She won that by out-thinking an opponent in Hercog who is a lot stronger physically. Gauff was getting blown off the court for a set and a half because she was trying to play power tennis. When she was near elimination in the 2nd set she switched to lots of slice and spin shots, which slowed the match down and caused Hercog to make errors because she couldn't charge in on them without any kind of game at the net
the fact that she can change her strategy based on opponent and play more than one style depending on opponent is astonishing for someone her age. She was able to play power tennis against Venus and in the 2nd round, but switched to finesse and guile to best Hercog.
She gets Simona Halep, an elite player in the Round of 16 on Monday and will be tested to the max...
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If she does, that’s wonderful. If Halep wins 6-2, 6-2 it doesn’t change anything about Gauff being a potential superstar in tennis down the line. Halep is a top 10, sometimes top 5 player with a major championship so it would be the biggest upset so far if Gauff won on Monday
If she does, that’s wonderful. If Halep wins 6-2, 6-2 it doesn’t change anything about Gauff being a potential superstar in tennis down the line. Halep is a top 10, sometimes top 5 player with a major championship so it would be the biggest upset so far if Gauff won on Monday
Halep is very beatable. She isn't great on grass and has been up and down all year.
Who made the semis at the French at 17. She already has the best backhand in women's tennis. She lost early in Wimbledon since she isn't use to grass but she will be a big factor at the U.S. Open. That is two potential #1s so the U.S. will still be a major factor post-Serena.
Is the future of USA tennis, no doubt. She has a good chance to beat Halap, Halap can get rattled, Gauff needs to continue to hang the rally's and be strategic, like she did last match. Beating Halap is very doable, beating Barty, Serena, or Kvitova may be asking too much. But this is fun. Going to the finals of the Cincinnati Open later this summer.
She lives down in Delray Beach now, her dad smartly opened up a sports bar that has been hosting watch parties for the matches. Between her and Kevin Anderson living down here, Delray has been getting their tennis mojo back, maybe they can get some stars back to their tournament
A player heading in the other direction: Sloane Stephens Â
Lost to Johanna Konta (1-6 in the 3rd set). Since she won the US Open in 2017 she's been in 1 final, the 2018 French, and has 2 first round exits, a third round exit, a 4th round exit and two quarterfinals
Who made the semis at the French at 17. She already has the best backhand in women's tennis. She lost early in Wimbledon since she isn't use to grass but she will be a big factor at the U.S. Open. That is two potential #1s so the U.S. will still be a major factor post-Serena.
Anisimova is very interesting. She moves very well and has the body type to get bigger and stronger. Has some nice variety to her game.
Federer seems to be moving well at the moment but that is always something to watch as the tourny goes deeper. But he's struggled with the backhand at times, seems to have lost his timing/rhythm. Especially on the return. That tends to change from match to match, so maybe he finds it in practice but if he doesn't Nadal will be too tough for him.
Nadal has been a beast. Well, in the two matches I watched. Very high quality. Hope we get the SF's we all want to see though, would make for a great week of tennis.
Also great to see the women's game on the upswing. I really enjoy women's tennis but the past few years have been a bit of a dead period. I've enjoyed the women's matches more than the men's matches so far.
What he is doing at his age is ridiculous. He's a legit threat to to win a major each and every time. Nadal and Djokovic are younger but just as amazing. Golden era of men's tennis for sure. We're on the last lap but I will enjoy it while I can. One more Federer/Nadal Wimbledon 5 setter please!
But I don't see him getting passed Nadal. Nadal is playing at a higher level and makes it so tough to beat him. Djokovic vs Nadal would still be a lot of fun though.
She gets Simona Halep, an elite player in the Round of 16 on Monday and will be tested to the max...
Now if only the pipeline for US men was as bright...
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Now if only the pipeline for US men was as bright...
Let’s not get greedy.
Now if only the pipeline for US men was as bright...
So did I. Until I saw on Twitter, she's was up in the 3rd set. 💪
Halep is very beatable. She isn't great on grass and has been up and down all year.
Anisimova is very interesting. She moves very well and has the body type to get bigger and stronger. Has some nice variety to her game.
Nadal's serve isn't to be confused with Pete Sampras. Federer can block the ball back on grass and not be punished like he would on clay by Nadal.
Nadal has been a beast. Well, in the two matches I watched. Very high quality. Hope we get the SF's we all want to see though, would make for a great week of tennis.
Also great to see the women's game on the upswing. I really enjoy women's tennis but the past few years have been a bit of a dead period. I've enjoyed the women's matches more than the men's matches so far.
This is the time where they should be competitive, win periodically, and pass the torch.
Well the gap isn’t even coming close to closing and maybe getting wider. It’s not unreasonable to think these are the 3 greatest ever.
All three are squarely in the discussion for greatest players of all time. That's pretty much without dispute.
What he is doing at his age is ridiculous. He's a legit threat to to win a major each and every time. Nadal and Djokovic are younger but just as amazing. Golden era of men's tennis for sure. We're on the last lap but I will enjoy it while I can. One more Federer/Nadal Wimbledon 5 setter please!
He looks like crap to start against Nishikori.
Djokovic literally had a bye to the final once Thiem and Zverev lost.
Still need to see Fed return better to have a chance against Nadal. Nadal is breaking Querry pretty easily, so Fed needs to serve huge.
Friday at 815
Give me another 5 set classic with Roger winning. Boy I hope it's a good one.