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ATP Players Capable of Winning Slams
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Not at the Aus Open. Smells like a joker win.
I do think FAA/Sinner are on a massive rise. One of them will break through this year. I say FAA at the US
I do think FAA/Sinner are on a massive rise. One of them will break through this year. I say FAA at the US
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I like this call.
Assuming he beats Nishioka, he’s in the QF. Which means he would’ve made the QF at every slam. Not many can say that. Coming off SF at the USO (underrated call by you), he seems to be trending upward. I can’t believe he’s 6’6!
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From the players who haven't won one in this order:
1.Tsitsipas
2.Rune
3.Zverev
4.Kyrgios
5.Beretini
6,FAA
7.Sinner
8.Korda
I belive in 5 years at least 4 of these players should own GS title.
1.Tsitsipas
2.Rune
3.Zverev
4.Kyrgios
5.Beretini
6,FAA
7.Sinner
8.Korda
I belive in 5 years at least 4 of these players should own GS title.
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I don't like Rune's attitude, but he is one player to watch out for. He will win a GS.
I don't know much about Shelton but he has the key weapons to go far in GS
I don't know much about Shelton but he has the key weapons to go far in GS
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Pretty much anyone with a big serve and forehand.
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After watching him play the last week, Ben Shelton is going to be something else.
Huge serve and his double handed backhand is already so powerful.
Huge serve and his double handed backhand is already so powerful.
I would've thought Sinner was at least worth including?
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Definitely,can skwise him in just before Korda
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I would say it is not so much their weapons, but their weakness that makes the player.
Sure, you need a good weapon. And you can use that weapon to be a champion. Roddick couldn't hit a backhand to save himself but his serve(especially) and forehand was good enough to win a title. But if you have a glaring weakness, the best players will find a way to take advantage of it more often than not
A good example of this would be Novak v Medvedev back in 2021. Medvedev was as good if not better than Novak around the baseline in normal rallies. But Medvedev couldn't volley, and so Novak drew him forward and dismantled his game.
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As a casual fan I love all the insights on this tennis thread. I am a fan of Nick because of the talent and sheer excitement he brings to the sport. So I hope he wins one or two. Wimbledon showed he is capable.
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After again seeing Korda dismantle Medvedev, he has to win one one day. The guy has so much talent and in terms of game, no apparent weaknesses. It’s only his mental side which can let him down, and obviously in tennis that’s pretty significant. But I think he’ll get there.
Sinner obviously getting closer. Zverev probably about the same as he’s always been, close but not close enough. FAA fading rapidly. Fils at 19 had a great breakthrough year, will be interesting to see if he has some slam breakthroughs next year. Tsitsipas regressing and struggles mightily against the top, top players.
Sinner obviously getting closer. Zverev probably about the same as he’s always been, close but not close enough. FAA fading rapidly. Fils at 19 had a great breakthrough year, will be interesting to see if he has some slam breakthroughs next year. Tsitsipas regressing and struggles mightily against the top, top players.
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Korda is a maybe and only if the bloke stays fit every time he’s had a performance he’s broken down straight afterwards.
Not sold on Sinner you can quote me I don’t see it, he’ll be in the top 4-5 but won’t win one. If he does would need a LOT of luck
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Good to see korda back from injury, definitely has the game to be a top player.
FAA has fallen apart.
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FAA showed so much potential, don't know what has happened to him this year
LukeParkerno1
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Found out to be so one dimensional it’s not funny a poor serve bot with inconsistent flat shots it’s never going to work
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confidence player.
With no confidence atm. Also, had a shocking record in finals(what was it 0-8), so he can think about things a bit too much.
I wonder if he likes tennis or needs to find his motivation again. Be a very interesting off-season for him
LukeParkerno1
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He’s at best a SF or QF and that’s with a very soft draw. Just don’t rate him at all, serve and nothing else.
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reminds me of Gael Monflis. A bigger Canadian Gael, who doesn't have the French flair.
LukeParkerno1
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Yep and Monfils basically achieved what FAA will
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Hope it's OK to post this here.
Not my opinion (I'm no good as these sort of predictions) but Mats Wilander thinks Alex de Minaur will win a Grand Slam.
www.abc.net.au
Not my opinion (I'm no good as these sort of predictions) but Mats Wilander thinks Alex de Minaur will win a Grand Slam.
'There's not really a limit for Alex': Tennis great says de Minaur is primed to claim grand slam glory
As he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Alex de Minaur is offered the ultimate compliment from tennis legend Mats Wilander.
www.abc.net.au
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He's certainly looking like he's improved his game into a genuine top 10 contender, can he keep improving or is he close to his ceiling?Hope it's OK to post this here.
Not my opinion (I'm no good as these sort of predictions) but Mats Wilander thinks Alex de Minaur will win a Grand Slam.
'There's not really a limit for Alex': Tennis great says de Minaur is primed to claim grand slam glory
As he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Alex de Minaur is offered the ultimate compliment from tennis legend Mats Wilander.
LukeParkerno1
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Can’t see it game has moved on from those solid types. What’s his go to shot, can he hit winners on both sides and consistently. Playing it mid court and safe will just get you to a 4th/quarter and that’s where he’s been. Not saying he won’t but gut feel is he’s really need a draw to collapse and no big hitters or servers in his way.
