2019 ATP Madrid SF: Djokovic [1] vs Thiem [5]

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Novak is taking more time than Rafa these days :oops:
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3-3 at the change of ends. Nothing between them right now.
 

Steve0904

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I wouldn't peg Thiem as being the guy who wins a bunch of slams, yet. I think there is a good chance that it might be an unassuming, quiet, nextgen player who ends up doing that. By playing straightforward, big target, high-consistency tennis. Not one of these streaky, low-percentage, players.

Seeing Medvedev play makes me think it will be someone like him. The guy isn't full of flash. Basically, a Berdych-style player... or a Murray-like player with a bit more pop in his game. But at his age, he's already giving fits to the nextgen players who are 2/3/4 years older than him. I think a nextgen player who is merely solid off both sides, stays patient, and has a semi-decent serve... can wipe this entire field.

I've never thought Thiem would win a bunch of slams. 1 RG was always my prediction for him. Not impressed by Medvedev either, but as you say it might not take much to win slams post Big 3 era. My best bets to win majors post Big 3 era are FAA and Tsitsipas in that order, but my guess is as good as anyone else.
 
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4-3 Djokovic after a nice ghost in to put the volley away.
 

TennisFan3

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I wouldn't peg Thiem as being the guy who wins a bunch of slams, yet. I think there is a good chance that it might be an unassuming, quiet, nextgen player who ends up doing that. By playing straightforward, big target, high-consistency tennis. Not one of these streaky, low-percentage, players.

Seeing Medvedev play makes me think it will be someone like him. The guy isn't full of flash. Basically, a Berdych-style player... or a Murray-like player with a bit more pop in his game. But at his age, he's already giving fits to the nextgen players who are 2/3/4 years older than him. I think a nextgen player who is merely solid off both sides, stays patient, and has a semi-decent serve... can wipe this entire field.

Excellent analysis. I'd also back Medvedev type player as a future slam winner.
 
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