(q)Christian Harrison (NOT RYAN) (USA) d. (6)Steve Johnson (USA) 7-6(4) 6-1

[Gut4Tennis]

wow

They always said this younger brother would be better then Ryan, and now I'm finally seeing they might be right.

we might be seeing the next bryan brothers if they decide to go the doubles route

enjoy the highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YRAsGC0Y5M

 

[Gut4Tennis]

the commentator with the highlights just keeps saying " big forehand" lol

 

[MindoverMatter]

He's got a pretty extreme extreme grip on his forehand.

A Harrison-Harrison final would be entertaining if they both make it that far

 

[Gut4Tennis]

He's got a pretty extreme extreme grip on his forehand

actually I don't think its as extreme as it looks. His wrist twist on the take back makes it look more extreme in my humble opinion.

 

[Gut4Tennis]

He's got a pretty extreme extreme grip on his forehand.

A Harrison-Harrison final would be entertaining if they both make it that far

he lost in the next rd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RDiYoh6nik

i see big things happening from this kid.

is he like 17?

 

[MindoverMatter]

actually I don't think its as extreme as it looks. His wrist twist on the take back makes it look more extreme in my humble opinion.

I'm looking it over again and I think you're right. I still think it might be a western grip, but the take back did make a huge difference in what I thought

 

[tennisbuck]

I think Christian Harrison has good potential possible top 30 maybe but i just don't see him getting any farther than that with that strange forehand. But i would love for him to prove me wrong

 

[winstonplum]

Ryan's better right now, but who knows what the future will hold.

 

[merwy]

he lost in the next rd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RDiYoh6nik

i see big things happening from this kid.

is he like 17?

18, 19 in a month
Yeah, he's impressive. Although I haven't watched Ryan play for a while, on a first glance Christian looks a bit better, technique-wise. But it could be just me imaging things.

 

[Relinquis]

one to watch for sure...

 

[jaggy]

How is his mental game? Ive never been impressed with Harry the seniors.

 

[wy2sl0]

Nothing against the kid it is just that he needs too much time to wind up the forehand. Not only that, it is a grinder stroke, much like Ryan's now. He starts playing against players like Tsonga, Fed, Berdych, he would break down so fast (hard low hitters). Thats just my opinion. Completely unnecessary amount of force dedicated to spin and not drive.