Net game and backhand are his two biggest strengths IMO. The highlights of the Khachanov match give you a pretty good feel for his game.What makes Michelson good compared to other players of his age? What are his strengths?
Saw a short video of him w ginepri and ginepri's trainer. Alex said that this past year is the first year that he's actually trained, so expect him to get much stronger/fitter.Lot of room to improve his physicality (needs the Sir Murray regimen) and serve, but I love the trajectory. Top 35 now.
Yeah, this sums it up really well. That feels like it will be the next point of emphasis.Did not watch the whole match but seems that de Minaur got him moving a lot. Michelsen is great at absorbing pace, especially with his backhand, but gets troubled by angles and guys taking the ball early.
Yes, speed and stamina both need some work, with him already having made improvements from last season, but with a good way still to go.Michelsen looks like he has a ton of upside. Once he develops a little more and builds some speed (as well as a little more anticipation), he's going to be tough to beat. He does have what look like pretty efficient strokes, easy power on both wings. He is also, IMHO, a pretty natural volleyer. That's Demon at his peak, but he's about at the limit right now, and Michelsen will only get better if he stays healthy. Looking forward to watching more.
I think this nails it. For me, it's all about Michelsen unlocking a bit bigger serve. He's already shown some improvement in that regard this year, but I think there's still room for improvement. If he can add a bigger serve to his return of serve, net game, and backhand, he will be tough to handle.I was going to start a new thread but decided it would be just as good to ask here, who are you picking to have a better career, Michelsen or Tien ? I think it's a tough choice as Michelsen probably has a higher ceiling but I see Tien having a more consistent career year to year.
Agreed, they're pretty close in age, I'm not comparing them necessarily, just asking for predictions over the course of their careers.Tien was still playing futures last summer, a bit unfair to compare to Michelsen who's been on main tour longer. Give Tien at least one full year on main tour before comparing.