Cincinnati Masters 2022 SF: (1) Daniil Medvedev vs (4) Stefanos Tsitsipas

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Very true.

I'm particularly impressed with the Croat's serve to be precise. I'm sure that Stef would get nightmare-ish thougts upon seeing him at the opposite side of the net even if he does beat Daniil here. The USO 2020 match was probably one of the top10 worst chokes.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

Consistency and focus matter as well, sir.

 

[James P]

Come on, Medly, let's get it

Narrator edit: He did get it

 

[Bubcay]

I'm particularly impressed with the Croat's serve to be precise. I'm sure that Stef would get nightmare-ish thougts upon seeing him at the opposite side of the net even if he does beat Daniil here. The USO 2020 match was probably one of the top10 worst chokes.

Borna was always such a talented player, albeit very unlucky with the injuries... Maybe it is his time now...

 

[zuluzazu]

Med's return position gets exposed by S and V. Why dont players expose Nadal's return position similarly? Does Nadal adjust better?

 

[PSNELKE]

Wow those 4 serves to give Med the break were comically bad lol

 

[zuluzazu]

Wow what a rubbish game from Stef??

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Wow those 4 serves to give Med the break were comically bad lol

Yea Tstsi will never fix his brain unfortunately.. Another wasted career due to lack of focus. Theres been alot of them

 

[Slicehand]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

Different gamestyles, they have talent at different tennis things, but yeah i also prefer all court attaking tennis, but it would lose its value if everybody played like that

 

[zuluzazu]

Med is so so bad at the net

 

[jarko111]

So long as this match stays at this quality and both players are in good health after, the final looks to be a really entertaining battle.

 

[Slicehand]

Med is so so bad at the net

He is not used to it, not his neighbourhood

 

[PSNELKE]

Coric waiting in the final... Whoever wins this match has a real chance to win it all..

I wouldn't be so sure. Coric leads the H2H against Medvedev 4-2. And he leads Tsitsipas 1-0 winning a fantastic 5 setter at the USO 2020 (not counting that Coric retirement in Rome)

 

[Pablo1989]

The small kid doesn't know how to fight, does he?

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

HAHAHA. You're funny.

 

[zuluzazu]

So long as this match stays at this quality and both players are in good health after, the final looks to be a really entertaining battle.

Yeah I hope whoever wins has enough left in the tank for tomorrow

 

[James P]

Ngl, thought Med was going to choke back the lead...

 

[fundrazer]

Med's return position gets exposed by S and V. Why dont players expose Nadal's return position similarly? Does Nadal adjust better?

The guys who are truly good at hitting their spots on serve have been able to. Folks may give me the Nadal is injured excuse, but this match below was a perfect example of how to approach Nadal's return positioning.

As for this match. Has been pretty good so far. Stef continuing to work the slice which was pretty effective in his match with isner. Has been very solid with his net approaches too.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

To me, Medvedev looks like a low-level adult league player who got abducted by aliens and infused with extraterrestrial goatness juice.

 

[zuluzazu]

The guys who are truly good at hitting their spots on serve have been able to. Folks may give me the Nadal is injured excuse, but this match below was a perfect example of how to approach Nadal's return positioning.

As for this match. Has been pretty good so far. Stef continuing to work the slice which was pretty effective in his match with isner. Has been very solid with his net approaches too.

Wasnt Nadal ahead 2-1 in sets in this match. Cilic was not running away with the match in any way. Pretty sure Cilic chokes away the 5th set here if it was played. Cilic is a certified choker LOL

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

To me, Medvedev looks like a low-level adult league player who got abducted by aliens and infused with extraterrestrial goatness juice.

 

[zuluzazu]

To me, Medvedev looks like a low-level adult league player who got abducted by aliens and infused with extraterrestrial goatness juice.

LOL although this comment is not about "juicing" but you seem to say almost all top winning non Italian players are juicing LOL

 

[Fedeonic]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

Smooth shots are not always synonym of talent. I can talk to you how better are Medvedev's BH, serve, movement, even the slice.

I wouldn't be so sure. Coric leads the H2H against Medvedev 4-2. And he leads Tsitsipas 1-0 winning a fantastic 5 setter at the USO 2020 (not counting that Coric retirement in Rome)

With all four wins before 2019. In fact, the only final played was Med destroying Borna in St. Petersburg.

 

[Open Stance]

Is the TC audio bad or just my TV?

 

[James P]

Woah, I like that insurance break.

 

[NastyWinners]

Lord lol

 

[Bubcay]

This is going downhill fast for Tsitsipas...

 

[fundrazer]

Is the TC audio bad or just my TV?

Yeah it's borked on their restream too.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Way to follow up the first set win Tstsi. Cripes

 

[Open Stance]

Yeah it's borked on their restream too.

No audio now

 

[PSNELKE]

Smooth shots are not always synonym of talent. I can talk to you how better are Medvedev's BH, serve, movement, even the slice.

With all four wins before 2019. In fact, the only final played was Med destroying Borna in St. Petersburg.

Yeah I have mentioned that in another thread. However back then Coric wasn't serving 140 mph bombs like he does now. A lot has changed and at the same time, this is not the Medvedev of 2019-2021 so far this season. I'd love to see Med win this match and make the final, would be super interesting imo

 

[AM75]

Is the TC audio bad or just my TV?

The audio is bad.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

How do you win a first set TB and then eat a bagel ? Jesus. Just on human nature alone and mometum

 

[AM75]

What happened to Tsitsipas? This is unbelievable.

 

[zuluzazu]

Yeah I have mentioned that in another thread. However back then Coric wasn't serving 140 mph bombs like he does now. A lot has changed and at the same time, this is not the Medvedev of 2019-2021 so far this season. I'd love to see Med win this match and make the final, would be super interesting imo

Med does seem to handle no variety players like Djokovic and so I think it would be a great match if Med wins

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

The audio is bad.

It's bad when you can hear those windbag commentators.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

The number of net cords for both players in this match is something else. Weird technique related?

 

[James P]

Serious fight in this fifth game.

 

[Open Stance]

Tennis isn't as fun to watch without any audio.

 

[Jokervich]

Serious fight in this fifth game.

Bit of a pointless fight considering the set is virtually over

 

[Open Stance]

Ah, it just came back!

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

How do you win a first set TB and then eat a bagel ? Jesus. Just on human nature alone and mometum

lol

 

[James P]

Bit of a pointless fight considering the set is virtually over

Wouldn't have been if Stef had won it, but yeah...

 

[RF-18]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

That's just ridiculous. Medvedev is like 7 ft yet his court coverage isn't any lesser than the absolute best. He can serve bombs, he can rally, great BH, functional FH, maturity, you name it. He doesn't have alot of holes in his game. Medvedev is a freak of nature. Here in the 2nd set you can see why Tsitsipas is not way more talented.

 

[Mark-Touch]

The line judge sounds very mechanical, almost robot-like.

 

[ultimathule]

Where's your head at, Stef?

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Good old Tsitsipas. One flew over the cukoos nest

 

[Mark-Touch]

Med is my fave ATP player now and for good reason.

 

[Bubcay]

Wouldn't have been if Stef had won it, but yeah...

Both players wanted to ensure they serve first in the third..

 

[James P]

You watch the match and go" How the hell is this Med pusher #1 and with a slam and the other guy isn't". Its easy to watch this match and know Tstsi is way more talented than Med

I think when people say this, they are generally saying "his game is less aesthetically pleasing as compared to this other player." If you actually analyze what he does on the court to his opponents (when he's on, this isn't a particularly great year for him), it becomes a lot more clear.