2023 YEC SF: (3.) Medvedev vs (4.) Sinner

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow!! Take a bow Sinner!!

 

[MeatTornado]

Impressive bounce back from Sinner after letting the 2nd set slip away.

 

[Jonesy]

Sinner was bulking up as the match progressed. Tomorrow he will be bigger than CBum.

 

[DSH]

Sinner, Sinner, Sinner!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner has played incredibly well in this tournament. He just might win this. He's figured out Medvedev this year. He's about to go 3-0 in the last 3 matches. Don't be surprised if he ends up winning this h2h.

I agree. I think he’s the favourite to win the title as well. Who would he rather face in final do you think?

 

[dking68]

Sinner, Sinner, Sinner!

Will he save Turin?

 

[Mxnh]

gsm sinner

 

[ultimathule]

The place is gonna erupt

 

[Red Rick]

Some peak Mugvedev **** lol

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Dropping that 2nd Set turned out to be a good thing, as winning the breadstick will help confidence.

 

[tudwell]

Holy crap. Unreal stuff from Sinner in that third set. He’s gonna take some beating in the final.

 

[Carax]

At least Med was gracious at the net. He just wants to go back to Monte Carlo.

 

[NoleFam]

I agree. I think he’s the favourite to win the title as well. Who would he rather face in final do you think?

Probably Alcaraz since it's a better matchup for him, especially on a faster surface but either will be tough imo.

 

[DKtennis]

how epic would it be if we got Sinner Alcarz in the final.

 

[DSH]

Will he save Turin?

The sinner will excommunicate Alcaraz tomorrow.

 

[ultimathule]

Okay, Alcaraz. Do your part.

 

[Rosstour]

I agree. I think he’s the favourite to win the title as well. Who would he rather face in final do you think?

He's going to face Djokovic with the entire weight of his country behind him...and he's gonna get smoked. He will regret not tanking the Rune match.

That said, what an amazing performance. I don't like Medvedev at all, so this was fun to see.

 

[Legend of Borg]

Med wanted out.

 

[DKtennis]

Nole can go down the drain

 

[Rosstour]

Okay, Alcaraz. Do your part.

Djokovic can't be stopped

IMO

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner serve has declined. If Nole can get past Raz, he has to take advantage of that.

This juggernaut needs to stop now.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Kral jinx stays

 

[JFK_32]

Final against Alcaraz, big chance to win. Final against Djokovic, straight win for Serbian

 

[DSH]

Sinner è felice del sostegno del pubblico che gli ha dato l'energia per vincere la sua partita.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

There is a Judas Priest song that has that chrous Sinner! Sinner!! Siiiiiiiiiiiiiinner!!!

 

[nolefam_2024]

 

[Legend of Borg]

Djokovic can't be stopped

IMO

He was stopped pretty convincingly in that 3rd set tiebreak a few days ago.

He can be beaten. Doesn't mean he'll necessarily lose but he's not Ultron atm.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner to Djokoraz

 

[Cortana]

Sinner one match away from history? When was the last time someone outside the Big3 won the WTF without losing a match?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner to Djokoraz

Nah.

He is hector

 

[ultimathule]

Djokovic can't be stopped

IMO

It'll be an upset, for sure, and the sweetest one for me if Alcaraz can pull it off. Revenge for Cincy.

 

[DSH]

Sinner one match away from history? When was the last time someone outside the Big3 won the WTF without losing a match?

Dimitrov in 2017.

 

[mehdimike]

Sinner one match away from history? When was the last time someone outside the Big3 won the WTF without losing a match?

Medvedev at 2020 WTF I guess

 

[DKtennis]

yes! I really couldn't care less if Nole won again

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

Dinner killed Medvedev in the third set with his BTDL... It was like Djokovic 2011

Medvedev has himself to blame though... First serve down the drain and just lacking intensity in the 3rd...
Esp being broken again , that game was abysmal

Sinner by form is the favorite for the title

 

[dking68]

Dimitrov in 2017.

Sinner is ready to save Turin

 

[neytron]

Sinner has played incredibly well in this tournament. He just might win this. He's figured out Medvedev this year. He's about to go 3-0 in the last 3 matches. Don't be surprised if he ends up winning this h2h.

Sinner is very good at the end of this season, and Medvedev is very inconsistent. Next season everything could change again. I still think Medvedev is stronger than Sinner when they are both in good shape.

 

[bnjkn]

I think the writing is on the wall for both tiny and Djokovic. They can make it tough, but I don't think they can beat Sinner right now.

 

[Rovesciarete]

As I said after the second set, it was highly unlikely to have a such stark disparity in first serving. Actually I was wrong as the tables were completely turned. Finally more bh down the line, Meddy left it open too often without getting punished.

Excellent analysis by Jannik btw, he pointed out exactly some of the stuff I remarked upon

 

[NoleFam]

Sinner is very good at the end of this season, and Medvedev is very inconsistent. Next season everything could change again. I still think Medvedev is stronger than Sinner when they are both in good shape.

Medvedev has been good at the end of the season too though. Winning Paris Masters and ATP Finals in 2020 and making both of those finals in 2021. I'm just really impressed with Sinner's improvement as a player right now. In pure ballstriking, he's surpassed Medvedev right now today imo. He's a better returner and his serve has improved. Medvedev still has the better serve but I think Sinner is right there, and may potentially end up being the overall better player.

 

[dking68]

As I said after the second set, it was highly unlikely to have a such stark disparity in first serving. Actually I was wrong as the tables were completely turned. Finally more bh down the line, Meddy left it open too often without getting punished.

Excellent analysis by Jannik btw, he pointed out exactly some of the stuff I remarked upon

You still don’t see him reaching #2 in the rankings next year?

 

[socallefty]

Beating Alcaraz and Sinner back-back in the semi and final seems to be a gauntlet that is as challenging as during the days when you had to beat two of the Big 3 back-back to win big titles.

Sinner’s BH is definitely better than Djokovic’s current BH and Novak had a chance only if he quickly changes most points to the FH wing while hitting his FH big. First Djokovic has to beat Alcaraz just to get the chance to try again to beat Sinner. Sweet weekend.

 

[FeroBango]

I think the writing is on the wall for both tiny and Djokovic. They can make it tough, but I don't think they can beat Sinner right now.

Sinner winning in 3.

 

[Hitman]

Med ends the season by still not winning any title he previously won for a second time.

 

[dking68]

Beating Alcaraz and Sinner back-back in the semi and final seems to be a gauntlet that is as challenging as during the days when you had to beat two of the Big 3 back-back to win big titles.

Sinner’s BH is definitely better than Djokovic’s current BH and Novak had a chance only if he quickly changes most points to the FH wing while hitting his FH big. First Djokovic has to beat Alcaraz just to get the chance to try again to beat Sinner. Sweet weekend.

Still doubting Sinner? He will win his first slam in 2024

 

[dking68]

Medvedev has been good at the end of the season too though. Winning Paris Masters and ATP Finals in 2020 and making both of those finals in 2021. I'm just really impressed with Sinner's improvement as a player right now. In pure ballstriking, he's surpassed Medvedev right now today imo. He's a better returner and his serve has improved. Medvedev still has the better serve but I think Sinner is right there, and may potentially end up being the overall better player.

Potentially? He already has a higher career win percentage at 72% at age 22. Medvedev 71% at age 27. Sinner is definitely going to win over 78% of his matches when he retires

 

[DSH]

You still don’t see him reaching #2 in the rankings next year?

Number 1 if he strengthens his chicken legs, if he improves his first serve, if he improves his slice, if he uses drop shots more frequently, if he goes up to the net to finish the points with the volley.

 

[dking68]

Number 1 if he strengthens his chicken legs, if he improves his first serve, if he improves his slice, if he uses drop shots more frequently, if he goes up to the net to finish the points with the volley.

His first serve has already improved. It’s the legs that has prevented it from being consistent in grueling matches

 

[chuckersthenut]

Med should be careful calling for people to come down and fight him. One of these days someone will

I always tell guys this. There is always somebody tougher.

 

[dking68]

@Rovesciarete still don’t see Sinner reaching #2 in the rankings next year? Especially if Alcaraz fails to defend his Wimbledon title?