Is playing pretty well, hitting big on his serves and forehands. Still seems way out of shape (look at his stomach) and has only an average backhand and sometimes poor shot selection. Mayer seems to be gifting Sock this match. I hope Sock can get more in shape and get better, seems a little like roddick (big serve, forehand) but still has a lot of development left.
Jack Sock
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Cormorant
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I've had my fill of swaggering Nebraskans bellowing celebrations pugnaciously, in some kind of unintentional tribute to pre-verbal communication when intimidating roars were de rigeur. Thankfully, I can just put the kid on mute and hope that he papers up the hole in our sport where our promising up and comers should be.
The sooner he puts a sock in it the better, though, as I preferred the more humble Sock from last year who wasn't nearly so in-your-face.
The sooner he puts a sock in it the better, though, as I preferred the more humble Sock from last year who wasn't nearly so in-your-face.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
**** Sock and **** Mayer.
That is all I have to say.
That is all I have to say.
You're not taking that sudden death loss lightly, are you?
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Well after you win Wimbledon, pick up a Bronze Medal at the Olympics and reach the final of Cincy, you aren't gonna be very thrilled when some jackass trolls you day 1 of the US Open..
double barrels
Rookie
mayer sucked yesterday no doubt
but sock was absolutely crushing forehands
he has an unbelievable first serve when its on, and his second serve reminds me of a top tier one, ridiculous amout of spin to it.
i dont really think his backhand is weak, he likes to come in the net which is awesome, he has good hands, but he was also taking a lot of backhands early on the return then rushing the net, great great stuff
this kid will jump to about 200 in the world with a next round win, i fully expect him to be a top 75 player in a year, and top 30 player before he is 23, maybe even better
but sock was absolutely crushing forehands
he has an unbelievable first serve when its on, and his second serve reminds me of a top tier one, ridiculous amout of spin to it.
i dont really think his backhand is weak, he likes to come in the net which is awesome, he has good hands, but he was also taking a lot of backhands early on the return then rushing the net, great great stuff
this kid will jump to about 200 in the world with a next round win, i fully expect him to be a top 75 player in a year, and top 30 player before he is 23, maybe even better
Gonzalito17
Banned
Sock is very good player, he had Roddick on the ropes last year in first set but failed to convert BPs. He's on the way. Weird effort by Mayer though, very strange effort. To put it mildly.
Which one are you calling a jacka$$, Mayer or Jock Sack?
I think his backhand is atrocious. Is there anyone on the mens single side in the US Open that has nearly as bad a backhand? I cant think of one person. His serve is top tier like you said and his forehand is very powerful but at times unreliable. Backhand is a huge liability and uses an extreme grip and doesnt follow through. Opens up the court by positioning himself to hit forehands and exerts tons of energy running around the backhand. His movement is ok but he certainly doesnt look like he is taking his diet very seriously. Lots of potential but he needs to work hard and technique wise I think his backhand will always be a liability.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Towerofpower205
Rookie
He really bores me to watch him, I don't have anything against him, but today was the first I've seen him play and I almost fell asleep
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
+1. If Sock does win that to make the R16s that would be impressive. Almagro isn't great at the USO - 11 and 7 - and R32 is his best ever result...
stringertom
Bionic Poster
The light bulb has turned on suddenly...today's victim waxed Sock 1 & 3 last month in L.A. He will be fresher than Nico for sure but no lead is safe at USO'12!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
He's like 19. I like the emotion. USA Tennis is supposed to be played loudly.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
JSeba11
New User
And retires for the second week in a row, he was limping around a lot, seems to be a back injury. He’s scheduled for Knoxville (I believe) next week and Davis Cup in a few weeks, see if he plays or not. Looks like he needs to end his season, get healthy, and play futures next year.
justinmadison
Semi-Pro
Well, he has zero atp points at this point. Maybe he can get a wildcard into futures qualifying
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Sock is runner up! Earn 75 ranking points move up 9-10 spots to 371 in the world!
Paulreedsmith
Semi-Pro
To bad about that WC to IW Jack! And soon clay season is taking over and you have no chance there, and won´t get WC in Europe. Looks like another sh!ty year for Saggy Sock.
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