bobleenov1963
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ESPN’s James Blakes and Gilbert really hyped him against Medvedev. It is currently the middle of the 2nd set and Medvedev is really taking Tiafoe to school.
Hes made a Grand Slam QF at 21. He did it before Shapo( he is only a yr older) and borna coric who both just made it now in a weak field.
He beat Anderson and Grigor to make the QF so it wasn’t exactly lucky draw either. yeah he looked terrible vs DM but he potentially has his best tennis ahead of him.
No effort from Tiafoe tonight. Didnt even try.
Never expected him to win or anything, but it's dissapointing as an American to see that crap in the primetime slot. Show some heart out there even if you're overmatched is my philosophy.That was my takeaway from the match as well. I felt like he didn’t even show up. Very disappointed in his performance.![]()
In the 2nd set, DM was leading 4-0 while missing all of his first serve. Tiafoe is an embarrassment to American tennis. Show us you are a champion with your fighting spirit instead of folding like a cheap suit.Never expected him to win or anything, but it's dissapointing as an American to see that crap in the primetime slot. Show some heart out there even if you're overmatched is my philosophy.
Hes made a Grand Slam QF at 21. He did it before Shapo( he is only a yr older) and borna coric who both just made it now in a weak field.
He beat Anderson and Grigor to make the QF so it wasn’t exactly lucky draw either. yeah he looked terrible vs DM but he potentially has his best tennis ahead of him.
Actually, I thought he was doing well... until this match. I don't understand it. It seemed like he just wasn't interested in going to war and fighting til the last point. Medvedev was getting most everything back so I can see getting frustrated. He's faster, taller, and hits harder or as hard.
Agree just trying to say Tiafoe is not absolute trash. Also vs DM I didnt see the presser but its possible he could have been hurt or maybe personal issues. Hard to say these days not sure what people are going thru at the moment not everyone is public and difficult to judge on one match.Coric is only a year older than Tiafoe but with a much better resume than Tiafoe. Coric won an ATP 500 title by beating Fed on grass at Hale and made it to she SF of Indian Wells. Coric also advanced to the 4R of grand slams twice.
I don't care that Tiafoe lost to DM. It is the effort he showed in the match that really bothered me. The idiots James Blake and Brad Gilbert just hyped him that he is capable of taking out DM. Ofcourse, this is the ATP and anyone can be beaten on any night but it didn't happen last night and Tiafoe got a spanking by DM.
Agree just trying to say Tiafoe is not absolute trash. Also vs DM I didnt see the presser but its possible he could have been hurt or maybe personal issues. Hard to say these days not sure what people are going thru at the moment not everyone is public and difficult to judge on one match.
All culminating in an extremely high clown factor.If he wasn't American he wouldn't even get a 2nd look from ESPN. His game has massive flaws on the technical, physical and mental side of things.
Tiafoe learned to play tennis against a wall, imitating the kids on court who were getting lessons, and it shows, lol.
He is a great athletic specimen, quick and explosive, and he has some decent touch and playfulness as well.
But that technique is just too home-cooked and it looks like it's always going to hold him back. Not a consistent enough ballstriker.
You're such a clown. Tiafoe lived and trained as a kid at JTCC in college park Maryland for free. His training was covered by full pay students there.
Who doesn't beat Grigor these days?Hes made a Grand Slam QF at 21. He did it before Shapo( he is only a yr older) and borna coric who both just made it now in a weak field.
He beat Anderson and Grigor to make the QF so it wasn’t exactly lucky draw either. yeah he looked terrible vs DM but he potentially has his best tennis ahead of him.
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He lost to an injured 36 year old Fed at USO in 5 sets. He has never shown himself to be above his ranking.he played so well v federer a few years ago, was explosive and dangerous. this was a weird performance and these are weird times so don't want to judge him too tough, but i expected him to nuke some of medvedevs junkballs for winners and make it somewhat close.
his technique is just screwy though, that hitch in the forehand and serve that's like 90% arm. backhand is imo somewhat similar to nick k's, when he moves his feet it works pretty well. and he's got good touch too...anyway hope he figures it out, seems like a pretty good guy.
I'm tired of Americans sucking. Tennis here died after Roddick.Interesting to read some of the comments regarding Tiafoe and comparing them to other Americans. Just a normal day on TT...
Join us Canadians, we got some potential here.I'm tired of Americans sucking. Tennis here died after Roddick.
Agreed. But not for long stages and is top 20 really good enough for America fans?He is top 20 material..!!!
I have actually.Join us Canadians, we got some potential here.
Nope...not for long.Agreed. But not for long stages and is top 20 really good enough for America fans?
He lost to an injured 36 year old Fed at USO in 5 sets. He has never shown himself to be above his ranking.
Well, at least they made way for a Thiem-Meddy SFThat Medvedev scoreline depresses the hell out of me. Like the Thiem one. I expected Meddy and Thiem to win but not like that.
These guys cannot even hold serve in a set at this level?
Well, at least they made way for a Thiem-Meddy SF
Now, De Minaur and Rublev, be good boys and abide by this too.![]()
Doesn't really matter as none of these guys can compete with PCBWell, at least they made way for a Thiem-Meddy SF
Now, De Minaur and Rublev, be good boys and abide by this too.![]()