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Shanghai SF :
Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Thiem
Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Thiem
They have great games, but they haven’t done it by beating and taking over the big 3. As predicted by many it’s looking like their simply picking up now because the big 3 (apart from Nadal) are no longer good enoughI hope these are tennis's new elites. All 4 of them have the game to be multi-Slam champs and they have their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
I’d also say that Sasha is the greater of the 4 at the moment. He has a bit of an aura about him, his game is powerful and very compact. If he improves his net game a mental strength another 10% he could dominate for quite a whileCrazy to think Sasha may be the most uncertain of the 4, given he’s had the highest ranking and won the most M1000s. But he struggles so much in best of 5 and is having a rough year.
Yeah, Tsitsipas and Zverev just beat mugs in QFsThey have great games, but they haven’t done it by beating and taking over the big 3. As predicted by many it’s looking like their simply picking up now because the big 3 (apart from Nadal) are no longer good enough
Ha.So what happens if Berrettini wins his QF?
I don’t think he has a positive aura. I would say anyone sees his chances especially against him because he’s always able to collapse at any point in a match.I’d also say that Sasha is the greater of the 4 at the moment. He has a bit of an aura about him, his game is powerful and very compact. If he improves his net game a mental strength another 10% he could dominate for quite a while
So what happens if Berrettini wins his QF?
If Berrettini wins the QF, AND wins Shamghai then this thread is FINNISH.
4-3 vs RFI don’t think he has a positive aura. I would say anyone sees his chances especially against him because he’s always able to collapse at any point in a match.
Strangely against Federer he always plays good (and Federer choses the wrong strategy), but he can really lose against anyone on any day. That’s why he will never dominate and likely even never win a Slam.
Definitely the emphasis on matchups playing a big part in the game here. Rafa is just a bad matchup for Sasha4-3 vs RF
2-3 vs Novak
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0-5 vs Rafa.
Why???
It's strange how he can't beat Nadal.
I see what you’re saying. But when he’s on, I think his top level is superior to the other three in my honest opinion.I don’t think he has a positive aura. I would say anyone sees his chances especially against him because he’s always able to collapse at any point in a match.
Strangely against Federer he always plays good (and Federer choses the wrong strategy), but he can really lose against anyone on any day. That’s why he will never dominate and likely even never win a Slam.
Felix seems like a pigeon to me.FAA and some others can elbow their way in.
RF plays against Sascha the wrong way. He tries to grind him down when he should really be all-out attacking. The 2017 Halle finals shows how Zverev looks completely hopeless against Fed when Fed goes on full attack mode.4-3 vs RF
2-3 vs Novak
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0-5 vs Rafa.
Why???
It's strange how he can't beat Nadal.
Shapo has the higher ceiling among the two imo. He has the power and game to win slams once he figures out that tennis isn’t about trying to whack winners on every shot...Felix seems like a pigeon to me.
No slams for him.
You gotta love how he tortures his opponents.RF plays against Sascha the wrong way. He tries to grind him down when he should really be all-out attacking. The 2017 Halle finals shows how Zverev looks completely hopeless against Fed when Fed goes on full attack mode.
With Djoker, Zverev is actually a pretty tough matchup for him in a BO3 as Zverevs game is quite similar to Djokovic’s but Zverev hits the ball harder. Zverev wears out in BO5 so Nole will still cruise against him there (RG 2019).
Rafa is a tough matchup because he grinds Zverev down. He moves Zverev all over the court and eventually, Zverev wears out even in a BO3.
What did I say?Tieni la mia racchetta!
No, this year was a big step backwards as a whole. He won one 250 tournament, and this even barely with playing horrible tennis. This win today was his first win over a top 10 player in the whole season, believe it or not.I see what you’re saying. But when he’s on, I think his top level is superior to the other three in my honest opinion.
He really isn’t that far away. All he needs is a bit more experience. His game is there and when he can start being more consistent in slams, he will win multiple grand slams
not Medvedev. he is too skinny and weak. it will be Berrentini who will be big 4Shanghai SF :
Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Thiem
Ehh... That's not how it works.Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Berrettini.
HELL YEAH Berrettini a part of the new big 4. The memes will never end.
It may be too late when he figures this out. He’s a clinical no brain basher atm.Shapo has the higher ceiling among the two imo. He has the power and game to win slams once he figures out that tennis isn’t about trying to whack winners on every shot...
He’s still only 20 so age is on his side. Then again, other players with a similar style like Tsonga, Berdych and Gonzalez never really figured that out either.It may be too late when he figures this out. He’s a clinical no brain basher atm.
Good job jinxing Thiem... Berrettini is verrrrry good though!Shanghai SF :
Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Thiem
and who would ever do thatEhh... That's not how it works.
Posters who mocked Berrettini are the meme now.
When he's gonna be in the WTF as a 23 year old, you should take him out of your sig.Medvedev vs Tsitsipas & Zverev vs Berrettini.
HELL YEAH Berrettini a part of the new big 4. The memes will never end.
Someone with poor judgment and no understanding of tennis?...and who would ever do that
the guy is an insane player, reached the USO SF, nadal had it very very tough, no?
Verdasco played in the WTF too, who caresWhen he's gonna be in the WTF as a 23 year old, you should take him out of your sig.
noSomeone with poor judgment and no understanding of tennis?...
Nope, considering it took him 1.5 sets to completely dismantle him. That being said, Berrettini was a harder opponent than Federer would have been in the final.and who would ever do that
the guy is an insane player, reached the USO SF, nadal had it very very tough, no?
yeaaah noNope, considering it took him 1.5 sets to completely dismantle him. That being said, Berrettini was a harder opponent than Federer would have been in the final.
Verdasco is another extremely talented player who fell off around 2012. Take him outta that sig buddyVerdasco played in the WTF too, who cares
Kinda indisputable given hard court results this yearyeaaah no
So is Youzhny. Wasn't he Nadal's daddy outside of clay in 2005-2008?Verdasco is another extremely talented player who fell off around 2012. Take him outta that sig buddy
It's happened way too many times recently that Nadal was pwning the competition and then he faced Fed or Djokovic and he tensed up - just take this year - 2019 AO or 2019 Wimbledon. He had no chance. Berrettini is Berrettini and he's gonna Berrettini.Kinda indisputable given hard court results this year![]()
He was one of the best Russia had to offer in the Davydenko era; long and successful career. Another worthy scratch from the sigSo is Youzhny. Wasn't he Nadal's daddy outside of clay in 2005-2008?
Oh yeah you're right!He was the best Russia had to offer for a while; long and successful career. Another worthy scratch from the sig
Gasquet and Robredo are pretty bad against shotmakers. However, Rublev has shown pretty great potential in his first few years, way too soon to call him a mug.Oh yeah you're right!
Gasquet, Robredo, Rublev also so tough. Really really tough opponents for Nadal in the final rounds of a Slam.
Yes, incredibly competition for Nadal at the US Open. Equal to Federer, Djokovic, Sampras and even God himself. How Nadal won those US Opens is beyond belief. Best USO player ever too. Just give him another 2-3 years. The 2020 USO final against Lajovic is gonna be epic, no?Gasquet and Robredo are pretty bad against shotmakers. However, Rublev has shown pretty great potential in his first few years, way too soon to call him a mug.