Which Russian Young Gun Reaches Top 10???

Future Top 10 Russian

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A bit of success from several NextGen Russians begs the question, "Do any of these kids have it to reach top 10 for the first time since Davydenko and Safin?"

Karen Khachanov, 20: Plied the Challenger route for a couple of years as a teen and at age 20 got into USO'16 via qualies, won a round and then tested eventual SFist Nishikori before losing in four. With confidence, he then broke through with an ATP250 title in Chengdu, beating 5 top 60 players while dropping just two sets. Disappointing results since then (1R qualies loss in Shanghai to Mischa Zverev and 1R Moscow loss to Dzumhur). Current top 60.

Daniil Medvedev, 20: Quietly (except for a DQ for "racist comments" during a Challenger match vs Donald Young) and slowly approaching top 100 via the Challenger route, he has now reached the QF of ATP250 Moscow and has a decent shot at another upset today vs Robert.

Andrey Rublev, 19: Top junior results have been followed by very mixed results in ATP events and Challengers. Has all the shots to rise to a high level but unsteady results show he needs more seasoning. 1R qualies loss at Moscow to fellow Russian teen Bublik is a perfect example. Currently top 160.

Alexander Bublik, 19: Breakthrough results this week at Moscow, going through qualies and snatching a top 20 scalp vs RBA, Bublik can crack the top 200 with another upset later today vs PCB. His previous best results have been 3 Futures titles this year and an upset of Gabashvili in 2R Astana Challenger.

All big guys (Rublev the shortest at 6'2"-1.88m) with easy power. Can any polish the rough edges and bring Russian tennis back to prominence on the ATP Tour??

Discuss.
 
Bublik's got the better size and a whale of a serve, so he'll lead the way. Khachanov and Medvedev too tall. Rublev too scrawny. Bublik looks to be a very dangerous blend of power, size, and speed at 6' 4".
 
Russian version of gong show going on with PA system of neighboring court. The Minister saves the first gong point.:eek:
 
dimbmw said:
Zverev is actually Russian, too. I am sure he is a future world #1.
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Russian parents but born in Germany, just like Kozlov (born in Macedonia of Russian parents but naturalized in the USA) or Sampras (Greek parents but born and raised in the USA) or Shapovalov (Russian parents, born in Israel but naturalized in Canada).

Medvedev lives in France now but plays as a Russian. Whether he fully immigrates remains to be seen.

We had the curious case of Alex Bogomolov occur earlier this decade. After coming to the USA as a junior and receiving USTA support in his development, he suddenly switched back to Russian citizenship and played on tour until his retirement as a Russian.
 
I've clearly got to check out the Russkies.

I have been sorely disappointed with Rublev. He had so much audacity and aggression a year or so ago, particularly in light of his tender age. And then? Nada.
Can he move into the upper leagues? Until I see more positive progress I say nyet.

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Medvedev....well, after his comments I say nyet, nyet again.

Khachanov....I think he could possibly do it. I would love to see him continue to improve and conquer.

Bublik....no clue. Waiting to watch him and get input from knowledgeable fans. (I was going to say "other" knowledgeable fans, but, well, I don't fit in that category!)
 
stringertom said:
A bit of success from several NextGen Russians begs the question, "Do any of these kids have it to reach top 10 for the first time since Davydenko and Safin?"

Karen Khachanov, 20: Plied the Challenger route for a couple of years as a teen and at age 20 got into USO'16 via qualies, won a round and then tested eventual SFist Nishikori before losing in four. With confidence, he then broke through with an ATP250 title in Chengdu, beating 5 top 60 players while dropping just two sets. Disappointing results since then (1R qualies loss in Shanghai to Mischa Zverev and 1R Moscow loss to Dzumhur). Current top 60.

Daniil Medvedev, 20: Quietly (except for a DQ for "racist comments" during a Challenger match vs Donald Young) and slowly approaching top 100 via the Challenger route, he has now reached the QF of ATP250 Moscow and has a decent shot at another upset today vs Robert.

Andrey Rublev, 19: Top junior results have been followed by very mixed results in ATP events and Challengers. Has all the shots to rise to a high level but unsteady results show he needs more seasoning. 1R qualies loss at Moscow to fellow Russian teen Bublik is a perfect example. Currently top 160.

Alexander Bublik, 19: Breakthrough results this week at Moscow, going through qualies and snatching a top 20 scalp vs RBA, Bublik can crack the top 200 with another upset later today vs PCB. His previous best results have been 3 Futures titles this year and an upset of Gabashvili in 2R Astana Challenger.

All big guys (Rublev the shortest at 6'2"-1.88m) with easy power. Can any polish the rough edges and bring Russian tennis back to prominence on the ATP Tour??

Discuss.
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Thread bumpity...Khachanov looking strong!
 
A Paris-Bercy title will bump Silent K to #11, which would be enough for alternate status or better at WTF if both Nadal and JMDP skip London.
 
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