I adore Gasquet. He always appreciates good shots of his opponents, he rarely ever loses his temper, he is fair and he looks like he genuinely enjoys his sport. Will miss him when he retires for sure!
I like Sock. He's got a good serve and heavy forehand, and pretty fast around the court as well. But the more I watch him the more I think his backhand is..well.. it's trash compared to the rest of his game. Many of the balls he produces off that side are slow and high bouncing. Obviously he still has great control over the ball (like pro players have), which is the only reason that backhand is just enough to keep him at such a high level. Hopefully he can work on it, and it won't be such a big weakness.
nothing wrong with having a super strong weapon(serve/forehand) and having a comparatively weaker stroke on the backhand. most players have a weaker backhand anyway. Nadal's serve and backhand is pretty weak but that hasnt stopped him from winning so much off his crazy forehand and speed.
Yeah man. What kind of idiot yells in the middle of a tennis point. Especially something like DROPSHOT! or OUT! People that don't play the game need to know that is not allowed in the middle of the point. Very distracting and disrespectful. This isn't football or soccer here. No matter how much you like a player people need to shut up.
Definitely. I used to watch Sock on TV and wonder why he wasn’t dominating everyone with his forehand. But whenever I watch his matches at court level, it never looks like his opponents are having a lot of trouble handling his forehand.
Gasquet's biggest problem is that he adopted Nadal's forehand but doesn't execute it with nearly enough power. Gotta credit Federer -- and Nadal, too, to some extent -- for knowing when to hit a flat, hard forehand. Gasquet does it a few times in a row at 2:49, but still not nearly often enough for his forehand to be considered a weapon.
Tsar Daddy Even then, I mean, even against people with average (for professionals) backhands, his is definitely much less then average. His forehand though? Jesus Christ it’s insane
Still trying to figure out how does Gasquet win most of the points shown in the video and sill wind up losing the match. In my Trump’s voice:” Most rigged clip EVER!” 🤣🤣🤣
I think Gasquet was trying to pressure Sock's backhand with the high topspin balls, but Sock was running around the high balls well and hitting with forehand... for example the point at 1:48
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I adore Gasquet. He always appreciates good shots of his opponents, he rarely ever loses his temper, he is fair and he looks like he genuinely enjoys his sport. Will miss him when he retires for sure!
DaPohli How could he possibly not enjoy playing with such a one handed backhand?
@@marianpalko2531 fair point 😀 its gorgeous
The general consensus is that he is one of the nicest guys on tour. A quiet, humble, respectful person. Goffin is frequently mentioned too.
@@marianpalko2531 because of his forehand?
@@marianpalko2531 Yes, it is very impressive, especially on higher bouncing balls.
Sock's forehand isn't good on the run.
Wesley Tran true, he have to be in a open staning to hit it
He uses such extreme torque, it limits his consistency. That's what you get for the highest RPM on the tour. Not worth it, imo.
he doesnt have highest rpm, its nadal and thiem
Rohit Chawla Sock has higher rpm than thiem...
The forehand of Thiem doesn’t have a lot of spin, if i have it, it wouldn’t be that fast
This angle is so much more beautiful... iIt's almost ridiculous.
why si that all these american players ever since roddick have this annoying high torque forehand and shitty backhand
2:21 wtf
I like Sock. He's got a good serve and heavy forehand, and pretty fast around the court as well. But the more I watch him the more I think his backhand is..well.. it's trash compared to the rest of his game. Many of the balls he produces off that side are slow and high bouncing. Obviously he still has great control over the ball (like pro players have), which is the only reason that backhand is just enough to keep him at such a high level. Hopefully he can work on it, and it won't be such a big weakness.
I really like him, too. He's one of my favorite player but sadly, he has just lost in the R1 of US Open =(((
The only thing about his forehand is I am curious how you can be so consistent when there is so much wrist movement.
I don't like any of his strokes but his BH is the worst.
Typical American style of hard court tennis: big serve and forehand, serviceable backhand, solid net game, average defense and short point patterns.
nothing wrong with having a super strong weapon(serve/forehand) and having a comparatively weaker stroke on the backhand. most players have a weaker backhand anyway. Nadal's serve and backhand is pretty weak but that hasnt stopped him from winning so much off his crazy forehand and speed.
If the person sitting in front of me yelled as at 2:22, I'd punch him or her in the head as hard as I could. Cheers!
I think it was a sneeze
Yeah man. What kind of idiot yells in the middle of a tennis point. Especially something like DROPSHOT! or OUT! People that don't play the game need to know that is not allowed in the middle of the point. Very distracting and disrespectful. This isn't football or soccer here. No matter how much you like a player people need to shut up.
Gasquet and sock prolly have same grip on forehand just hit on opposite sides of racquet
That backhand half volley by Gasquet was perfection
Sock’s forehand looks so much stranger from this vantage point
Definitely. I used to watch Sock on TV and wonder why he wasn’t dominating everyone with his forehand. But whenever I watch his matches at court level, it never looks like his opponents are having a lot of trouble handling his forehand.
Gasquet's forehand is so strange
Sock uses a continental grip for his forehand.Thats the thing that makes it look ridiculous😆
I've always thought that it looks like Nadal's. Watch it in a mirror, they're almost identical!
Skyhawk Lover he uses a western...
Tres Crow I think he meant to say Gasquet uses a continental, sock definitely uses a western
look at that in 2005 is forehand was so different and a lot better... why did he changed the grip ???? ruclips.net/video/oBblN4Vtm5E/видео.html
Beautiful quality, thx for the upload!
1:02 that look XD
Gasquet's backhand is so beautiful.
Eggball from his backhand is too dangerous! I think he is the best player in France😘
Gasquet's biggest problem is that he adopted Nadal's forehand but doesn't execute it with nearly enough power. Gotta credit Federer -- and Nadal, too, to some extent -- for knowing when to hit a flat, hard forehand. Gasquet does it a few times in a row at 2:49, but still not nearly often enough for his forehand to be considered a weapon.
AGGRESSOR 03 tsonga is but ok hahahahhaha
Mmmyess yeah I saw those couple forehands but he doesn’t hit them consistently and tries to loop his forehand with mad topspin.
those backhands of gasquet are just pure joy, he makes them so effortless
Is it just me or does Sock’s backhand really bad for a top-level player?
Well, when you're playing against one of the best backhands on tour...
Tsar Daddy Even then, I mean, even against people with average (for professionals) backhands, his is definitely much less then average. His forehand though? Jesus Christ it’s insane
God what a pretty backhand..
*obviously talking about sock....
sock is Looks like kyrgios
わ わ cringe
ぶん殴りフォア
The both can slap the ball.
Gasquet.
Nice viewing angle. When was that?
Thank you :) November 2016
Both with lots of talent.....hmmmm🤔
man, thats intense
Such awesome footage. Thank you
Gasquet’s backhand is an art form. So beautiful to watch .
Look at the amount of spin they're putting on the fucking ball. sheesh 0:56
Funny that most of the highlights were of Gasquet yet Sock won the match...
Looks like Sock is trying to play like Kyrgios with his technique
One of the best vs one of the shittiest backhands on tour
Still trying to figure out how does Gasquet win most of the points shown in the video and sill wind up losing the match. In my Trump’s voice:” Most rigged clip EVER!” 🤣🤣🤣
I hope you did not sacrifice enjoying match live to get this video. Great video
pls man make more vids =D
Sock's forehand is monster!!
Just beautiful
Gasquet would have played more slice backhand for prevent Sock to attack with his forehand all the hight topspin balls.
I think Gasquet was trying to pressure Sock's backhand with the high topspin balls, but Sock was running around the high balls well and hitting with forehand... for example the point at 1:48
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Great upload and lesson in net clearance! Thank you
when u show sock's highlight then u must show his serve mostly lol.
3:18 gasquet thought that the point was over