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Fill in the blank: Gauff’s forehand is ____________________.

If he continues his stubborn play of hitting balls 15 feet from behind the baseline he won’t be back. He needs to make a change in his strategy or add more variety to his game. In the past he’s won poorly played matches by grinding, but that’s not possible for him to do anymore. Sad to say, but...

Per Tommy Haas via Instagram:

Terrible. Be happy we have a new talent to watch.

Stan. Slams always over everything else.

Thiem’s was tougher: Cilic, FAA, De Minaur, Medvedev, and Zverev.

Can a new men’s player win a slam outside of the US Open?

Agree. He has very “whippy” ground strokes. Maybe more weight would help, but he is not a baseliner built for long, extended rallies. Overhits way to much.

Under Uncle Toni's tutelage, Felix's results have been a mixed bag. Some success at slams last year, but aside from an overdue tournament victory, this year has been dismal. Over time he's aspired to become aggressive at the baseline but with no real ground weapons to support it. With strong...

Almost everyone in the game adapting a two-handed backhand. Two-handers have never become elite serve and volleyers.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Norrie won. His stroke production is painful but he plays a gritty game.

Tiafoe has more talent than him, and he struggles to stay in the top 30. There was potential with Seb when he was younger, but his competitiveness has been dismal this past year.

I think he’s happy where he’s at. No need for him to work hard when he can just coast…

Oh and he doesn’t have the killer instinct both his father and sister have…

Everyone trying to make something happen with him, where he can’t even make it happen.

To be honest, he’s been a disappointment. His game hasn’t changed much in the past two-three years. For his height he hasn’t developed a bigger serve nor more skills at the net. And he appears to have reached that max height so I wonder why he hasn’t worked on flexibility and strength...

It appears he’s uncoachable. This make or break style he plays can only go so far.

If he only marketed himself more as a human being, I’d like him better. But best to him and this new foundation he will be starting.

I met her and her father at Indian Wells this past year. Good people.

Friendly: Tsonga, Simon, Hewitt, Cilic, Sock, Alcaraz, L. Fernandez, JCF, Coric, Radwanska, Fognini, Goffiin, Kvitova, Chang, Rafa Not-so-friendly: Serena, Sharapova, Zverev, Niishikori, and especially Navratilova All of these were various experiences at Indian Wells.

If Nick plays and beats Novak in the finals, does the walkover from Rafa in the semis make it count as beating the Big Two in winning a Grand Slam title?

And Zverev isn’t the beast Muster was.

During his injury, Thiem’s team (?) estimated a quick return to the US Open as well. He had access to the best physicians and then was given the green light to begin training. It didn’t go well and he was sidelined again for another several months, which then pushed the rehabilitation and...

Since he’s technically not sponsored by Adidas, I wonder if he’ll switch to brand that offers more stability in their shoes? (BTW I’ve worn Adidas for years, and played with no issues, but I’m very far from a pro level)

Casper Ruud making the finals ‍♂️

I agree. Unfortunately he won’t be the same player.

That’s probably 6-8 weeks for the healing. Add a few more weeks for rehabilitation and practice time. I honestly think the soonest he’ll be back to “competition” is Laver Cup. Less stress on him since it’s basically an exhibition that will offer him the needed match play.