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    Miami 1992 2R Jimmy Connors v Pete Sampras

    oh for sure...pete was better.
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    Miami 1992 2R Jimmy Connors v Pete Sampras

    forgot about this one...quite the clash of eras. gotta tip the cap to connors...not much of a serve, not a big guy...but he could hit a clean ball and just had a very interesting and effective game.
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    How do I get my former service rhythm back?

    i find it helpful to not worry about the full windup or lower body. just stand at the line, loose arm, slow down swing a lot, and practice feeling the weight of the racket (swing like it weighs 5 lbs instead of 12 oz), making good contact, following all the way through. gradually re-introduce...
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    Is Shapovalov a contender in 2025?

    Just watched highlights of Dallas. For all of us who were excited by his potential when he showed up a few years ago, this certainly gives hope. who knows, maybe he just hit a hot streak but as a few have mentioned, the fundamentals: footwork, some patience off the ground, and getting a lot of...
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    snug, low-to-ground shoe reco

    title says it all...looking for a new shoe that's snug (average foot width), kinda cushy, and give you that 'low to the court' feel..not a fan of the bulky soles or too much height. thinking vapors or one of the asics solution speed or swift maybe...any others worth checking out?
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    Dunlop CX200 Tour - 16x19 vs 18x20

    I use the tour cx 200 16x19...i really, really like it. squirted a bunch of caulk into the handle to make it a bit heavier/headlight. previous racket journey included aerogel 100, dunlop 200g revelation, head prestige (old school.) i have long strokes, 1hbh, all court play, can get spinny but...
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    Pete Sampras v Novak Djokovic - 10 matches at Wimbledon

    this is not about novak's talent but the '5 old rackets on fast old grass' would be a massive advantage to pete--he takes all 5 handily imo. similarly, novak with his current setup of choice, grass he's used to...you can give pete a 95 or whatever but massive advantage to novak there on...
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    Gasquet is the most overrated player of all time!

    at the end of the day...traveled around the world, made millions, had some moments in the sun (16 titles, got into top 10 for a bit), enough flair and distinction to his game that he'll be remembered for a while at least. wore some sweet gucci bomber jackets...definitely kind of just 'seeing...
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    If Federer was smart and serious from start like Novak or Rafa, he would be GOAT long time ago

    man...i mean, mentality is a big part of the sport so kind of tough to play 'what if' and just set that aside, but...gulbis could have been very good indeed. i'd rank him very high on the squandered potential list, somewhere close to the top tbh. huge hitter, great hands and creativity, could...
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    Why Sampras considered to be better than Borg

    Served harder, AND had a banner % day, above his usual stats. i am a 'pete believer,' think he's probably top 3 overall athlete/shotmaker we've seen...but fed's skillset is definitely suited to get the edge on him, matchup favors the maestro imo.
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    Is Pete Sampras a top 5 tennis player of all time?

    same. the clay thing definitely tarnishes his standing next to the others...i think in part he just 'picked his poison' with regards to his game style/stroke production, way better suited to the low bounce...but as an overall athlete, shotmaker, competitor etc...i think there's an argument for...
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    What do you value more as a tennis fan? Shotmaking or elite movement?

    most pure big hitters were. 'play another ball' was always the best way to beat fed: nadal, novak, young murray had a streak at one point...canas even, there, briefly. between his hands and anticipation, hard guy to beat w pace. i think berdych got a win or two at his peak, maybe tsonga at W but...
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    Peak Nadal vs peak Borg on clay

    tough question. equipment discrepancy led to very different types of stroke production etc....but assuming they both came up in the same era, say even, same academy or whatever...eh, probably advantage nadal? just a little bigger, just as fast i'd say...and frankly, the more i think about it, i...
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    What do you value more as a tennis fan? Shotmaking or elite movement?

    yep. elite movement commands respect, but shotmaking captures the imagination. to me that's the novak/fed thing in a nutshell. i respect to no end what novak's achieved...he built himself into the ultimate results machine, and there is a particular genius to that you have to admire. but if i'm...
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    What are we calling this shot by Tommy Paul?

    yep been around a while...andre's was a great one.
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    Match Stats/Report - Korda vs Krajicek, Stuttgart Indoor final, 1997

    korda was a keck of a ball striker when he was on. cant remember if rios had any physical issues in their ao final (and i know there's the cloud of drug use) but he really took him apart in that match.
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    Dogopolov

    wow did not know that. i really loved watching him play...one of the livest arms i've ever seen, very creative...we say this a lot but with a different...brain, he could have been a fixture in the top 15 or so imo.
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    Rune criticizes himself: “I haven't worked hard enough, now it's time to change”

    interesting. can anyone think of a player who has become a markedly better returner over the course of their career? does seem to be just one of those things you can do, or...can't. i'm having a think on it...
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    Zverev is the polar opposite of Shelton!

    i'd say shelton's 'racket head discipline' is ok...he just has a weird hooking motion to his forehand, doesn't catch it out front enough imo. actually zverev does something similar, which is why he doesn't have the best dtl forehand. goran did a similar thing for those who remember, kind of came...
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    What can Sascha Zverev do to conquer Sinner in the AO 2025 Final?

    could be wrong but for some reason, i don't see him choking this one. i don't think he's scared of sinner, for better or worse...i think he likes the ball sinner hits, assuming he can get a racket on it...sets up well in his strike zone. play every game like a tiebreaker, keep errors down, force...
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    What can Sascha Zverev do to conquer Sinner in the AO 2025 Final?

    make him play. hit hard down the middle, lockdown mode as much as he can...hang in there, try and drag him into the deep end of the pool, and serve big. only real edge he has is stamina imo. if he's feeling it, controlled aggression of course, but unless he has an all-time match in him, would be...
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    Australian Open 2025 FINAL - Defending Heavyweight AO Champion Jannik Sinner [1] vs Challenger Alexander Zverev [2]

    I think Sinner hits a ball that just sets up well for where Z likes his strike zone. prediction, close match, sinner fatigues toward middle of 5th and Z takes the title.
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    Prime Novak vs prime Federer on clay

    agree...i think both at their absolute bests, i'd give the slightest of edges to fed's swarming offense, improvisational talent and defense (young fed)...but in general 50-50, and i could see novak w edge over 10 matches for example.
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    I find Ben Shelton's mannerisms annoying

    dunno. he had a temper as a team but the consensus from players and everyone else seems to be he's a super-easygoing nice guy in real life.
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    Do you think Shelton could have a shot at beating Sinner in an hypothetical SF ?

    i just can't see ben hanging w sinner once the points start...if ben serves huge the sets could stay close, but he doesn't do a ton of line painting w his serves and those balls will be coming back. ben will get his share of winners, some big forehands, but point in, point out...man, tall order...
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    2025 Australian Open R16 - Gael Monfils versus Ben Shelton (22)

    fun match. have to say about shelton's serve, he should have like, the best serve on tour outside maybe like an opelka or somebody...nobody can hit it harder and he has great variety...but he doesn't seem to be able to hit his spots that well, and i think he has trouble producing that huge pace...
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    S&V is Obsolete

    Agree there are less truly skilled s&v players. But things happen for a reason and there is no debate that more powerful rackets, and perhaps poly strings even more, fundamentally shifted the balance of risk/reward on coming to net. very little added advantage to volleying, enormous new...
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    2025 Australian Open R16 - [15] Jack Alexander Draper (GREAT BRITAIN) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

    would be really surprised if draper had the gas to push this deep. think uso + wimbledon will be his best major surfaces...his stroke mechanics are better for lower bouncing courts in general. in general though he's making progress, good player.
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    Danielle Collins goes full WWE heel

    This is Roddick? #1 in the world, major winner, etc. etc.? How is that not a freaking fantastic career? Only a handful of pros since the dawn of this sport could boast better results.
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