Evgeny Korolev

[Davy_for _GOAT]

^I mean Generation 88.

[malakas]

Chang had accomplished more at 18 than Federer.YET look how it turned out.

[Davy_for _GOAT]

Originally Posted by malakas

Chang had accomplished more at 18 than Federer.YET look how it turned out.

But we're not talking about 18-year-old kids here.

Korolev is 21 and will soon turn 22. And what has he done?

[malakas]

Chang had achieved more at 21 than Fed,yet look how it turned out.

[Davy_for _GOAT]

Originally Posted by malakas

Chang had achieved more at 21 than Fed,yet look how it turned out.

Yes, but everyone who is anyone has already accomplished something at the age of 22. Korolev?

[MichaelChang]

Originally Posted by malakas

Chang had accomplished more at 18 than Federer.YET look how it turned out.

Originally Posted by malakas

Chang had achieved more at 21 than Fed,yet look how it turned out.

just why do you have to call me out twice here?

[malakas]

Originally Posted by Davy_for _GOAT

Yes, but everyone who is anyone has already accomplished something at the age of 22. Korolev?

Not everyone.Everyone matures at a different age.Some are late bloomers...That's why you see some have their best season at 25-26 or older.

I don't think anyone was comparing Korolve to DP to begin with.

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

just why do you have to call me out twice here?

I want to date you.

[Davy_for _GOAT]

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

just why do you have to call me out twice here?

If you came here to preach the Gospel, please wait while I log out...

[MichaelChang]

Originally Posted by malakas

I want to date you.

nah you can stick with your husband, the ugliest male tennis player of all time.

[jamesblakefan#1]

If you're trying to say Korolev is going to start magically winning slams now ala Federer, it aint happening. He could be a top 20 player at best, but after that is stretching it. He'll be lucky to get to 1-2 GS QF in his career.

[MichaelChang]

Originally Posted by Davy_for _GOAT

If you came here to preach the Gospel, please wait while I log out...

are you done? cuz I am about to start...

[malakas]

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

nah you can stick with your husband, the ugliest male tennis player of all time.

I didn't know that ugly also meant sexy in american? interesting.

[malakas]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

If you're trying to say Korolev is going to start magically winning slams now ala Federer, it aint happening. He could be a top 20 player at best, but after that is stretching it. He'll be lucky to get to 1-2 GS QF in his career.

I didn't see anyone comparing Korolev to Federer.Fed is only one,and he's the GOAT for a reason-->there are no others like him.

[jamesblakefan#1]

Originally Posted by malakas

I didn't see anyone comparing Korolev to Federer.Fed is only one,and he's the GOAT for a reason-->there are no others like him.

OK then my mistake...

I saw him play in that match in 07 vs Blake. He played spectacular tennis. Lights out stuff. Really surprised he hasn't made more noise since then. Not sure if it's mental or just consistency.

Top 20 is bold for sure. But he has the talent there. If he can develop more consistency, he can definetly make it to that 25-30 range for sure, though top 20 may be pushing it a bit.

[MichaelChang]

Originally Posted by malakas

I didn't know that ugly also meant sexy in american? interesting.

who said he is sexy?
ah I got it, in Greece, and for your eyes only.

[Kobble]

Korolev has top 20 tools. In the same mold as Kafelnikov, there really are no blatant weaknesses in his game. I was impressed with Korolev when I watched him at the challenger. In my opinion, he looked to have better shot making talent off the forehand than Soderling. Although, I remember Soderling's serve and backhand a notch above Korolev's. The key for Korolev is to dictate with the forehand.

[malakas]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

OK then my mistake...

I saw him play in that match in 07 vs Blake. He played spectacular tennis. Lights out stuff. Really surprised he hasn't made more noise since then. Not sure if it's mental or just consistency.

Top 20 is bold for sure. But he has the talent there. If he can develop more consistency, he can definetly make it to that 25-30 range for sure, though top 20 may be pushing it a bit.

That's my opinion as well.I haven't been following his carreer so closely so I don't know of anything that might have slowed him down or pushed him back i.e injuries,mental problems ?

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

who said he is sexy?
ah I got it, in Greece, and for your eyes only.

you're just jealous and a hater.Don't worry though,I will send you for free a Radek swimsuit calendar as well to prove you wrong.

[Blinkism]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

If you're trying to say Korolev is going to start magically winning slams now ala Federer, it aint happening. He could be a top 20 player at best, but after that is stretching it. He'll be lucky to get to 1-2 GS QF in his career.

No, I just made this thread to bring some more attention to Evgeny and maybe discuss some prospects for his future- and also make a prediction for him to be in the Top 20 by the end of next year.

I think he's got what it takes to win a title or two in the fall season and go deep in some draws through the other hardcourt stretches in the year.

It'd be awesome to see him make it as far as a slam QF, too.

[Breaker]

Korolev is decent if he can improve his movement/shot selection even slightly he'll shoot up the rankings. Great power on his groundies and not bad at the net either.