Pro tennis is such an unusual sport. Watching these two guys play, if you didn't know who they were otherwise, I don't think you'd guess that one guy was barely a main draw player, and the other one was No. 4 in the world (or somewhere close to that). They seem fairly evenly matched. And on top of that, Medvedev went on to almost beat Nadal in probably one of the Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time. I was there at the final, and it was the greatest match I've ever seen in person, by a wide margin. Klahn has a ton of game, and while it's not surprising he's ranked around 125 or so, it goes to show you how good the guys are in the top 200-300 in the world.
here's not a lot of difference between number five and number 100. The top guys tend to have really good serves, and really good nerves...height, and mobility...the biggest difference though, is probably mental toughness...the ability to play the big points well....Think, if you lose a set 6-4...it was just one break of serve, out of ten games...not much of a difference
Yeah, thanks for sharing, Practice sessions are always deceptive I have found, in watching professional tennis over the years. Sessions like these may or may not be telling of the actual match elements, which 'kick-in', when it counts! Always in watching the Feds, Nadals, Djokos, etc in practice sessions, they're putting in about 65%, working on strategies, etc...but the mental fortitude and mind-set is yet, something else, which generally demonstrates the difference in rankings.
How did Medvedev manage to make it to the finals when he plays so defensively? He doesn't put that much force on his shots but somehow his placement draws opponents' errors. It's really quite remarkable.
Having seen him hit up close recently, the answer is he just doesn't miss. Even in practice every shot is hit with perfect depth right on the baseline.
Pro tennis is such an unusual sport. Watching these two guys play, if you didn't know who they were otherwise, I don't think you'd guess that one guy was barely a main draw player, and the other one was No. 4 in the world (or somewhere close to that). They seem fairly evenly matched. And on top of that, Medvedev went on to almost beat Nadal in probably one of the Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time. I was there at the final, and it was the greatest match I've ever seen in person, by a wide margin. Klahn has a ton of game, and while it's not surprising he's ranked around 125 or so, it goes to show you how good the guys are in the top 200-300 in the world.
here's not a lot of difference between number five and number 100. The top guys tend to have really good serves, and really good nerves...height, and mobility...the biggest difference though, is probably mental toughness...the ability to play the big points well....Think, if you lose a set 6-4...it was just one break of serve, out of ten games...not much of a difference
Yeah, thanks for sharing, Practice sessions are always deceptive I have found, in watching professional tennis over the years. Sessions like these may or may not be telling of the actual match elements, which 'kick-in', when it counts! Always in watching the Feds, Nadals, Djokos, etc in practice sessions, they're putting in about 65%, working on strategies, etc...but the mental fortitude and mind-set is yet, something else, which generally demonstrates the difference in rankings.
I've seen atp 900 beating top 50... almost everyone knows how to play, the level is almost the same, it's just mental and emotional
Wrong. You can see the difference in level pretty easily.
@@monstermichaeltoad5705 agreed, the effort used to apply pressure is very different
Some lefty preparation before fighting Nadal in the final
what clean hitting. Appreciate the Upload.
Medvedev has such a wierd looking technique
Agreed. I dont know how but he hit such a clean and powerful shots
@@RubenHernandezMusic actually he s not powerful for a guy hs height, whether groundstokes or serve
@@gitanodel69 It's the forehand follow-through, wrapped around his neck...The rest of his shot is fairly orthodox.
Because there's no such thing as technique,you just hit the ball however is comfortable for you
If PewDiePie was a tennis player it would be Danill Medvedev
No
Klahn held his own in this practice but the Russian is very smart with his strategies.
daniil the best mover ever at 6'6
How did Medvedev manage to make it to the finals when he plays so defensively? He doesn't put that much force on his shots but somehow his placement draws opponents' errors. It's really quite remarkable.
probably his incredible movement for a guy his height
Having seen him hit up close recently, the answer is he just doesn't miss. Even in practice every shot is hit with perfect depth right on the baseline.
holy fuck who is the sparring
Ruin your shoes over nothing at 0:55.
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