Dimitrov or Tsitsipas: who is the better Federer?
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He should be, because its all Federer's fault for killing tennis with his copies.
Beckerserve
Legend
Dimitrov could have been but ladies were more of a trophy for him than slams.
Mirka is the secret for success.
It is sad that if a player comes along who doesn't just scurry around being a baseline bot, but actually plays some attacking tennis, everyone says they are copying Federer and a failure if they don't win as much.
Tsitsipas is not like Federer, he's just even less like the sea of boring grinders who dominate the tour.
Tsitsipas is not like Federer, he's just even less like the sea of boring grinders who dominate the tour.
ibbi
G.O.A.T.
Hey, technically Gasquet was 1, Dimitrov 2, and Tsitsipas 3. Tsitsipas is currently doing decently well, but we will have to wait and see if like the other two with age he retreats a mile behind the baseline content to rally all day, and suffers alarming hair loss in a way Federer has still not really fallen victim to.
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
How about Dan Evans
stingstang
Professional
Is mentioning either of those clowns in the same sentence as Fedr even legal?
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Same deal with Safin and Zverev. Marat could have won 5-7 slams had he concentrated on tennis rather than partying/babes. No criticism intended there, he's free to do whatever he wants and I'm sure he has no regrets.
He is Fed 2.5.
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TheNachoMan
Guest
I heard that he was drunk in the AO 2002 final. He didn’t give a sheet..lol
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
Marat the OG mad lad
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
Apparently the reason Fed was so distracted and nervous against Millman this year was because he played a practice match against Safin right before the match, and Safin destroyed him.
Safin has been retired for more than 10 years and is a Russian MP.
zagor
Bionic Poster
Don't think either of them plays anything like Fed but of the two, Tsitsipas is just more impressive to me at full flight, when he steps in the court and starts hammering the ball. He strikes me as more talented of the two, Dmitrov never really vowed me with his game (on court).
I agree. Although it is quite obvious dimitrov's strokes took a lot of inspiration from Fed, he's got nowhere near the footwork or power on his strokes. Dimitrov's creativity is also more contrived than Fed's. When D hits a cool shot, it too often looks like he had been waiting to hit something interesting. Fed comes up with interesting shots simply to win the point.
The only thing Tsitsipas has in common with Fed is that he's a right hander with a one handed backhand. None of his strokes look similar to Fed.
Born_to_slice
Legend
Both are a far cry from Federer but among the two, Dimitrov's game is slightly more similar.
Beckerserve
Legend
Oh Safin was top drawer. Definitely would have won at least 6 Majors. But he has enjoyed his life so good luck to him.
Zverev if he can sort that 2nd serve and FH out should win many Majors.
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
And he's playing Dan Evans next
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Dimitrov because Tsitsipas doesn't play like Federer.
2.0 vs 2.5 it is then.
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
Who does he play like? I've hear Federer say this as well maybe the most similar thing is smooth movement and on hander. What's the difference in their playing styles?
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
Is it possible to move to much?
DRII
G.O.A.T.
yea, i wouldn't have thought so, but Dimitrov actually over moves and takes too many extra steps!
Its crazy!
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
His backhand swing and footwork does not remind me of Federer at all. His movement on clay was also nothing like Federer.
He is a tad better player than Dimitrov but Dimitrov's backhand swing (and movement too) is more similar to Federer. His court positioning isn't like Federer's though.
metsman
G.O.A.T.
Greg circa 14 was fairly promising, but collapsed right after and besides bits of 17 never really put it together again. I don't think Tsitsipas has the ability to play much better than that unless he physically develops more (but usually that should take place by 20/21, Tsitsipas is already 22+ and I just don't think he has the fast twitch muscles), or his serve turns into an elite weapon, but he'll assuredly have a better career since he's so young.
Andy Murray Is Goat
Rookie
So how is there playing style more dissimilar than similar just tryna pick your brain. I grew up watching Dimi when I was young he was the next big thing almost proved it as well shame he couldn't get over the hump after a great 2017
metsman
G.O.A.T.
You can't watch this video and tell me Tsitsipas does the better Fed knockoff, that's ridiculous. He looks pretty mediocre with such an ugly FH, clumsiness, none of the interesting aspects of Fed's game (which is every part of his game). Greg is doing a pretty damn accurate old and slow Fed impersonation here with some nice BH flicks, some junkballing, good touch, solid ballstriking when in position.
asifallasleep
Hall of Fame
I don't understand this thread at all. Nothing about the Tsitsipas game is similar enough to warrant a comparison to Federer. The only similarity is a one hand backhand. I have no idea what you guys are watching. Wow. I can't even be bothered to list all the differences.
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
They both pale in comparison.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Yeah, in dimitrov's case yes. He never seems to settle his feet enough to really lean into his groundstrokes. He comes off as a bit skittish. His power, especially on the forehand, is surprisingly average.
Nadalgaenger
G.O.A.T.
Awesome thread idea. Was seriously thinking of this today while watching the match!
Nadalgaenger
G.O.A.T.
Tsitsipas an excellent attacking player. Roger GOAT attacking player.
TennisProExpert
Semi-Pro
Tsisipas BH is really bad. He should really hire Stan or Fed as a coach when he can to fix it.
Start hitting with an eastern FH grip too.
Start hitting with an eastern FH grip too.
TennisProExpert
Semi-Pro
I watched most of the match live, Dimitrov looked better than Tsisipas in all his shots. Shame he can never put it all together for more than a couple of matches at a time.
SeeingDusk
Hall of Fame
30 is the new 20
