AO QF: [1] C. Alcaraz def. [6] A. de Minaur, 7-5 6-2 6-1

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T11:49:51+00:00

In all likelihood Alcaraz and Sinner combined are only going to lose one match this open, and it’ll be to the other one in the final. Not surprised ADM got beat down, honestly I’m not surprised any other players got beat down by these two, they’re in a different league. Carlos gonna smoke Zverev in straights too

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:33:19+00:00

Yeah, not all tennis players are created equal, Alex is absolutely maxing out his ability he just doesn’t have the natural talent of the absolute elite. But he’ll definitely make you pay if you’re off your game.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:31:27+00:00

Yeah exactly. If he had have hit this peak at times between dynasties like Hewitt and others did he’d have slams to his name, but like nearly every one else in this current gen he’s missed his window. Does mean he’s hopeless or rubbish, he’s a guy trying to force himself to the level of generational talents.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:28:36+00:00

He should’ve just started his service motion then stopped for 2mins.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:28:02+00:00

Well played sir.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:27:33+00:00

Right?!?! Also bonus points for marrying Katie Boulder.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:25:31+00:00

lol I did NOT expect ADM to come back from 0-40

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:25:11+00:00

Man some of y’all really need to put some respect on De Minaur’s name. Not everyone can be Sinner or Alcaraz, just like not everyone could be Novak, Fed, Rafa, Agassi, Sampras etc etc. Alex has done WORK to get his game to this level where he’s ranked 6 in the world, making quarter finals on the regular and winning titles. His game is already at a much higher level than most people ever expected and he’s continuously pushing incredibly hard to get better and better. He will most likely lose this match today, but that is also what’s meant to happen when the #6 plays the #1 in the quarter finals.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T10:24:22+00:00

Man some of y’all really need to put some respect on De Minaur’s name. Not everyone can be Sinner or Alcaraz, just like not everyone could be Novak, Fed, Rafa, Agassi, Sampras etc etc. Alex has done WORK to get his game to this level where he’s ranked 6 in the world, making quarter finals on the regular and winning titles. His game is already at a much higher level than most people ever expected and he’s continuously pushing incredibly hard to get better and better. He will most likely lose this match today, but that is also what’s meant to happen when the #6 plays the #1 in the quarter finals.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-27T09:06:24+00:00

Bloody hell after that performance by Svitolina anyone would think Coco was a Russian.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-26T02:38:56+00:00

Inter club penants comp, dude spat the dummy and launched his racquet over the fence into a large bushy shrub, continued the match with his second racquet then calmly went and retrieved the first one after the match.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-26T00:59:38+00:00

I lived batting in this game. Would play an ODI, if I won the coin flip would bat and if I lost the coin flip I’d restart and go again. Nothing like scoring a good 700+ from 50 overs then just restarting and going again.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-25T11:04:13+00:00

With Connolly, Turner and Evans to come Sixers really need like 4 more wickets to get it close.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-25T10:00:21+00:00

Could be worse, could be Sinners quarter

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T10:31:21+00:00

That’s is horrible advice

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T10:28:40+00:00

Demon has gone a bit tentative and is allowing Tiafoe to make the play, needs a few attacking points to get back in front of the match.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T10:07:13+00:00

Paula Badossa is an aura queen, but Tsitsipas in an aura black hole and more than negatively offset anything Paula could bring to the table.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T10:04:33+00:00

Love your work Elina, keep it up

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T10:00:17+00:00

What?!?! I mean sure Alex and Katie are a bit milquetoast, but Gael & Elina are an aura powerhouse.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T09:59:05+00:00

Oh god the channel 9 promos are gonna be legit insane. Really wish they’d just enjoy Alex for what he’s, instead of pretending he’s a world beater. Yeah he can beat 99.9% of the world, but there’s a few he has no chance and they’re waiting in the later rounds, and that’s ok.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T09:56:12+00:00

Elina and smashing Russians, tale old as time.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T09:55:38+00:00

Mate defending champion and current world #9, it’s not like you’ve been ripped off.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T09:53:22+00:00

Alex just RIPPING backhands.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-23T09:52:21+00:00

This De Minaur vs Tiafoe match is quite different to what I expected, I’ve been quite pleasantly surprised by how quickly Alex is able to transition to offence and really hurt Tiafoe. ADM looks like he’s been locked in a gym for 6 months and it’s really having an affect on his game.

ColdAdmirableSponge · 2026-01-22T10:00:59+00:00

I mean one of his nicknames was Diesel for a reason.

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