With the proper mentality what Tomic would have archived?
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Red Rick
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The problem is he never even beat a Big 4 player. His return is really bad its so many weaknesses he cant make up for it
Mr Backhand
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He would have been a solid top 30 player for a good number of years, but not anything that special
Breakpointerer
Legend
21 Slams
BeatlesFan
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r2473
G.O.A.T.
People figured out his game. Like every game gets figured out at that level. Some are good enough and strong enough mentally to adapt and change. It's not exactly clear what Tomic could have done to win enough matches to stay highly ranked. But he is good enough to remain Top 50 I think.
In some sense, he's a good junior. The tennis world is littered with these guys. Tomic managed to carry it into the pros for a few years. He made headlines because he has an eclectic style. But he was never destined for long term success at the highest level with the way the game is played now. No chance.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
Probably around 100,000 books or so.
I'm not sure he'd have ever made it to an archivist position in a top institution like the British Library though. Too much of a rebel for that.
I'm not sure he'd have ever made it to an archivist position in a top institution like the British Library though. Too much of a rebel for that.
welcome2petrkordaland
Professional
As R2473 says:
he was never destined for long term success at the highest level with the way the game is played now. No chance.
I’ll go further by saying that in the 70s-mid 90s, he would have thrived WITH the right mindset. In this current age of polys/copolys, stylistic and court homogenization, he’ll never have consistently great results. He has almost no spin or racket head speed, so his timing and placement must be perfect. Throw in his lack of movement, and he’s cooked.
Having said that, his talent is sick good IME—fantastic massaging the ball/touch, super slice, can play net decently and with good upside, decent serve with huge upside, etc. I actually enjoy his game; too bad he’s seems to be an a-hull.
he was never destined for long term success at the highest level with the way the game is played now. No chance.
I’ll go further by saying that in the 70s-mid 90s, he would have thrived WITH the right mindset. In this current age of polys/copolys, stylistic and court homogenization, he’ll never have consistently great results. He has almost no spin or racket head speed, so his timing and placement must be perfect. Throw in his lack of movement, and he’s cooked.
Having said that, his talent is sick good IME—fantastic massaging the ball/touch, super slice, can play net decently and with good upside, decent serve with huge upside, etc. I actually enjoy his game; too bad he’s seems to be an a-hull.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
He would have had a few more millions to count.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
He can't count higher than what he has now that's why he gave up
Hellenic Hero
Rookie
Guy is an absolute legend off the court, by far the nicest player I've met and parties like an animal, can't work out why so many people hate him tbh - just cause he's lazy?
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Maybe a couple of 250s and a 500 final.
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
+1. He's not a bad person, he's always hated what he does as a pro tennis player. He was forced into it by his father (who by many accounts was an abusive parent) and reportedly suffers from some form of depression. I always assumed he's a chill person who just doesn't love tennis.
Hellenic Hero
Rookie
Assumed correctly hahahahaha, one of the most relaxed guy’s you’ll come across
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
I reckon he'd be a dangerous floater, rack up a few 250's and 500's, reach Slam QF's every once in a while, maybe a semi or two, spend some good time in the top 10. He has a good flat FH and plays smart, but I don't really see him as a major contender because he lacks the movement and rally consistency for top 5 standards.
Overall someone like Gasquet or Simon.
Overall someone like Gasquet or Simon.
Start da Game
Hall of Fame
tomic and dimitrov are only as good as their achievements speak of them, nothing more than that........easily the two most overrated players from the previous decade.........
accidental
Hall of Fame
He would have been the king of queens
McGradey
Hall of Fame
i think he could’ve done very well
Not sure he would’ve won a slam but firm top 10 player if he gave a ****
But he doesn’t care, and he’s never improved his game. It’s got considerably worse in fact.
He has crazy feel and disguise on his shots, and he also has the height for easy power and an excellent serve. He would have slotted in great back in the day when there wasn’t such an emphasis on conditioning and grinding.
Not sure he would’ve won a slam but firm top 10 player if he gave a ****
But he doesn’t care, and he’s never improved his game. It’s got considerably worse in fact.
He has crazy feel and disguise on his shots, and he also has the height for easy power and an excellent serve. He would have slotted in great back in the day when there wasn’t such an emphasis on conditioning and grinding.
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To be honest he is a big guy that hits hard, needs a ton more to be up there. Lacks shot variety, selection and everything else.
Reminds me of the movie Big with tom hanks, a kid in an adults body
Reminds me of the movie Big with tom hanks, a kid in an adults body
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