2019 Indian Wells R2 - [9] Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

[Shangri La]

GG now.

 

[bjsnider]

Amazing that FAA can break a guy like this down so thoroughly even at this age, and with all of the skills still so raw.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Is FAA in the same quarter as Joco

Same half. If he get Q he will face Zverev.

 

[Ironwood]

Wow!

 

[metsman]

Some of the FH aggresiveness of FAA resembled 2007-08 Djoker

He has easier power, heavier ball. Djokovic usually had to take big hacks at the ball to generate that kind of pop. In that ways it is more reminiscent of Fedal (although his mechanics are different).

 

[NBP]

Zverev better be careful man, may end up this generations Murray

 

[tennisaddict]

He has easier power, heavier ball. Djokovic usually had to take big hacks at the ball to generate that kind of pop. In that ways it is more reminiscent of Fedal (although his mechanics are different).

He does have a considerably heavier ball than Djoker. No doubt.

 

[metsman]

Amazing that FAA can break a guy like this down so thoroughly even at this age, and with all of the skills still so raw.

not really surprising. Every single part of his game has a higher ceiling than Tsitsipas, when he's consistent and Stef is a bit off, result like this is possible.

 

[I Am Finnish]

He is bound to meet Djere [/B]and already lost to him twice in a row. But yeah, he might lost this match tho who knows. But solid so far.

That would be thrice in a row

 

[AndyM]

Yeah but I don't think FAA has the stamina to win a major right now he's very streaky

 

[Red Rick]

Is there an enter top 10, lose your next match lodge @stringertom?

 

[anfield]

Zverev better be careful man, may end up this generations Murray

Murray won a few majors, something yet to be seen from Zverev.

 

[tennisaddict]

The future is now - FAA

 

[Dilexson]

They played 3 times in juniors, with FAA taking all 3 matches.

Should be a great match and potentially a future rivalry!

The run continues..

 

[I Am Finnish]

4 & 2 bam

First top 10 win in the pocket

 

[AndyM]

I I think he would have destroyed Federer if he played him today

 

[Red Rick]

Lol, Tsitsipas not even challenging

 

[NBP]

Look at the celebration ffs, FAA with balls of steel

 

[Red Rick]

I I think he would have destroyed Federer if he played him today

I may find myself defending Federer more often than not if TTW continues like this

 

[Keizer]

Maybe those three losses in the juniors really did weigh down on Tsitsipas...

 

[I Am Finnish]

I I think he would have destroyed Federer if he played him today

Easy man

 

[flyingboris]

Tsitsipas giving a "not bad" face at the net.

 

[stringertom]

Amazing performance from Félix! A gritty hold facing all those BPs at 2-1 first set created the tone for the rest of his day.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Felix has his number also at ATP lvl

 

[flyingboris]

Lol, Tsitsipas not even challenging

He couldn't, he wasted three challenges early in the second set.

 

[metsman]

average serve speeds 124/101 for FAA. That's huge, especially encouraging on the 2nd serve (I know he DF'd a few times, but that kind of speed is massive, he was spinning in a lot of 80s crap before)

 

[Shangri La]

Did Tsitsipas just give up and not challenge?

 

[tennisaddict]

He is bound to meet Djere and already lost to him twice in a row. But yeah, he might lost this match tho who knows. But solid so far.

I believe HC will help FAA. I watched those two matches and it was mostly the consistency aspect where FAA had an issue which is needed more on clay.

FAA's serve and aggressiveness will do him good here

 

[AndyM]

How tall is this kid

 

[True Fanerer]

Threads in GPPD incoming.

Great win for FAA. Been there, done that attitude lol. I like him.

 

[IowaGuy]

Wow, Tsit at only 29% of 2nd serves won against FAA !?!

 

[tennisaddict]

average serve speeds 124/101 for FAA. That's huge, especially encouraging on the 2nd serve (I know he DF'd a few times, but that kind of speed is massive, he was spinning in a lot of 80s crap before)

I watched Sao Paulo and he was not serving as well as he did today.

But you can see how quickly he is improving this year.

 

[DRII]

he's much more aggressive than Nadal.

Game of his own is right, he combines a lot of things that are special.

Nadal was similarly aggressive in his raw days!

don't be foolish to act as if FAA has anything that similar to Djokovic

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

impressive... he's been accelerating the climbing pace, lately !

 

[True Fanerer]

He couldn't, he wasted three challenges early in the second set.

all in one game wouldn't it? Lol

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

How tall is this kid

Interview with Tom Tebbutt.
Felix says he's officially 6'4" and hopes he's stopped growing.

 

[stringertom]

Is there an enter top 10, lose your next match lodge @stringertom?

A “Win Eight Matches, Lose Your Next Two to August 8th Birthday Boys” Lodge would have very exclusive membership, no?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Tsitsipas giving a "not bad" face at the net.

Tsitsipas knows
Atleast it is better than a sore face

 

[DRII]

FAA is definitely the next Nadal!

Tpas the next Federer!

if they reach their full potential...

and this match fit the mold of the early ATG meetings.

 

[abmk]

FAA is definitely the next Nadal!

Tpas the next Federer!

if they reach their full potential...

and this match fit the mold of the early ATG meetings.

Tsitsipas can't return for sh*t compared to Federer. (yes, young Federer)

FAA isn't close to Nadal either.

 

[metsman]

Tsitsipas can't return for sh*t compared to Federer. (yes, young Federer)

FAA isn't close to Nadal either.

Comparing Tsitsipas to Federer is bananas considering the difference in FHs lol (and athleticism).

He's closer to Gasquet with a better serve lol.

Felix isn't really like anyone, in a good way. Physically, closest thing we've seen is Safin but Felix hits a much heavier FH.

 

[Krish0608]

How's FAA the next Nadal. He's nothing like Nadal. He's very unique in that he's naturally aggressive, hits the ball early and generates enormous easy power off his groundstrokes. He's got the aggressive intent and 1-2 punches of Federer and the groundstrokes of Joker.

 

[Ironwood]

More than anything, I'm impressed with FAA's movement!

 

[DRII]

Tsitsipas can't return for sh*t compared to Federer. (yes, young Federer)

FAA isn't close to Nadal either.

more sucky judgement...

as expected from you.

 

[Red Rick]

He couldn't, he wasted three challenges early in the second set.

Okay, thanks

Sounds like a very Tsitsipas thing to do

 

[abmk]

more sucky judgement...

as expected from you.

absolutely hopeless observations from you. Never ceases .

Young federer was handling the serves of Sampras/krajicek/Goran etc. at 19/20 with ease.
Tsitsipas' return sucks big time in comparision. Relies a lot on clutch tennis to win his sets.

Open your eyes and look at the reality.

 

[metsman]

How's FAA the next Nadal. He's nothing like Nadal. He's very unique in that he's naturally aggressive, hits the ball early and generates enormous easy power off his groundstrokes. He's got the aggressive intent and 1-2 punches of Federer and the groundstrokes of Joker.

And he's 6'4" with great movement and the makings of a huge serve. If he reaches anything close to his potential, he's going to absolutely roast everyone else in his generation given what we've seen from the rest of them.

 

[DRII]

How's FAA the next Nadal. He's nothing like Nadal. He's very unique in that he's naturally aggressive, hits the ball early and generates enormous easy power off his groundstrokes. He's got the aggressive intent and 1-2 punches of Federer and the groundstrokes of Joker.

no he doesn't.

he has much more margin on avg than Djokovic who focuses more on precision.

his game is generally high margin, high intensity, high disruption tennis; just like Nadal.

he is generally more aggressive than Nadal is now on avg, especially in this particular match. However, Nadal was similar in his 'rawer'/younger days and certainly was against Federer in some of their early matches!

FAA is the new Nadal, regardless of how impossible Nadal detractors think that may be.

 

[stringertom]

More predictable than the sun rising in the east...the DRII-abmk love affair!

 

[abmk]

Comparing Tsitsipas to Federer is bananas considering the difference in FHs lol (and athleticism).

He's closer to Gasquet with a better serve lol.

Felix isn't really like anyone, in a good way. Physically, closest thing we've seen is Safin but Felix hits a much heavier FH.

heh, tsitsipas' FH is quite a bit better than Gasquet's though.
haven't watched FAA anywhere as much as you, but definitely one to keep an eye on.