Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Carlos Alcaraz | Quarter-Final | French Open 2024 Extended Highlights 🇫🇷

[@jaimeperezsoriano1902]

He has the best game on tour. Sinner is more regular right now but this guy is a magician. What a match will be on Friday!!

[@patrikmarflak6559]

He is truly a magician but Sinner’s improvement from pure baseliner to more of an all round player (probably influenced by Alcaraz’s style and natural talent) is really impressive. Sinner has become much better at dropshots and volleys over the last two years than he used to be. It will be another fascinating match for sure. I would give a slight edge to Alcaraz this time because it’s clay and because he is stronger physically.

[@jaimeperezsoriano1902]

@@patrikmarflak6559 totally agreed

[@zikaslika]

​@@patrikmarflak6559dont, sinner is the better.

[@AC-ck8hw]

Siento que Alcaraz es mejor que sinner , la única diferencia es que sinner es más constante

[@patrikmarflak6559]

@@zikaslika It will be decided on court, every match is different. And becoming no. 1 for the first time ads extra pressure, Alcaraz knows best. Also Sinner never played a semi at RG, Alcaraz already has this experience. It will be very important who will start the match better and who will be serving better. Alcaraz’s serve technique has improved and it worked perfectly against Tsitsipas.

[@andreacec_]

We get a Sinner - Alcaraz, I honestly can’t be happier Edit: Thanks a bunch for the like folks! Have fun watching the matches

[@kolak0303]

There are not most who can stop them so they would have been l meet in the final otherwise

[@patrikmarflak6559]

@@kolak0303 They need to occupy the top two spots in ranking to make it happen regularly. It can happen if Alcaraz wins the title.

[@alexcooper3007]

Не грешника а пинокио!

[@danguee1]

A final would be better. I'd be slightly happier.

[@BohdanPolishchuk]

real final match

[@Filippirgos]

Alcaras - Sinner are probably the closest thing to former Big 3 matches we are having now. Will probably watch it, and I didn't watch much tennis since Federer retired

[@rafapazos06]

It’s the new top 2. There’s no third guy coming up that can match these two in my opinion. That’s why the big 3 is so important. To have 2 guys up there it is already a remarkable and great thing for tennis. To have a third one coming at the same time that was so special really.

[@telmolicious]

@@rafapazos06The top 3 rarely won slams around the same time but it did make it extra interesting.

[@rafapazos06]

@@telmolicious Just by counting the 14 Nadal Slams it is pretty obvious they either won around the same time or faced each other. Also when they faced each other it was a total guess to know who was gonna win. Now you put Sinner or Alcaraz against other top guys and we all know most of the time who wins.

[@telmolicious]

@@rafapazos06 They definitely faced eachother but obviously no Djokovic winning during Feds prime and Rafas early years. Then 08 Djokovic won in between. In 12 Fed snuck one in between between a period of Djokovic, Nadal and Murray succes. Then 5 years until he won again but then Djokovic was out of the slam picture with his shoulder/elbow/ motivation whatever. Then Djokovic started dominating again and Fed never won another. Several close matches but mostly Fed getting dominated by Djokovic post 2012.

[@rafapazos06]

@@telmolicious Federer was Nadal’s biggest rivalry and Nadal was Djokovics by both guys admission. Djokovic was last to come and make the big 3 but definitely is master key for the big 3. In any case I think everyone has their favourite players but that’s an incredible era with amazing battles and very entertaining.

[@patrikmarflak6559]

Alcaraz’s composure and confidence in this match was unbelievable for 21 year old. He just played what he needed to play and stayed calm in all the crucial moments while Tsitsipas couldn’t overcome his frustration of not being able to find the answers. It’s a really bad matchup for him. Friday is going to be a very different match but hopefully Carlos will be playing with the same mature mindset.

[@lukeskirenko]

I get the impression he's had to try to keep his forehand loose because of the injury, and as a result had the experience of winning matches while playing within himself. So he's getting better at picking his moments, saving energy, and staying relaxed. But Sinner will suffocate him, so that'll be interesting.

[@SoftNoize]

Composure? Not sure alcaraz and composure can fit in the same sentence. The guy literally grunts like a dying animal and celebrates points like a maniac

[@patrikmarflak6559]

@@SoftNoize Grunting has nothing to do with being composed or not and celebrating points is no problem if you can get back to business right in the next point without getting overly excited and missing the next shot because of lack of concentration. Which used to be the case for Alcaraz, but not yesterday. Yes, he was super composed and in total control of his emotions. Unlike Tsitsipas.

[@Dcroz5zz]

@SoftNoize I see a little comment in your hate

[@onimaxiis1]

​@@lukeskirenko100% agree

[@aledu.6213]

4:46 this one deserved a slow motion time

[@RaphaClassic]

Baseline rallies, stops, volleys, overheads, s&v, this was a joy to watch, great match 👌🔝

[@SamJones-x7q]

Sinner and Alcaraz already proving their champion qualities, question marks around both coming into the tournament but both have played themselves into form. What a match it’ll be on Friday!

[@giulio3632]

i love Carlos and he play a fantastic Match, also he is a great guy, very humble and super lovely in Tour, but i think his Grunting is really late man, he need that some Judge point it out to him, because can dare to annoy the opponent..Anyway great Match by Both

[@alejandroherrerias8057]

Fuck the opponents, focus on your game, now it seems likes carlos has invented grunting in tenis😂

[@F-F01]

@@alejandroherrerias8057people always looking for reasons to criticise, don’t bother answering

[@racephase]

In some shots his grunting started while stef was hitting the ball.. this is beyond madness and has to stop

[@Indiana0891]

@@racephase not true, not a single one. The one Stef complained of, was one that ended RIGHT BEFORE HE HIT THE BALL, as the own stefanos admitted to the umpire. Not one of the grunts started when stefanos was hitting the ball...what a load of BS my friend

[@racephase]

@@Indiana0891 yeah right

[@FS-hp9oy]

Alacarz is the only reason I am wathicng clay this season so much fun to watch he is a fire cracker.

[@cemozguner7558]

I love Carlitos but his grunting is super late! Don’t understand why no one mentions. He starts grunting when the ball is over the net ):

[@limes..100]

That one in particular was so ridiculous. It should be banned anyway

[@knotwilg3596]

I've been saying that since the start. It's disturbing the opponent and it annoys me too. It's loud and late. Too late to start giving him warnings now. The Spanish are teaching this in their tennis schools. It's part of their game.

[@juansanchezbermudez85]

@@knotwilg3596 let me guess, you are either french or south american, right?

[@Narcosis2009]

I see nothing wrong with his grunting... it's to do with his breathing while hitting the shot... the sound is coming after he hits the ball as he exhales and it's regular.... grunts pretty much every shot. It would be more questionable if he did it at certain moments or if it was timed in a particular way..... it's definitely not gamesmanship-related. You don't have to like the grunt, or the style of it but to argue it's to put off his opponent is stupid.

[@gablan1468]

​@knotwilg3596 Nadal does it best and they probably take him for example 😄 They should definitely forbid grunting.

[@Virtumlol]

Well done Alcaraz! Another RG SF. And against none other than your rival Sinner. Whoever wins that match probably wins the Finals, but If Alcaraz wins and Zverev also wins, Zverev can potentionally win his first Slam as he has beat Alcaraz many times already.

[@airkuna]

"Many times"?🤔😄

[@David_james77]

What?? You probably forgetting Zverev leads the h2h ve Sinner 4-1 and just 5-4 vs Alcaraz huh 😂

[@ackermann2754]

@@David_james77Yes. But at the time of this losses, Sinner wasnt at his form. And Alcaraz too. Zverev need to play at his best to have a chance.

[@danguee1]

@@airkuna Yes - 5. For someone who's only just turned 21, already 5 defeats to one particular player is a lot. DeMpTiness didn't say anything incorrect - just something you don't like. Mocking emojis are just child-like when debating an issue of fact. BUT..... I doubt Zverev will beat this new better version of Alcaraz

[@airkuna]

​@@danguee1your whole comment is nonsense..

[@danguee1]

People forget that Carlos is only just 21. Last year they were suggesting he'd peaked - and sure, going down to #3 in the rankings showed a hiccup. But a) he already has 2 GS's and 5 ATP1000's and b) he's got the most complete game, insane talent and most amazing dynamism since Roger (and may well equal or surpass Roger in time). Jannik might now be #1 but Carlos has got his mojo back and is going to be breathing down his neck very soon (already is imo). Two great young players and seriously nice young men. Shame about the grunting - without that, we'd have the prospect of many no-grunting GS finals ahead of us!

[@duncan3932]

I’m rooting for Carlos, he’s had a mediocre year by his high standards but a win here would make everything good again

[@djhonev04]

Sorry for u lot who need to hear this. But unfortunately for Tsitsipas the two chances he had to win slams he played Djokovic. It’s game over for him now in the slams.

[@alf3071]

he probably will never defeat alcaraz

[@patriciahosnay8794]

I believe it's possible for Tsitsipas to beat Alcatraz as he has so much untapped potential but he needs to get a professional coach on board and ex winner of tournament and a wealth of experience .😊

[@MrMartin48705]

@@patriciahosnay8794 So, an ex tennis pro, and not his own father. It's common sense, but kids don't get it. Same with Rune, Tsitsipas, look at Sinner and Alcaraz. Got good coaches, good physios, playing like animals.

[@innosanto]

He can win slams, however he would require to develop his game. He had digressed after 2021 and recently he has regained most of that digression but has not developed his game after 2021. After he regains his game he can develop his game. However it will also be required to pay the price.

[@ciccioqueso761]

Amazing game by Alcaraz: simply unplayable!😮

[@user-go2dh2ul1o]

the sucessor of the spanish empire in Roland Garros. imagine nadal training this guy

[@wimpyng]

Alcaraz was grunting loud and long every time after the second set very unsportmanlike ,also very annoying to watch

[@DAKESIS17]

Last point in the first set - unforced error badly executed drop shot from Tsitsi. Last point in the second set - unforced error badly executed drop shot from Tsitsi. Last point in the third set - a superbly placed drop shot from Alcaraz. That is where the difference lies. Just outstanding control from Alcaraz. And the reason he is the only one worth watching for me.

[@GeorgeKarafiltsis]

Tsitsipas didn't play well today. He has defeatism against Alcaraz and it shows. He didn't chase the balls like in other matches. Neither were any of his shots accurate. He has a clear psychological issue against some players. 

[@DrSiddha]

Happy to see Tsitsipas with a better temperament

[@chrisd997]

Amazing Carlos ! Tsitsi needs an elite coach and enhance his confidence and game

[@AhmedMushtaq-ux9wu]

Alcaraz v Sinner match of championship

[@PhilippIndlekofer]

Congrats to Carlos, at no point there was any doubt who will win. This game showed, the problem with one handed backhand.

[@nicl8749]

I thought tennis has lost a lot of its best players, but after watching this French open there are so much young special talent .

[@fivos833]

I wonder if Alcaraz didn't extend his grunts to put Tsitsipas off in the second set tiebreak if this would have evolved into a different match. The umpire should have said something. I don't see why Djokovic gets called for hindrance but Alcaraz doesn't?

[@juanafandosreyes]

Alcaraz , jamás romperá una raqueta, insultará al público , o al árbitro …nunca dejará de ser un caballero español, dentro y fuera de la cancha !!., llevo toda mi vida viendo tennis , siempre ha habido , tenistas que hacen sonidos y nunca paso nada …pero esta es la era de los ofendidos por memeces ! Nole , es un extraordinario jugador ….pero no tiene clase , ni educación y por lo tanto , rompe raquetas , insulta, pierde el tiempo groseramente sin ningún respeto a su oponente etc …lo extraño que no le hayan, sancionado y expulsado más veces !!!

[@ismaelrosas-bt7ok]

It was like an indoor match! Jajaja the speed is insane!

[@knotwilg3596]

The late grunter gets another pass. Exciting playing style. Disgusting gamesmanship.

[@KCNwokoye]

What a fun match. Good match from both.

[@Erik83474]

Tsitsipas' father should realize he's ruining the career of his sun.

[@apotra20xx]

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if the first split from Badosa was also more of Tsitsipas senior's doing, so it's career plus personal life. The sooner Tsitsipas cuts his father off from his coaching team, the better. He should let his son lead the life he wants, including making his own mistakes in career or life. Just let him leave and breathe

[@patriciahosnay8794]

Tsitsipas has so much potential he definitely needs to get on board a professional coach preferably an ex player with an in-depth knowledge of the game and a match winner.😊

[@duncan3932]

His dad is a control freak, he thinks he knows everything his son should be doing when there are plenty of other coaches who know a lot more than Papa Tsitsipas

[@leonardomancini3374]

He'd argue that without him, you won't get any tsisipas on the tour

[@johnvrasta]

Tsitsipas has replied about all this father thing by saying that he prefers it like that because of better balance in his life. And i suppose he prefers to have a better life than a better career (from which this poor guy has made only around 30 million dollars from tennis matches. Then start adding sponshorships, ads etc etc), I think that some people/players can live and move on with their lives even if they do not win a gran slam.

[@ExplorationSportive]

What a really great tennis match 😍🎾...

[@gablan1468]

Tsitsipas had the absolute right to complain about Alcaraz's prolonged grunts. To everyone who kept saying grunting doesn't distract or annoy your opponent - well, it does. I sincerely hope they ban grunting in professional tennis (both for men and women) and impose a fine for doing it. Same way they apply unsportsmanlike conduct for all bunch of stupid things.

[@franr9862]

Stop crying

[@gablan1468]

@@franr9862 Your momma's crying

[@crizzie_g]

grunting is disgusting

[@piner74]

Tsitsi is no good lamb either. Almost shooting down the opponent and pretending nothing happened...

[@gablan1468]

@piner74 We're talking about the grunting now.

[@kanthony9154]

The touch he has with the racquet head is unbelievable 🎾🔥

[@belmon38]

The most talented player in the circuit, regardless he is number 1, 3 or whatever. Better player than Sinner, less consistent though.

[@danguee1]

What sensational clay court highlights! These guys played amazing! If I think back to watching Borg vs Lendl* stroking it around on clay for hours on end - to be fair, different era, dreadful racquets and strings - to think clay court play has reached heights like this is amazing. [*Edit: not to be unfair to great players, Borg and Lendl - modern players have big teams of physio/multiple coaches/tactician/nutritionist/etc. It was a very different game in those days]

[@appie2901]

Best I have seen Carlos play in a while now. His arm looks good too, Friday is going to be one for the ages with one unfortunately having to lose…

[@alpaca_2023]

Grunting the way like Alcaraz and Sonego do is a tactic. Like it or not.

[@kaalkaczmarek9284]

He didn't use to do it when he was younger...I'd like to see him stop it because it's not really his character.

[@duncan3932]

@@kaalkaczmarek9284it’s not like it’s Sonego’s character either. Sonego is one of the most beloved players on tour too

[@innosanto]

With Alcaraz it is a tactic with Tsitsipas specifically even more. And it is Tsitsipas which is responsible for focusing on the grunt not Alcaraz.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Great game 👍

[@paulobastos1774]

And Tsitsipas was producing an excellent high quality game throughout the tournament...

[@ansahbudu8274]

you've got to be kidding me.

[@paulobastos1774]

@@ansahbudu8274 No. He really was. And fantastic attitude he had even at the final press conference. Tsitsipas belongs more than ever to the big top... And about Alcaraz... well, no need to tell anything. :)

[@innosanto]

The issue with Alcaraz is mental. And Alcaraz knows it as well. Tsitsipas will require to focus on a serious professional mentality.

[@luigiscorrano5358]

Che spettacolo 👏👏

[@andreaitalia2605]

What a match we are gonna see friday!!!!!

[@vukasindjurickovic4905]

This guy should stop grunting everytime when he hit the ball. Thats starting to be disgusting. Thats cheating. Disturbing your opponent and he does it every fu….. match. Shame

[@gablan1468]

Rublev found a way to stop grunting every single time he hits the ball. It's definitely possible.

[@vatansalvery]

Don’t you think that John McEnroe is talking too much when commenting?

[@zabijca]

Alcaraz shoudl be punished by the ref for those grunts. He does them not in the moment of the hit buf when ball already passes the net.

[@you_tune]

Great Players - Great Game! Thanks Guys! 🎾

[@70bnr]

Omg, I totally sympathize with Tsitipas' frustration with Alcaraz' incessant Bleat! Bleat! Bleat! 🐐Pure torture.

[@aha3885]

Yeah, that's what goats do. 🐐

[@my8osprive]

@@aha3885 Do they also grunt late when the ball has already crossed the net?

[@sanekabc]

Tsitsipas backhand and return of serve are major, major weaknesses.

[@BlueberrySwede]

Class difference really - both here and in Sinners match vs Dimi. Alcaraz and Sinner will dominate the next many years in tennis, although I see another player or two who could compete

[@m.a.g.3920]

But strange enough... Dimitrov outclassed Alcaraz in Miami, It was a real humilliation that I didn't fully understood....

[@nixiontm]

@@m.a.g.3920 Didn't Dimitrov also beat Alcaraz in Shanghai?

[@joseluismorenomoreno8623]

Enhorabuena campeón 🇪🇦💪

[@danailvasilev6562]

Crazy, insane game !

[@mattledupac]

Come on Carlos !!!!!

[@antonioharannogueira305]

McEnroe is always talking the man has an EGO!

[@9thCrusade]

nice match but the crowd needs to go. at this point they should start considering relocating or abandoning french open. idk what these people are doing but they are basically screaming just for fun at this point

[@mv4845]

ha tritato Tsitsipas.... Alcaraz è il giocatore più in forma in questo momento... molto probabilmente vincerà il torneo

[@tennisfitapp]

If he plays like this nobody will stop him this year!!

[@justinolopezgonzalez4891]

Vamos maestro todo es gozo , coraje y antojo.

[@ilonagunszebn]

wow. how good was tsitsipas well done alcaraz

[@GeorgeKarafiltsis]

Today Tsitsipas did not play like in his other matches. He has a purely psychological issue against Alcaraz. When Zverev has defeated Alcaraz several times and Tsitsipas has defeated Zverev several times, then this 6-0 defeat shows defeatism. He needs to change his coach urgently or to add someone (e.g. Ivanicevic, someone ex no. 1)

[@e1977k]

Tennis h2h is not scissors-paper-rock

[@YeTism]

Carlos owns Stefanos. 6-0 H2H now

[@innosanto]

The H2H is not something that should be of focus. This is what Tsitsipas should focus on. The game.

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Unfortunately S.T Will Always Remember 2 Sets Up Against Novak French Open Final 2021.. Will not Get A Better Chance.. Carlitos - Can Only be Stopped By Jannik.. Bravo..

[@stefigrande4535]

Grunting has improved during the shots.. no way it’s really irritating

[@mariusvicol8711]

Omg what a game

[@medoubleyoumusic]

Alcaraz vs. Sinner

[@mibasd]

what a match!

[@princeeugen995]

Ofcourse Carlos is the new phaenomenon, but if Stefanos was grunting like him, he would have propably double his haters! Anyway, that was a wonderful match!

[@leafarzednanreh6375]

Felicidades Carlos💪 , me gusta tu juego y carácter en pista, pero por favor evita esos gruñidos tan sonoros y empachosos, tú puedes, hará tu juego incluso más vistoso 😊😊

[@kiesbett]

yes, stefanos backhand has improved a lot, but still on this level and facing the power of carlos, the backhand became a liability again...

[@innosanto]

He played below his average in multiple shots.

[@brabboooo]

tsitsipas choking when it matters as always ahaha he never be at the same level of alcaraz sinner medvedev ecc..

[@piner74]

sorry, but meddy is also becoming a choker.

[@brabboooo]

@@piner74 on clay yeah i agree

[@duncan3932]

@@piner74agreed he’s totally lost his mental strength

[@Ficchiu86]

Eurosport => 480p video resolution 👍🏼

[@trinelarson6655]

Carlos Alcatraz at its best If he stays fitted ,he would be French Open Champion 2024 No Jannik Sinner or Casper Ruud no chance Carlos Alcaraz is king of clay

[@AbraXas-bi9ux]

for sure the king of grunts😂

[@francescomola1267]

e' tornato ai massimi livelli ..non c'e' di meglio per sinner...congratularsi con lui !!!!!

[@dacebelte6189]

😍😍

[@lagman7]

I could see that Tsitsipas would lose as soon as he entered the court. The word "defeat" was written all over his face, just like when he played against Djokovic. He wasn't focused, and his game was nowhere near his past performances on clay this season. At some point he was shouting "Out of all the past two weeks, today you chose to make mistakes.' Or something along these lines. He needs to work on his mentality more than his backhand.

[@felixwatkins958]

Tsitsipas looks like he played quite well but Alcaraz has too much game.

[@MrMikgy81]

If IT was the Djoker, WHo make Sounds while playing Like Alca....He would BE punished.

[@piner74]

The Djoker is well known for starting to grunt like a monkey in important situations. Has he ever been warned for it? He takes half an eternity with his preparation on the 1st serve and between the 1st and 2nd serve and the umpire lets him get away with it. How about that? Let's not even talk about his outbursts without consequences.

[@sistoferri5770]

IN QUANTO A TECNICA ALCARAZ E' UN MANUALE DI TENNIS TECNICA E TATTICA 😁🎾👌

[@user-yr8bs1yv5h]

Tsitsipas has a real issue with his backhand. Allows the other player to hit there, get a short ball, and always dominate

[@appie2901]

The main reason he will not be competitive at the absolute top, which is a shame. Solid forehand, good serve and good at the net. It’s his backhand that lets him down so often. Not just unforced errors, but low-quality backhands in the halfcourt making it so easy for opponents to attack him and move him from left to right creating an open court.

[@mflo1970]

Buen partido el español sabe que el revés del griego es su punto débil

[@dimitargetsov9690]

Alcaraz Champion 2024...

[@DjordjeRa01]

Tsitsipas is one of the biggest disappointment in tennis history , i can’t belive that the player who enters the quater-final can’t take one set at least… His biggest problem is in the head he lost the match before entering the court , what a shame..

[@ilonagunszebn]

you would be better, right

[@DjordjeRa01]

@@ilonagunszebn i wouldn’t but that’s why i dont play tennis profesionaly …

[@ivapnto]

Alcaraz:Vamos, vamos, vamos. A ganar a Sinner.

[@__I777]

I think this speedy little Gonzales takes some drugs ,but times will show joy in glory till don't catch you.

[@mikavieri1253]

Grunting late after hitting the shot was very unsportsmanlike behaviour from Carlos.

[@francescodefendi3201]

No, ma fallo pure un un urletto Carlos…vai… vai.. (santo cielo che roba 🙉🙉🙉)

[@francescojsb]

I like Carlitos as a player and he's also a nice guy, it's just a shame about the annoying and excessive grunting and screaming

[@maca766]

And Yannik doesn't. Respect for that

[@bogdantenev2764]

The only one guy that can stop Carlito from his first RG title is obviously Nole...

[@francescojsb]

was

[@piner74]

LOL are you just back from hibernation?!

[@carmenleveson4499]

Bravo……

[@salsal917]

Carlos is the next Nadal, but of course no todays player is like the Top3 in their prime.

[@juanutube]

300 dejadas bro, hasta en el match point 😂

[@ff-rx6ig]

No hope for Sinner

[@tennisdebunk]

lol what? they are both on great level

[@AhmedMushtaq-ux9wu]

Alcaraz brilliant

[@lebienloremipsum]

alcaraz is great and propably a very good guy … buuut his grunting / moaning is veeery late in timing, which is critical by rules. apart from that, that it's super noisy. kinda animalistic. i'm not a big fan of that tool & technic in the end.

[@gloria8633]

Un niño grande el griego, sus constantes críticas fueron infantiles, se enfadaba por todo.

[@michaelweston2776]

Sorry that Tsitsipas did not thrash him.

[@Maxxxiiimus1984]

Карасик силён 👏

[@Ws_07]

Sinner wins in 4 easily

[@MiguelGuzman-kg2yy]

like in Indian Wells?😂😂

[@alf3071]

Alcaraz is number 1

[@maca766]

Alcaraz snd Sinner the new Fedal !

[@ThomasBodlos]

Schade bitter Djokovic 😢Glückwunsch Ruud 🥎

[@ashleythomas4112]

All 3 sets ended with a drop shot.

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

Carota boi will smash Vamositos in der semiz

[@DamiiStyle]

Alcaraz se va a comer a la carrota

[@Rob1966x]

Vaya paliza le ha dado al griego jajaja