So happy for Daniel, been following him since I was in high-school. A player that consistently shows up and works. He's also been on tennis podcasts and shared a lot of interesting information on what it's like being a pro player. Well deserved.
Novak was ranked 13 at Indian Wells 2018 due to skipping the 2nd half of 2017. Daniels win over Ruud is his biggest win by ranking (Ruud is ranked 4). Novak wasnt himself at IW 2018 for reasons everyone knows but as we all know even beating a sub par Djokovic is still a huge challenge.
I have seen Daniel chipping away and knocking at the door in tournaments. If he keeps on playing phenomenally like this, he will get his shine and opportunities.
Great effort and flow Taro! Really looks like he was in the best rhythm and aggressive vibe in this match He has a lot of strengths which could become weapons Keep going Taro! 頑張れ！
Hey tennnis TV, you can make a collection of every tweener attempts of the year, no matters fail or success. It may be interesting because so far the year, many players have done some impressive tweeners.
Yeah well, he's trying to find his rythm, after months without much events, and Taro peaked, happens. Novak lost to Vesely last year I believe in a similar fashion, doesn't mean much.
Has there been a bigger overachiever on the ATP tour as Ruud in recent years? Was one match win away from being the world number one, with only a couple 250s to his name
It's not even that. He was able to take advantage of the craziness of many of the top players having their points-earning potential stifled due to ridiculous COVID rules, meaningless Russian bans, and injuries. He managed to go through last year and attain his ranking with only two (!!!) wins over top-10 players prior to the ATP finals, and you'll notice the names missing from his wins list: Djokovic, Nadal, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Sinner, and Alcaraz. If last year had been "normal" he might have cracked the top 10, but his ranking is far beyond his actual capabilities.
@@HeavyTopspinWow, this is so denigrating toward Ruud's skill. Tennis is not boxing. His high ranking is the result of consistent playing throughout the year and he also managed to earn wins over many top players such as Berettini and Rublev. What happened was many other top players are inconsistent (even Djokovic had many losses during last year's clay season) and despite how good a player is, if you can't collect enough points then you don't deserve the high ranking.
When Daniel missed that sitter at 4-4 in the TB I thought he was finished. Kept his head though, won his service points and then got the error from Ruud on match point. What a win for Taro!
@@hello-mv6yg Barring some mind blowing shock like Istomin at AO 2017, that sounds just about right. Ruud has been struggling since his USO run, no good results apart from ATP finals runner up to Novak. Has time to regain his form, but needs to happen soon. I wouldnt be as sure about Medvedev as everyone is about Novak. Meddy's been better these last 2-3 weeks than he was through most of 2022 since blowing that 2 set lead in the AO final (that being said, what a fightback from Rafa). I'll believe Medvedev is back to his 2019-2021 self if/when he beats Novak next. His chance is tomorrow. I predict Novak in 2 though.
Instead of talking about how undeserving Ruud is to be in the Top 5, which is the case, I’d like to praise Taro for an exceptional game. Some of his passes were out of this world. A great game and super energy from him. Ruud and his path to winning more tournaments? Well, that’s for another day.
Undeserving? The guy reached 2 GS finals last year and won a bunch of tournaments. He worked his ass off to improve his game and got the results to match his efforts.
@@hello-mv6yg amongst others: Hurkacz, Rune, Cilic at RG and Paul, Berrettini, Khachanov at US Open. He also reached final of ATP Finals, Masters 1000 final and won 3 titles last year.
@@DvdStennis exactly, none of these guys were contenders in the first place. I respect Ruud and his game, but won't take him to the next level. He needs a more aggressive mindset like his idol. Hurkacz and Cilic aren't that good on clay compared to grass and hard courts.
Agreed. He has no weapons and he needs to drop his racket tension significantly to get more court penetration. Shots constantly sitting up mid court and all his opponents getting easy looks at winners. 23 will be a struggle for him unless he changes things up asap
This seems to be a continuation of the poor form Ruud had after the US Open last year (before he reached the ATP tour finals). He went from September to November 2022 only winning 4 matches. So far this year he's only won 3 matches.
Feel for Ruud!!! Should not be a sorrow-tale like that of Thiem's. Atleast we can say, Thiem's injury disrupted his confidence and form, but for Ruud, there's no reason why he's playing like this. It's pitiable.
I really like Ruud a lot, but for me, he is the pure example of downfall of tennis quality. 10 years ago, I am sure he wouldn't be able to enter top 10, and nowadays he was 1 win away from being no 1. Very nice guy, but he doesn't have any big weapon.
Am I the only one who always thought Ruud is overrated, yes he reached 2 slam finals last year, but the score of his loss to Rafa was like vs 1st round opponent.
Always thought Rudd rankings flattered him beyond belief, his game is on the outskirt of top 10 at best. I’ll be shocked if he reached another slam final let alone win 1
In fairness to him, he did reach two slam finals plus the ATP tour finals last year. That's a great achievement. He's one of those players who doesn't have any huge weapons and can be beaten by better players on the day. But he will never beat himself. As John McEnroe once said, fat more matches are lost with errors than are won with winners.
ruuds balls are too short all the time. especially in that third set - making it easy not only to get, but also to attack them for daniel. he needs to go 1m closer to the lines. that would make ALL the difference. hes making it too easy.
In my opinion, Ruud is the weakest player in the top 10 (Rafa and his injuries excluded.) He is a good player, but he is really only dominant on clay. It seems like him and Holger Rune are the two players in the top ten who loose sets/matches to guys they have NO business loosing too. Hopefully with more experience they both can tighten up there games
@@January. thanks so much grammar Police! Appreciate the help officer!! What would the world do without you and your ability to correct someone’s grammar on a RUclips comment!!
All due respect, Ruud is not a true top 3 player. More like 8-10 at best. Due for a drop off after a career year the likes of which he won’t repeat again.
I’m never stunned when I see these new young players lose. The nextgen are the most inconsistent era of tennis ever. I’m only stunned when the likes of Novak and Rafa lose.
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Crazy athleticism and speed from Daniel tonight!
So happy for Daniel, been following him since I was in high-school.
A player that consistently shows up and works. He's also been on tennis podcasts and shared a lot of interesting information on what it's like being a pro player.
Well deserved.
*high school
If hes consistent, why is he not even a top 100 player?😅
@@guntherkraft5575 not even top 100? man, it is so hard these days to make it in tennis
Where do you see?
Nuts defence from Taro. Absolutely phenomenal.
Even when particularly frustrated, Ruud always a gentleman at the end of match. Greetings from Rome Italy
Load of sh*t lol
What a performance! I'm so happy for Daniel. Have a good rest and keep on going!
first time i see daniel, and i am so impressed by his complete game, incredible.
that is why taro is one of my fave ATP players...great job, wishing you for more victories..
3:13 it’s not the biggest win of his life. He beat Djokovic at Indian Wells in 2018
And he showed Murray the door at the Aus Open a couple of years back. Just throttled him.
Novak was ranked 13 at Indian Wells 2018 due to skipping the 2nd half of 2017. Daniels win over Ruud is his biggest win by ranking (Ruud is ranked 4). Novak wasnt himself at IW 2018 for reasons everyone knows but as we all know even beating a sub par Djokovic is still a huge challenge.
すげー！！！バックのダウンザラインが良いね！
Daniel has a fantastic backhand along the line 👌
The atmosphere was crazy good. One of the best events on tour.
Very slams event feel, felt like 2nd or 3rd round match
Daniel made crazy points and the audience didn't freak out at all, on the contrary. In any case, this is how it came across in these highlights.
Man!! That court is such an eyesore!
@@January. Thanks
I have seen Daniel chipping away and knocking at the door in tournaments. If he keeps on playing phenomenally like this, he will get his shine and opportunities.
What a performance. Fight fight fight the best you have learned and you will be rewarded.
What a match!
Taro improved his game a lot. Watch a clip of him last year and you´ll see his groundstrokes are not as loose as they are now
Great effort and flow Taro!
Really looks like he was in the best rhythm and aggressive vibe in this match
He has a lot of strengths which could become weapons
Keep going Taro!
頑張れ！
Hey tennnis TV, you can make a collection of every tweener attempts of the year, no matters fail or success. It may be interesting because so far the year, many players have done some impressive tweeners.
oh.. Daniel was increíble
*incredible
強いな
この会場の色彩と雰囲気がいい
Damn Daniel
Great job by both players here, but Daniel ended it well. Wow! 1:20
Impresionante!!
Amazing the wizard Coria
Ruud really needs to get together if he wants to defend and win more then a 250 event
Its crazy his best win is 250 while he is world no 4.last year he had good lucks to get into slam finals. While lose to brooksby in AO last month
Yeah well, he's trying to find his rythm, after months without much events, and Taro peaked, happens. Novak lost to Vesely last year I believe in a similar fashion, doesn't mean much.
*than
Worst top 10 in my opinion, tbf this new generation top 10 is horrible compared to Fedal era.
Unfortunate for Ruud, he has to build on his aggression and tenacity in the game.
Taroooooooooooooooo🎉
Has there been a bigger overachiever on the ATP tour as Ruud in recent years? Was one match win away from being the world number one, with only a couple 250s to his name
Not enough lucky
god keeps giving ruud his toughest 500s
This is what you get in this laughable era of tennis
It's not even that. He was able to take advantage of the craziness of many of the top players having their points-earning potential stifled due to ridiculous COVID rules, meaningless Russian bans, and injuries. He managed to go through last year and attain his ranking with only two (!!!) wins over top-10 players prior to the ATP finals, and you'll notice the names missing from his wins list: Djokovic, Nadal, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Sinner, and Alcaraz. If last year had been "normal" he might have cracked the top 10, but his ranking is far beyond his actual capabilities.
@@HeavyTopspinWow, this is so denigrating toward Ruud's skill. Tennis is not boxing. His high ranking is the result of consistent playing throughout the year and he also managed to earn wins over many top players such as Berettini and Rublev. What happened was many other top players are inconsistent (even Djokovic had many losses during last year's clay season) and despite how good a player is, if you can't collect enough points then you don't deserve the high ranking.
Fantastic match. Good effort by Ruud. Daniel had the better tennis this match.
When Daniel missed that sitter at 4-4 in the TB I thought he was finished. Kept his head though, won his service points and then got the error from Ruud on match point. What a win for Taro!
this is Ruud we're talking about, not Djokovic or Medvedev. Djokovic or Medvedev wouldn't let Daniel win another point in the match.
@@hello-mv6yg Barring some mind blowing shock like Istomin at AO 2017, that sounds just about right. Ruud has been struggling since his USO run, no good results apart from ATP finals runner up to Novak. Has time to regain his form, but needs to happen soon.
I wouldnt be as sure about Medvedev as everyone is about Novak. Meddy's been better these last 2-3 weeks than he was through most of 2022 since blowing that 2 set lead in the AO final (that being said, what a fightback from Rafa). I'll believe Medvedev is back to his 2019-2021 self if/when he beats Novak next. His chance is tomorrow. I predict Novak in 2 though.
Spooooillerr alerttt ❗😄
Instead of talking about how undeserving Ruud is to be in the Top 5, which is the case, I’d like to praise Taro for an exceptional game. Some of his passes were out of this world. A great game and super energy from him. Ruud and his path to winning more tournaments? Well, that’s for another day.
Undeserving? The guy reached 2 GS finals last year and won a bunch of tournaments. He worked his ass off to improve his game and got the results to match his efforts.
@@DvdStennis who exactly did he beat to get to those finals?
@@hello-mv6yg amongst others: Hurkacz, Rune, Cilic at RG and Paul, Berrettini, Khachanov at US Open. He also reached final of ATP Finals, Masters 1000 final and won 3 titles last year.
@@DvdStennis yikes
@@DvdStennis exactly, none of these guys were contenders in the first place. I respect Ruud and his game, but won't take him to the next level. He needs a more aggressive mindset like his idol. Hurkacz and Cilic aren't that good on clay compared to grass and hard courts.
すげぇな！
This taro daniel was never seen again
優勝まで頑張って！
最上位に強いな
idk why i just realized this, but Ruud doesn't move quick or anticipate shots nearly as well as top 10 players should. Is he injured?
he protect his BH side so he is vulnerable on parallel shots
Rudd will be out of top10 this year
thanks mr I can read the future
Might instead of will, fella. Because you can't see the future. He might be, he might not
wait till the clay season bud
Agreed. He has no weapons and he needs to drop his racket tension significantly to get more court penetration. Shots constantly sitting up mid court and all his opponents getting easy looks at winners.
23 will be a struggle for him unless he changes things up asap
He will not. Ruud will gain consistency sooner and take advantage when the field is still inconsistent like today.
え？凄いな
信じられん
Taro will be top 30 player.
Daniel actually beat Djokovic at Indian wells a few years back.
Ruud has been unmasked. Outperformed an easy draw last year and now back to reality 😂.
This seems to be a continuation of the poor form Ruud had after the US Open last year (before he reached the ATP tour finals). He went from September to November 2022 only winning 4 matches. So far this year he's only won 3 matches.
Same thing I was thinking. Hats off to Taro he deserves it but I’m sure if ruud was in form this would’ve been a 2 set match
I am pleased as Japanese
Me too brother 😊
*I'm so happy Taro won, even moreso because I'm Japanese.
Daniel has a win over Djokovic. So Ruud boy may not be the ”biggest win of his career”
Apparently Ruud's deal with the devil has been terminated.
His biggest win is against Djokovic.
Thanks God Carlitos won that final in US Open and prevented the appearance of one of the weakest number one in tennis history
Daniel tarovedev
Biggest win? Daniel already won against Djokovic in Indian Wells some years ago
Feel for Ruud!!! Should not be a sorrow-tale like that of Thiem's. Atleast we can say, Thiem's injury disrupted his confidence and form, but for Ruud, there's no reason why he's playing like this. It's pitiable.
Maybe he's been overachieving last year
Maybe that the loss of 2 finals affected him
he got no backhand is a very good excuse
Its all over for Ruud this year....
If you cannot close, you will lose.....
Now, if this was Rune, then impressive. But Rude? He gonner
is anyone really that stunned that ruud lost
Ruud is having a rough year. I think he needs to reset. I know he can do it!
Ruud looks unmotivated atm, hope itll be better year for him
Never heard of this guy and he's 30 with 12 years on the tour! WT...?
More than Taro's success, I am concerned about Ruud's poor performance.
He is currently 2-3 in games this season.
A horribly bad start.
I really like Ruud a lot, but for me, he is the pure example of downfall of tennis quality. 10 years ago, I am sure he wouldn't be able to enter top 10, and nowadays he was 1 win away from being no 1. Very nice guy, but he doesn't have any big weapon.
Ruud was too tentative and the lack of competitive tennis the past 6 weeks showed.
since USO final is going downhill
さあ行こう
ruudbros...it's over
37 unforced errors for Casper.
It's surprising.
I think Ruud can beat anyone, but he can lose to anyone. So it will be difficult for him to stay at the top for many years. Taro's tennis was great.
Am I the only one who always thought Ruud is overrated, yes he reached 2 slam finals last year, but the score of his loss to Rafa was like vs 1st round opponent.
Always thought Rudd rankings flattered him beyond belief, his game is on the outskirt of top 10 at best. I’ll be shocked if he reached another slam final let alone win 1
In fairness to him, he did reach two slam finals plus the ATP tour finals last year. That's a great achievement. He's one of those players who doesn't have any huge weapons and can be beaten by better players on the day. But he will never beat himself. As John McEnroe once said, fat more matches are lost with errors than are won with winners.
Ruud is not good at Japanese. But
his racket was made in Japan.
Ruud defends RG final and US Open final, those are way too many points, obviously he'll be out of top ten in 2023
top 25*
Only one time show
What is going on. Rudd keeps on losing
ruuds balls are too short all the time. especially in that third set - making it easy not only to get, but also to attack them for daniel. he needs to go 1m closer to the lines. that would make ALL the difference. hes making it too easy.
casper disappoints…again
well at least we now know it's not his (lack of) athleticism that keeps him out of the top ranks haha
our Chinaman has risen to the occasion!!
The color of the court doesnt make it good viewing...its just not visually attractive....
Any player who's happy to be number 2 will never win a grand slam.
A ruud si pero hoy te dejaste ganar..cómo puedes jugar tan bien unos días y el otro no saber cojer una raqueta 😂
Unless Ruud picks himself up he’s gonna drop out of the top 20. Nowhere near good enough right now.
In my opinion, Ruud is the weakest player in the top 10 (Rafa and his injuries excluded.) He is a good player, but he is really only dominant on clay. It seems like him and Holger Rune are the two players in the top ten who loose sets/matches to guys they have NO business loosing too. Hopefully with more experience they both can tighten up there games
*losing x 2 *It seems like he and Rune *their game.
@@January. thanks so much grammar Police! Appreciate the help officer!! What would the world do without you and your ability to correct someone’s grammar on a RUclips comment!!
Ruud is the worst best player in history that has ever been top 5 for so long
2 grand slam finals...wtf
Ruud is so overrated.. thought he was foregoing AO for later tournaments and this is the result haha more endorsement deals please!
All due respect, Ruud is not a true top 3 player. More like 8-10 at best. Due for a drop off after a career year the likes of which he won’t repeat again.
*With all due respect,
I’m never stunned when I see these new young players lose. The nextgen are the most inconsistent era of tennis ever. I’m only stunned when the likes of Novak and Rafa lose.
The weakest and the most inconsistent former World #2 in tennis history. And current #4.
And we all know why things went the wrong way last year...
Rudd's game is rather dull.
Ruud is just a 🤡
Ruud didn’t played well that’s why Daniel won
Can’t wait until Daniel get destroyed by the other top players he really luck out against Rud
*gets *He really lucked out against Ruud.
Ruud and Alcaraz are so annoying
Your comment is annoying.
Раньше Даниэль был неплохой теннисист, неужели вернёт былую мощь?
うん。ルード君ダメだこりゃ
Ruud can lose to anybody
*anybody