitness

[@shiftt.]

Before the match many analysts followed the media hype of Alcaraz, forgetting he's only number 1 because Wimby points were not counted. Novak showed us who the best player in the world still is.

[@savsav5264]

Congrats to Novak for Alcaraz cramping when he was beginning to take over the match.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

Carlos didn't play the ATP finals or AO, so the wimbledon points don't matter.

[@m4rk0p0p]

​​​@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten It's not just those. In the past 12 months no points for Wimby, plus he was not allowed to compete at Canada and Cincinnati Masters, US Open, and the Sunshine Double (which he won like 4-5 times). That's potential 8000 points!!

[@heavypeki]

@@savsav5264 Congratz to Novak for being best returner in the history and not like Musetti, Tsitsipas and Shapovalov. Congratz to Novak for having the best and most elite backhand in history and not like Carlitos previous three opponents with shit one handed backhend which he exploited massively. And in the end congratz to Novak for having best stamina and endurance and mental fortitude probably in the history of tennis. Carlitos should learn to play the game, and not red line every single point, every single game, every single set. So yeah, this match probably showed who still is papa.

[@savsav5264]

@@heavypeki _In 2005, he had taken the first set against Guillermo Coria at the French Open but retired in the third because his "legs had turned to rock and he couldn’t breathe”. During a victory over Gaël Monfils at the US Open three months later he took four medical timeouts after running out of breath. In 2007, he retired midway through a Wimbledon semi-final against Rafael Nadal because of an infected blister on his toe At the 2009 Australian Open, Djokovic retired from his match citing cramps, fatigue and dizziness and trailing Roddick, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-2, 2-1._ _Djokovic would always blame his breathing problems (reportedly a result of the Nato bombardment of Belgrade) and a series of other ailments to blame for his failures._ _Since 2005 to 2009, he retired from seven matches: Four times in Grand Slams_

[@Agent77X]

Novak is only one left to defend the “big” 3 GS legacy dominances!😁👍 Well done, Novak!

[@prohere2177]

Big 3 are built different

[@innosanto]

Nadal also

[@innosanto]

@@prohere2177 Sampras is the best for fast surfaces. He just played very short period.

[@bpraise517]

@innosanto Djokovic is the HC GOAT..STOP IT.

[@ZacharyShahan]

@@innosanto Wish we could have seen prime Sampras vs. prime Djokovic. That would have been something!

[@adobekarda]

At least this is a great lesson and huge experience boost for young Alcaraz. Playing the the best tennis player in history is a huge physical and mental task. He will definitely learn some lessons from this match and definitely can talk to his grandkids how he played with the best player ever. Nole is not going to be around for too long and this is a privilege for younger generations that can motivate them to become better players and human beings.

[@Shiljamannn]

This is the part of the learning curve for Alcaraz... Novak had tons of health problems at Alcaraz age, and bounced back to become the best conditioned athlete in the world....

[@Jalleur14325]

Yep..not worried about Carlos at all. He has the game so just needs to find ways to manage the pressure/big stage.

[@mccaboy]

Novak had tons of injuries coming into RG

[@shawnberry9335]

Novak is ONE OF the best conditioned athletes. There are many athletes competing in many sports. Novak would have no chance in a road race or in CrossFit. But you are correct that Novak is the most supremely conditioned tennis player, the best defensive tennis player who makes his opponents work far harder than they are accustomed to working, especially at the Majors.

[@br1729]

I was at the Djokovic-Khachanov match, and I thought that Djokovic really raised his level in the 3rd and 4th sets there, and his forehand was particularly impressive. I think he just continued at that level against Alcaraz.

[@innosanto]

Djokovic is managing his form so that it gradually peaks towards the rounds similar to what Nadal usually does. It is management of restoration.

[@aldonamartin5092]

Novak paces himself throughout the tournament and only raises his level, as necessary- great psychologist that he is !! Go Champ ❤

[@akaalkripal5724]

As a Nole fan, this is why I totally respect Nadal and his monumental achievements. The only player who was truly superior to Nole on this surface for nearly 20 years. Alcaraz at 20 is just not where Nadal was at 20. Yes, he's exciting to watch, but just doesn't have the grand slam winning craft that Nadal had, and Nole still has. It's a marathon, not a fireworks display.

[@seanlennon5986]

Disagree, he does have the craft, if he hasn't of cramped, he could have won that. Fair play to Djokovic and his conditioning though of course.

[@prohere2177]

​@@seanlennon5986 dont act like a fool. Novak was clearly the better player.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@prohere2177 Not after that second set.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

Carlos could have won this has he not been injured so your argument doesn't make much sense.

[@danicadabic9789]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten you have this the other way around. Novak had an injury issue, Carlos was cramping. Cramps are not an injury.

[@TheSivarSrb]

All players afraid from Alcatrazs forhand , but Novak give it to him and told Alcaraz hit the ball hard and harder, i will use your power to return faster , that was the story of the game , Novak like those players like Alcaraz they hit hard

[@Theo-fp2oe]

It's like playing against a brick wall. Carlitos also started experiencing wrist pain.

[@aldonamartin5092]

@@Theo-fp2oe 😂😂😂

[@sunny3907]

Any other player would have gone for carlitos backhand. But Novak does the opposite.

[@TheSivarSrb]

@@sunny3907 like i said Novak enjoying if play against strong player

[@MPmilanMP]

Great first 2 sets from both guys! Unfortunate for Alcaraz but Djoković took his legs like roddick likes to say, his fitness levels at 36 are insane!

[@innosanto]

If you read Djokovic book you will see the lifestyle and then see the fitness and also elasticity which is not to be overstated, since elasticity reduces injuries. But the full lifestyle with selection of foods and food ingredients and peeparation eith mindfulness and meditation with times for silence and focus with the creation of. Aproper environment etc they all lead to better form. Body and brain is some times like a plant. To nourish carefully over time

[@sleekman58]

I predicted that Alcatraz will eventually cramp or get tired the more the match went on. He will still have lost even if he did not cramp. He is a great player but playing again Djoker in best of 5 is a tall order!!

[@armandooogeorgeee3921]

Yes but imagine vs nadal, how it will be best of 3 at RG? 😅

[@exceptico6156]

It was all mental. At the en of the day he just turned 20 (what I achieved at that age? Haha)

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

There is now way of knowing who would have won if there was no cramp, so you're wrong to say that Djokovic would have won either way.

[@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten How come Tsitsipas or Musetti did not manage to stress Alcaraz to such degree that he would cramp? Maybe cramping has something to do with a pressure Djokovic appled? Boxing analogy is very fitting here. Smth like Chavez-Taylor.

[@colethomas903]

Alex so why wasn’t Novak DF if he elbow is so bad when he’s losing his injury pops up but when he’s winning he’s all good reminds me of Nadal

[@nedindurakovic]

You can philosophize as long as you want, but the fact is, Nole is just a different class

[@doman9891]

why would anybody think that Carlitos could win the very first time he met one of the big3 (and arguably the best of them) in a Grand slam the first time they meet!

[@Quiet_Now]

Meet

[@doman9891]

@@Quiet_Now :)

[@vladavukovic8609]

Alcaraz is fantastic tenis player but still fragile. both mentaly and phisicaly. And he was smashed by the toughest and greatest player of all times Novak Djokovic!

[@exceptico6156]

Fragile? What did you achieve at 20 lol? And even any other young player... Sure nerves killed him

[@trevorpullen3199]

Both Djokovic and Nadal have lost several matches in their careers due to physical issues. Would you say they are weak? I wouldn't. Alcaraz got cramps, it happens to everyone at some point or another. I don't think it's an indictment on his mental or physical strength.

[@gremsa]

True but don't write carlitos off. He will grow from this. If he wasn't that nervous it would be a differnet outcome. The first two sets novsk played his absolute best while carlotos played his worse. Still was 1-1 in sets. So if carlitos gets his shit together ( he is still 20) he will be too much for novak who is only becoming older. But still hats off to novak at this point

[@THEKING-uk9qd]

@@exceptico6156 I achieved more than palcaraz

[@THEKING-uk9qd]

@@trevorpullen3199 palacaraz is not qualified to even lace novaks boots.. His career will be over before 23

[@tankfanatic2020]

No excuses, Carlos was outsmarted and outplayed by Serbinator, Novax, Duke of Racket, Prince of tennis Balls, King of tennis Court, GOAT of Tennis

[@David_james77]

Dude. You have never watched tennis before. No reason to comment

[@tankfanatic2020]

@@David_james77 cry baby but on Sunday I will watch RG final with Djokovic what are you going to do

[@David_james77]

@@tankfanatic2020 you gonna bet banned in 3, 2, 1

[@exceptico6156]

I don't agree. Nerves killed Carlos. + Nole is a beast

[@Larryjazzy271]

​@@tankfanatic2020 exactly 💯 You just need to ignore him. The best man won, simple!

[@sridharanantha3342]

Djokovic started aggressively as against his usual play. This was expected as a perfect strategy to unsettle Alcaraz. Alcaraz coming back in the set 2 was glorious, but never expected the sudden death shortly afterwards. Djokovic was also feeling the heat and seemed like on the back foot, but he endured it and came out as the better player. The experience of managing such matches helped Djokovic in these tough conditions. Hope Alcaraz comes healthy at the Wimbledon.

[@phyotennis7462]

Very fair comment! Novak wisdom and experiences shine, but I won’t sleep on Carlos next time they meet again. 👌🏾

[@PythonicMindset]

@@phyotennis7462 on grass it is difficult with Novak. At US Open he has a good chance

[@phyotennis7462]

@@PythonicMindset yes, I agreed, let’s see.

[@Jalleur14325]

For sure. Love Carlos's energy. He is very good news for the game.

[@ZOE15061960]

Burned after being too cocky in the first two sets 🤔🤔

[@tonitomate9508]

Exactly how Nole dismantled the fitness of Alcaraz with his high intensity and pressure was amazing to watch … sad for Alcaraz but Nole deserved to win 💪

[@k.k8291]

Two words: mental strength

[@samy29987]

Let's not forget that Djokovic has barely played the past year and a half due to covid restrictions, so he has had way more time off than any of the other top players right now to condition his body and avoid injuries. I imagine that has also played a part in why he looks so fresh at the end of majors the last year.

[@nicolagianaroli2024]

Wise idea not to get inoculated as a guinea pig

[@AlexTabet-nt7or]

Indeed. And Novak also does. It overexert himself unless he absolutely needs to, which explains his losses in non-majors. He is preserving his fitness and energy for the majors.

[@innosanto]

It is actually the exact opposite his very few game make his body more prone to injuries and increase risk and danger and hamper form. This increases the risk of injury. If you skip gym long time your chance of injury is greater than if you have a pace and a schedule.

[@colethomas903]

M bingo covid thing has help him

[@4lugan]

When I saw Novak’s dropshot in the first set when he broke Carlos’s serve, I knew Novak would win. Carlos went down in early third set because mentally he was wrecked.

[@averma12]

Physically not mentally

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

Alcaraz played terrible in the first set and had just started to play at his normal level when he got cramp in the third, so it wasn't mental.

[@4lugan]

@@averma12 it’s exactly the other way around. Mentally he was done. His anxiety triggered the cramps.

[@4lugan]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten it was mental. Cramps come present itself if you drink electrolices (they drink it all the time). His stress broke him. The sooner he accepts it, the easier he’ll move on.

[@averma12]

@@4lugan well to establish a pattern , you need to see more of this. This hasn't happened before. Novak was also struggling but he was managing himself, Carlos wasn't. So it might also be a case of inexperience in dealing with conditions.

[@leenjiru7766]

Alcaraz will probably learn more from this one match than all the others he has played against the next gens, despite coming out on top in most of them

[@Nazhuk]

what can he learn lol

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

@@Nazhuk energy conservation

[@gorantamburic2000]

He learn that he is a kid playing against goat !

[@Whatreally123]

To be fair Novak made a few unforced errors towards the end of the 2nd set, shots he would normally have put away. If not for those few errors, he probably would've taken the 2nd set as well. Carlos did well to capitalise and win it.

[@tomaskopolia1031]

At what cost Carlis did it? Djokovic was close to physical drop to, but he kept his nerve and waited. Thats why he had problems winning first games of third set. He was still recovering. Djokovic is a sublime fitness and excellent genetics.

[@seanlennon5986]

Disagree. And you could argue Alcaraz'should have won first set if he takes his chances there.

[@ackers5861]

Not a fair assessment at all. Carlos was making unforced mistakes at crucial moments himself and gave away easy chances. He could have potentially closed the 2nd set at 6-4 or earlier had it not been for them, so that argument doesn't fly.

[@innosanto]

I agree, he would buikd a point by doung the hard part and then do some silly error due to lack of focus, he could take the swcond set. But it doesnt matter m, Djokovic did not focus on this in his remarks because he is mature and he knows rhat a silly easy error is still an error. It is lack of consistency.

[@rusla_fra_norge]

El topo es lobo viejo, ganan sin cometer el físico El joven cito es bueno pero le falta cabeza fría.

[@warzonehardcore]

I totally think Alcaraz cramp problems came due to stress and mental factors. During one of the interviews the day before the game, he said he couldn't stop thinking about the match and that he wished he could play it that day (Thursday) instead of Friday. That show how anxious he was towards this match.

[@innosanto]

It came also due to the angles. Djokovic would coninuously hit the ball behind Alcaraz and Alcaraz would run to the have an an angle to return while running backwards. He basically would be coninuously losing the position and then try to mitigaye with extra body pressure. But it was not only that it was was the management of restiration during the past weeks as well, which Zverev has said is the toughest part of every grand slam.

[@Jalleur14325]

Maybe the 2 day wait was actually worse...a long build up with media frenzy

[@iya3757]

Novak seems to me to be totally focused on all slams this year. The clean sweep grand slam for as long as possible.

[@sharonalwynsequeira6795]

A long time from his first showing on the ATP Tour in 2005. Still the villain and still not respected enough. His achievements are downplayed, his losses celebrate and yet he keeps standing and battling. The eternal underdog keeps proving people wrong by believing in himself. That alone should deter you from questioning him but alas people still do it The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. Love u Novak!

[@gd3714]

...totally true,, when Casper mention Novak, crowd booed, if he wins tomorrow- he should really showed hem what villaim is - spit on them and walk out,, disrespect doesn't deserve respect

[@tendaimatambanadzo5900]

​@@gd3714 totally agree the hatred of Novak is incredible but i think it fuels him to do even better.Great stuff Novak

[@DavidRodriguez-yb1qb]

It was an incredible match for 2 sets and the beginning of 3rd, I was enjoying it sooo much, but the ending was so anticlimatic, I am kind of shellshocked. The tennis universe deserved a better ending. Nole was awesome from minute 1, what a player

[@tasaneewantanakul8382]

What a match performance congratulations novak djokovic Finally will win RG 2023🐐👑❤🔥🎾👏

[@David_james77]

😹😹😹

[@colethomas903]

T imao

[@ZetaCheese]

In carlitos's post match conference, he said he felt a lot of tension in the first two sets. In addition to the physicality of the match, nerves also played a role in his cramping. Namely, nervous cramps

[@Jalleur14325]

Really disappointing. Maybe if Carlitos hadn't lost the first, there would have been time for him to make a comeback. But I am not surprised that Carlos was overwhelmed. This match was massively hyped, there was also the "passing of the Spanish mantle" thing in his mind. Novak's movement is smoother than Carlos, and it was clear to me the brilliant anticipation that Novak showed that got him points. Interesting about Djokovic about early match endurance. I think the high octane game of Carlos is always going to be heavy on the body, although in some ways I feel that Carlos's game could be less intense by adding in more finesse shots, and less grinding/scrambling - if that is possible in the modern game. But remember Alcaraz ran out of gas against Sinner this year too, but here it seems like stress plus an intense second set cracked him.

[@CW-rx2js]

Carlos wasn't overwhelmed at all...he was playing really well and Djokovic still won the first set.

[@Jalleur14325]

​@@CW-rx2js just because he found his groove doesn't erase the build up of nerves inside his body/combined with the physical test.

[@THEKING-uk9qd]

Hahahahahha palcaraz got schooled just like his grandpa drugdal.. NOVAK GOATKOVIC OWNING SPANISH FRAUDS LOVE TO SEE IT😍😍

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@THEKING-uk9qd he got schooled😂😂😂😂 It was 1 all before he got cramps, so there was no schooling happening...

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

Djokovic's anticipation was good, but Carlos also made some terrible choices in the first set which allowed Novak to win those points

[@minnchi5125]

Yes, first 2 sets = 🔥 ! I almost got a cramp just from watching lol! I can't wait to see them play again. 😃

[@TuningintotheOne4BLN]

Hey Gil, it was GLORIOUS for two sets until set 3 games 2-3. Agree that Nole may be more AWESOME fitness wise than LeBron, Jordan with maybe only Messi or Kareem in his class & level. I did pick Novak in 4 if he won the 1st set but not with a lame Carlos set 3 forward. Agree Fitness, Nerves & Weather played their role. Think Carlos did not play any longer matches in RG-23. Novak did. Think Novak's going at Carlos' forehands and playing with pace & power making Carlos run was a brilliant tactict. Alcaraz started making more and more errors about Djokers' skills helped win set 1 + Novak took his 1 break early so Carlos was playing from behind. Set two felt like Carlos was starting to get the uper hand going into set 3. Novak looked like he might be running out of gas at the end of set 2. Then Carlos came up lame & then Novak took over as Carlos lost mobility & power. Plus Nole held serve after being down love-40. Great stuff as always.Gill. Looking forward to the final for Nole to make RG#3 & GS#23 happen. Cheers, Milan

[@rajeshsmusical]

Please don’t take the credit away from Novak

[@rbarreira2]

I don't know why people are surprised. Didn't Alcaraz also cramp against Sinner and Norrie?

[@loridibon]

He did in the third set in Miami against Sinner, definitely.

[@savsav5264]

He hurt his hamstring against Norrie.

[@aldonamartin5092]

@@savsav5264 prone to injuries - no year end ATP , no AO 23

[@fastenit27]

It's hard to believe that Alcaraz was not properly conditioned. I assume he has the best training and nutrition available. I wonder if the cramping is from something else. By the way,, early in Djokovic's career he did retire early from matches, due to cramps and other issues. I've followed tennis prior to the 2000's and have been witnessed Djokovic quitting matches in real time. He did correct that and maybe Alcaraz can as well.

[@majasrbia]

Nutrition! Djokovic improved his health with changing diet . One physician from Serbia helped him . He had some allergies ( diary, red meat and similiar) ... Later Nole went FULL vegan bcs he noticed that consuming even chicken or fish takes a lot of his energy , he couldn't digest it well ... About cramps, I'm pretty sure Alcaraz should look at his diet first ... Food allergies could go undetected , sometimes it's more about intolerance then allergie...Anyway, best wishes to him ✌🏻

[@exceptico6156]

It is not only about diet. There are infinite variables (rest, mental, equipment, experience, etc.) Where he made changes

[@trevorpullen3199]

@@exceptico6156 Agree. If we new exactly what causes cramping, athletes wouldn't cramp anymore.

[@colethomas903]

F the fake gluten free diet

[@drtash21]

If you listen to JCF pre match interview about it you can see why. JCF had a very cocky attitude about the match which to me says they were completely unprepared for what was coming because they thought they would dominate and win. Djokovic completely flustered and humbled JCF & Alcaraz. Hopefully a lesson was learned. They should stop the shit-talking and get to work.

[@seanlennon5986]

There is a history of young potentially great players getting cramps, think Murray, and even early Djokovic in their early days.

[@Theo-fp2oe]

Rare to see Nole having to go to another level and be more aggressive which is a testament to Carlitos talent.

[@mezomoza7]

Why is nobody talking about the prospect of (Treble Career Grand Slam) for Djokovic? Djokovic, Nadal and Laver had the double, but Nadal got his only because Djokovic was deported from Australia, and Laver was before the open Era.

[@paulacostescu1041]

I think we will tank after he wins

[@craigtimmons6907]

Triple career slam is CRAZY to think about. Not sure you need to crap on Laver and Nadal and their achievements to make your point though.

[@mezomoza7]

@@craigtimmons6907 I don’t undervalue their achievements, but fact is fact. Nadal would have never won that AO (specially at his old age) with Djokovic playing,like Federer would have never won or beat Nadal in Roland Garros, if not for Soderling!

[@Srednicki123]

@@mezomoza7 And Nole would not have won this year if Nadal were not injured. And he would not have won two years ago if Nadal were fully fit.

[@milanm403]

@@Srednicki123 Its better if you stay quiet. Federer fans are quiet, you should be also. Just look at ATP statistics/records, Nadal is not existing there. Its ridiculous to eve claim they are close. Djokovic is the GOAT and has been for many years.

[@priyaravindran6150]

Gill, when you made your analysis, you said that Carlos had improved since Madrid. You didn’t take into account that Djokovic wasn’t at his best at Madrid either, since he was playing after nearly a 2-month break. His body’s better conditioned this time. Goes to show you that having better skills on paper isn’t enough. Maintaining a high level over 5 sets against someone like Djokovic is one of the toughest tasks in tennis.

[@Graziano45]

Novak Djokovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, Lebron James are the most disciplined athletes of all time.

[@notturno3448]

Great analysis Gill! My summary...I'll just quote Alcaraz...If you want to be the best you have to beat the best.... Super happy for Djoker . and, by the way, I didn't see that glorified smile on Alcaraz's face at the end of the match...

[@notturno3448]

To be more clear...I am referring to Jim Courier (who I admire and respect) constantly repeating throughout the match how Alcaraz is smiling even when losing ..which kinda became pathetic and annoying...

[@savsav5264]

@@notturno3448 He should glower more like Novak.

[@notturno3448]

@@savsav5264 Not sure if he glower more or less than Novak, but he did, which is a normal human reaction after losing a match

[@savsav5264]

@@notturno3448 Alcaraz doesn't glower at anyone. His on-court disposition is terrific and unusual. Why that bothers you is mystifying.

[@notturno3448]

@@savsav5264 I hope if you read my original comment again, about the match commentator annoyingly repeating Alcaraz smiling when losing, maybe it would help you not to be mystified unless you are just unhappy that Novak won and you mystifyingly just don't like him.

[@billybobobenner]

Who's the Daddy!? Step forward once more Novak. Go on and win the title.

[@aleksapopovic9704]

at the end of the day endurance and nerve managment is also part of the sport as much as BH or FH

[@mezomoza7]

Everyday I appreciate the stats of Nadal in Roland Garros more and more, seeing how hard the surface is for other players. Djokovic is the most complete and greatest Tennis player ever, but Nadal in Roland Garros is something otherworldly, something that will never ever be matched 😮 It is the pinnacle of the sport of Tennis

[@palerider2890]

Point well taken but I wonder why Nadal, who has clearly been the greatest ever on clay, hasn't been able to dominate on grass and hardcourt. Clay is for sure the surface which requires the most power and endurance so I wonder why Nadal wasn't able to dominate Djokovic on the other two surfaces.

[@antoniovasilev4661]

​@@palerider2890 Nadal doesn't have a great serve, also he is being rushed on faster surface and on top of that hard courts are more damaging on the knees than clay

[@THEKING-uk9qd]

Novak goatkovic owns padal

[@antoniovasilev4661]

@@THEKING-uk9qd definitely not on clay especially in RG

[@danmalic6688]

pinnacle on clay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alburaq3290]

Alcaraz had similar cramping issues in Rio final against Norrie and Miami semi final against Sinner. So this isn't the first time Alcaraz has cramped in an important match.

[@Brandespada]

There's only one guy that could beat Novak Djokovic playing at such a high level: Carlos Alcaráz. But wait... his opponent WAS Carlos Alcaráz!

[@marilynwasserman3273]

I've been wondering for awhile about the fitness of the younger generation for 5 setters in majors. Bo5 used to be played in Davis Cup and Masters finals. No more. I think it takes the kids awhile to adjust. I'm very aware that Alcaraz has already won a slam, but he didn't play and "verteran" slam winners. Just the NextGen, LostGen, whatever you want to call them.

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

Well technically he did play veteran Slam champ Cilic but I agree with your overall point

[@colethomas903]

M say this louder

[@lukabijelic]

Iron Man broke the legs of Speedy Gonzales.

[@katarinabojic9841]

Idemooo! 💪💪💪

[@IamCorholio]

Djokovic even mentioning that Alcaraz was the man to beat puts even more pressure on the kid and aliviates his own, but comes to show how the mind games began early.

[@Jalleur14325]

Yes, Gill mentioned in one ofnhis videos about Novak befriending Kyrios, and that Kyrios plays terribly when he plays Murray because they are friends (or at least Kyrios thinks so!). I definitely think Novak is very careful about his words. That said he has always said that Rafa is his biggest rival, when repeatedly asked at interview about Carlos.

[@shawnberry9335]

Tennis has ugly crowds, including many people who don’t play sports. What Novak Djokovic does on a tennis court is otherworldly because defense is so much harder than offense. Returning a top player’s serve is as hard as hitting Shohei Ohtani’s pitching. Returning ground strokes hit at 100 miles an hour (160 km/hr) is as hard as fielding line drives at 3rd base. Continuing to play at this level after his one-time peers Federer and Nadal have retired is remarkable. I hope that Novak decides to win 30 Majors and 110 ATP titles and be World #1 for 500 weeks. Those are all at the 95th percentile of what he could do. After Sunday, he’ll need 7 Majors, 16 ATP titles, and 112 more weeks (2+ years). He’ll never win over the Fedal jerks, but from Sunday going forward there will never be a debate who the GOAT is. It’s Novak Djokovic!

[@rksleung]

I don't think so. He will retire with Nadal next year. He has other personal goals after that IMO. He doesn't need to entertain us at this pt.

[@philipnguyen3107]

Supernovak Goatovic is simply out of this world.👾👾👾👽👾👾👾

[@mirkom4599]

Carlos ran a marathon like a sprint, and his body eventually stopped. Not a single slice, no recovery shots, no tactical play or changing the strategy. Just rushing and running with max intensity. While Djokovic used every bit to catch his breath, he did use every second between the points to calm and lower his blood pressure and to breathe, some pauses whenever he could, he did shorten the points here and there. This is an experience on GS matches. Carlos has so much to learn.

[@TrollMagic1987]

Happened also to me. Closed the video, opened it again and it works.

[@SteveDoan-m1g]

Gill: You clearly severely underestimated Novak’s mental strength. Carlos is an amazing athlete and skill-wise, but mentally he still has a long way to go before he reaches Nadal or Djokovic’s level. Novak and his team knew this going into the match and did everything to keep bombarding Carlos. What a lot of people don’t realize about tennis vs other sports is that with tennis, imagine if you are facing a superior opponent and every point of the match you have to face them which will get to you whereas in baseball, football, etc. when you’re facing a superior oponent, you get a break in between the innings or when they switch the offensive/defensive groups on the field and also you have your teammates “cover your back”. B/c you don’t have this with tennis, after awhile your nerves, stress and anxiety will get to you and will significantly negatively affect your performance. This is exactly what happened to Carlos (as well working too hard in the 1st 2 sets which again was by design by Novak and his team, and the heat).

[@curttheboywonder]

I feel like what you’re missing is that Alcaraz was performing at a level that no one could keep up with. The balls he chased down were insane. No matter what Alcaraz was going to have to slow down. No one can do that for 5 straight sets. It cannot be done. Instead of gradually declining and losing anyways, he declined rapidly and lost. His insane physicality was the only thing keeping him close on the scorecards. Once that starts to dip it’s Novaks match all day long.

[@savsav5264]

Um, his insane skill, athleticism, shot-making, and IQ have helped him to one loss this year when healthy.

[@thenbaplayoffs2025]

Yep, Alcaraz looked completely fine in the 4th

[@jacksully3095]

Folks criticizing Gill for his pick need to cool it. Gill is analyst. His job is to look numbers, data, tactics, and a player's form to evaluate their performance in a match. He cannot quantify the "Supernatural Aura" Novak brings to a High-Stakes BO5 encounter and use to make a prediction. Unfortunately for Alcaraz, that's exactly what happened. Inexplicably, Novak was serving better, hitting his FH harder, returning much deeper, and constantly unsettling CA with net-rushes. In the end, it was too much. Let's not forget, though, Alcaraz showed in Set 2 he can match the greats. Was phenomenal to see. The first great test for Carlitos has ended in defeat, but it is certain this will not be the last. And he may well be the winner next time.

[@divyakoranga9984]

What kind of analyst he is ? Gill was favoring a 20 year old who was lucky to win us open against the goat ?

[@zuleika22685]

Gill favored Alcaraz, Djoker played 20 semifinals in his career won 19 and lost only 1, where as Alcarez it is his 2nd Semi..to me his prediction was a joke...

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

@@zuleika22685 Djokovic is actually 33-11 in Slam semifinals. But experience isn’t everything, if it was then Federer should have beaten Djokovic in AO 2008 but he didn’t

[@sudhirbisht5577]

@@divyakoranga9984 Completely agreed. With the kind of experience he has as an analyst, he appeared dumb in favoring a 20 year old. So True. Even Roddick, before the match said - for B05, he will not going to go with Carlos, even if he seems better than Nole this entire tournament.

[@aldonamartin5092]

@@sudhirbisht5577 agreed !!

[@palerider2890]

Thoroughly enjoyed the first two sets on my computer here in Paris. Alcaraz clearly had an edge at the start of the 3rd set, I was starting to get worried for Djokovic. I'm happy that Novak will play in the final, he's my man, but this is never the way you want your favorite player to advance to the next round, let alone win a title. Alcaraz is without a doubt a beast, he has already taken the torch from the Big Three as far as I'm concerned, but I told myself when he got the cramp that he is not yet completely in self-possession with being the new sheriff in town, particularly as he was facing the the greatest mental beast that tennis has ever known.

[@brando4422]

He hasn't taken the torch yet. He was able to hold it since the other two beast were gone. One licking his wounds and the other was being caged up so of course the next dominant dog was gonna eat it. The old dog is still eating the big meals and if he wins this, were gonna here about can he get the calendar slam with Wimbledon being the biggest one man show at this moment with other top players absolutely being terrible on grass. Torch is still in the big 3 packs possession and no way a man who may end up with the first two majors can it be anyone elses or year. When he gets the number one without politics then he's on his way.

[@itszaque]

Lebron, Novak and Brady’s longevity is insane, all 3 are/were still the best in the sport well into their late 30’s. It’s insane how well each of them avoid major injuries while still being dominant.

[@colethomas903]

It’s the covid thing missing tournaments help Djokovic

[@MrKorra00]

I think Alacaraz has learnt a good lesson this match, it was on the way to be one of the greatest GS matches we have ever seen. Nole is of the best sportsman ever lived, the way he can handle the pressure and build great gameplan is insane.

[@stojanovicvlada2009]

As for the absorption of the cross to cross forehand, Nole showed another technique ... and that is the aikido technique, when he used the opponent's strength as his weakness, that is. he caught all the strength of Alcaraz's formidable forehand while climbing as if with a lasso or some kind of net and used such fast shots of Alcaraz to return fire with fire and even stronger, which further confused Alcaraz and he was not used to it and probably presented him with an enigma and threw him out of comfort zones.

[@ahtmgog2240]

Due to being overhyped by the media, Alcaraz self confidence is greater than his preparation.

[@redstar612]

Nole took his legs away then he took his Soul.

[@Stantube1000]

Will be so happy to see number one rank moving to the real number one in tennis on Sunday.

[@johnyang1420]

Exactly!!!!

[@move3spaces246]

Novak is 36 and gunning for another calendar slam! Crazy stuff!

[@guruk]

I will take ur legs, then your SOUL. - Novak GOATkovic 🐐

[@Seanocearbhaill]

The calendar slam is officially on!

[@sablefang4330]

Gill, I know in the pre-match analysis you mentioned how physically developed Alcaraz is and how that has led to much of his early success. I think Novak is in a similar class of freakish physiology. He is not as muscular, well-built, or statuesque as Alcaraz (perhaps even not as mobile), but what he loses in pure power and speed he makes up for with insane natural flexibility and body control. I know you appreciate these factors, but I think other tennis fans sometimes take for granted the role physical health plays when talking about Novak's longevity. Yes, the iron will is there, as is the fire to compete and the experience to take it to the young guns, but it is his health that provides the foundation for his game. On this note, early in his career Novak struggled with cramps and physical problems, much like Alcaraz did today. The Spaniard can look to the Serb as model to follow when planning his future physical development.

[@JasonIBasri]

Gill, Djokovic got a lot of flack for the moon balls this tournament. Looks like it was to add another lay of defense against Alcaraz. Don’t think CA attacked them well. Djokovic was ready to win this match weeks ago.

[@savsav5264]

He planned on Alcaraz cramping weeks ago?

[@yoyosab3887]

@@savsav5264that’s not djokovic’s problem

[@savsav5264]

@@yoyosab3887 Didn't say it was.

[@criska3785]

Nole was ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT until feel his arm again in second set... but even then he was been capable of managing the match with solid points in most of the second and early third. That's why he is the best tennis player on the planet for so long time... IDEMO NOLE!! Cheering for you... ALWAYS! 💪❤❤🤞❤

[@sleekman58]

Alcaraz: Speed Kills!

[@motivesgrind]

Djokovic has 10 times better backhand , 20 times better return of serve, 5 times better forehand, 3 times better smash, 2 times bet netplay,3 times better dropshot,5 times better serve, 50 times better conditioning, 60 times stronger mentality, 22 grandslams, 35 finals, 45 semifinals, more wins many times over federer idol of alcaraz, 2 wins over nadal in roland garros only person and more wins over him in general,only person to have 2 roland garros in the nadal era and you had alcaraz favorite....leave me alone hahahahhahahah federer fan here

[@colethomas903]

M Imao with all that experience being 36 duh

[@pathfinder2reality]

Puting Djokovic as an underdog was the biggest joke ever.

[@mccaboy]

Your multiplication is crazy. I'm having cramps😂

[@paulacostescu1041]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@motivesgrind]

@@mccaboy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@80sruler]

Breaking News: Djokovic is hard to beat at tennis. He’s like a tennis professor - game plan coming in, can make adjustments. He’ll be the hands down favorite at Wimbledon and we’ll be talking Grand Slam - at 36 !

[@colethomas903]

T thank you for telling us what everyone has known for 4 years ha ha

[@colethomas903]

T we all know Djokovic is the favorite at Wimbledon

[@jingalo8s]

You are wrong to say Carlos does NOT have a cramping problem. He’s lost important matches due to cramping 1) US Open 2021 vs. Tsitsipas (Carlos had cramping, but won), 2) Cinncinati vs. Norrie, 3) Miami vs. Sinner, 4) French Open vs. Djokovic. This is an issue that Carlos and Team Carlos must solve.

[@Larryjazzy271]

Gill! Why? 😂 Well it was a 4 set match as you predicted just the other way round.

[@mrjbiggs12]

First time I see Carlos threw his racquet in anger & shouting at his box

[@JasonIBasri]

King Nole going for 23. No one will bring up this match in a year. Plenty of bad slams for players. Nothing in life is guaranteed. 🐐

[@David_james77]

King of what? Complaining? Getting booed at?

[@vicbalaoing8511]

@@David_james77 Cry

[@armandooogeorgeee3921]

Ruud take it this year

[@David_james77]

@@vicbalaoing8511 of laughter 😂

[@naysayer1238]

@@David_james77 Winning Slams, ding bat.

[@DjavoJ]

Kudos to Carlos press conference. No excuses and even shutting down a dumb and hate spreading question from a spanish jounalist. He will learn from this loss and the circumstances how it lead to that. Nole Idemooo - nr 23 is nigh💪

[@zy9662]

This match just put in perspective that USO final where Medvedev dominated Nole, what a tall achievement that was

[@brando4422]

That was a match where Novak actually looked overwhelmed first timer, and the other guy looking like Novak. Zverev mentioned this today about nerves. Even Novak feels them since he's human as well. Hopefully he wins this then Wimbledon which all these others can't seem to play on grass, then get a storyline of a 36 year old chasing the slam and 20 yr old defending champion. The house of horrors for Novak seems to have turned into the U.S Open.

[@Jalleur14325]

Yes but also parallels. Media hype for months.

[@Mbetman]

Great analysis! Love that you're honest and say you didn't expect some things.

[@123xyzabccba]

When stressed the nervous system builds additional pressure on blood vessels which than contract the muscles leading to tightening and stiffening of muscles . Now considering the mountain of expectation built around Alcarez and the cumulative fatigue from this and previous tournaments was bound to affect this kid. Novak on the other hand was comfortable with the underdog status and so look relaxed throughout.

[@goranjovic3174]

@Gill Gross, first, hats off to your Tennis passion and knowledge! Second: I hope yesterday you learned one important thing in life, NEVER UNDERSTIMATE THE G.O.A.T. ! He is not G.O.A.T. without a Biggg reason!

[@penkakralevska5507]

What was the call? Alkaraz will dismantle Đoković?! 😂😂😂

[@colethomas903]

Penka saying a 4 setter is not that smart people said 4/5 setter both ways

[@penkakralevska5507]

@@colethomas903 yeah, right. What were you saying, my friend, Đoković not so good on clay?

[@Cats2Fat]

Let’s be honest. Had Carlitos been playing 10 years ago, he would have been behind Murray. He would be dominated by Fed, Nadal and Djokovic.

[@CW-rx2js]

Its not just the cramps...djokovic also outplayed him in the first set and the first half of the second set. It was close, but djokovic got the better of him

[@savsav5264]

Alcaraz outplayed Djokovic the last 30 minutes of set two and had made some adjustments.

[@seanlennon5986]

We will never know, who would have won, due to the cramps. It was too close to call..

[@seaneckhart9914]

@@savsav5264 How is the result?

[@savsav5264]

@@seanlennon5986 Correct, and unfortunate.

[@CW-rx2js]

​@@savsav5264I said first half of set 2....and Djokovic played bad in the second half of the second set because he said he felt tired. So it's not just alcaraz who was struggling physically

[@steliakos]

Djokovic is been in that situation numerous times but everyone had Carlos the favorite including you Carlos didn't cramp out of the blue the Djocker gave him the cramps

[@z1az285]

Carlos drop shots weren't working in set 1, they were much more effective in set 2. Great points about the cross court forehand exchanges, Carlos was definitely rushed which was surprising because he can take the ball on the rise and down the line but clearly he wasn't able to. I think he will work on this aspect with his team, but his backhand is definitely more compact.

[@luizfelipemedeiros7506]

I love your analysis! I just miss sometimes you talk more about what the players represent, what is the achievement that just happened, or I sometimes miss you talk instead of only what just happened in the court maybe more also about long term qualities of the players , sometimes I catch myself waiting for that “That’s something Djokovic is so good at, or that’s a gift Alcaraz has “ comment.. that makes us emotional .. But it’s awesome anyway ! And perfect technician aspects brought up ! Thanks from a big fan of yours

[@brunoiks5451]

novak is a superman,nobody can beat this guy when he plays his game! the GOAT!

[@petarjovanovic9598]

Admire your analysis and pre-match reviews Gill! But please talk about MENTAL more, especially on this stage. Carlos never been this far at RG and playing the greatness. He lost the mental battle in the locker room.

[@GillGross]

Totally fair!

[@anirudhchoukse9329]

Hey @gill gross Never ever underestimate the GOAT i.e Djokovic.!! he first takes your legs then your heart. That's the masterclass ❤beside his fan that's the superhuman state

[@sonicmoj1]

Andy Roddick is going to hand a great lifetime licensing deal with this phrase😂

[@miljann98]

Djokovic made 3 net mistakes in 2nd set, 3 big oportunities, and his serve fell off, and the set was still very close. In my opinion, Djokovic can handle Alcaraz unlike many, and I even think that Alcaraz still needs to improve to be a better player than Djokovic at 36

[@savsav5264]

Djokovic was hanging on for dear life in that second set. Easily could've been broken three times.

[@miljann98]

@@savsav5264 No buddy, he had an easy volley to break and lead 6:5 to serve for match, 2 more net crucial points he missed. The set was quite even

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

And Alcaraz gave away many easy chances in the first set, this is how tennis goes...

[@miljann98]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten Only chances Alcaraz had to break Djokovic serve were at 4:2 on Djokovic serve, and still all his break points were won by a great serve from Djokovic, not an unforced error. I know how tennis goes, I'm talking about this particular match.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@miljann98 But Alcaraz played nowhere near his best in the first set, especially on important points. He also missed multiple balls in the second set, but just started to find his normal level when he got cramps.