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Thanks for thatI would say yes, but Sinner is on fire. Mus could have gotten a break back though
Nice to know Jannik is on form.
Thanks for thatI would say yes, but Sinner is on fire. Mus could have gotten a break back though
Don’t do that. Don’t give me hope.It finally feels like a normal era. Djokovic and Nadal crippled by old age and injuries, the young guns firing off missiles at each other. We may have an interesting 2020s yet. Of course, at the Slams it all changes.
Il Mago vs Il Rosso is a nice little rivalry.
Sinner's RoS is amazing, and on clay the advantage is even more highlightedReturn again seems to be the key difference here. Sinner is 100% on both Lorenzo’s 2nd serve AND 1st serve. Insane. It doesn’t sound right, but TennisTv stats say so and I haven’t seen him miss a single one. Musetti is winning 30% of all his second serve points. Just can’t hurt Sinner at all with his serve, he’s got all the answers right now and I don’t think it’s enough of a weapon
I think Musetti might have the best touch on tour tbhCrafty drops from Musetti, really didn’t think he had that level of feel those were incredible difficulty wise.
Side note MC in good weather is just gorgeous. Emphasis on the in good weather part
Sinner's return is soooo great. Imagine what would happen when his serve gets as good as it should be for his height? ScaryReturn again seems to be the key difference here. Sinner is 100% on both Lorenzo’s 2nd serve AND 1st serve. Insane. It doesn’t sound right, but TennisTv stats say so and I haven’t seen him miss a single one. Musetti is winning 30% of all his second serve points. Just can’t hurt Sinner at all with his serve, he’s got all the answers right now and I don’t think it’s enough of a weapon
Never mindSinner holds, but maybe Musetti is waking up a bit? Seems like he's moving Sinner around a bit more now.
Sinner hits with a ton of power, Djokovic looked like Wozniacki powerwisePuts into perspective just how god awful Djoker was yesterday, Musetti looks helpless
Number one. Alcaraz won’t have it so easy winning big title. In fact he may overshadow him on faster courtsSinner's return is soooo great. Imagine what så happen when his serve gets as good as it should be for his height? Scary
Puts into perspective just how god awful Djoker was yesterday, Musetti looks helpless
Leverage is pretty overpoweredSinner blasting the FH. People say he's too skinny, but he's got that max muscle efficiency
Put him above or below Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on clay?Yeah Musetti is not there yet, top 25-30 player on slow courts, lower on faster surfaces.
Top 25 on slow courts? ReallyYeah Musetti is not there yet, top 20-25 player on slow courts, lower on faster surfaces.
Put him above or below Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on clay?
Sinner hits with a ton of power, Djokovic looked like Wozniacki powerwise
Top 25 on slow courts? Really
On really slow clay yeah? Didn’t he take 2 sets from Djokovic and Tsitsipas at FO 21’ and 22’ respectively and beat Alcaraz on clay?You would put him higher ?
On really slow clay yeah? Didn’t he take 2 sets from Djokovic and Tsitsipas at FO 21’ and 22’ respectively and beat Alcaraz on clay?
Actually some analysts have been saying it’s his best surface cause the serve is nullified and he returns so well. He personally doesn’t think so but his win percentage on clay is very similar to hard courtOk top 15 then, expected him to make things harder for Sinner though , it's not even Sinner's best surface. Doesn't look good for a potential rivalry.
problem for sinner is this style isn’t gonna work against Nadal (or to a lesser extent, Djoker). They can absorb big groundstrokes all day long, it doesn’t bother them at all, especially Rafa. You need that extra bit of X factor, be it a huge serve, a transition game, something more.
Now I don’t think Djok/Nadal are anywhere near form yet but by Rome we will get a better picture
Will be the challenge for Cahill & Co. as hes consolidating the level difference between him and lower top 20 guysproblem for sinner is this style isn’t gonna work against Nadal (or to a lesser extent, Djoker). They can absorb big groundstrokes all day long, it doesn’t bother them at all, especially Rafa. You need that extra bit of X factor, be it a huge serve, a transition game, something more.
Now I don’t think Djok/Nadal are anywhere near form yet but by Rome we will get a better picture
We shall see soon enough, but he does have the height advantage & should have a clear serve advantage sooner rather than later. Alcaraz, Sinner, Rune - they might be our new "big 3"Number one. Alcaraz won’t have it so easy winning big title. In fact he may overshadow him on faster courts
I get what you're saying but think RG 2009. Massive groundies of both win (and a big serve) took Rafa down. Rafa's significantly slower now & Sinner returns a lot better than the Sod.problem for sinner is this style isn’t gonna work against Nadal (or to a lesser extent, Djoker). They can absorb big groundstrokes all day long, it doesn’t bother them at all, especially Rafa. You need that extra bit of X factor, be it a huge serve, a transition game, something more.
Now I don’t think Djok/Nadal are anywhere near form yet but by Rome we will get a better picture
I just see Zverev-Nadal 2.0. Looks great for a while until it doesn’t and Sinner gets passed 4 times in a row, flummoxed by the slice, and loses.I get what you're saying but think RG 2009. Massive groundies of both win (and a big serve) took Rafa down. Rafa's significantly slower now & Sinner returns a lot better than the Sod.
I honestly don't see why this kind of power can't hit winners, force errors & short replies against current Rafa
He was like 18 at the time or so? He wasn’t used to playing such a top dog in his living room. Give him time to breatheI just see Zverev-Nadal 2.0. Looks great for a while until it doesn’t and Sinner gets passed 4 times in a row, flummoxed by the slice, and loses.
Heck this exact script happened in RG 21 already, I don’t even need a hypothetical. Jannik was up a break multiple sets and fell apart
Clay over the past 52 weeks: 78,9 %Actually some analysts have been saying it’s his best surface cause the serve is nullified and he returns so well. He personally doesn’t think so but his win percentage on clay is very similar to hard court
He literally blew Alcaraz off the court in the Umag final in the last 2 sets. That’s why I was inclined to believe he could actually be better on clayClay over the past 52 weeks: 78,9 %
HC: 73,8 % (presume it's including indoor) - enough to make him 4th best!
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I was skeptical the other day, but you might be on to something despite his titles and finals almost exclusively coming on HC. One thing is for certain: He can play very well on both (as can Carlos)
problem for sinner is this style isn’t gonna work against Nadal (or to a lesser extent, Djoker). They can absorb big groundstrokes all day long, it doesn’t bother them at all, especially Rafa. You need that extra bit of X factor, be it a huge serve, a transition game, something more.
Now I don’t think Djok/Nadal are anywhere near form yet but by Rome we will get a better picture
Sinner was 19 the 3 times he played Rafa. First time he was no. 75, in Rome and RG 21 he was just hovering around top 20.I just see Zverev-Nadal 2.0. Looks great for a while until it doesn’t and Sinner gets passed 4 times in a row, flummoxed by the slice, and loses.
Heck this exact script happened in RG 21 already, I don’t even need a hypothetical. Jannik was up a break multiple sets and fell apart
I remember. Alcaraz did go away a bit after losing a very, very long service game (or not getting a break in a very long game) early in the second. Still impressive thoughHe literally blew Alcaraz off the court in the Umag final in the last 2 sets. That’s why I was inclined to believe he could actually be better on clay
People who think strength of shot is directly related to muscle mass need to watch more tennis (and sports in general). Plenty of examples, with Giorgi being one of the more obvious ones in the WTA. She's really quite small compared to many of the other women, but hits consistently way harder.Sinner blasting the FH. People say he's too skinny, but he's got that max muscle efficiency
This! His ability to dig out those tough angles and put back a really high quality ball is underrated. And he moves better than people give him credit for.Also Sinner’s coverage backhand side is an underrated asset, guy can go open stance slide on all surfaces and still hit a decent ball despite having to swing across the body, which is really tough. Helps make movement a more efficient
I don't think Nadal can absorb nearly as much these days, especially over 5 sets. Novak is questionable as well lately. Plus, Sinner's groundstrokes have that little bit extra that most others do not have.problem for sinner is this style isn’t gonna work against Nadal (or to a lesser extent, Djoker). They can absorb big groundstrokes all day long, it doesn’t bother them at all, especially Rafa. You need that extra bit of X factor, be it a huge serve, a transition game, something more.
Yeah man. Should win this title I think and definitely a top 5 contender on clayI remember. Alcaraz did go away a bit after losing a very, very long service game (or not getting a break in a very long game) early in the second. Still impressive though
Oh and @Chanwan the 4 losses for sinner on clay, he was injured with foot blisters and a retirement due to knee injury to Rublev (where he had his best chance to make his maiden GS final)I remember. Alcaraz did go away a bit after losing a very, very long service game (or not getting a break in a very long game) early in the second. Still impressive though
tell that to @clayqueen, Djoko played great (if you ask her)Musetti exposed. Told ya that Djokovic played like hot garbage.
@Rosstour tells me it was a great match too. loltell that to @clayqueen, Djoko played great (if you ask her)
Sinner had the advantage in the first set only of the 2021 match.I just see Zverev-Nadal 2.0. Looks great for a while until it doesn’t and Sinner gets passed 4 times in a row, flummoxed by the slice, and loses.
Heck this exact script happened in RG 21 already, I don’t even need a hypothetical. Jannik was up a break multiple sets and fell apart