His court coverage and agility for somebody his height is by far the most remarkable part of his game if you ask me. Nobody that tall should move that well.
Danill is dangerous because he hits the ball very low and flat with spin through the court with alot of pace taking people's time away from them as well as being fast around the court.
Medvedev is the first tall guy (6'5, 6'6+) where I feel like there's no asterisk next to his movement. Usually people say "quick for big guy". Medvedev is just outrageously fast, full stop.
@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten yeah they are faster. But what good is being faster when you are 10 inches shorter and have a 15 inch shorter reach. So basically considering all the things, Medvedev is the fastest player on the tour.
@@milenavidmar2733 I don't think so, Carlos is fast enough to make up for the lack in reach. If they both sprint from the baseline to the net I think Carlos would at least be 1m ahead and probably more.
He’s extremely confident in a humble way as he KNOWS himself and the game just like the Big 3 also do. It’s a mental game to him and he’s SMARTER than most other top players because he doesn’t really ONLY on the physical and power of his strokes (even though they’re amazing too)
I love to think about Daniil as the Waluigi of the circuit (in a good hearted way). Similar constitution, unorthodox technique that feels often as if he was an amateur... But always finds a way to win the point and turn defensive stances into lethal offenses with ease. It can be funny or weird to watch from outside, but the more you learn about tennis, the more impressive this guy becomes
I usually go for traditional styles but theres something I enjoy about Medvedev. He really does seem like an octopus chessmaster with the different ways he hits the ball and moves. It makes one uncomfortable and gets in the head of others. I also enjoy how he is able to win the crowd too somehow lol. Hes a funny dark horse and is so fun to watch
As stated by many already his style is unorthodox, perhaps to some even a negative approach. I myself find his playstyle elegant and clean, very much a perfect counterpuncher in the vein of Djokovic but with a very unique twist. He's an intriguing figure in the top of tennis, plus he gives the best interviews by far. He's a very straight up and honest bloke, quite likable. He's got a few more slams in him I reckon.
To me it's how much he forces you to do, to even win a single point. You have to be almost perfect with your shots to force past him. Nadal's high win % against him is due to Nadal's ability to create high percentage winners via point construction, while being very consistent (forehand rarely misses)
Quickness is more about the mind than the body. He always thinks about the things that might happen next, after his shot. So he is ready and he reacts quickly. And he also has that long legs and arms to reach everytning in sight. More importantly he has the will to do this.
I'm amazed that I don't even find his playing that spectacular, but still very beautiful and enjoy it. A way of playing is definitely unique and has its own specific character.
Actually for a squash player his style is nothing unusual - he has a great control of where the ball will hit, aiming close to the line or corners. Also, he is running to each point, this is what you learn in squash - you have to try and chase every ball, you will be surprised what balls you can get if you chase every ball. Being able to serve acute angles from any position and using the whole field is also very squash-like. Tennis for a long time was missing those "simple" squash techniques.
When you look at Meddy with his huge height and such a skinny body constitution, look at his movement or how he is running or just walking you could think that he has a lethal decease. But his ridiculous speed, defense skills and powerfull baseline game are just unreal.
My respect for Medvedev grew even more after his win over Eubanks in Wimbledon. Eubanks was like the player to beat. He was overmatching every opponent until he faced Medvedev. Medvedev made Eubanks look like a player of much inferior level which is not the truth.
Dude, Eubanks' run at Wimby was a bit overinflated, considering he played Tsitsipas after Tsitsipas had played 4-5 days in a row due to rain delays -- when a player doesn't get any recovery time after a 5 setter and faces a big server like Eubanks on grass, it's gonna be an unfair advantage. Now if Meddy beats Djokovic, Alcaraz or Sinner or even Hurkacz on grass - I'll be impressed.
Medvedev game is quite simple: 1) he hits back with a tenacity of a jackhammer, making very few mistakes and maintaining rally tirelessly. 2) his serve may not be super fast but his placement is superb, often hitting o T or very wide 3) he have a big reach, making hard to pass him or lob him. 4) either his opponent misses or shorten the ball to him. 5) to beat him you’re going need to be very offensive and have all weapons on your arsenal sharp. ( like Federer or alcaraz)
Medvedev is proof that technique is not the most important skill to have in tennis. So what is? TIMING. you can have all the technical elements in the world but if you lack timing, you wont be a good player
I think his contact point is the crux of his game. He takes the ball at its apex but with his height he still plays the ball at waist height but can hit flat. It’s like normal height players playing with a reduced height net, you can hit the flat ball much harder.
Other than his movement being an easy thing to love it's the way Med reads the game and anticipates players and their patterns. It's right up their with the big four. Good video, small critique - I think you could put more effort into better name pronunciation. ISner not Eyesner, Daneel not Daniel
What I like best about him is that his playing style is totally out of the ordinary, but he knows how to best use it to win matches and tournaments! I really hope he wins another Slam (especially AO, which has gotten out of his grasp twice now). My favorite player (now that Thiem is retiring)
I root for Medvedev as long as his appointment isn't a Canadian since I have to go for my country. It was Federer and Nadal but now with Federer retired and Nadals future up in the air my favorite is Medvedev. It's hard to pin point one thing that stands out for me. I guess it could be him all over the court and the shots he wins cuz of it.
MEDVEDEV HAS A INTERSTING STYLE. HE PLAY FAR FROM THE BOTTON LINE, IT MAKE EASY GO TO ALL SHOTS, AND THE ONLY DIFFICULT IS BE FAST TO CATCH A DROP BALL ON NET!!! IT'S WORKING WELL!!!
IW has a slower court which he complained of. Slow courts are his kryptonite which explains why he never generally does well in clay courts. Making the finals of IW is already a miracle. Also, you have to factor in fatigue. By the time he has reached IW final, he has already played 3 finals for 3 different weeks. So, there goes. It would be interesting to know how their match-up would turn out if they play on a faster HC.
@@sassy3923 depends on how you wish to construe my reply. Truth be told, Meddy doesn’t play well in clay courts. So I don’t think he will be that much of a problem to Nole.
@@m.butterfly7452 That's good to hear...I'm really rooting for Djo to win the French and not having to worry about his nemesis at the French will give him a better chance. I don't think Nadal is physically his best anymore, so Alcaraz poses the most serious threat.
Meddy is an enigma. He's not the most naturally gifted player, his counter-punching game style is boring and yet his personality is exciting, he's a wall, he's an octopus, he's a meme... but I find his will to win and mental game most impressive. There have been several times when I thought there's no way he's winning with his game and he does - he had no business winning Rome!!! 🤣 He's willed himself to the top of the game like Joe Rogan willed himself to be a good comedian. But now he's hitting a wall called Jannlitos and he's getting exposed so let's see what happens.
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His court coverage and agility for somebody his height is by far the most remarkable part of his game if you ask me. Nobody that tall should move that well.
Danill is dangerous because he hits the ball very low and flat with spin through the court with alot of pace taking people's time away from them as well as being fast around the court.
@@germanslice “flat with spin” bro what
@@daasiann5986 He hits spin combined with pronation this makes the ball thinner.
Literally everyone in the NBA moves better
@@jamesball5743 that’s a lie
Medvedev is the first tall guy (6'5, 6'6+) where I feel like there's no asterisk next to his movement. Usually people say "quick for big guy". Medvedev is just outrageously fast, full stop.
He is definitely fast, but there are quite a few players faster than him.
@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten at that height, none that i have heard of
@@MAli-sr3rf At that heigh he is probably the fastest, but the OG comment was talking about speed regardless of height.
@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten yeah they are faster. But what good is being faster when you are 10 inches shorter and have a 15 inch shorter reach.
So basically considering all the things, Medvedev is the fastest player on the tour.
@@milenavidmar2733 I don't think so, Carlos is fast enough to make up for the lack in reach. If they both sprint from the baseline to the net I think Carlos would at least be 1m ahead and probably more.
He’s extremely confident in a humble way as he KNOWS himself and the game just like the Big 3 also do. It’s a mental game to him and he’s SMARTER than most other top players because he doesn’t really ONLY on the physical and power of his strokes (even though they’re amazing too)
I love to think about Daniil as the Waluigi of the circuit (in a good hearted way). Similar constitution, unorthodox technique that feels often as if he was an amateur... But always finds a way to win the point and turn defensive stances into lethal offenses with ease. It can be funny or weird to watch from outside, but the more you learn about tennis, the more impressive this guy becomes
I usually go for traditional styles but theres something I enjoy about Medvedev. He really does seem like an octopus chessmaster with the different ways he hits the ball and moves. It makes one uncomfortable and gets in the head of others. I also enjoy how he is able to win the crowd too somehow lol. Hes a funny dark horse and is so fun to watch
He was able to turn a US open crowd from booing him to cheering him on in a few years! 🤯
As stated by many already his style is unorthodox, perhaps to some even a negative approach. I myself find his playstyle elegant and clean, very much a perfect counterpuncher in the vein of Djokovic but with a very unique twist. He's an intriguing figure in the top of tennis, plus he gives the best interviews by far. He's a very straight up and honest bloke, quite likable. He's got a few more slams in him I reckon.
To me it's how much he forces you to do, to even win a single point. You have to be almost perfect with your shots to force past him. Nadal's high win % against him is due to Nadal's ability to create high percentage winners via point construction, while being very consistent (forehand rarely misses)
Quickness is more about the mind than the body. He always thinks about the things that might happen next, after his shot. So he is ready and he reacts quickly. And he also has that long legs and arms to reach everytning in sight. More importantly he has the will to do this.
I'm amazed that I don't even find his playing that spectacular, but still very beautiful and enjoy it. A way of playing is definitely unique and has its own specific character.
There is nobody who frecuently produces winners from so far off the court like Medvedev does. He is amazing.
Actually for a squash player his style is nothing unusual - he has a great control of where the ball will hit, aiming close to the line or corners. Also, he is running to each point, this is what you learn in squash - you have to try and chase every ball, you will be surprised what balls you can get if you chase every ball. Being able to serve acute angles from any position and using the whole field is also very squash-like. Tennis for a long time was missing those "simple" squash techniques.
He is genuine to his emotions, that's his biggest strength outside all other play related abilities.
That's why they call him Octopus 🐙, he's a long-limbed, intelligent creature.
When you look at Meddy with his huge height and such a skinny body constitution, look at his movement or how he is running or just walking you could think that he has a lethal decease. But his ridiculous speed, defense skills and powerfull baseline game are just unreal.
My respect for Medvedev grew even more after his win over Eubanks in Wimbledon.
Eubanks was like the player to beat. He was overmatching every opponent until he faced Medvedev.
Medvedev made Eubanks look like a player of much inferior level which is not the truth.
Dude, Eubanks' run at Wimby was a bit overinflated, considering he played Tsitsipas after Tsitsipas had played 4-5 days in a row due to rain delays -- when a player doesn't get any recovery time after a 5 setter and faces a big server like Eubanks on grass, it's gonna be an unfair advantage. Now if Meddy beats Djokovic, Alcaraz or Sinner or even Hurkacz on grass - I'll be impressed.
He is my favorite since he was ATP ranking 52. ;) and until now and will be forever
Unfortunate timing for this video, but still, as a big Med fan thanks! Cheers from the USA!
Medvedev’s on court intelligence is what stands out the most to me.
Thank you so much for a great reviews.
Great video! Thank you
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Thats the goal!
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Medvedev game is quite simple:
1) he hits back with a tenacity of a jackhammer, making very few mistakes and maintaining rally tirelessly.
2) his serve may not be super fast but his placement is superb, often hitting o T or very wide
3) he have a big reach, making hard to pass him or lob him.
4) either his opponent misses or shorten the ball to him.
5) to beat him you’re going need to be very offensive and have all weapons on your arsenal sharp. ( like Federer or alcaraz)
I like Medvedev!! A very genuine person off court and on court!! WYSIWYG ❤
His my favourite of his generation 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
After federer medvedev is someone i love to watch not just for how he plays but the amazing personality that he has 😇
Medvedev is proof that technique is not the most important skill to have in tennis. So what is? TIMING. you can have all the technical elements in the world but if you lack timing, you wont be a good player
@@danbrand2455 my man gets it. It governs everything in the universe
McEnroe also an example of that
@@Ryan-Horganthat comment is the best thing I have heard in my life.
His mind creates multiple possibilities
I think his contact point is the crux of his game. He takes the ball at its apex but with his height he still plays the ball at waist height but can hit flat. It’s like normal height players playing with a reduced height net, you can hit the flat ball much harder.
Other than his movement being an easy thing to love it's the way Med reads the game and anticipates players and their patterns. It's right up their with the big four. Good video, small critique - I think you could put more effort into better name pronunciation. ISner not Eyesner, Daneel not Daniel
A big server who loves to grind from the baseline is such a rare combination.
What I like best about him is that his playing style is totally out of the ordinary, but he knows how to best use it to win matches and tournaments! I really hope he wins another Slam (especially AO, which has gotten out of his grasp twice now). My favorite player (now that Thiem is retiring)
What amazes me is his prediction of what’s going to be on Tennis TV😂
🤣
His placement is outstand.. The man is a human ball machine.
i love dani and his flappy strokes.
as many have already said, his movement is underrated. prolly has 10ft wingspan with racket in his hand
Great video ,Medvedev is awsome !
I root for Medvedev as long as his appointment isn't a Canadian since I have to go for my country. It was Federer and Nadal but now with Federer retired and Nadals future up in the air my favorite is Medvedev. It's hard to pin point one thing that stands out for me. I guess it could be him all over the court and the shots he wins cuz of it.
I think he is great
He is one of a kind - know any other "5 meter behind the baseline counter puncher"?😆
What surprises me is that you use meters but then use miles for speed and not kms.
His most underrated ability is his speed
Only Carlos Alcaraz could beat his style convincingly with his clinical drop shot technique
you commented the Big 4. There is no Big 4. Love Wawrinka, but he only won three, compared to the 20's of the others.
His defence.. he can return any ball..
great video
Medvedev does not use western grip. He uses a grip in between semi western and eastern in order to hit his shots that flat
alcaraz's drop shots just gave him a lesson for standing too far behind the baseline
Medvedevs looks, playing style demeanor etc reminds me of the slovak player of the 80's i.e. Miloslav Mečíř 🙂.
Yesss The "Big Cat"
haha he won rome and went to US open final. medvedev isn't backing down anytime soon
Well.. he’s a specialist
Smart man…
Tennis players have the catchiest names.
The meds that Medsvedev is on give him an edge.
You better take some meds to fix your typing.
Особенно Надаль на АО
Well, Carlitos taught him a lesson in Indian Wells to stand far away behind the baseline.
Serve ..🔥🔥🔥
MEDVEDEV HAS A INTERSTING STYLE. HE PLAY FAR FROM THE BOTTON LINE, IT MAKE EASY GO TO ALL SHOTS, AND THE ONLY DIFFICULT IS BE FAST TO CATCH A DROP BALL ON NET!!! IT'S WORKING WELL!!!
Funny thing about Medvedev is that he moves well but can look awkward.
4 titles ,one final loss ,on 5 tournaments and counting 21-1 record W/L...Medi "the octapus" is the man !!!
How did Alcaraz take him out so easily at Indian Wells?
IW has a slower court which he complained of. Slow courts are his kryptonite which explains why he never generally does well in clay courts. Making the finals of IW is already a miracle. Also, you have to factor in fatigue. By the time he has reached IW final, he has already played 3 finals for 3 different weeks. So, there goes. It would be interesting to know how their match-up would turn out if they play on a faster HC.
@@m.butterfly7452 So then Djokovic doesn't have to worry about playing Meddy at the French? Just Alcaraz?
@@sassy3923 depends on how you wish to construe my reply. Truth be told, Meddy doesn’t play well in clay courts. So I don’t think he will be that much of a problem to Nole.
@@m.butterfly7452 That's good to hear...I'm really rooting for Djo to win the French and not having to worry about his nemesis at the French will give him a better chance. I don't think Nadal is physically his best anymore, so Alcaraz poses the most serious threat.
Medvedev is the most unorthodox player of all time imo
Vid lacks all credibility when you stated he served in the 135-145 KPH
🐻is clever i intellectual …a class young sportman….( let us be clear, Iam not aRusian🤣🤣)
Is ner not eye sner
More alcaraz videos please
He doesn’t have a western grip 😂 a western grip is something that Kachanov has
Meddy is an enigma. He's not the most naturally gifted player, his counter-punching game style is boring and yet his personality is exciting, he's a wall, he's an octopus, he's a meme... but I find his will to win and mental game most impressive. There have been several times when I thought there's no way he's winning with his game and he does - he had no business winning Rome!!! 🤣 He's willed himself to the top of the game like Joe Rogan willed himself to be a good comedian. But now he's hitting a wall called Jannlitos and he's getting exposed so let's see what happens.
Underestimation from others !!!
Got badly beaten up by Alcaraz !
dangerous? that an exaggeration for someone who never win any grand slams yet !!! 😅😅
And he has literally no power on his forehand
Danger rus
western grip? Totaly wrong
Yeah, its eastern/semi-western
Nadal destroyed Medvedev
Dangerous? What's wrong with "good"?
Carlos beats him
He ain't too dangerous. Just players not playing top level at covering the court at the net
Poor man's version of Safin?
He’s already won more titles than Safin lol.
Unplayable? Alcaraz begs to differ
He's not a serb lmao what research..
Lol he is 1-4 in head2head versus Kyrgios
Yeah, but he won a grand slam…
@@Viktorvelat95 So did Kyrgios
he dangerous cause he from russia
Xenophobic troll
Not an issue, he lives in France, educated in French,his coach is French….away from Rusia