So hitting a serve on the inside of the ball, not the outside - fascinating. I see no purpose or advantage to doing that, which is why it's incredibly rare. I mean, if you're cruising in a match and feeling bored or cocky and want to hit a wild trick shot for no real reason, go nuts...
I would think Sinner would do well against Fritz, since I think he's much stronger in a neutral rally, but I see Fritz beat him pretty in pretty straightforward fashion last year. Tough to call.
This is really a clash of styles and personalities. Norrie just looks so stiff and unattractive (his tennis) to me, especially that annoying backhand take back (or whatever you want to call it). That his shorts look like a 1980's bathing suit don't help either. I generally don't even like watching his matches, but Tiafoe always makes things interesting. And I also sort of feel bad for Norrie, because he is essentially ignored by the British media, despite being their best current player, male or female, by a mile.
Well, the ball is coming off the racquet in an unexpected direction, with the opposite spin of what most serves have on them. That's the advantage.
Tiafoe has been playing well, but he's not that much above Norrie in his match that Norrie can't win.
@zill in heaven watching their backhands and suddenly wanting to vomit watching their FHs
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ok I guess I was wrong about the rule. But take a look at this:
Norrie is so much the better player, but he hasn't shown it this match (so far).
He is better as his ranking indicates. But I don't think the gap is that big. Obviously not enough to avoid a loss.
Foe is superior to Norrie talent wise. But the latter has his work ethic and mental strength to fall back on and I’ll be the first to give him credit for getting the most out of his game given his obvious limitations.
I think Med gives him a comfortable rally ball in terms of speed and spin and height, but Med is Med - he can track down enough balls to force errors from opponent's who press. Plus he can get some free points on serve and occasionally be the aggressor in the point.
I'm a much bigger fan of Tiafoe than Norrie, but what's THAT superior about Tiafoe's game? "Talent" is such an ambiguous term.
All that said, yeah, I could see Tiafoe pulling the upset if he's playing Med. ADF might be a worse opponent in terms of pressure. A real chance to make a Masters final and against ADF, Foe would be expected to based on seeding.
Just look at his strokes; his forehand is much more lethal and his net game and touch are better as well.
Tiafoe isn’t getting past Med.
I have to say I haven't thought much about the Tiafoe-Medvedev matchup. If Tiafoe can get Med to hit short and make it to net, I like his chances. If Med's hitting deep and Tiafoe is content to try and hang with him from the baseline, I think this is an easy Med victory. Of course, that's what I think whenever anyone plays Med. Tiafoe should call up Korda for some pointers on how to take it to the Russian.
With Daniil’s current form and his play up to now in IW, I have little doubt he will win. But this is tennis. You never know. On this occasion I would be surprised if Tiafoe can take a set.
He has exceptional movement for a man of any size!!! Know plenty of 6-footers who would kill for his wheels. In fact, almost all of them.
Cam would kill Med on this clay courtMy thoughts too. If he can't handle Tiafoe, what chances would he have against Alcaraz or Medvedev?
