Sascha Zverev reminds me of Del Potro.

[smoledman]

The last time you had a 19yo going on 20 winning tournaments, being consistent, having a huge swagger about him was one Juan Martin Del Potro in summer 2008. 'Member when he won 4 straight tournaments over the summer and Andy Murray ended his winning streak in the US Open quarterfinals?

Sascha has a similar feel to him, except I feel that his game is even more rounded than Juan Martin's was. They're both 6'6" but Sascha is a better mover and better feel on drop shots. I wouldn't' be surprised if he won the US open this year.

 

[roger presley]

Agree. I think he looks a way more complete player than Delpo.

 

[smoledman]

Another thing is Sascha has a smoother technique on his shots which hopefully will allow him to avoid the wrist injuries of Del Potro. The last thing I want to see is Sascha derailed by injuries just when he's starting to peak. To me one of the biggest tragedies of tennis was what happened to Del Potro in 2010.

 

[Nickzor]

Yeh he seems a more complete player then Delpo except he lacks that ridiculous easy power Delpo has

 

[Van Der Skljo]

I can't see many similarities with Delpo except the height. Delpo looks clumsy when running and hitting his forehand, although it's one of biggest forehands in tennis. Zverev looks like he is shorter player, he moves more naturally, and good thing he has gained some weight and muscles since first time I saw him play at important tournaments. He should be next star that no one can come close to.

 

[Semidios]

Nah, he is more Berdych like.

 

[BlackSilver]

He is the biggest new invention of tennis warehouse forum. And he has little similarity to Del Potro outside height.

 

[Bartelby]

Zverev is certainly closer to Berdych than del Potro, whatever that means or matters.

 

[Shaolin]

He's kind of a poor man's Safin to me.

 

[Bartelby]

His hair reminds me of Hugh Grant.

 

[Russeljones]

Zverev is the better player.

 

[Omega_7000]

Good player......only problem I have is that he looks like he's jack of all trades but master of none..........lacks a reliable weapon like Fed or Nadal or DelPotro's forehand or Kyrgios' serve etc.

 

[Nadalgaenger]

The last time you had a 19yo going on 20 winning tournaments, being consistent, having a huge swagger about him was one Juan Martin Del Potro in summer 2008. 'Member when he won 4 straight tournaments over the summer and Andy Murray ended his winning streak in the US Open quarterfinals?

Sascha has a similar feel to him, except I feel that his game is even more rounded than Juan Martin's was. They're both 6'6" but Sascha is a better mover and better feel on drop shots. I wouldn't' be surprised if he won the US open this year.

I've always recognized this as well. Huge groundstrokes off both wings, excellent movement for a big guy, etc.

 

[Nadalgaenger]

Zverev is the better player.

Right now he is better than 2017 Delpo for sure. But late 2009 Delpo higher than Zverev now for sure.
We'll never know how good Delpo could have become if injuries hadn't derailed him.

 

[metsman]

Zverev is not a better mover than pre-surgery DelPo, not does he have better touch, it's amazing how Delpo is viewed as a one dimensional ball basher. He does have a better serve at the same age, a better backhand, and most importantly (hopefully) no surgeries on the horizon.

Zverev talent wise is a lesser version of Safin, but his work ethic and dedication is top notch, which is something Marat never had.

 

[-snake-]

Zverev is not a better mover than pre-surgery DelPo, not does he have better touch, it's amazing how Delpo is viewed as a one dimensional ball basher. He does have a better serve at the same age, a better backhand, and most importantly (hopefully) no surgeries on the horizon.

Zverev talent wise is a lesser version of Safin, but his work ethic and dedication is top notch, which is something Marat never had.

The TT kids think 2017 JMDP is at his peak thanks to Meles

 

[Meles]

Good player......only problem I have is that he looks like he's jack of all trades but master of none..........lacks a reliable weapon like Fed or Nadal or DelPotro's forehand or Kyrgios' serve etc.

Smoked Djokovic with his backhand so he's a backhand master to be sure. Best first return game possibly of a big player (Cilic close). Zverev's serve game numbers are skyrocketing this year so his serve and 2nd serve are on course to be major weapons. Its probably enough. Zed's forehand has been pretty good on clay except it looked shakey in his 2nd set with Djokovic today.

 

[Freddy Cat]

He's literally nothing like DelPo. Since he's 6'6 and has won a big tournament, all of a sudden he's like DelPo? Closer to a Querrey who prioritizes control over power.

 

[Meles]

The TT kids think 2017 JMDP is at his peak thanks to Meles

2016 looked very good. Delpo showed some signs at Rome this week, but badly exposed on clay by Djokovic. He must like his chances because he took a wildcard into a very interesing draw in Lyon this week. (Kyrgios there plus much more.) Sadly no great Delpo stats so far in 2017.

 

[Meles]

He's literally nothing like DelPo. Since he's 6'6 and has won a big tournament, all of a sudden he's like DelPo?

Zverev is not a better mover than pre-surgery DelPo, not does he have better touch, it's amazing how Delpo is viewed as a one dimensional ball basher. He does have a better serve at the same age, a better backhand, and most importantly (hopefully) no surgeries on the horizon.

Zverev talent wise is a lesser version of Safin, but his work ethic and dedication is top notch, which is something Marat never had.

I think Safin is the comparable plus both Russian. Still Zverev is basically unique. Its like comparing Federer to Sampras or something.

 

[Freddy Cat]

I think Safin is the comparable plus both Russian. Still Zverev is basically unique. Its like comparing Federer to Sampras or something.

He's German?

 

[Lavs]

Zverev is nowhere near Safin... Latter was much more talented

 

[Meles]

He's German?

Yes. Born in Germany. Mischa born in Russia. Parents very Russian. Dog is French no doubt and will win him RG

Also note Zverev is screwed if he gets the bowling pin build of his dad lol.

 

[2HBH-DTL]

Zverev is the closest thing to Safin right now although Safin had more game and more talent. Time will tell how Zverev will evolve.

 

[rainingaces]

Some people of here. Would you have made this thread last week?

Djokovic made 30 errors and played like crap. Only time will tell how good Zverev is but so far he is nowhere near Delpo and I doubt he could come back from two wrist surgery and beat the world's best.

If Zverev wins the French Open in very impressive style then this thread has a little more validity.

 

[Meles]

Some people of here. Would you have made this thread last week?

Djokovic made 30 errors and played like crap. Only time will tell how good Zverev is but so far he is nowhere near Delpo and I doubt he could come back from two wrist surgery and beat the world's best.

If Zverev wins the French Open in very impressive style then this thread has a little more validity.

You do know that Zed has a masters 1000 and Delpo does not.

 

[Druss]

Zverev has no 'standout' weapons, whereas Del Potro has one of the best FH in Open Era. That said, Zverev has no relative weaknesses, except perhaps his volleying at the net. Delpo on the other hand is way off (for a top 10 player) in the BH and movement department.

 

[cc0509]

You do know that Zed has a masters 1000 and Delpo does not.

Yes, but Del Potro has a slam and Zverev doesn't.

But, I think Zverev will probably have the better career than Del Potro as long as Zverev doesn't become injury-prone and have issues that come with players his height.

 

[Hyde]

Agree. I think he looks a way more complete player than Delpo.

Also he has more luck in terms of age. Del Potro (1988) is in the same age group as Djokovic (1987), Murray (1987), Nadal (1986) and Wawrinka (1985). That means it was always extremely difficult for Del Potro to win big titles, having to compete with ATGs in their peak.

Zverev on the other hand is in the age group of Kyrgios, Coric and Tiafoe who are looking more like future Nishikoris (at best) than like future ATGs (except Kyrgios maybe).

 

[Fedeonic]

Delpo on the other hand is way off (for a top 10 player) in the BH and movement department.

The statement is true, but the BH is almost non existent due to multiple surgeries on his left wrist. About Delpo's movement, he was always slow and a bad mover, even in 2009.

 

[-snake-]

You do know that Zed has a masters 1000 and Delpo does not.

With a cakey draw and a 30-year old Pepevic in the final.

 

[Druss]

Yes, but Del Potro has a slam and Zverev doesn't.

But, I think Zverev will probably have the better career than Del Potro as long as Zverev doesn't become injury-prone and have issues that come with players his height.

Cilic is rarely injured. Just saying

 

[citybert]

He is the biggest new invention of tennis warehouse forum. And he has little similarity to Del Potro outside height.

Is he proof we live in a computer simulation or the matrix?

 

[Druss]

The statement is true, but the BH is almost non existent due to multiple surgeries on his left wrist. About Delpo's movement, he was always slow and a bad mover, even in 2009.

I wouldn't go as far as saying DelPo is a bad mover, just not up there with the TOP players. Now if you said Tomic or isner a bad mover, yes I'd agree.

 

[Meles]

With a cakey draw and a 30-year old Pepevic in the final.

Take a look at Nole's first Masters in Miami. I believe he played a qualifier in the final.

 

[Meles]

He is the biggest new invention of tennis warehouse forum. And he has little similarity to Del Potro outside height.

You must be thrilled to see Soderling 2.0+ with such a prestigous title.

 

[Carsomyr]

He is not the best blonde guy I've ever seen, but he's better than most muscular guys I've seen. You know the ones.

 

[David Le]

Nah, he is more Berdych like.

I do I agree with that. I was like, this is what Berdych would be like if his potential sparked.

 

[David Le]

He also reminds me of Safin.

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

Looking at him, you know who he reminds me of?

 

[Bartelby]

His mother? His brother seems more like his father. He got luckier.

 

[-snake-]

Take a look at Nole's first Masters in Miami. I believe he played a qualifier in the final.

Canas, I think. Both got lucky then.

 

[Bartelby]

Nole almost looked like a qualifier.

 

[timnz]

Take a look at Nole's first Masters in Miami. I believe he played a qualifier in the final.

Canas - who knocked out Federer. Djokovic had to beat Nadal, Murray in a row (he beat Murray 1 and 0)

 

[Meles]

Canas - who knocked out Federer. Djokovic had to beat Nadal, Murray in a row (he beat Murray 1 and 0)

Yeah I know. He beat the up and coming hard court legends Nadal and Murray. Why even bother to mention Murray in early 2007? All of these players had the same handicaps on hard courts at a young age and a field with technologically antiquated games. I've seen the legend Canas play in 2007, but he was more a clay court/all court player which just was the wrong game to be playing at that time lol.

 

[Meles]

Nole almost looked like a qualifier.

Haha. He was on the scene in 2006 getting notice, but he did not take off until early 2007. He had some great stats on the lower bouncing Auz surfaces in 2007 and then those weakish fields at IW and Miami. Still 55% of his hard court points during that period for a young wolf among the sheep. 2006 was not a great year and 2007 was ripe for the picking with Fed losing to Canas at both Miami and IW. Of course Canas gets praised to the heavens because he happened to play very well and matched up nicely with Fed. Anybody with a pulse on hard courts in 2006 into 2007 would do for competition. Now the big 4's best remaining surface is hard courts. Zverev and company need to continue to make good on clay and grass because the late hard court season will be rough for them perhaps save Paris where sometimes a few top players might rest.

 

[metsman]

Zverev has no 'standout' weapons, whereas Del Potro has one of the best FH in Open Era. That said, Zverev has no relative weaknesses, except perhaps his volleying at the net. Delpo on the other hand is way off (for a top 10 player) in the BH and movement department.

that's current Delpo, not 09 Delpo.

 

[okdude1992]

Wow the comparisons here are strange. His game isn't similar to Delpo or Berdych IMO.

Zverev is really not comparable to any top player I can think of. He is more agile and fluid with his movement than any 6'6 + player ever. And unlike almost all of them he is an extremely complete player, but also has no huge weapons.

If you took Marin Cilic minus the solid netgame, gave him Djokovic's groundstrokes, and made him play farther behind the baseline, you'd have something resembling Zverev.

 

[Bartelby]

Zverev's movement needs to be judged off clay, so what gives on grass?

 

[reaper]

The last time you had a 19yo going on 20 winning tournaments, being consistent, having a huge swagger about him was one Juan Martin Del Potro in summer 2008. 'Member when he won 4 straight tournaments over the summer and Andy Murray ended his winning streak in the US Open quarterfinals?

Sascha has a similar feel to him, except I feel that his game is even more rounded than Juan Martin's was. They're both 6'6" but Sascha is a better mover and better feel on drop shots. I wouldn't' be surprised if he won the US open this year.

Zverev's game is not that similar to Del Potro, but they do have similar profiles in terms of the USO. They're similar height, Del Potro was 20 when he won it in 2009 as Zverev will be this year, and from memory Del Potro was ranked about 8 in the world going into the 2009 USO as Zverev is likely to be this year...unless he wins Roland Garros or Wimbledon. Whether they play similar style or not isn't hugely important: there's nothing about Zverev's style of play that I can see that would prevent him from winning a big hard court tournament.