accidental
Hall of Fame
Well yeah that's true. But there was evidence at least of him putting in work pretty regularly. He also had a trainer and an actual living breathing coach at the time too.
If Nick Kyrgios played to his full potential, where would he be ranked right now?
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Well yeah that's true. But there was evidence at least of him putting in work pretty regularly. He also had a trainer and an actual living breathing coach at the time too.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
How do you know what his full potential is?
Not that talented
BlackSilver
Semi-Pro
His full potential is mediocre. Weak backhand, awful return, weak movement, average to good forehand.
The hype behind, on similar ways as the hype behind Zverev or Shapovalov, shows that most members can only read result lists when discussing tennis.
Now, what happens between the four lines........ that's beyond their comprehension.
And the worst part it is that........ tennis is a fairly simple sport to analyze, doesn't hold a candle to nearly any collective sport and a couple of individual ones, since the tactical component is very limited.
The hype behind, on similar ways as the hype behind Zverev or Shapovalov, shows that most members can only read result lists when discussing tennis.
Now, what happens between the four lines........ that's beyond their comprehension.
And the worst part it is that........ tennis is a fairly simple sport to analyze, doesn't hold a candle to nearly any collective sport and a couple of individual ones, since the tactical component is very limited.
Simplicius
Semi-Pro
As I see him, Kyrgios is not the guy who likes to read books...
But if he read this maybe it will be a life changing moment for him.
It could be much worst Niko boy!!!!
But if he read this maybe it will be a life changing moment for him.
It could be much worst Niko boy!!!!
toby55555
Hall of Fame
His backhand isn’t in the same league as Zverev’s unfortunately.Twice the talent of Zed, but not as hard a worker unfortunately
I really like Nick. But perhaps no saint, @stringertom - sorry to tell you this, mate!
racquetreligion
Hall of Fame
If he had a brain probably top 3
but Tomical career ahead and
even lower ranking in Baskeball
but Tomical career ahead and
even lower ranking in Baskeball
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
We will never know.
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Hall of Fame
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accidental
Hall of Fame
Kyrgios peaked in 2016 and has been declining the last 2 years
He is ranked 30 right now and has only 1 top 10 win this year (over Dimitrov).
He is ranked 30 right now and has only 1 top 10 win this year (over Dimitrov).
Djokovicfan
Professional
He is easily the strongest player on the tour. If he gets his consistency up he will be the next federer
Rafa's OCD
Semi-Pro
exactly where he is right now. million dollar talent, $20 brain.
MatsPhilander
Legend
Rabe87
Professional
Nobody really has the full package like he does, I mean when you break down his individual shots he's top 5 for all of them, possibly the first player to have a huge serve and yet move like someone who's a lot shorter and more nimble, I'd say it's not a lack of motivation but he's just injury-prone to the extreme and pro's don't like to discuss injuries. Perhaps his attitude is partly to conceal the fact he'll be hindered by injuries for the remainder of his career.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Top 5 for all of them on what planet? Apart from the serve, there's at least 10 guys that have a better BH, and probably another 10 that have a better FH. Also, he might be faster than many other big servers, but let's not pretend that he moves like a gazelle out there.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
Kyrgios is really top 3 in serve and not top 10 in anything else, except probably the fake slice forehand and the tweener
Forehand_Slice
Semi-Pro
Think Kyrgios ground game's actually gotten worse over the years. His serve though, can reach pretty absurd levels at times.
But forget winnings slams, he isn't even going to surpass Monfils, who while he likes to entertain, has a genuinely solid ground game and proven results.
But forget winnings slams, he isn't even going to surpass Monfils, who while he likes to entertain, has a genuinely solid ground game and proven results.
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
Art Vandelay
New User
In this hypothetical universe, do all other players also play to their full potential?
MLRoy
Hall of Fame
Is that piece of crap holding a faggg...?!
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Legend
MLRoy
Hall of Fame
Oh, Sh*t! That mother F*****! He may as well have a hypodermic sticking out of his flat assss!
I was listening to that song -- I don't remember ever seeing the "doobie" bros before -- listening for clues... then it hit me... (Old. Square. Sorry.) Between that and pleasuring water bottles... he really is # 2, isn't he?!?!
Djokovicfan
Professional
If tennis was all about physical (muscular) athleticism, kyrgios would be the goat.
But you have to have a keen nervous system to go with the natural strength.
Federer is strong but his greatness comes from his nervous system ( vision, proprioception, muscle memory, hand eye coordination, mental tactics etc..). It takes more than just natural strength to be a fed djok nadal tier player. I think kyrgios will only get better with age tho. Watching how explosive his movements are, he is very naturally strong. If he trains his motor system well he could be a world beater.
But you have to have a keen nervous system to go with the natural strength.
Federer is strong but his greatness comes from his nervous system ( vision, proprioception, muscle memory, hand eye coordination, mental tactics etc..). It takes more than just natural strength to be a fed djok nadal tier player. I think kyrgios will only get better with age tho. Watching how explosive his movements are, he is very naturally strong. If he trains his motor system well he could be a world beater.
Nadalgaenger
G.O.A.T.
Does anyone know where/when this was taken? Looks like he’s had a few!
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Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
+1
I think he could be top-5 or top-3 if he had the right head on his shoulders. He goes out there looking as if he's working a 12-hour shift hauling coal. He sees tennis as a means to an end rather than a passion. Watching him live between points and on changeovers and it's so obvious that he does not want to be out there. The fact that he is where he is given all that is incredible.
Rubens
Hall of Fame
That's cruel.
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
If niko committed...
Atp top ten, then, a SemiPro basketball player in Italy or Turkey.
Then, he gets a marginally more lucrative gig as a Backup dancer for Drake.
Happy nik!
Atp top ten, then, a SemiPro basketball player in Italy or Turkey.
Then, he gets a marginally more lucrative gig as a Backup dancer for Drake.
Happy nik!
Ann
Hall of Fame
Nailed it!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Pithy but brilliant description!
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Just read that he's already looking ahead to Rd 3 vs Fed - this could end badly......
toby55555
Hall of Fame
In his ideal world he would only have to play finals in front of rapturous crowds. He hasn’t got the work ethic for the tedium of early round matches against the likes of Albot and Herbert.
