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Someone whispered to him at the break that his basement is currently being searched
Someone whispered to him at the break that his basement is currently being searched
Nah. He’s playing okay. Nothing more. He’s serving in the high 50s and making too many unforced errors.Eh. Fritz isn't playing badly actually, he's just not redlining. And he needs to be to have a chance
Second set he's serving very well and the unforced errors....aren't. He *must* take risks, otherwise it's just waiting for death. UEs are the natural consequence of that. That's what i'm saying. Second set was his "normal" level, he served very well, and lost 6-4 in the end without ever really troubling Sinner. Either he redlines and thw UEs become winners, or he can't competeNah. He’s playing okay. Nothing more. He’s serving in the high 50s and making too many unforced errors.
He's heard you. All or nothing now it seems.Second set he's serving very well and the unforced errors....aren't. He *must* take risks, otherwise it's just waiting for death. UEs are the natural consequence of that. That's what i'm saying. Second set was his "normal" level, he served very well, and lost 6-4 in the end without ever really troubling Sinner. Either he redlines and thw UEs become winners, or he can't compete
Game over honestly
the thing Sinner had over Alcaraz. Even when he's not playing his best, when it comes to the key points, he plays his best...This is surely the mental KO
I think Fritz at his best probably loses in 4 anyway. It probably wasn't Sinner's absolute best but I thought he was very good and he could have taken his level up a notch if required.Sinner was good today but not at his best. Fritz with his Zverev form might have made it a game. Today's version was never getting it done.
Fritz redlined against DVerev. If he redlined today he might have lost in 4. Maybe even 5Sinner was good today but not at his best. Fritz with his Zverev form might have made it a game. Today's version was never getting it done.
Fair. And I agree. I reckon he had a couple more levels to go to if Fritz turned the screw.I think Fritz at his best probably loses in 4 anyway. It probably wasn't Sinner's absolute best but I thought he was very good and he could have taken his level up a notch if required.
It happened of course, but it's just a statement from Piers without any context.People gonna pretend it never happened now just so they won't be accused of agreeing with that cretin
To make it worse for him(deservedly), it wasn't just one, but two separate women who accused him.You only have to look at Zverev
Meh, I think that's just player speak. The controversy is that he wasn't banned. Players can't say that though otherwise they might end up having to explain things they'd much rather keep under wraps. Kyrgios is Kyrgios. Brain power of a lemmingI think the controversy is more around how no one knew about it, rather than him being cleared.
Draper's top level seems to be very high, probably higher than Fritz, also Sinner played much better today in weather conditions not as destructiveThought Draper gave him a tougher match in the semis. First two sets certainly. Third he was just done.
Agreed. I think Draper’s development has been delayed by all the injuries. But his abilities, allied to his frame, means he’s still got some levels to go up yet. I could see him being a top 5 player, and I wouldn’t be surprised to him win a few slams if he can stay fit and healthy. This era is so much more open than the big three/four era just past.Meh, I think that's just player speak. The controversy is that he wasn't banned. Players can't say that though otherwise they might end up having to explain things they'd much rather keep under wraps. Kyrgios is Kyrgios. Brain power of a lemming
Draper's top level seems to be very high, probably higher than Fritz, also Sinner played much better today in weather conditions not as destructive
A little harsh on Berrettini in particular. He was a very good grass court player and at one point he was only losing to Djokovic/Nadal at Grand Slams. I think seeing Musetti, Norrie, Shapovalov and Hurkacz make the SFs in those years is the real encouragement.Draper’s best shot is Wimbledon imho, home support plus no need to become Lord Grinder. If the likes of Berrettini and Kyrgios got a final there in recent times, why not a (potentially) higher ceiling like him?
A little harsh on Berrettini in particular. He was a very good grass court player and at one point he was only losing to Djokovic/Nadal at Grand Slams. I think seeing Musetti, Norrie, Shapovalov and Hurkacz make the SFs in those years is the real encouragement.
That's a tricky one to predict. I have a feeling Shelton might be the next to break through and get to a final. One thing for certain is, there will be opportunities. In some ways, I think it may come down to the luck of the draw.He got his SF already and the top 5-to-20 level in the company of the likes you mention and more. Reaching a final and winning a maiden Grand Slam are the next two giant steps in their career… who will get there first?
He beat Alcaraz at Queen's so maybe. A lot would depend on Sinner. Think Draper best GS potentially is AO right now, fast court+low bounce, better fitness levels/less risk of injury, but of course the problem there is Sinner, Meddy and Zverev seem much tougher to beat there than at Wimbledon right now, and Alcaraz is still AlcarazDraper’s best shot is Wimbledon imho, home support plus no need to become Lord Grinder. If the likes of Berrettini and Kyrgios got a final there in recent times, why not a (potentially) higher ceiling like him?
All things equal and a level playing field, I think Alcaraz has a supreme interest in AO25 (= Career Grand Slam at 21yo).He beat Alcaraz at Queen's so maybe. A lot would depend on Sinner. Think Draper best GS potentially is AO right now, fast court+low bounce, better fitness levels/less risk of injury, but of course the problem there is Sinner, Meddy and Zverev seem much tougher to beat there than at Wimbledon right now, and Alcaraz is still Alcaraz
Plus Nole. He's gonna be back next year I think
Agreed, but unless they slow down the court next year or he figures out fast HC this winter, I don't see him winning that. Sinner is just better on fast courtsAll things equal and a level playing field, I think Alcaraz has a supreme interest in AO25 (= Career Grand Slam at 21yo).
It's fun, but utterly meaningless and confected. Which is why I never quite get around to watching it.The Laver Cup is probably the most underrated tournament...on the CAF at least. It always delivers, yet few seem to follow it.
Anyway, congrats. Team Europe for snatching the cup after some exciting matches over all three days.