My First Tournament of 2024 - $25,000 Ithaca, NY
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Recap from my professional tennis tournament in Ithaca, New York where I played some intense matches against pro players and top college players. Details my thoughts before and after my games and highlights from the games.
Join me as I try to claw my way from the Pro Tennis Trenches (future circuit), all the way to the Grand Slams! 🌱🍓
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Calls in the 2nd match were outrageous…
Shot at 10:56 is on the line. Calling that out is crazy.
Even his opponent was laughing at the call
To Umpire. If you're not 100% sure, you shouldn't be calling it. No way could you have been 100% sure. Either that or get a strong prescription in your glasses...
The shot before it that was called out wasn't even on the line, it was inside the line. Shocking umpiring
It's a known fact that officiating anywhere below ATP is atrocious. You should see some of the ridiculous calls: not calling a let when a ballboy runs onto the court mid-point, biased calls, ridiculous warnings, foot faults at set and match points, etc. Most are retired and need something to do, but this shouldn't be it. There's money on the line.
Worst ever call I have seen.
12:37 two straight netcords one after each other were beautiful 😅
I agree, but I am not sure if Simon's opponent saw any beauty in it😢
Maybe its camera angles but some of the out calls against you looked fishy!
Especially when he was 5-3 up, one was In 100% and the other one looked in too. I don't know what business the umpire had calling out when there where line judges; smh.
Cool to see the level difference between you and Taschereau. Tasch is obviously a solid player (like a good 5.0) and could possibly win 40% of the points, but 40-60 split of points ends up being a huge differential at this level. And also shows the importance of having a good serve, you just weren't challenged by his serves like he was yours. Awesome stuff.
Looks like the RUclipsrs were playing side by side 😂😂
Great match. The quality of the camera and angle was tremendous so thank you! It was honestly as good as watching live. I hope you continue your singles because your talent is there! The pancake serve is awesome!!!
I´m actually surprised he didn´t shout "cmon let´s go" after your Double Fault leading to the 3:5 in the second set. You could clearly tell he plays College Tennis. Very annoying.
Anyway he played Tennis on a very high Level. He was hitting with really good quality. The match could have shifted into another direction tho if you used one of your Set Points in the first ( but I don´t think I need to tell you that and also I don´t want to rub salt into your wounds ).
Keep it up tho. You know a lot about the highs and lows of Tennis ( as do I ), so keep grinding. I´ve got 3 tournaments in the next 4 weeks and your content always motivates me to keep going when things don´t go as planed.
he's also a massive cheat so that always helps
Dude there's so many annoying American college players who play so douchey. In europe there's more mutual respect for each other and people just conduct themselves better in europe and internationally. In America it feels like a bunch of spoiled rich kids fist pounding for every single point.
Ive seen him play plenty of itf's
He's an OSU player who used to play for the biggest HS in Ohio, so he acts this way to always be fired up and get under the opponent's skin. In college they all do this. When it's peoples' livelihoods on the line in tournaments like these it makes the opponent even more mad, but it's part of what makes them win easier so I completely get it. Jordan wasn't a likeable guy... he loved to win and hated to lose and that's what drove him. It's just something pros have to get used to.
@@Jsatt8 He does know that there's better people than him that don't act like this right? Like it's not necessary to act like that and win and to call out balls that are obviously in in hopes that the umpire doesn't overrule them.
10:29 is CRAZY
it was inside the court 🤦♂
I paused the video at the bounce and its not even touching the line, it was well in the court. I dont know how you can call that shot out
I think ball rolled on the court. It was a let
@@Kgolf18 You can see him stick his finger up as soon as it bounces, and you can hear the ref say "out" as they continued the point
@@Yotteth Oh sorry, I didn't realize they were talking about a bounce that happened like 4 shots earlier from when they stopped. Now I get it.
The second guy has a monster of a forehand, insane power and spin, especially deadly on short balls. You had a few bad calls against you though, the umpire shouldn't be making calls if he's not 100% sure. Don't dwell on it though, it's part of the sport until all matches have electronic line calling, keep grinding.
Simon I don't think anyone on the pro tour is able to serve with so much pronation as you do on the ad side wide serve.. that thing looks so different and looks like an entirely new serve!! Crazy man! Keep it up!
Why does the guy have to shout “YEAH!!!” every freaking point he wins!?
Does he otherwise forget he won? 😅
He actually shouted YEAH right after he cheated Freund out of a point at 19:25. If you are that cluesless to do that without shame right after cheating someone you have no moral compass.
@@shipwreck8847 There were umpires, that wasn't his call.
@@lethalphorce Oh, I thought the opponent called it out. It sure sounded like it. But if it was the umpire who called it out then I take it back.
I'm in the middle of the video. Not reading comments yet. That 5-5 game, with the double bounce net cord e the other net cord... DAMN. But losing 5 set points, while being ahead 6-3 in the tie breaker.... That must have hurt like hell.
Yeah, wasn't my peak moment haha... But I didn't deserve, the way I played on those key moments... Gotta play to win!
That guy's forehand is a true weapon.
It still kinda amazes me to see how opponents at this level struggle with your inside out serve. I figured it out a few years ago even before following you as a mediocre tennis player (somewhere around 4.5 or 200p in swedish calculation) but unfortunately I struggle a lot with my arm issues if I do it too often,
The forehand at 0:32 is insane! who is that beast!????
bro wtf was that, he tried to force a buggy whip but didn't make it lmao
Can we acknowledge that your first opponent one a game immediately after he went for the shirt change? Masterful tactic.
Not his first rodeo ;)
My prayers are with you to stay healthy and play your best tennis ever. I donated to your cause from the go fund that Winston Du set up on the video that you played Kruae Sells. I hope you make it to the U.S open because I am taking my wife there for her to experience the live play there. I think if you stretch and get proper rest you will be able to play injury free my dude. Best of luck to you.
Defensive lob is so cold at 10:18 🥶
Missed the usual great commentary
Can't stand that constant yelling from that American opponent but to be fair to him, he hit with huge power and spin.
When you went up in the first set thought you seem to go into a mode where you just kept the ball in deep and hoped that was enough. That just gave your opponent a nice warm-up, he settled and then his great forehand started to shine. Gotta keep the pressure on and keep them off balance - tbh you don't have the power but you do have the variety so gotta be tricky.
Please show exact score every point. It would make it so much easier to keep track of the points and the score.
Karue playing on the court righ alongside haha
Heard a "Vai, vamos!" at some point which is portuguese for "Let's go, c'mon" and sometime after saw him on the court to the side.
Good video! nice camera view and just keep working on that singel aggresiv shots whenever possible and keep them moving
Playing with the fear of loosing, will only turn out negatively. You don't play your own game, and just wait for the opponent to make mistakes. The best is play your own game, and make sure you stay to your own belief what is correct. Result is one thing, development is another. Focus on the last thing is better
you played great. just on my impression from watching once you were really controlling the first set with approach and volley attacks, had him confused and running. but, seemed like you went away from that and got into a baseline battle in the second set, which I think favors him because he was hitting so clean with few errors. to do that I would at least have tried to make it your forehand against his backhand all the time, the way Rafa did to Fed. becuase his forehand was nasty! anyway I really enjoyed watching I subscribed and liked
Overall, you have a very solid game with a good serve, great two handed BH and excellent tactics. I would suggest trying to get more depth on your neutral rally forehand shots as they often fall short in the court. Maybe take some pace off the ball and hit with more topspin to pin the opponent to the back of the court. Those short rally forehands will allow your opponent to move you around the court.
Sick stuff Simon. Hard to keep up with these youngsters… especially a lefty
returning a lefty serve is very hard, especially he serves big slice to your backhand on ad court. I can see so many times your return is right into his strong forehand position and he just rips the ball
I’ve seen your opponent irl actually. Beautiful match Simon 👏
Not the biggest fan of him celebrating every point like matchpoint, especially your easy mistakes. Better luck next time. Keep it up!
Must be a college tennis thing. Ben Shelton does this sometimes too... not my favorite. People complain about grunting but I find this way more bothersome.
Sick ad court serve. Just sick! Congrats!!
Hey Simon. The strings in the new frame sounds like it’s over powered. You should test slightly thicker gauge. You can string lower and open up the sweet spot and gain more control when you hit hard in pressure. Keep your head up!
Tough match, tough loss. But you were looking very good out there! Keep it up man
Interesting lil tidbit: the player from the 2nd match P(reston) Stearns is the younger brother to Peyton Stearns on the WTA tour, who had a decent season in 2023
Keep it up! The season is just starting 💪🏼 a bit more game plan to de-stabilize, you have the game
Great camera angle!!
Random Q - Do you plan your tournaments / travel strategically? For example, I imagine indoor hardcourts are your best surface (since you're from Sweden), do you pick events based on that? Or if ITF M15s and M25s in some regions are stronger (Europe) / weaker (Africa / Asia) vs others?
Would love some insight from a pro, thanks!
Hmm I try to keep my schedule to similar/same surface for as long as possible, but most seasons follow the larger circuit, like summer is a lot of clay, winter indoors, mid seasons is hardcourt in/out. But try to stick to same surface as much as possible is key i believe
Ah, bummer Simon. Great show and tough match, you played well but steadily his heavy shotmaking improved throughout the match which had you on the back foot recovering. Looking forward to seeing the doubles.
Great you are serving pancakes ..... I think its effective ! Overall you got a great serve technique.
No doubt you guys will win the doubles haha but tough to lose that first set and on the second, in my opinion, you went to/had to play to many times to his forehand where to me it looked like he accelerated the ball a lot more. The points you went more on his backhand side, you were in advantage and never in trouble. It is safe to say that the call out on 3x3 on the second set would take anyone out of the game. But after the win in doubles, the next singles will get better. Good luck
Did anyone notice Karue at the neighbourghing court?
Yeah I just did, apparently he won the whole thing too
I was looking for him!
Forehand is looking great Simon, keep it up :)
Are you hitting your serve with the other side of the racquet giving it lefty spin on it? It sure looks like it by the bounce on the receivers side. You use it on the ad out side of serve. Am I imagining this or is that what's happening
haha maaaaybe
Nice guy in the first match, good match
You did great Simon. Those pancakes are insane!
You got this man. Keep at it.
Cheers!
M
wtf were those calls in second game, they robbed u like crazy
06:20 is that Brian Battistone with his special racket on the court left to you? :D
Chasing gold series is going to continue right? i loved it! btw do you have any tips to do a pancacke serve i've tried it but either no effect or good effect but too much on the right hehe.
Love your content keep it up!
Yes of course!! New episode every week!!
And I actually have a pancake course at : www.pillar.io/simonfreund , check it out :)
@@Simon.Freundthanks a lot for the reply! i will have to save but will def have to buy it! keep up with the great content and the best of luck in the tournaments!!!!
Well done. Like the serve. 😀
Lets goooo Simon!! Win it brother!!
Simon I love your videos man
1:35 - 1:37 - That's an American twist serve. `
Where was pancakes in tiebreaker????
You needed to win the 1st set. That shifted your mood. His lefty forehand is lethal.
How can anyone play so aggressive on set points
Your opponent was more aggressive than you. He has really good ball placement. You also seem to have trouble returning his kick serve. He is also left handed that probably makes every thing much harder too.
Love your content Simon! Keep up the amazing work and you'll make it to the grandslam soon!
Why are people with clear vision impairment (glasses) allowed to referee tennis matches. Dude calling balls out landing inside the lines.
well played
Are you playing Surprise, AZ?
Ump have money on Stearns? TF were these calls I can't even call them line calls cause half his overrules were on shots landing well inside the lines
equals out in the long run :)
What is the music you use in the background?
Was that a reverse spin serve?
Around here it's called the pancake serve. (It's what Simon himself calls it)
Looked a little rusty, have a couple beers and press on. Still very impressive play!
Need a few after that one
I'm confused😂😂😂
Where are the judges and lines people?
Man those pancake serves are a problem. I need a lesson on those
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whats up with bad calls!?
You are moving well. Your serve is fine. Your net play is good. But your groundstrokes and especially forehand seem just not strong and explosive enough for ATP career in singles. While your style suits well doubles game.
correct me if i’m wrong isn’t that peyton’s brother ?
'i believe youre correct!
What is the weight of your racket? Unstrung
lol is that Karue on the right??
12:48 was that as satisfying as it looked? 😏
What is your mentality on court?
I wanna get to the net! But gotta be the aggressor more in order to get that opportunity...
You got tense and either passive or tried to use body force. Refrain from the latter it is not your game. You need more constant smoothness to not loose initiative/quality in crunchtime at singles. My guess is breathing as a key, Good luck for the next one.
Pancake club check innn
i seeee u
Ouch, a tough loss. You lost that in your mental department, it looked like one line call against you got you off the winning track in the 1st set, And then it was a slow downward spiral from thereon. Otherwise, I wouldn't be too disappointed about the affair. Your game looked really solid, better than ever, I dare say. So, no mental lapses and main draw entries and wins will come.
I really hate That last Guy u played celebrating after every shot most be annoying
Dude the first round was literally probably a 5.0 but a slow 5.0, decent player though but he wasn’t in your level obviously.
wow that guy that you played in the second round was a dirty player. So irritating it really made the viewing experience worse for me so I can only imagine what it would be like for you. Some people man
Taschereau plays like a good amateur.
His UTR is 9, so he’s basically a 5.0 at recreational level. If anything Simon was generous giving him a game.
Simon got robbed, unlucky, keep fighting.
19:25 - What a cheat by stearns.
Unfortunately there are some misses, but we as the competitors can't do much about it and we don't make any off the calls :(
@@Simon.Freund I was mad that you got hooked twice.
Got an honest question. How do you seriously even intend to beat someone who’s a semi heavy hitter. You are putting no pressure on the second person whatsoever. He’s just unloading on every lobbed backhand you hit. You need to hit a weight room and just get stronger imo. Any one who hits with some pace seems to always overtake you
I disagree, to an extent. Weight rooms RARELY work for tennis. What's needed is reps. I believe this was his 1st tourney of the year, so he's got some ring rust.
Pace can backfire badly. Simon is clearly not as confident as usual in this match (rust), and hitting harder would likely only cause negative internal dialogue, some curse words, or a ball cranked into the backdrop lol.
Simon, do you feel like something might be wrong with your racquet/string setup? A bit too many shanks/mishits. Maybe something less stiff and/or with a bigger sweet spot, and/or change up string setup? 🤷🏻♂️
I could win some games against this tasch dude...
the patented pancake serve is disgusting bro. It's going to change the game.
Pan cake 😂 Serve good
Hard to watch cause of the constant screaming, jesus, what an annoying behavior @P Stearns
those were some of the worst calls of all time wth was that umpire 💀💀
🌸 "Promosm"
What’s with all the yelling by the opponent??
definitely robbed the 2nd match :(
Evens out in the long run :)
Couldn't you put a tennisball in the second opponents mouth... Damnn..celebrating every point... 😬
P. Stearns is such a dirty dirty cheater. He called like 10 balls that were clearly in lol
Hey man, during these matches, neither one of us are making any calls. It's only the referees that make the calls! So nothing on my opponents there :)
Stearns is so obnoxious with his CMons even after your errors. How gross. The gamesmanship is so foul. wont work with the big guys ever
Loss by umpire, feelsbadman. Obnoxious opponent as well.
that kid was annoying. sorry you lost
2:28 you are such a liar dude
Hmm in what sense?
Dude this guy was such a cheater. I mean these calls he was calling weren't even on the line some where inside the line and he's still calling them out. This is immature way of winning when you get to the higher levels and there's linesmen you wonder why none of your cheat calls will bail you out of close matches. I hated this guy so much watching more of this match.
ATP guys do this, too. Tsitsipas comes to mind. We were told we juniors once 'If someone cheats you, cheat them right back.' Felt badly doing it, but it worked every time. Eventually the ump gets called out and the cheater gets found out. Karma, man.
Hey man, nothing to blame on my opponents side, and referees are doing their best out there! Unfortunately there are some misses, but we as the competitors can't do much about it and we don't make any off the calls :)