ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
A.G.E.N.D.AMedvedev the number 1 men’s player without a single title in 2022. The ATP is so strong right now
2022 Libema Open, 's-Hertogenbosch (ATP 250)
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Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Didn’t realise this was a slam and that those guys lost finals to players outside the top 200 lmao.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Nice win for the journeyman. Where's this guy been? He's 25.
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
Love swiatek, and I am finding WTA interesting but dude just give up, WTA just had a draw with literally not a single , NOT A SINGLE top 10 in Quarters except Swiatek.
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
Guest
Is a super nine a challenger tournament? Unfamiliar with it...
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Wow, unbelievable. Fabulous win for somebody rank 200 plus. Congratulations Tim Rijthoven
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
New Number 1 loses a final to a player never ranked in the top 200 lmao. Don’t talk about the women. At least they lose to good players and have a #1 on a 30+ winning streak not Medvedev being breadsticked by #205 lol.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
14 of the top 16 didn't even make the 2nd week lmao
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
No, as I said, it was the same Masters 1000 tournaments now.
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
Guest
I wonder if this will be a confidence booster of will this be his one and only title? It can go either way with these types of out of nowhere wins...
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Yet the players who made the second week were all accomplished players who’d made slam QF’s before and won titles. Now tell me, who is this guy who just breadsticked the new #1? Has he had a top 10 win before this week? Been in the top 50? Top 100? Top 150? No? Yeah didn’t think so. Embarrassing.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
What a dream run to remember if this goes down as his only career title.
Beats the world #14, #9 and #2
Beats the world #14, #9 and #2
chicagodude
Hall of Fame
did you see the match? Sure, medvedev did t play very well, but Van rijthoven played really great grass tennis and most impressively stayed very cool!
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
#1 breadsticked and loses a final to a player never in the top 200 vs #1 woman on a 35 match winning streak. Lmao.
Bubcay
Legend
No, watching Murray vs Berrettini so haven't seen it... The Dutchman seems to be playing like a demon this week.
Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
A world number 1 loses a world 205th.
guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
What a wonderful fairy tale for Tim Van Rijthoven. Great speech from both players. The match was incredible to watch!!!!
chicagodude
Hall of Fame
he had big injury issues between ages 19-23 which is a pretty pivotal part for any talent.
Honestly I feel for guys like this it’s really about getting a breakthrough that allows them to get into ATP tourneys+ seeing that they can in fact compete with those guys (self belief)
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
A.G.E.N.D.A
Keep telling yourself WTA has a stronger field , one day even you will believe it.
PS: Medvedev holds a slam in US, a Final in AO , a masters and has been injured for most of the season. He is a decent world no.1 , a freak loss on his worst surface doesn't change that.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Not entirely fair. Guy played some "lights out" tennis this week. Nice to see, actually. That's something the sport has been missing.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Swiatek has 6 titles this year, including a slam and 3+ Master and is on a 35 Match winning streak and guess what? She DIDN’T just get breadsticked in a final by someone who’s never been in the top 200. Lmao. Keep crying about the women’s tour when that’s what the men’s tour looks like.
chicagodude
Hall of Fame
Anyway I hope this is his breakthrough, really like his style; great single handed, very good serve, nice slice backhand. Also appears to have the right mindset; clearly in good physical shape, very cool on court, no exuberant celebrations either.
Seems to have a good head on his shoulders
Seems to have a good head on his shoulders
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Not fair? Everything I said was true. The new #1 was breadsticked by someone who’s never been top 200 before but the posters I quote slam the WTA? I’m calling the BS out. Feel free to agree.
chicagodude
Hall of Fame
you focus too much on rankings. Perhaps you should watch the matches vRijthoven played. He played very strong throughout the week and played like a top20 player most of the time. Plus his style is perfect for grass too
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
When you say tour, you do realize, a tour means like a collection of individual sports persons? Surely you aren't missing that nuance?
Let me help you here,
1. Swiatek>>>>>>>>>>>>Med as #1. But Swiatek isn't the entire WTA.
2. One freak loss doesn't cancel out 1 year worth of great performances against the top players and the best players to ever pick up the racquet
Hope I was of help! Ta!
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
I agree. It’s the exact same on the WTA where players play above their ranking and win yet the entire tour gets slammed by men here who attack the women’s tour. I’m just giving it back. I’m happy for the young guy from the Netherlands.
Winners or Errors
Legend
I agree that I like to see people get it right between the ears for a week and prove that there's a depth of talent - just not a depth of mental fortitude - on both tours. Not one of those who slam the WTA, though I'd like to see a few women step up against Iga soon.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
One freak loss? Medvedev doesn’t have a single title this year and has multiple poor losses. But yes the tour is more than one player and the depth we see is good. I’m just sick to death of the crap I see being attacked to the WTA yet the defence of the men’s tour when embarrassments like this happen. Hope you understand.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Thanks mate, good post and I agree. Would love to see some ladies challenge Swiatek too. Very much hoping Barty cuts her retirement short.
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
I get where you are coming from, and I am in a way venting as well because I had thought Med will win this and win a second grass title again after Mallorca. But this was disappointing to say the least
How many players has anyone seen play this kind of all court tennis since Giller Muller but better Bh, mobility and touch? The injuries and the spamdemic with this event missing for 3 years is not easy for him to rise with 5 years of issues. Many players have suffered to find form with all the interruptions and tyrannical requirements not just for players but also their teams and so really happy for this player. Hopefully his career starts getting even better now as showing his composure vs player levels he has never experienced is worth some credit.
If you disagree with people making these kind of comments about the WTA, you shouldn’t be making them about the ATP. That would be hypocrisy.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
So I should let countless men attack the women’s tour yet I can’t criticize the men’s tour? I’m pointing out the hypocrisy of it all. Y’all attack the women for their results but the men have embarrassing results like this, far worse than anything Swiatek has had but I should stay quiet?
Baseline_Bungle
Hall of Fame
Ludwig Van Rijthoven has performed his masterpiece in the Duke's Forest.
guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
Tim shows us how to play on grass! All court game, utilising low slices to make it difficult for the opponent to create pace, first strike tennis with approaches and volley winners!!!! Big serves with precision aiming for the lines and the Ts. His serving technique is great! Fluid motion with great racquet head speed, easy power and precision.
guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
Nice video, but I want to see more aggressive approach and volley winners!!!!!!!
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
New number one in mens tennis. Tim van Rijthoven
Rattie
Legend
Where’s he suddenly sprung from??
Beats Fritz, Felix and Daniil to take an ATP title. Wow! Wish I’d been able to watch this tournament.
I would like to see him at Wimbledon!
Remind me again what are the slam results of the WTA world number 2. I dont think a tour is defined by only their number 1s
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
#2 Medvedev has 8 top 10 wins in the last 12 months. Kontaveit the #2? she has 9. Beats the men lol. Also Kontaveit didn’t just lose a breadstick set 1-6 to someone outside the top 200 like Medvedev did as New #1. Lol! Cringe.
Joseph_K
Hall of Fame
Tim van Rijthoven's previous career high singles ranking was no. 175, in April of this year.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Wish this guy nothing but the best. His game is easy on the eyes but hopefully he’s not a one hit wonder.
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
Guest
Give it up Aussie Darcy! Some of us really aren't enjoying the women's tour very much at the moment and for good reasons! I want to watch the men's matches!
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
Hey @Aussie Darcy, I don't mind your criticisms, and personally I thought what Mauresmo said was crazy. I can actually imagine the pendulum swinging the other way as far as viewer interest, if the NextGen don't get their act together soon.
But do you have to do it in the pro results section?
flyingboris
Legend
Catching up with this thread. Nice highlights. Tim's strokes look so smooth that it kind of seems like he's in a practice session trying to perfect his swing. It all looks slow somehow, but based on this win I guess that's deceptive!
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Wow, what a beatdown for the world #2!! At least Felix took a set off him!!!
Is this guy the new Dutch superstar winning his maiden title at his home event against the second best player in the world?? Are the Dutch getting excited about him??
Tim van Rijthoven now becomes the 7th player this season to win his maiden ATP title (joining Kokkinakis, Bublik, Auger-Aliassime, Martinez, Rune, Baez).
Is this guy the new Dutch superstar winning his maiden title at his home event against the second best player in the world?? Are the Dutch getting excited about him??
Tim van Rijthoven now becomes the 7th player this season to win his maiden ATP title (joining Kokkinakis, Bublik, Auger-Aliassime, Martinez, Rune, Baez).
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
The ranking system has been exposed as not worth the paper it’s written on.
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