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!
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
Cheated? Oh first time im hearing about this.
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