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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 4043537, member: 26"] Just finished watching the match. Holy crap. Alcaraz is a young 18 year old Spaniard. Tons of potential. And he's already realizing it. Apparently grew up playing on the clay in Spain, but just finished off Tsitsipas in a 5 set thriller. Alcaraz lost the 4th set 6-0 and looked completely out of it going into the 5th set, but it went to a tie break, and he won 7-5. Cannot believe how much poise the young man had given his youth and the enormity of the match - playing one of the hottest players on the tour. Definitely a classic, but more than that, watching the emergence of a future superstar. Not a fan of Stefanos' antics lately - numerous matches, after losing a set, he takes a 7-12 minute bathroom break, taking his tennis bag and cell phone with him. Then you can see his father (also his coach) texting in the stands. When Tsitsipas comes back from the break, he completely changes his tactics. Coaching is not allowed, but he's been called out now by several stars including Zverev and Murray, among others. [/QUOTE]