Jim Currier's analysis as much as he is too hard on Nadal was spot on in regards to FAA's serve and what he needs to get to the next level with Alcaraz was spot on... Felix's 2nd serve is too predictable especially if he isn't using a strong kick serve.
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I feel the 'grumpier' Meddy gets the better he plays, regardless if he thinks these courts at IW are really clay courts in disguise lol!
I'm looking forward to see how Meddy does this year on clay, even if he complains about it
I cant wait for his comments, to the umpire, especially when he needs to go to the toiletI'm looking forward to see how Meddy does this year on clay, even if he complains about it
at the clay tournament, he said to Mo at IW the other day, I will take a long time to pee, seeing these courts are slow lol!
He should be acknowledged for a good sense of humor: I'm a hard court specialist
He's funny.
Yes that one 'cracked me up' he can always get a job as a 'stand up comic' when he retires from tennisHe should be acknowledged for a good sense of humor: I'm a hard court specialist
Tennis needs Meddy I am glad he is back playing and has found his game again, especially being a HC specialistthis too
I can say I missed him and it's refreshing to see his mojo back (and his sense of humor). Looks like he is really enjoying the tennis again.Tennis needs Meddy I am glad he is back playing and has found his game again, especially being a HC specialist
Well.. We know these courts are very "Nadal friendly" and if I was the CEO and owner I would make them even slower because it makes for great theater for the spectators IMO.
I like Meddy but I prefer Thiem to be at his best. Next to Stanimal his one handed BH is so awesome to watch as he tries to hit thru his opponent's barn wall door of defense.Tennis needs Meddy I am glad he is back playing and has found his game again, especially being a HC specialist
I take your point, regarding Thiem over Meddy, at present Thiem is nowhere at his best.I dont mind Stan's fhand either.
You know Larry Ellison, who owns IW is close friends with Rafa, when Rafa has played at IW, he and his team always stay at Larry's house in IW..
Possessing a 1HB myself , I usually like to see them. But I can't warm up to the Greek Crown Prince's BH because Tsitsipas BH is not "heavy" nor can it dictate play. That shot better have some punch & uumph to work in today's ATP. Theim and Wawrinka's BH's have that.
That wasn't exactly the point, but another good example. My main point is that Spaniards aren't only defensive players, which I think a lot of people tend to default to. RBA is more offensive, as is PCB, too. And Deliciano, whom I already mention. Oh, and Rafa and Alcaraz. I think Foki is offensively-minded, as was Verdasco.
I understand your point, I was just giving RBA as an example of a Spanish players can play aggressive not defensive and win on a HC
By "strawman," you mean I misrepresent your opinion? Well, feel free to clarify for yourself. You were kind of making an A/B comparison with FAA and Alcaraz, whereby Felix is comparable to Novak and Roger, and Alcaraz is somewhere between Rafa and Ferrer, with Agassi as the midpoint. I do think you know too much about tennis not to notice that your A comparison to Djokovic and Federer is generally considered a more aggressive style, and your B reference is generally in the more defensive. I was noting that Alcaraz is actually a more aggressive player than that, (as is Rafa). But also, I still think that putting Ferrer in there is a bit weird. Alcaraz already has a Major, which Ferrer doesn't. I know from other threads that you have belief in Alcaraz, so I don't think you're demeaning him. I just thought it was an odd comparison. Plus, why not throw in a Ferrer and Agassi-type comparison on the FAA side of the equation. (Especially since Felix is the one who has yet to win a Major?) Such that, say, Felix could end up somewhere between Grigor Dimtrov and Stephan Edberg, as an example. Look, it was a random post, and I'm not trying to hold your feet to the fire on it. I just found the comparisons unequal and rather wrong. That was my opinion. I commented. No need to get all tetchy about it. I know I often rub you the wrong way. It's not intentional.
