It isn't just mental strength either.
I've watched numerous matches of his and he really needs to work on that return instead chipping it back. His physically consistency is still a level below the big 3 too. He also needs to be as aggressive as Wawrinka on that backhand wing.
But obviously mental strength is the biggest issue. He always loses by slim margins which is a BIG problem
Agreed. But I don't see that as 'mental weakness' - over exuberance is more like it.I think he has two major flaws. He double faults way too much for a top player, ...
I'm not buying his analysis. If Dimitrov were 'mentally weak' how has he been able to beat Djokovic on clay and take sets off the top guys numerous times? A weak younger player would just wilt and get steamrolled.
I think he'll be no. 1 for a short stint at least. He is one of the leading players of the next generation, so he should get there eventually (someone will be no. 1 during the transition period circa 2016-2018 ). I wouldn't be surprised if Nishikori, Raonic or others of that age group get their spell at no. 1 even for a brief period.
Sadly I doubt Del Potro will ever be ranked 1. He will most likely never be ranked higher than his career best ranking of 4.Dimitrov has a good chance at Wimbledon but I don't ever see him winning a hard court slam because Nishikori, Delpo, Djokovic, Nadal and more are better hardcourt players.
I think Del Potro will be number 1, maybe not next year but soon.
2 of the 4 slam events are played on hardcourt, so its possible Dimitrov and Nadal could be at the top in a few years from now, because Nadal will always be great at French Open (and US Open), while Dimitrov will cash-in when Federer and Djokovic leave the scene.
So let me get this straight?
Younger and less mileage Djokovic will "leave the scene", while older Nadal with bummed knee and back and ... will rule the tennis world in "few years from now" together with much younger Dimitrov. :shock:
Sure, sure, ...
Unbelievable
Nadal has had less problems with his knees in 2014 (aka no problems at all) than he's ever had in his career (that's why he had a much better French Open in 2014 than 2013, and a much better Wimbledon too). So, gonna have to find another way to get rid of Nadal. And no, appendix won't be it.
Nadal is done winning slams and Djokovic will rule tennis world for the next 3-4 years. You will have to learn to deal with it.
He's basically 23.5 years old, born in May and will be 24 next May.I think he has two major flaws. He double faults way too much for a top player, and his backhand is actually more susceptible than everyone says. I don't see his backhand as his stronger wing, and i think he slices too much off it. he has all the tools, he needs to tighten his serve, improve his fitness further, and really work on being more aggressive on the backhand IMO.
Could not agree more, but I'm also pointing out that he is perhaps a couple years later than most of the guys who went on to be #1.Dimitrov is just another player who appears to have a ton of talent but who just can't get it together.
Maybe #1 for a week or a month. But for a year? I doubt that...I think he'll be no. 1 for a short stint at least. He is one of the leading players of the next generation, so he should get there eventually (someone will be no. 1 during the transition period circa 2016-2018 ). I wouldn't be surprised if Nishikori, Raonic or others of that age group get their spell at no. 1 even for a brief period.
I would not like to rate Wimbys of the past two years for Nadal. Both were not good.Nadal has had less problems with his knees in 2014 (aka no problems at all) than he's ever had in his career (that's why he had a much better French Open in 2014 than 2013, and a much better Wimbledon too). So, gonna have to find another way to get rid of Nadal. And no, appendix won't be it.
I think he has two major flaws. He double faults way too much for a top player, and his backhand is actually more susceptible than everyone says. I don't see his backhand as his stronger wing, and i think he slices too much off it. he has all the tools, he needs to tighten his serve, improve his fitness further, and really work on being more aggressive on the backhand IMO.
I see no reason he can't get much better in the next few years, just when the big 4 are going to begin declining.
ATP 1000s aren't an old (non-fed) man's game.
I look at his competition from his age and I wonder who the heck will actually challenge him. In a way I think he will just gain confidence by winning more and more easily.
Nah, there will be players younger than him who will leapfrog over him and do much better. Dimitrov is not good enough.
Why don't you like Grigor cc0? :?
Seems more like Gasquet to me.No doubt he has the talent but I doubt it. Basically hes another Nalbandian. Untapped potential but doesn't have the focus or is a flat out head case.
Another clown.. Clownitrov. Wasted potential and talent that should have gone to a hard worker that wanted it more but didn't have the talent.
Lucky?...number 10 in the world and you call him lucky...?...so Nalbandian was a clown?...is easy to be a troll and thalk trash just because a player does not like you..No doubt he has the talent but I doubt it. Basically hes another Nalbandian. Untapped potential but doesn't have the focus or is a flat out head case.
Another clown.. Clownitrov. Wasted potential and talent that should have gone to a hard worker that wanted it more but didn't have the talent.
This guy is lucky to put together more than 2 weeks of good tennis and people think he may reach #1? ROFLMAO
No doubt he has the talent but I doubt it. Basically hes another Nalbandian. Untapped potential but doesn't have the focus or is a flat out head case.
Another clown.. Clownitrov. Wasted potential and talent that should have gone to a hard worker that wanted it more but didn't have the talent.
This guy is lucky to put together more than 2 weeks of good tennis and people think he may reach #1? ROFLMAO