That's so frustrating! So close to winning but missed opportunities at key moments. This match was yours to win and just shows how far you've come. Keep it up I can't wait to see you get your ATP point.
@@dkrawk8309 It was his match to win because he was a set up and had 5 break point opportunities in the second set. Before a month of injury Felix was playing for an ATP point and is still returning to form. This match he was playing well but struggled with fitness and the heat which is easy to fix. Personally when I don't play frequently my level drops dramatically and that is likely the same at the professional level. Also matches are very different to training and take time to get used to. Even Djokovic after not being able to play competitive tennis earlier this year took time to find his form and get back to winning. This performance was encouraging and your negativity shows that you don't play competitive tennis or know much about it.
Keep your head up, Felix! You played great and came very close, I know it could be really frustrating to lose after wasting some chances but life goes on. Keep going buddy, we're here waiting for the next chapter!
thanks bro, there were lots of chances in the second and it was tough to see them just slip past. In the third i was struggling with the heat as my legs just stopped working, lol. Thanks for the support :)
You will bounce back in no time. Can't even imagine this kind of mental power, a true sportman right there, keep it up, nice work, video and tennis wise as well!
I'm from London too brother and let me tell you the first tennis match I played in Floridian heat almost killed me outright. 2nd set 2-2 and I told myself "I'm ready to walk up to my opponent and tell him you win, cuz I can't breathe anymore " You played an amazing match. Your backhand down the line was superb, the idea to aggressively cut down the length of the point was immaculate. Battling the conditions is just ridiculously hard. Even the pros struggle with it. 2018 US Open Federer vs Millman. Rafa in Madrid. People in AO all the time. I'm so proud of your bro.
You’ll get that point soon Felix and then only up from there! Seen a few negative comments from some posters here, ignore them, there’s always 1% of people who try and drag down those who set a target and go for it. Keep doing you and know that you’ve got the tools to do damage at this level (and higher), and a channel of support behind you.
Well done Felix! You're getting good experience. You learn more from the losses than the wins. Keep going mate. On a side not, I'm surprised there aren't any umpires at these tournaments.
Watching your content just makes me wanna get out on the court and play. Really living through you with these videos and hoping for nothing but success! Very enjoyable video and match brother
Well done Felix, your positivity and determination will get you there. I was in Denia with a couple of mates a few years ago, sailed from there for a night out in Ibiza : )
Amazin battle, Felix. Keep your head up, man! You played great. There are some positives to take from this match: Your backhand, for the most part, held really well against your opponents heavy spin, which is really hard to do on clay, you even got some on the rise. You were able to defend very well with an open stance backhand and get some great passing shots when he came to the net. You managed to dictate a lot with your forehand, as always. You got into his service games, even though he had a strong serve and an insane kick second. The match was played in conditions that you are not so used to (almost every match we play here in Brazil is hot and humid lol), so you should be pround. Keep it up, man!
Hello Matheus - many thanks for the detailed feedback. This will have taken some time ;-) Yes I think if I played more tennis in Brazil and not in the UK I would not struggle so much in this heat. ;-)
felix i am always eager to watch your videos especially your matches! keep up the great work! also the advice that you gave me for my backhand and serve has worked really well so thank you!
Experience is also going to get burned in to allow you to make smart/crafty choices even when you are in the red zone. On this match we can see your tactical choices dwindle when heat and effort press too hard, but scheming is also a habit, once you have the right automatisms you'll get your palette working even in those conditions. And of course your defensive lob is on the training list now 🙂
Felix, thanks for sharing this with us. As a recreational player I can feel your frustration. Please keep going that you have the tennis. So great are your exercises to avoid injury which is an excellent message to young generations. All the good energy for you to continue in this journey. 🙂
Very nice battle. Congrats to both players! Unfortunate it didn't go your way on this one.... But I am sure you are learning a lot from these games and soon this first point will be on the pocket.
I feel like you lacked a bit of depth on your regular shots, most of them went close to the service line, his were also not that deep though but a bit deeper. I think that more loppy heavy topspin shots would've fit better, besides that crazy close game!
I'm a 47y man from Italy. I'm old tennis player, my English is bad 🤪. Your Channel Is very fun, you're a good child. I Hope you take your First atp point soon 👍
Not the result we were looking for but it’s a moral victory in my book ! After injury there’s usually a mental block, always the worry of a recurrence… So all in all, you’re heading in the right direction and will soon string a few victories together. Take a look at the Jannik Sinner groundstrokes, he beat Alcaraz again last night, may help you further develop your topspin forehand and backhands !?
That was a close match. He got lucky to break you in the second set with an outrageous net cord. I was impressed with your comeback from 3-0 down in the first set, great effort to win that set. Just keep going and you will get there eventually. I bet you were glad of your level of fitness after a 2 hour plus match in the heat. You just need a few matches and the wins will come. Good luck for your next tournament! 😀🎾
Watching Felix videos we can really appreciate how hard is to become a pro tennis player. Every opponent he plays seems to be at the same level of any top 100 player. I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be able to keep this pace in rally even under ideal weather condition. Respect 🫡
I agree with you, be more proactive / aggressive in the opening games - the intention to settle in a suss out your opponent is sound but it is helping?
Nothing to do with your match here , but , if there is a hyperbaric facility in that town , take advantage of it if you have time to. I’m guessing you’ve looked into that already. Great for super fast recovery.
Tough match Felix, good try. Two comments. One, try to work in more drop shots, especially on clay and when you've pushed your opponent 6-8 feet behind the baseline. The disguise of the drop is the most important part, including when you're volleying. Two, also work on disguising your lobs. Yes your lobs were quite short, but they were easy to read. If the lob is the only option, then definitely get more height on it to force a difficult overhead and to buy more time to recover. Keep up the hard work, we're all rooting for you.
In conditions like these, especially on a clay court, you’ll have to play more drop shots 🥺. Not only does it break the rhythm of your opponent, it also tires him and you’ll make him stand closer to the baseline.
first of all compliment for evrything, my point of view is about winners, i know in clay is more difficult to realize a winner but i think a definitive hit is something to improve. beside i think u have great tecnique so u ll for sure improve also this aspect!!
Well played. Keep it up. I can say only one thing to you is that you choose so tough tournaments. Italy, GBR on grass, Spain. In my opinion, it would be better to you to play firstly tournament on the north of Africa and Eastern Europe. I will have more confidence from there. And it will help you to beat monsters in Italy and Spain. Good Luck!
I don't know anything about your history, and I find this series very interesting. I do wonder though, had you considered using your tennis ability to get a (potentially) free education at a US college? A sports scholarship I mean. Keep up the hard work!
In addition to higher lobs I think some more depth on the ground strokes in the second set could have helped. The shorter balls were allowing him to dictate a bit more and forced you to run and be defensive. Your progress is visible though and I am confident we will see better lobs soon enough.
I genuinely feel that you have come a long way. I have been following you since the beginning Just keep the positive attitude and Strive for that point. LOVE FROM INDIA.
Unlucky Felix, you played so well and just a little momentum swung against you in the tiebreak. No shame as these futures are brutal in terms of level but with each match, you're getting closer to a breakthrough and gaining more and more experience at this level which is key. You're v close👍 I see you're on the list for the Aldershot $25K in a few weeks so I hope you sneak into qualies as I'll be there watching as it's my local tournament👍 Vamos Felix!
Hello Grant - many thanks for the feedback. Positive vibes - love it. Should I make or play Aldershot - say hello when you have the time to come along.
@@tennisbrothers yup always got to stay positive! If you're at Aldershot, I'll definitely watch your match and say hello for sure! I'll bring my bats along as well just in case you want a warm up or cool down😂😂👍 Keep going mate and hopefully see you at Aldershot in a few weeks👍
love your videos!!! good job with the killer serves and forehands. i think your opponent sort of figured out after the 2-4th games into the second set that your backhand wasnt as strong as your forehand so targeted on that side. apart from that i have observed that you have spectacular stamina but the way you play allows your opponent to make you run when they dont require that much movement, this has leveled out the playing field compared to how you could have dominated the game!!
Need to look at your serve more. Feels like you use your wrist more than tour whole bosy to propel forward and add more power. Keep up the good work. Hope by next week we see you with that 1 atp point video
Maaaan what a tennis level that was! Soooo goood too watch. Any chance to record matches behind your back? It is the best view. Fingers crossed for you mate!
What kind of drills can one do to get focused on being mentally tough starting off in matches? I feel I do the same, where I lose a break on my first service game then always feel like I have to come from behind to win sets.
id love to see you hit higher over the net with more depth. low balls that are a bit short at the t-cross line are just no threat to play back. no matter how hard they are hit. good luck next time and hang in there!!
So unlucky, you battled very hard and I can’t wait to see your first ATP point! Just a quick one, what racket do you use? I’m don’t know what to use. Ive only ever used head and Wilson but don’t know what else to use.
One thing I appreciate about your commentating is that I can never predict how each set/match is going to end. Really impressive how you do it!
I agree
Never knew you watch tennis
Literary
appreciate it bro, i try to not give it away , good for the watch time you know ;)
ish ur an mc youtuber and a tennis player??
That's so frustrating! So close to winning but missed opportunities at key moments. This match was yours to win and just shows how far you've come. Keep it up I can't wait to see you get your ATP point.
appreciate it
Thanks for spoiling :(
@@stefanalexejstefan1383 dont look in comments before watching pretty obvious thing to do
How was this match his to win?
3 1st round losses in a row and this one was his to win?
Please stop filling young man's head with nonsense
@@dkrawk8309 It was his match to win because he was a set up and had 5 break point opportunities in the second set. Before a month of injury Felix was playing for an ATP point and is still returning to form. This match he was playing well but struggled with fitness and the heat which is easy to fix. Personally when I don't play frequently my level drops dramatically and that is likely the same at the professional level. Also matches are very different to training and take time to get used to. Even Djokovic after not being able to play competitive tennis earlier this year took time to find his form and get back to winning. This performance was encouraging and your negativity shows that you don't play competitive tennis or know much about it.
Keep your head up, Felix!
You played great and came very close, I know it could be really frustrating to lose after wasting some chances but life goes on.
Keep going buddy, we're here waiting for the next chapter!
No shot you commented...
Ikr lol
thanks bro, there were lots of chances in the second and it was tough to see them just slip past. In the third i was struggling with the heat as my legs just stopped working, lol. Thanks for the support :)
You will bounce back in no time. Can't even imagine this kind of mental power, a true sportman right there, keep it up, nice work, video and tennis wise as well!
thanks bro
I'm from London too brother and let me tell you the first tennis match I played in Floridian heat almost killed me outright.
2nd set 2-2 and I told myself "I'm ready to walk up to my opponent and tell him you win, cuz I can't breathe anymore "
You played an amazing match. Your backhand down the line was superb, the idea to aggressively cut down the length of the point was immaculate. Battling the conditions is just ridiculously hard. Even the pros struggle with it. 2018 US Open Federer vs Millman. Rafa in Madrid. People in AO all the time.
I'm so proud of your bro.
Felix, promise us that if you make it to the ATP you will continue to make these videos on every tour and match!
Can we get updates on how Raf does at all of these to? Keep up the great work!
He passed the Q1 then out of Q2 as I remember...
You’ll get that point soon Felix and then only up from there! Seen a few negative comments from some posters here, ignore them, there’s always 1% of people who try and drag down those who set a target and go for it.
Keep doing you and know that you’ve got the tools to do damage at this level (and higher), and a channel of support behind you.
That lunging, down the line backhand to end the point at 9:58 was NICE. Great effort Felix, sorry the match didn't go your way.
Really enjoying the commentary, it gives an amount of insight I could never just see from the points. Thank you 🙂
Love watching your journey. Rooting for you, mate!
thank you
Well done Felix! You're getting good experience. You learn more from the losses than the wins. Keep going mate. On a side not, I'm surprised there aren't any umpires at these tournaments.
Watching your content just makes me wanna get out on the court and play. Really living through you with these videos and hoping for nothing but success! Very enjoyable video and match brother
Hope you had a good experience at this tournament! We are rooting for you from Washington , USA!
Thank you for the posting. It seems you balls landed pretty short most of time and gave your opponent more chance to hit them back.
Thanks!
Hey Felix - thank you so much for the amazing support!!! Next I will be trying to get the singles point ;-)
Incredible fitness for both of you. And the unforced errors were almost nonexistent. Great match!
thank you bro
Well done Felix, your positivity and determination will get you there. I was in Denia with a couple of mates a few years ago, sailed from there for a night out in Ibiza : )
What a video! Keep your head up lad you’ll come back stronger! Getting stronger and looking better on the court every game
thank you for the positive feedback
Nice job Felix you did amazing!! Don't worry you will start going on a win streak very soon i can feel it!
Amazin battle, Felix. Keep your head up, man! You played great.
There are some positives to take from this match: Your backhand, for the most part, held really well against your opponents heavy spin, which is really hard to do on clay, you even got some on the rise.
You were able to defend very well with an open stance backhand and get some great passing shots when he came to the net.
You managed to dictate a lot with your forehand, as always.
You got into his service games, even though he had a strong serve and an insane kick second.
The match was played in conditions that you are not so used to (almost every match we play here in Brazil is hot and humid lol), so you should be pround.
Keep it up, man!
Hello Matheus - many thanks for the detailed feedback. This will have taken some time ;-) Yes I think if I played more tennis in Brazil and not in the UK I would not struggle so much in this heat. ;-)
@@tennisbrothers hahaha consider yourself invite to come, then, haha!
Keep it up!
felix i am always eager to watch your videos especially your matches! keep up the great work! also the advice that you gave me for my backhand and serve has worked really well so thank you!
Hey Rachel - glad to hear. Many thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.
You played well so keep your head up! All part of the process!
Experience is also going to get burned in to allow you to make smart/crafty choices even when you are in the red zone. On this match we can see your tactical choices dwindle when heat and effort press too hard, but scheming is also a habit, once you have the right automatisms you'll get your palette working even in those conditions. And of course your defensive lob is on the training list now 🙂
This was a brutal match....you are right..gained experience..
Felix, thanks for sharing this with us. As a recreational player I can feel your frustration. Please keep going that you have the tennis. So great are your exercises to avoid injury which is an excellent message to young generations. All the good energy for you to continue in this journey. 🙂
Very nice battle. Congrats to both players! Unfortunate it didn't go your way on this one.... But I am sure you are learning a lot from these games and soon this first point will be on the pocket.
Really like the videos and watching your journey. Always looking forward seeing you play.
Glad you enjoy it!
I feel like you lacked a bit of depth on your regular shots, most of them went close to the service line, his were also not that deep though but a bit deeper. I think that more loppy heavy topspin shots would've fit better, besides that crazy close game!
Thank god u pointed this out, John Paul. After this GODLY suggestion I don’t think he’ll ever lose again! You’re a GENIUS!!!
@@uncleiroh5061 is that sarcasm
@@darsh7164 nah
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Loved it. Keep strong, I know you’ll make it!
It is okay you played really good and you know what to do hope you do good in your next tournament.
I'm a 47y man from Italy. I'm old tennis player, my English is bad 🤪. Your Channel Is very fun, you're a good child. I Hope you take your First atp point soon 👍
Great fun watching you play. Your progress is remarkable, and I see you continuing to improve. You inspire me and countless others to never give up.
You will get that atp point! Brazil is rooting for you!
Keep going pal, since the comeback you're showing a different level. You tend to make points longer and your focus is different. Lightweight buddy!!
Not the result we were looking for but it’s a moral victory in my book ! After injury there’s usually a mental block, always the worry of a recurrence…
So all in all, you’re heading in the right direction and will soon string a few victories together.
Take a look at the Jannik Sinner groundstrokes, he beat Alcaraz again last night, may help you further develop your topspin forehand and backhands !?
That was a close match. He got lucky to break you in the second set with an outrageous net cord. I was impressed with your comeback from 3-0 down in the first set, great effort to win that set. Just keep going and you will get there eventually. I bet you were glad of your level of fitness after a 2 hour plus match in the heat. You just need a few matches and the wins will come. Good luck for your next tournament! 😀🎾
Great video kid your on your way to great things!
Keep on pushing, training and persistant
Great effort Felix! Definitely things to improve on and what a challenge with those conditions. All the best with the next tournament!
this was a great video and an AMAZING match!!! truly classic video.
Hey man, hang in there. To me, it looked like you were hitting the ball really good.This was a high quality match. Thanks for sharing!
Watching Felix videos we can really appreciate how hard is to become a pro tennis player. Every opponent he plays seems to be at the same level of any top 100 player. I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be able to keep this pace in rally even under ideal weather condition. Respect 🫡
I'm really enjoying watching your journey to your 1st ATP point!
Glad you enjoy it!
Well played. Tough battle. No cheap points.
Since I’ve started watching these tournament videos I’ve gone up 7000 regular spots in my country’s national ranking to my age division thank you.
bro thats all you , keep at it , keep working , i am glad you can take something from the videos
I need to hear more come ons!! Maybe some Vamos!
It's all mental at this point. You can do it Felix!!!
I like how he never gives up
Played a great game there! Hope next time you can get the win! You deserve it 💪🏼
I agree with you, be more proactive / aggressive in the opening games - the intention to settle in a suss out your opponent is sound but it is helping?
Nothing to do with your match here , but , if there is a hyperbaric facility in that town , take advantage of it if you have time to. I’m guessing you’ve looked into that already. Great for super fast recovery.
Your expectations are growing. That's a good sign.
Tough match Felix, good try. Two comments. One, try to work in more drop shots, especially on clay and when you've pushed your opponent 6-8 feet behind the baseline. The disguise of the drop is the most important part, including when you're volleying. Two, also work on disguising your lobs. Yes your lobs were quite short, but they were easy to read. If the lob is the only option, then definitely get more height on it to force a difficult overhead and to buy more time to recover.
Keep up the hard work, we're all rooting for you.
Amazing job Felix,practice your lob for sure and hit deeper shots,forehand was near perfect 👍
In conditions like these, especially on a clay court, you’ll have to play more drop shots 🥺. Not only does it break the rhythm of your opponent, it also tires him and you’ll make him stand closer to the baseline.
Hello Jan, when I rewatched the match I thought exactly the same.
What a level, keep up. I like these videos to much!
thank you Johnny
first of all compliment for evrything, my point of view is about winners, i know in clay is more difficult to realize a winner but i think a definitive hit is something to improve. beside i think u have great tecnique so u ll for sure improve also this aspect!!
Well played. Keep it up. I can say only one thing to you is that you choose so tough tournaments. Italy, GBR on grass, Spain. In my opinion, it would be better to you to play firstly tournament on the north of Africa and Eastern Europe. I will have more confidence from there. And it will help you to beat monsters in Italy and Spain. Good Luck!
Your backhand passing shots were on fire.
its crazy how you manage to paint those lines in high pressure points
The day you actually win a game will be insane
You're better off buying a lottery ticket.
@@HJPisMe_ why what happened?
@@randomriot5008 He lost his qualifying match but won 5 games in total
lol...
I don't know anything about your history, and I find this series very interesting. I do wonder though, had you considered using your tennis ability to get a (potentially) free education at a US college? A sports scholarship I mean. Keep up the hard work!
In addition to higher lobs I think some more depth on the ground strokes in the second set could have helped. The shorter balls were allowing him to dictate a bit more and forced you to run and be defensive. Your progress is visible though and I am confident we will see better lobs soon enough.
Love your content! Trying to become like u one day!
Yooo hi Tyler I watch ur vids!
You strive to become a perennial loser? Or a good video editor?
@@birgerhovda8773 troll
some of those points were beautiful. Your opponent had a super aggressive serve :O
I genuinely feel that you have come a long way. I have been following you since the beginning Just keep the positive attitude and Strive for that point. LOVE FROM INDIA.
Felix is just losing to extend this brilliant series for us. What a g 😂👏
Bro I would love to change the name of the series tomorrow if I get the ATP point ;-)
You can do it Felix! Btw aren't u playing singles in Xativa?
Good luck bro!
Appreciate it!
Unlucky Felix, you played so well and just a little momentum swung against you in the tiebreak.
No shame as these futures are brutal in terms of level but with each match, you're getting closer to a breakthrough and gaining more and more experience at this level which is key. You're v close👍
I see you're on the list for the Aldershot $25K in a few weeks so I hope you sneak into qualies as I'll be there watching as it's my local tournament👍
Vamos Felix!
Hello Grant - many thanks for the feedback. Positive vibes - love it. Should I make or play Aldershot - say hello when you have the time to come along.
@@tennisbrothers yup always got to stay positive! If you're at Aldershot, I'll definitely watch your match and say hello for sure!
I'll bring my bats along as well just in case you want a warm up or cool down😂😂👍
Keep going mate and hopefully see you at Aldershot in a few weeks👍
Great job Felix! You played very well for the conditions you faced! How did Rafa do?
Rafa won first quali game but lost in the second
Your technique, fitness, and mental game are all there. Only a matter of time until you hit this goal and do way more
I hear you Jason- I agree ;-)
Good job, keep up the hard work. I think you should really focus on dropshots and lobs if you wanna have a good impact on clay surface. Cheers
love your videos!!! good job with the killer serves and forehands. i think your opponent sort of figured out after the 2-4th games into the second set that your backhand wasnt as strong as your forehand so targeted on that side. apart from that i have observed that you have spectacular stamina but the way you play allows your opponent to make you run when they dont require that much movement, this has leveled out the playing field compared to how you could have dominated the game!!
How do you decide where you want to play a tournament and what are your criteria ? why did you select Spain where it is very warm in summer ?
#WOW. I do need recovery just by watching the video. Great level! Huge fight. Congrats both
Great match Felix... you'll get there..
So awesome that you kept fighting! Sometimes it's hard for me to keep pushing when I'm down.
For those who are wondering 40 degrees Celcius is 104 degrees fahrenheit.
Your really working hard and that definitly wont go unnoticed, keep fighting for it! And tweeners are called hotdogs in the Uk??? 5:12
Love your play hope you get more good result
Unlucky Pal! Good fighting!
Great match! Keep up the good work
The level of tennis is nuts
Waited all week for this video
Nice touch with the green highlight of the player who’s serving. Improving your tennis game, AND RUclips game lol
This goes hand in hand ;-)
How are you able keep your stamina high as you play without getting too exhausted? Especially in the blistering heat.
Need to look at your serve more. Feels like you use your wrist more than tour whole bosy to propel forward and add more power.
Keep up the good work. Hope by next week we see you with that 1 atp point video
Anorthee great video felix sorry I’m late I’ve been away from my phone for a week!
Maaaan what a tennis level that was! Soooo goood too watch. Any chance to record matches behind your back? It is the best view. Fingers crossed for you mate!
best point at 9:24. amazing tennis
Keep going. Hope see you in ATP match.
Unlucky Felix, your opponent got fortunate with next cords in the second set, keep going
What kind of drills can one do to get focused on being mentally tough starting off in matches? I feel I do the same, where I lose a break on my first service game then always feel like I have to come from behind to win sets.
It’s alright Felix, you’ve got this. That’s the thing about losing, at some point things have to turn around.
id love to see you hit higher over the net with more depth. low balls that are a bit short at the t-cross line are just no threat to play back. no matter how hard they are hit. good luck next time and hang in there!!
10:50 hello Opelka 🙃
Tough one, keep working Felix!
Love the commentary!
So unlucky, you battled very hard and I can’t wait to see your first ATP point! Just a quick one, what racket do you use? I’m don’t know what to use. Ive only ever used head and Wilson but don’t know what else to use.