Alcaraz must save Spain and delay Nadal's retirement

le 19/11/2024 à 19h39

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After Rafael Nadal's defeat by Botic Van de Zandschulp, Carlos Alcaraz (No.3) takes on Tallon Griekspoor (No.40) in a crucial match to help Spain come back to 1-1 against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

A match with two stakes

The stakes are twofold. Firstly, to keep his team alive in the Davis Cup. Secondly, to postpone the end of his idol Rafael Nadal's career.

Although the Spaniard is the clear favorite, he will have to be wary, as his opponent can be formidable on indoor hard court.

Griekspoor T

Alcaraz C

Van de Zandschulp B

Nadal R

Van de Zandschulp Botic

77e, 756 points

Griekspoor Tallon

25e, 1615 points

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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