Sinner is on fire with his effortless power off both sides. Alcaraz just has to hope he cools off. Sinner totally just outfitting him.
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Originally posted by doctorhl View PostAny comments on how Nick can set up and pound his forehand on occasion with virtually no knee bend in either leg and maintaining some contact on the ground with foot pivot?.Stotty
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Originally posted by stotty View Post
Pretty amazing how he does that. By the end of the fourth set, and in the tiebreak especially, he was playing at Big 3 level in what was the match of the tournament so far. The boy can really play, no question. Shame he's demented.
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Originally posted by stotty View PostWell Alcaraz cannot hit through Sinner so I wonder what the next game plan is. Sinner has the match in his back pocket so far. Hitting so hard and consistently off both wings.
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Yep, the kick serves to Sinner's backhand are having zero effect. Sinner is gobbling them up. As you say, very much like Novak...hitting deep down the middle at the servers feet. Alcaraz is going to need some inspiration if he can just get matters to 4-4 or 5-5 or a tiebreak.Stotty
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Originally posted by johnyandell View PostSuper human fast twitch.
Way back in the forehand corner, moving diagonally away, leaps and just slaps the ball backwards. Completely flat swing and shot.
In Acapulco, Rafa clunked the volley, holding the racket with two hands against the pace, even though that passing shot was coming from way behind the logo. It so unnerved Rafa he complained in the presser that it was "dangerous. Could have hit someone in the stands."
Hit a version at Indian Wells, again from behind the logo, that went out when Rafa barely had time to duck at the net.
Core? Forearm? No shoulder muscles hitting semi-backwards.
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Originally posted by stotty View PostRijthoven has a bazooka of a serve...definitely the fast twitch variety.
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Originally posted by stroke View Post
Van is a very strong build, an athletic 6'2"+, close to 200 pounds, with no doubt a fast twice serve, hitting it at pretty close to the apex of the toss with menace. His forehand is top shelf, with a very nice 1 handed backhand, particularly the slice. Once again to me, just shows the very small margains between winning and losing, and the massive depth in men's tennis.Stotty
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It's funny because Novak sensed the threat straight out of the blocks and has been mega focused throughout. He's kind of playing really well and locking down at the same time. I can't believe some of the returns he's put together off humungous serves. Novak will desperately want to put this match to bed because there is an 11pm curfew at Wimbledon.Stotty
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