Shapo is getting better and better with his gradually maturing game and developing consistency. It needs patience to make his big hitting tennis also consistent and tactical enough. And he is almost there already. This was a great match.
not sure, like i really like shapo's game and i think he's the most naturally talented nextgen player, but his decision making is simply terrible at this point, it'll take a bit longer for him to break through especially with his big hitting high risk game, i dont see him becoming a legit top 10 contender until his mid to late 20s like wawrinka and dimitrov
Imagine Shap with a more powerful, more accurate serve. An even more powerful forehand, and more power on his backhand slices, which today are a little weak. He will have more aces, more service winners, more outright winners with his forehand, and be even better with his pure Eastern power backhand. I see him top ten within the next two years, then top five in three years, #1 in 2023 or 24.
My favourite match of the tourney. So great to see Shapo back on his game at the end of this season. The coach change seems to have been good for him. Props to Monfils for pulling this one off, what a great competitor.
I think Monfils could’ve gotten a slam or two in his career if he had a more aggressive play style. IMO he relies too much on his athleticism and defense, which leads to him playing too passive. He has the ability to his big shots but doesn’t use them as much as you would think. This leading to him having long, drawn out matches that hurt in stamina in tournament runs.
Hope your sphincter has healed by now! Very tactical assessment and accurate. One just wonders why does his coach not guide him into that aggression and turn him into the winner he can be!!
Dead on! He needs to shorten points....Question is - with all his years of experience and improvements in his game, what does Gael want from Tennis? Maybe, just maybe he's exactly where he wants to be :-) . -Jam1Ja.
kinda disagree with this. He's had matches where he's attempted to be aggressive and hit those bombs all match long but he can't do it constantly. He's kind of limited to having these random 4-8 game outbursts each match where he crushes everything and being passive the rest of the time.
Once Shapovalov‘ s game fully matures the rest of the tour better watch out. He has some of the most explosives shots in tennis today. He’s probably going to take longer to reach his potential than some of the other next gen guys but once he does I fully expect him to win grand slams.
It's his mind that needs most work. He reminds me very much of other flashy players of the past like Leconte or Mandlikova on the women's side. Both of them were gross underachievers. I sincerely hope Shapovalov isn't, but a large part of me thinks he will be. He just doesn't want it enough.
This match is so amazing. This mental and athletic commitment from Monfils and Shapovalov was outstanding, like the level of tennis they played. For me it's among the greatest US Open classics (Sampras-Agassi...)
It's so easy to root for Gael. He's so charismatic and energetic. That period of time when he was winning a whole bunch right before the pandemic was magical and everyone was hyped and happy for him. I hope he finds it again now that restrictions are starting to ease off.
I like Denis and his game. He has been struggling this year. I hope he can get it together whenever we get past this Corona crisis....Like his boy Felix A.A. also.
IMO shapo has the most powerful forehand than anyone even federer because his forehand is not only powerful but hard to judge direction wise...if he only settles down mentally, this guy can be next federer...
Este chico tiene que estar entre los 10 mejores del mundo por lo menos, tiene muchos tiros que lo hacen muy autentico en el tour, no solo porque es zurdo tiene un drife paralelo y un reves muy bueno cuando lo ejecute con mas naturaleza y fluidez, creo que va tener resultados muy sorprendentes me encanta su juego es unico en el tour el reves zurdo a una mano creo que no hay en la actualidad como el suyo
Shapovalov, future tennis superstar. Big shots. Just need more tactical game plan with those amazing shots. To not tire out. Same could be said of Monfils. Both need to incorporate more tactics to win their grand slam titles.
You have to give it to him. At some point any normal person would stop the entertainment part of his game and dedicate himself to finish and WIN the match. But this is Gael Monfils, and he cannot help himself. and that's the reason, the New York crowd love him so much, and he loves them back. This only happen in our sport !.
I like how Monfils shows respect for future #1 Shapovalov... no trick shots or showboating. I think he likes hitting against the Canadian. Fun match to watch - a true slug fest.
4:02 I don't get this point, why did they included it in the highlight reel? If there was a challenge and the ball was in, then I would understand, but this really makes no sense. It's a break point, yes, but they broke each other enough times to have this point in..
don't you wish at times the announcer could have kept his mouth shut? Does he have to mention everything that happens as if thie were a radio broadcast. Shapo's game is maturing. He needs to learn how to win. That's it.
Shapo at times looking like a left handed Warwrinka with that backhand . Like stan , he is offensive player who goes for his shots. Needs to get mentally tougher and more consistent. He is a shot maker. Which makes him fun to watch. Monfils a great shot maker. , so athletic. Like many of the French , underachiever.
Monfils is the freaking goat, poor Shapovalov couldn't get anything past his long legs. Who the heck could Monfils possibly lose to? It looks like he's finally ready to go on a Grand Slam winning streak.
Watching is more enjoyable when the commentators have some emotional restraint. The "Oooo that's genius", "Oooooo that's amazing" stuff gets irritating when it comes 3 times a minute.
It's about time that MONFILS forgets about the 'FRENCH HAKA' as it really works against him and puts him down much deeper when dealing with his losses!!!!!
Shapovalov jugo mejor mon fiscalia la tuvo recontra difícil para ganarles jejej y eso q shapovalov es más joven imagínense en 2 aňos más como aumentará su nivel
Shapo is getting better and better with his gradually maturing game and developing consistency. It needs patience to make his big hitting tennis also consistent and tactical enough. And he is almost there already. This was a great match.
Lol no
betting addict lol yes
Totally agreed. Next year might be his next break through into top 10..
not sure, like i really like shapo's game and i think he's the most naturally talented nextgen player, but his decision making is simply terrible at this point, it'll take a bit longer for him to break through especially with his big hitting high risk game, i dont see him becoming a legit top 10 contender until his mid to late 20s like wawrinka and dimitrov
Imagine Shap with a more powerful, more accurate serve. An even more powerful forehand, and more power on his backhand slices, which today are a little weak. He will have more aces, more service winners, more outright winners with his forehand, and be even better with his pure Eastern power backhand. I see him top ten within the next two years, then top five in three years, #1 in 2023 or 24.
My favourite match of the tourney. So great to see Shapo back on his game at the end of this season. The coach change seems to have been good for him. Props to Monfils for pulling this one off, what a great competitor.
Im jealous of how amazing shapo is for his age.
US OPEN is the best tennis official channel !
Gordon Huang Australian Open is the best
Yeah Aus Open channel is so much better
I think Monfils could’ve gotten a slam or two in his career if he had a more aggressive play style. IMO he relies too much on his athleticism and defense, which leads to him playing too passive. He has the ability to his big shots but doesn’t use them as much as you would think. This leading to him having long, drawn out matches that hurt in stamina in tournament runs.
Hope your sphincter has healed by now! Very tactical assessment and accurate. One just wonders why does his coach not guide him into that aggression and turn him into the winner he can be!!
Dead on! He needs to shorten points....Question is - with all his years of experience and improvements in his game, what does Gael want from Tennis? Maybe, just maybe he's exactly where he wants to be :-) . -Jam1Ja.
Monflis is attacking have you watched this video
kinda disagree with this. He's had matches where he's attempted to be aggressive and hit those bombs all match long but he can't do it constantly. He's kind of limited to having these random 4-8 game outbursts each match where he crushes everything and being passive the rest of the time.
Monfils hits are pretty flat with an eastern fh, is easier to hit harder on average with more topspin, like thiem
THEY DID IT !! Thank you so much !
33:31 When I notice the racket is expensive
34:00 When I notice I can afford a lot of expensive rackets
@@SquidDesign lmao when the stimulus checks kick in
35:12 is better
@@SquidDesign the weak little boy couldn't even break the racket
@@michaelvonhaven105 shutt
I love seeing Gael get so fired up. Like hes been a consistent favorite of mine since like 2006.
0:20 Rublev the line judge
BWEH!!!!
))))
Once Shapovalov‘ s game fully matures the rest of the tour better watch out. He has some of the most explosives shots in tennis today. He’s probably going to take longer to reach his potential than some of the other next gen guys but once he does I fully expect him to win grand slams.
I agree, he's deadly
It's his mind that needs most work. He reminds me very much of other flashy players of the past like Leconte or Mandlikova on the women's side. Both of them were gross underachievers. I sincerely hope Shapovalov isn't, but a large part of me thinks he will be. He just doesn't want it enough.
This match is so amazing. This mental and athletic commitment from Monfils and Shapovalov was outstanding, like the level of tennis they played. For me it's among the greatest US Open classics (Sampras-Agassi...)
Finally a video that shows how fast the game feels when you are on court.
On TV, Tennis often looks much more slow than it really is.
What an incredible match!!! Can't believe Shapo didn't pull it out, but koudos to Monfils for his fighting spirit in this one.
Gael is spectacular
It's so easy to root for Gael. He's so charismatic and energetic. That period of time when he was winning a whole bunch right before the pandemic was magical and everyone was hyped and happy for him. I hope he finds it again now that restrictions are starting to ease off.
Wow that's a lot of highlights! Nice one-hander for Shapo and great speed from Monfils!
How entertaining are these two?
Unreal.
Best of the best of the best match in 2021 and Monfils is pretty cool 😎👍👍👍
Best tennis match I have ever watched. Both intelligent and creative players on their A game! Wow!
I watched this live. These cats were off the chain. Great stuff.
One of the best pure athletic matches
That was a crazy-great match. Both player played brilliantly.
This was a super match between two excellent players
shapovalov's forehand is breathtaking
You mean backhand ?
So Happy for him! He deserves to start Winning Again! Go Monfils!!!!! Awesome!
I was at this match. Best tennis match I have ever seen.
Wow! Amazing match! Just spectacular. Can’t wait to see Monfils win his first grand slam title!
....Como não gostar do MONFILS e seu carisma...
Monfils is one of the best player.
I like him all the better for funny character.
Gael is a "ham" who prefers entertaining more than winning.
That's his problem. He needs to take his game more seriously and stop clowning around
Shapo is awesome. Big shot maker. Shame he didn't make it further
Shapovalov blew it he served for a two sets to love lead. He is young but sad Denis lost.
This is what tennis is all about and all the highlights are supposed to be.
Wow! Awesome match by these incredible athletes however. Monfis is very experienced would love to see him win a gram slam yaaa
One of the most interesting matches ever.
A win against Shapo, who is one of the best players nowadays, is not a small victory. Congrats to both.
A lot of great matchs this year in the USO!
Shapovalov's backhand is really strong!!
35:35
monfils is a beast. dont care what glory tards say.
@@monstermichaeltoad5705 How many GS does the beast have?
lets goooo Shapo fan since day 1
I like Denis and his game. He has been struggling this year. I hope he can get it together whenever we get past this Corona crisis....Like his boy Felix A.A. also.
What a match! Loved the shot making. Lots of building up points and put aways.
Shapo's strokes are amazing ...
この試合すげえ
それな
いい試合すぎてやばいw
I love the tennis this matchup produces, too bad we may not see it again given the age gap
I love this match so much. Both played very well.
Sport Spirit,excitement,play for good.
Wow the commentator really loves shapo
12:02 was out
7:00 *I finally had a chance to do this once... it was the best feeling ever!*
IMO shapo has the most powerful forehand than anyone even federer because his forehand is not only powerful but hard to judge direction wise...if he only settles down mentally, this guy can be next federer...
Please the full match!!
Este chico tiene que estar entre los 10 mejores del mundo por lo menos, tiene muchos tiros que lo hacen muy autentico en el tour, no solo porque es zurdo tiene un drife paralelo y un reves muy bueno cuando lo ejecute con mas naturaleza y fluidez, creo que va tener resultados muy sorprendentes me encanta su juego es unico en el tour el reves zurdo a una mano creo que no hay en la actualidad como el suyo
Shapovalov, future tennis superstar. Big shots. Just need more tactical game plan with those amazing shots. To not tire out. Same could be said of Monfils. Both need to incorporate more tactics to win their grand slam titles.
You have to give it to him. At some point any normal person would stop the entertainment part of his game and dedicate himself to finish and WIN the match. But this is Gael Monfils, and he cannot help himself. and that's the reason, the New York crowd love him so much, and he loves them back. This only happen in our sport !.
モンフィスまじ最高！
相手もうますぎる！
Impossible not to love Monfils
I was fascinated by Monfils who was laughing at the opponent's net-in. How about everyone?
Shapo has one of the best backhands ! I like it slightly better than Wawrinka’s . 12:32 is a prime example …. a jumping power Backhand!!
I love both player.
Both players are very powerful Denis is younger so my view he is one of the best player in the future
how come every Shapovalov game started with 15-40?
33:59 Shapo drop the racket
Shapo has the best 1 hand backhand!
super match
Full match plsssssss
Full match please!!!!!!
Great. I wish Monfils final against Djokovic.
35:35 overkill
I like Shapos game. But I hope he’s more than just flashy shots. I hope he doesn’t up like a verdasco.
You just cant not to love Monfils. :)
I like how Monfils shows respect for future #1 Shapovalov... no trick shots or showboating. I think he likes hitting against the Canadian. Fun match to watch - a true slug fest.
i wouldn’t say future number 1 but i would say maybe top 10, he’ll have a good career just not that good of one
@@k3ef428 agreed
LMAO at the guy's hair 11:58
That's My Son!
Mon fils, yep!
4:02 I don't get this point, why did they included it in the highlight reel? If there was a challenge and the ball was in, then I would understand, but this really makes no sense. It's a break point, yes, but they broke each other enough times to have this point in..
Maybe cus it was the end of the set
don't you wish at times the announcer could have kept his mouth shut? Does he have to mention everything that happens as if thie were a radio broadcast. Shapo's game is maturing. He needs to learn how to win. That's it.
Monfils never fails to enter.
Monfils "Tennis employee". Since when I accompany tennis I see this citizen playing!
Wonderful Monf' ! 😆👍
This dude is trying to give me a heart attack.
Shapo at times looking like a left handed Warwrinka with that backhand . Like stan , he is offensive player who goes for his shots. Needs to get mentally tougher and more consistent. He is a shot maker. Which makes him fun to watch. Monfils a great shot maker. , so athletic. Like many of the French , underachiever.
monfils stamina is the best in tennis
Joel monfil el mejor gracias
best match.
Мonfils, suuuuper 😀😀😀
Was a strange match for me cuz that day, I was cheering for Denis initially but after the second set, I started cheering for monfils lol.
Shapo footwork like he’s jumping in a trampoline
32:47 Yuj said «Давай! Давай!» -
Go on!! Come on!!
Gael always had the guns. Don’t know why he stuck to a defensive mindset all his career. Now at the tail end we’re seeing a different player.
Monfils is the freaking goat, poor Shapovalov couldn't get anything past his long legs. Who the heck could Monfils possibly lose to? It looks like he's finally ready to go on a Grand Slam winning streak.
How many slams does monfils have rn?
@@MTechnikM he's the goat of tennis jackassery
シャポマジで強くなってる！
Watching is more enjoyable when the commentators have some emotional restraint. The "Oooo that's genius", "Oooooo that's amazing" stuff gets irritating when it comes 3 times a minute.
Shapo is going to be #1 barring injury
So you're just not gonna show anything from the fifth set break? Haha
It's about time that MONFILS forgets about the 'FRENCH HAKA' as it really works against him and puts him down much deeper when dealing with his losses!!!!!
Shapovalov jugo mejor mon fiscalia la tuvo recontra difícil para ganarles jejej y eso q shapovalov es más joven imagínense en 2 aňos más como aumentará su nivel
Backhand kidal..boleh juga
Why does Shapovalov's racquet almost look glossy? IIRC, the paint job of the VCORE 95 is matte.
He doesn't actually use the Vcore, pros don't hahaha
I know that, but they at least have it painted to look like the newest model. Looks like they screwed up on the paint job lol
Like si crees q chapovalov es hermoso💘💘💘
I think if it wasn't for Covid, Monfils would get a GS in '20....
Loool
Denis hits hard AF lol