Hey all,

I’ve had a really hard time trying to work out why I dislike Alcaraz and Rune. Now please don’t get me wrong, they are great players and they actually seem like really nice guys, and this is why I have been so confused as to why I can’t seem to get on board with them.

That was until, I watched the Djokovic vs Sinner match last night ( what a great match btw!)

Anyway, I think the reason I can’t seem to take to Alcaraz and Rune is because of the constant back and forth with their teams. I know this may sound ridiculous but I find it really annoying, along with the constant fist pumping to them after every point. Watching Sinner play last night was really pleasant as although he is one of the “younger” ones, he doesn’t seem to have that incessant need to chat and communicate to his box after every point.

I’m not sure if I really like the coaching rule as it stands at the moment. It would be really interesting to see how players, such as Alcaraz and Rune would cope without it.

Anyway, that’s my thoughts, as silly as that sounds!

  • Psychological_Bug676BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    What a lame reason to dislike a player. Maybe try to focus on the tennis that is being played next time instead of whatever the hell players do with their boxes. Hope that helps!

    • No_Neighborhood6856OPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I knew I’d get some comments like this haha. The reason for my post was that I had no idea why I disliked them given that they are great players and seem like ok guys. How they act around the court and their interactions is an OK reason to dislike a player. And at the end of the day, it’s just my opinion.

  • SchwiliinkerBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    That’s definitely a reason, with alcaraz it’s also kinda trying to be like nadal with his grunts/celebration and rune being somewhat unlikable plus having intentionally cheated during a match multiple times now

      • SchwiliinkerBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Yea he hit a ball that had very clearly double bounced against cerundolo and ended up winning the point which ultimately led to him winning the set and match vs cerundolo in a grand slam

        Also in the match with djokovic that just happened kept playing a point and only after missing his shot called for a review of djokovics ball which you can’t do and was somehow allowed. Both times the umpire fucked up but he also cheated on purpose. That was kinda a crucial point too

  • NoleFandomBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I like all three of the top young guys: Jannik, Holger and Carlos. The future of tennis is bright with them around.

    I’m not a fan of Ben Shelton’s college style of tennis with excessive c’mons, trash talking and celebrating his opponents faults. A lot of those trash talking incidents were captured on camera and he’s not my favorite for that reason. But he’s got a great serve and can go far. Hope he can cut down on his college tennis behavior while he grows into the pro tennis tour.