Assuming that Alcaraz play even average, does Zverev have what it takes?
I have watched Z for years. In a way I like him, but feel sorry for him.
He does not really like being on the court, like Alcaraz or Sabelenka.
So he cannot "charge himself up" spontaneously.
Too, the biggest single weakness I see in his current game is an obvious reluctance to come in. He will, if advised by coaches (it appears)--and
it can help even if he's not particularly good at it, because it gives
his opponent an extra thing to think about. Other than that, his game is very flat and predictable--uninspired, actually, like a man digging a
hole with a shovel.
Right now, all an opponent has to consider is an excellent serve, very competent and forceful ground strokes, and superb conditioning.
He's mobile for a guy who's 6' 6" (1.98 cm), but this won't win him
games on its own. I saw him against Learner, and you could see his
built-in vulnerabilities.
Jus' sayin'...
Sawfish kirjoitti 30.1.2026 klo 4.26:
Assuming that Alcaraz play even average, does Zverev have what it takes?
I have watched Z for years. In a way I like him, but feel sorry for
him. He does not really like being on the court, like Alcaraz or
Sabelenka. So he cannot "charge himself up" spontaneously.
Too, the biggest single weakness I see in his current game is an
obvious reluctance to come in. He will, if advised by coaches (it
appears)--and it can help even if he's not particularly good at it,
because it gives his opponent an extra thing to think about. Other
than that, his game is very flat and predictable--uninspired,
actually, like a man digging a hole with a shovel.
Right now, all an opponent has to consider is an excellent serve, very
competent and forceful ground strokes, and superb conditioning.
He's mobile for a guy who's 6' 6" (1.98 cm), but this won't win him
games on its own. I saw him against Learner, and you could see his
built-in vulnerabilities.
Jus' sayin'...
I did think so, that's why I commented on Zverev's "deserve".
Turns out that maybe "deserve's got nothing to do with it"... Zverev was serving for the match & then lost his next two service games & match. It
may not just be about unfavourable distribution but mental weakness.
Carlos did however play well getting those breaks.
Match was over 5 hours, both seemed to be struggling physically. Going
to be difficult to recover for Sunday.
Next up Sinner vs. Djoke.
I'd favour Sinner bigly as he plays the exact same doped backboard game
as Djokovic but likely much better atm. Then again I haven't yet seen
either play in this tournament so what do I know.
Vamos Alkie!
On 1/30/26 1:39 AM, TT wrote:
Sawfish kirjoitti 30.1.2026 klo 4.26:
Assuming that Alcaraz play even average, does Zverev have what it takes? >>>
I have watched Z for years. In a way I like him, but feel sorry for
him. He does not really like being on the court, like Alcaraz or
Sabelenka. So he cannot "charge himself up" spontaneously.
Too, the biggest single weakness I see in his current game is an
obvious reluctance to come in. He will, if advised by coaches (it
appears)--and it can help even if he's not particularly good at it,
because it gives his opponent an extra thing to think about. Other
than that, his game is very flat and predictable--uninspired,
actually, like a man digging a hole with a shovel.
Right now, all an opponent has to consider is an excellent serve,
very competent and forceful ground strokes, and superb conditioning.
He's mobile for a guy who's 6' 6" (1.98 cm), but this won't win him
games on its own. I saw him against Learner, and you could see his
built-in vulnerabilities.
Jus' sayin'...
I did think so, that's why I commented on Zverev's "deserve".
Turns out that maybe "deserve's got nothing to do with it"... Zverev
was serving for the match & then lost his next two service games &
match. It may not just be about unfavourable distribution but mental
weakness.
Carlos did however play well getting those breaks.
Match was over 5 hours, both seemed to be struggling physically. Going
to be difficult to recover for Sunday.
Cripes, it was a whole lot closer than I ever thought it could be!!!!
Next up Sinner vs. Djoke.
I'd favour Sinner bigly as he plays the exact same doped backboard
game as Djokovic but likely much better atm. Then again I haven't yet
seen either play in this tournament so what do I know.
I awoke to the giant surprise that Djok had won. I can only surmise that
the weather somehow got to Sinner.
Vamos Alkie!
On 31.1.2026 13.20, Scall5 wrote:
On 1/30/2026 10:52 AM, Sawfish wrote:
On 1/30/26 1:39 AM, TT wrote:
Sawfish kirjoitti 30.1.2026 klo 4.26:
Assuming that Alcaraz play even average, does Zverev have what it
takes?
I have watched Z for years. In a way I like him, but feel sorry for >>>>> him. He does not really like being on the court, like Alcaraz or
Sabelenka. So he cannot "charge himself up" spontaneously.
Too, the biggest single weakness I see in his current game is an
obvious reluctance to come in. He will, if advised by coaches (it
appears)--and it can help even if he's not particularly good at it, >>>>> because it gives his opponent an extra thing to think about. Other
than that, his game is very flat and predictable--uninspired,
actually, like a man digging a hole with a shovel.
Right now, all an opponent has to consider is an excellent serve,
very competent and forceful ground strokes, and superb conditioning. >>>>>
He's mobile for a guy who's 6' 6" (1.98 cm), but this won't win him >>>>> games on its own. I saw him against Learner, and you could see his
built-in vulnerabilities.
Jus' sayin'...
I did think so, that's why I commented on Zverev's "deserve".
Turns out that maybe "deserve's got nothing to do with it"... Zverev
was serving for the match & then lost his next two service games &
match. It may not just be about unfavourable distribution but mental
weakness.
Carlos did however play well getting those breaks.
Match was over 5 hours, both seemed to be struggling physically.
Going to be difficult to recover for Sunday.
Cripes, it was a whole lot closer than I ever thought it could be!!!!
Next up Sinner vs. Djoke.
I'd favour Sinner bigly as he plays the exact same doped backboard
game as Djokovic but likely much better atm. Then again I haven't
yet seen either play in this tournament so what do I know.
I awoke to the giant surprise that Djok had won. I can only surmise
that the weather somehow got to Sinner.
Vamos Alkie!
Pisses me off that I missed (slept because of work) the last four sets
of this match, Zverev should have won the 1st. I hope his hard work is
rewarded with at least a few slams.
I only saw the somewhat FFd highlights. Looks like Z pussyfooted it away when serving for the fifth. I think I've seen that before. He is close
to winning, though. After all, he does have 10 slams on paper.
On 1/31/2026 7:17 AM, Pelle Svansl”s wrote:
On 31.1.2026 13.20, Scall5 wrote:
On 1/30/2026 10:52 AM, Sawfish wrote:
On 1/30/26 1:39 AM, TT wrote:
Sawfish kirjoitti 30.1.2026 klo 4.26:
Assuming that Alcaraz play even average, does Zverev have what it >>>>>> takes?
I have watched Z for years. In a way I like him, but feel sorry
for him. He does not really like being on the court, like Alcaraz >>>>>> or Sabelenka. So he cannot "charge himself up" spontaneously.
Too, the biggest single weakness I see in his current game is an
obvious reluctance to come in. He will, if advised by coaches (it >>>>>> appears)--and it can help even if he's not particularly good at
it, because it gives his opponent an extra thing to think about.
Other than that, his game is very flat and predictable--
uninspired, actually, like a man digging a hole with a shovel.
Right now, all an opponent has to consider is an excellent serve, >>>>>> very competent and forceful ground strokes, and superb conditioning. >>>>>>
He's mobile for a guy who's 6' 6" (1.98 cm), but this won't win
him games on its own. I saw him against Learner, and you could see >>>>>> his built-in vulnerabilities.
Jus' sayin'...
I did think so, that's why I commented on Zverev's "deserve".
Turns out that maybe "deserve's got nothing to do with it"...
Zverev was serving for the match & then lost his next two service
games & match. It may not just be about unfavourable distribution
but mental weakness.
Carlos did however play well getting those breaks.
Match was over 5 hours, both seemed to be struggling physically.
Going to be difficult to recover for Sunday.
Cripes, it was a whole lot closer than I ever thought it could be!!!! >>>>>
Next up Sinner vs. Djoke.
I'd favour Sinner bigly as he plays the exact same doped backboard
game as Djokovic but likely much better atm. Then again I haven't
yet seen either play in this tournament so what do I know.
I awoke to the giant surprise that Djok had won. I can only surmise
that the weather somehow got to Sinner.
Vamos Alkie!
Pisses me off that I missed (slept because of work) the last four
sets of this match, Zverev should have won the 1st. I hope his hard
work is rewarded with at least a few slams.
I only saw the somewhat FFd highlights. Looks like Z pussyfooted it
away when serving for the fifth. I think I've seen that before. He is
close to winning, though. After all, he does have 10 slams on paper.
Took Lendl a while to brake the dam, but once he did...
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