US Open [Men], 2022 - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Whoever plays him should be attacking his BH. That would increase there chances in winning the match. His FH is really good and so is his serve.

Most players know that his bhand is his weaker side, so they do attack it, is this the first time you have watched Matteo?

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Matteo is usually very adept at protecting his backhand aside from when he plays say Djokovic or Nadal. Everyone else’s strokes aren’t nearly as solid as those two, so he can get away with it for the most part when his game is on point.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo is usually very adept at protecting his backhand aside from when he plays say Djokovic or Nadal. Everyone else’s strokes aren’t nearly as solid as those two, so he can get away with it for the most part when his game is on point.

Yes he can

 

[Hailz]

Most players know that his bhand is his weaker side, so they do attack it, is this the first time you have watched Matteo?

Well it didn't work today for sure. Murray didn't attack it enough. I doubt I have watched him as much as you have, but I have watched him play before.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well it didn't work today for sure. Murray didn't attack it enough. I doubt I have watched him as much as you have, but I have watched him play before.

Okay....Matteo does have a good bhand slice

 

[Hailz]

Okay....Matteo does have a good bhand slice

I will give him that, but if a player would really focus one that side which I have seen happen before Matteo crumbles and goes down. He wins with his FH. it is pretty dominant. If he can dictate points with his serve and set up his FH he is set. He did that a bit in this match. He won 74% of his 1st serves and almost had a 70% 1st serve %.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will give him that, but if a player would really focus one that side which I have seen happen before Matteo crumbles and goes down. He wins with his FH. it is pretty dominant. If he can dictate points with his serve and set up his FH he is set. He did that a bit in this match. He won 74% of his 1st serves and almost had a 70% 1st serve %.

He has always had a good serve, which helps him for free quick points, he is also a good grass player, pity he caught COVID at Wimbledon this year and had to withdraw

 

[tented]

Nice. I've got Medvedev to beat Wu later with under 29.5 games. Fingers crossed. Much better odds than simply set betting 3-0.

That’s bold! Realistic, though. I hope you win. It would be exciting!

 

[Hailz]

He has always had a good serve, which helps him for free quick points, he is also a good grass player, pity he caught COVID at Wimbledon this year and had to withdraw

He is better on the faster surfaces for sure.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He is better on the faster surfaces for sure.

Funny being an Italian he is not that great on clay

 

[Hailz]

Funny being an Italian he is not that great on clay

He is a big fella and mighty strong.

 

[Hailz]

Jack Draper just retired from his match with Khachanov. Don't know why yet.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jack Draper just retired from his match with Khachanov. Don't know why yet.

Oh know he was playing well too.

 

[Hailz]

Oh know he was playing well too.

Yeah he was. He was in the 3rd set and then all of the sudden he retired.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Apparently it is a groin issue for Jack Draper

 

[Hailz]

Apparently it is a groin issue for Jack Draper

Ouch

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ouch

Shame...he has been having a great year tennis wise, he is nearing the Top 50 in ranking

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Tommy botched that third set.

 

[Hailz]

Yep, I hope Tommy can bounce back and get this 4th set and take it the distance. He is going to start getting tired with his last match going 5 sets against Korda.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I’m hoping Ruud pulls it out.