2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

5 FFs wow that's excessive at this level

I know he queried it to the umpire but to no avail lol!
You know what AP Meddy's game has plateaued since he won the USO, most top players are tweaking their games, as to give themselves a edge, Meddy has done nothing in that regard, his transition game is non existent, actually his first serve percentage has gone down, he used to have a good 1st serve., he is just comfortable to grind players down.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I know he queried it to the umpire but to no avail lol!
You know what AP Meddy's game has plateaued since he won the USO, most top players are tweaking their games, as to give themselves a edge, Meddy has done nothing in that regard, his transition game is non existent, actually his first serve percentage has gone down, he used to have a good 1st serve., he is just comfortable to grind players down.

Looks like he has become too passive. Something has rocked his confidence. Maybe he needs to see Stefano across the net to motivate him.

 

[don_fabio]

Daniil is hitting the winner only when he doesn't have any other choice. He is just pushing the ball back to his opponent and looks lifeless on the court, like he would rather change the dirty diapers than be here.

 

[don_fabio]

Looks like he has become too passive. Something has rocked his confidence. Maybe he needs to see Stefano across the net to motivate him.

That would be a fun match, two players that declined a lot. Maybe we would see some coins flying again or something like that.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

When you considered that Bellucci has had 1victory against a Top 50 player, he has been playing at a high level
If Bellucci had not over pressed in some of his shots in the TB Meddy would have been out of Rotterdam
Trainer out on the court for Bellucci gave him some Magic Pills!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a match
Bellucci breaks and will serve for the match 5-4
Bellucci Forza! he has never gone away in this match!
3 MPs Bellucci!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a way to finish with a cross court drop shot
What a performance from Bellucci a match that went for 3 hours!,
Bellucci d Medvedev 63 67(6) 64
Bellucci is now up to No 76 in the live ATP rankings

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Medvedev is now 0-2 this season against players ranked inside the Top 150, having lost to Tien #121 in Melbourne

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I had to go out after Bellucci's match
Just got home to see that Lehecka retired in his match against Hurkacz lost the 1st set 75 and called it quits down 2-0 in the 2nd set
Apparently a 'leg injury'was the reason for Lehecka retirement

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Medvedev's career might even be as good as Cilic at this point. They both have one slam and about the same number of titles. However, Cilic has a 200-win advantage over Meddy (588 to 381). Not to mention, Cilic can play on all surfaces, whereas Meddy struggles on clay and grass.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Medvedev's career might even be as good as Cilic at this point. They both have one slam and about the same number of titles. However, Cilic has a 200-win advantage over Meddy (588 to 381). Not to mention, Cilic can play on all surfaces, whereas Meddy struggles on clay and grass.

Phil,
At present Meddy is struggling on HC a surface he used to play well on
Meddy hasnt been the same player since AO in 2022 when Nadal came back from 2 sets down to defeat him also his game has 'plateaued' he is content to grind his opponents down, hasnt done a thing to improve or 'tweak' his game really since he won his GS title at the USO

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rotterdam Day 6,
Round of 16,
Mensik vs A.de Minaur (3)
Rublev (4) vs Marozsan
Tsitsipas (6) vs Griekspoor
Alcaraz (1) vs Q Vavassori
Rune (5) vs Martinez
Fils (7) vs Altmaier LL

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Results so far in ATP 500 Rotterdam,

A.de Minaur (3) makes his 4th consecutive QF at Rotterdam
Rublev (4) has reached ATP Rotterdam QFs 6 times in his career
Tsitsipas (6) through in a 3 set win over Griekspoor, , upset so far is LL Altmaier who defeated Fils (7) in 3 sets.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The serve and return from Alcaraz were plus points in his win over Vavassori 62 61

 

[lomaha]

Watching Runes match and something is definitely wrong with Holger. No fire in his eyes and terrible footwork. Looks like he can't move his feets...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune sometimes does have slow starts in his matches, though he looks lethargic to me presently, feet not in position

 

[lomaha]

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Rune sometimes does have slow starts in his matches, though he looks lethargic to me presently, feet not in position

Agree. No idea what is gping on but something is definitely wrong.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

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Agree. No idea what is gping on but something is definitely wrong.

Agree, too many ufe in the first set, still appears flat, he will have to take the scenic route in this match now
Martinez 64 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune had doctor and physio out on court, took no medication, I could not hear the conversation
My commies on the match agree he is flat and something is wrong

 

[lomaha]

Rune had doctor and physio out on court, took no medication, I could not hear the conversation
My commies on the match agree he is flat and something is wrong

He said he was nausea? and had no energy.