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malaise

(293,767 posts) Fri Jan 30, 2026, 04:18 AM 9 hrs ago

OZ Open - Spoiler

Holy Shit Carlos - how did you pull that off.
He beats Zverev the Abuser in five sets, cramps and all.
That was incredible.

Believe says Carlos

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OZ Open - Spoiler (Original Post) malaise 9 hrs ago OP

It was remarkable. I was sure he was done in the 4th tishaLA 8 hrs ago #1

He really plays beautiful tennis malaise 8 hrs ago #2

tishaLA

(14,750 posts)

1. It was remarkable. I was sure he was done in the 4th

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 04:55 AM

8 hrs ago

I don't know how he fought through the cramps, vomiting during a changeover, etc. When Zverev broke him in the 5th, I was tempted to turn it off. Damn I'm glad I didn't.

And another chapter in the inevitable "Legend of Carlos Alcaraz" book has been written.

malaise

(293,767 posts)

2. He really plays beautiful tennis

Reply to tishaLA (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 05:16 AM

8 hrs ago

Still shaking my head. He does believe😀

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