Alcaraz vs. Dimitrov Post-Match, plus Semifinal Preview | Miami 2024
Summary
TLDRIn the 2024 Miami Open quarterfinal, Gregor Dimitrov secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling 6-2, 6-4 match. Dimitrov showcased exceptional returning skills and consistent play, particularly with his one-handed backhand. Despite a late comeback from Alcaraz, Dimitrov maintained control, capitalizing on Alcaraz's predictability and serving well. The analysis highlights Dimitrov's performance as one of his best, with his movement, serve, and forehand being key factors in his victory.
Takeaways
- 🏆 Gregor Dimitrov secured a spot in the 2024 Miami Open semifinals after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling quarterfinal match with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
- 🎾 Dimitrov's performance was exceptional, particularly his return game, which was described as the best the commentator has ever seen him play.
- 📊 Alcaraz's first serve win percentage was 55.9%, which is notably low considering his past performance and his usual serve statistics.
- 👊 Dimitrov's aggressive play on second serve returns was a highlight, exploiting Alcaraz's kick serve with depth and speed.
- 🏓 Dimitrov's one-handed backhand was consistent and effective, especially on return points, contributing significantly to his victory.
- 🤔 Alcaraz showed signs of panic and desperation as the match progressed, leading to tactical and positional changes that may have been unnecessary.
- 🔄 Dimitrov made a key adjustment in his service game, which helped him save break point and maintain his lead.
- 🏆 Looking ahead to the semifinals, Dimitrov is set to face Andrey Rublev, while Daniil Medvedev will take on Jannik Sinner.
- 📈 Rublev's strategy against Dimitrov will likely involve consistent, deep shots to the backhand and a patient approach, aiming to exploit any weaknesses in Dimitrov's return game.
- 🏃♂️ Physical endurance may play a role in the outcome of the matches, as Dimitrov's stamina appeared to waver during the quarterfinals against Alcaraz.
Q & A
Who won the quarterfinal match between Carlos Alarz and Gregor Dimitrov at the Miami Open 2024?
-Gregor Dimitrov won the quarterfinal match against Carlos Alarz with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
What was notable about Gregor Dimitrov's performance during the match?
-Gregor Dimitrov's performance was standout, with his exceptional return of serve being a highlight. He consistently returned with depth and accuracy, which is considered his best performance in this aspect.
How did Carlos Alarz's first serve win percentage compare to his previous matches?
-Carlos Alarz won 55.9% of his first serve points, which is lower than his usual win percentage. This was the lowest of his career, except for two matches in 2022.
What was the significance of the 4-5 game in the match?
-In the 4-5 game, Dimitrov broke serve to win the match. This was a critical point where Alarz's serve was under significant pressure, and Dimitrov capitalized on this opportunity.
How did Dimitrov's one-handed backhand contribute to his victory?
-Dimitrov's one-handed backhand was highly effective, especially on second serve returns. He was able to hit it with perfect timing and generate a lot of speed and depth, which was a key factor in his win.
What was the commentator's critique of Alarz's mental approach during the match?
-The commentator felt that Alarz showed signs of panic and desperation. Despite playing well, Alarz took bigger risks in an attempt to stay in attack mode, which was not necessary given the high quality of the match.
What was Dimitrov's strategy against Alarz's kick serve to his backhand?
-Dimitrov stood inside the baseline and took the kick serve early on the rise, hitting it aggressively with his one-handed backhand. This was a successful strategy until Alarz made an adjustment.
How did the court conditions at Miami affect the players' performances?
-The court conditions in Miami were faster and had lower bouncing, which affected the players' strategies. Dimitrov was able to exploit these conditions, especially with his aggressive forehand.
What was the commentator's prediction for the upcoming semi-final match between Dimitrov and Zev?
-The commentator predicted that Zev would win in straight sets. He believes that Zev's consistent, patient playstyle and his ability to exploit Dimitrov's return of serve would be the key factors in his victory.
What was the commentator's analysis of the match between Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner?
-The commentator believes that Medvedev needs to serve better and adopt a more aggressive baselining strategy to counter Sinner's physicality and varied playstyle. However, he feels that Sinner has more options and ways to win, making him the favorite to win the match.
What did the commentator suggest about Alarz's tactical approach in future matches?
-The commentator suggested that Alarz should learn to stay calm when losing and not allow panic to influence his game. He should also consider staying the course with his tactics rather than making unnecessary changes when facing high-quality opponents.
Outlines
🏆 Match Recap: Dimitrov vs. Alcaraz
This paragraph recaps the quarterfinal match between Gregor Dimitrov and Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open 2024. Dimitrov secures a victory with a score of 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the semifinals against Verev. The summary highlights Dimitrov's exceptional performance, particularly his serve return skills, which are deemed the best the speaker has ever seen him play. Alcaraz's late comeback attempt is mentioned, as well as the statistical breakdown of the match, emphasizing Dimitrov's dominance, especially on second serve returns.
🎾 Dimitrov's Performance and Strategy
The focus of this paragraph is on the specific elements of Dimitrov's game that led to his victory. It discusses his consistent depth on first serve returns and the strategic importance of his one-handed backhand. The paragraph also points out Dimitrov's ability to adapt and exploit Alcaraz's predictability, particularly on second serve returns. The summary touches on Dimitrov's movement, serve, and forehand as key strengths that have contributed to his recent success and consistency on the court.
🤔 Alcaraz's Mental Game Critique
This paragraph critiques Alcaraz's mental approach to the match, noting signs of panic and desperation. It contrasts Alcaraz's tactics in the beginning of the match, where he had break points, with his later approach, where he started taking bigger risks. The summary suggests that Alcaraz should have maintained his initial strategy rather than altering it in response to being behind. It also discusses the importance of staying calm and not allowing panic to influence decision-making in tennis.
🌞 Surface and Tactical Considerations
The paragraph discusses the impact of the court surface on the players' performances and strategies. It highlights how Dimitrov was able to use the surface to his advantage, particularly with his aggressive forehand. The summary also notes the change in Dimitrov's game from the Indian Wells tournament, where he used more top spin and net clearance, to a heavier ball with less loop. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming semifinals and the contrasting styles of Dimitrov and his potential opponent, Verev.
🏆 Anticipating the Semifinals: Dimitrov vs. Verev
This paragraph provides a preview of the anticipated semifinal match between Dimitrov and Verev. It contrasts their playing styles, with Verev being described as someone who keeps the game 'boring' and Dimitrov as someone who may need to adjust his tactics based on past encounters. The summary also touches on the physical aspect of the game, suggesting that Verev may have an edge in endurance over Dimitrov, who has shown signs of fatigue during the tournament.
🔥 Medvedev vs. Sinner: A Tactical Analysis
The final paragraph analyzes the upcoming match between Medvedev and Sinner, focusing on their previous encounters and potential strategies. It discusses Medvedev's need to serve better and be more aggressive to counter Sinner's physicality and baseline power. The summary also highlights Sinner's ability to mix in various game styles, such as drop shots and serve and volley, which could challenge Medvedev's defensive posture. The paragraph concludes with a prediction for the match, favoring Sinner in a three-set victory.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gregor Dimitrov
💡Carlos Alcaraz
💡Miami Open 2024
💡Serve and Return
💡Backhand
💡Tactical Adjustment
💡Mental Game
💡Court Speed and Conditions
💡Endurance
💡Neutral Rallies
💡Semifinals
Highlights
Gregor Dimitrov beats Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Miami Open 2024 with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
This victory marks the second straight meeting between Dimitrov and Alcaraz, with Dimitrov advancing to the semifinals against Verev.
Dimitrov's performance was described as one of the best ever seen, particularly his return serve, which was consistent and deep throughout the match.
Alcaraz had a first serve win percentage of 55.9%, which is notably low for him, as he has never won a match with such a percentage before.
Dimitrov's one-handed backhand was a standout feature of the match, especially on second serve returns.
Dimitrov made an adjustment in the match to counter Alcaraz's kick serve, which was a key factor in his victory.
The commentator praised Dimitrov's movement, serve, and forehand as the main reasons for his consistent performance over the last seven to eight months.
The match showcased Dimitrov's ability to exploit his opponents' weaknesses, particularly Alcaraz's predictability on second serve returns.
Despite the loss, Alcaraz's performance was not without merit, showing great mental confidence and a strong start to the match.
The commentator critiqued Alcaraz for his unnecessary panic and desperation mid-match, which led to tactical errors.
Dimitrov's physical fatigue was momentarily evident in the match, but he managed to maintain his performance level.
The commentator highlighted the importance of patience and staying the course in tennis, using Rafael Nadal's strategy against Roger Federer as an example.
Alcaraz made a tactical adjustment in the second set, which helped him save a break point and temporarily improve his serve.
The match conditions, particularly the court surface, played a role in the players' strategies and the overall flow of the game.
The upcoming semifinal match between Dimitrov and Verev is anticipated, with the commentator discussing potential strategies and player strengths.
The commentator predicts a straight sets victory for Verev over Dimitrov, based on Verev's consistent play and potential physical edge.
In the other semifinal, Daniil Medvedev is expected to employ aggressive tactics against Jannik Sinner, following the strategies used at the Australian Open.
Sinner's versatility and ability to adapt his game gives him multiple pathways to victory against Medvedev, despite the latter's defensive strengths.
The commentator concludes that Sinner's array of options and physical prowess make him a formidable opponent against Medvedev, predicting a three-set victory for Sinner.
Transcripts
hey everyone Gil gross here postmatch
Carlos alarz versus Gregor demitro Miami
open 2024 quarterfinal if you're not
here for spoilers click off the video
dmitrov beats alarz for a second
straight meeting this one is
6264 he advances to the semis he'll face
verev I'll talk about the semifinals
quickly at the end of this video not
going to do a full preview but I'll
offer my thoughts on it as for this
match where Gregor demitro had a point
for 5-1 in the second so it was almost
blowout city late comeback from alcaraz
breakup serve at 45 by dimitrov to win
the
match but from start to finish it might
have been the best I've ever seen Gregor
dmitrov play it is without a shadow of
the doubt definitively the best I've
ever seen him return serve
it was so good where in the first couple
return games I thought oh my God his
return it's it's incredible there's no
way he can keep this up the whole
match he pretty much kept it up the
whole
match the consistent depth on the first
serve return was staggering from
demitro you can you can look at it
statistically I mean alarz won it was
56% 55.9 to be exact of his first serve
points so let's say 56% so first of all
I have two stats for you first of all
alcaraz has never won a match in his
career with a first serve win percentage
that low the lowest he's been is
57.4% he won a match against fuvi in
20121 so he's never won a match with
that low a first serve win percentage
how often has that happened well since
first of all in 2021 it happened quite a
bit he had basically no serve in
2021 but let's go from the start of 2022
when alcarez really became a top player
he's only been worse twice it's a match
against uh David gofan in estana and the
match at Rolan garos the semi-final
against jokovic where who knows you know
the the last two sets 61 61 where he was
cramping should we count that because we
know he was barely playing the last two
sets and that's going to really make the
stats go down so
statistically it really follows the eye
test of what I was seeing and what I
think everyone was probably seeing with
dimitrov's return of alcaraz's serve
where he was dictating so often on
alcarez first serve return points
meaning the the return would be so deep
and so stifling that dimitrov would get
an aggressive forehand into play on the
fourth shot of the rally off of his
return and that's the first serve
return but another thing that was
evident in this match that highlights
what a stratospheric level that demitro
was able to reach was the consistency at
which he was hitting his one-handed
backhand when he was driving it with
perfect timing right in the middle of
the string
clean as can
be and sure that's important in
rally yeah but I think where that was
most important was on once again the
return but this time the second serve
return the first serve return often
times he's going to chip the backhand
and he was just chipping it with
fantastic depth and a lot of speed and
really good stick um but on the second
server turn alcaraz is going to hit a
kick serve to dimitrov's back back hand
that's going to be alcaraz's second
serve he made an adjustment eventually
and if he didn't it would have probably
or potentially been a 6261 win for
dimitrov I'll talk about that later but
until alcaraz made that
adjustment
dimitrov was standing way inside the
Baseline and taking that alcaraz kick
serve early on the rise and just
hammering it absolutely ripping it off
the one-handed backhand and never
missing I I just don't think he was
really missing uh when he was being
aggressive on that second return
so I I you know would critique alcaraz's
predictability there you know he he
should have recognized it and mixed it
up sooner but also it's in it's in The
Scouting Report you know dimitrov is not
always really all that good at hitting
aggressive second serve returns with the
one-handed back end it's not a strength
particularly when you ask him to hit
down the line on the ad side or inside
out on The Duce side both of which he
did extraordinarily well and I will add
at this time as well that in the 4 five
game when dimitrov broke serve at the
the love all point the first point of
that alcaraz service game he decided to
go back to the dimitrov backhand he had
been going to the forehand on the on big
points in the last like 10 or so minutes
or the previous 10 or so minutes and he
thought okay I've I've mixed it up I've
gone to the forehand let's go to the
backend again bang winner dimitro hit a
winner love
15 and while we're on the topic of
dimitrov's backhand well let's just say
that on the the next Point dimitro hit a
scorching backhand down the line that
forced an error and on the point after
that alcaraz tried to approach the
demitro backhand and Gregor hit this
fantastic low dipping biting slice
pass um so that made it did that make it
love 40 or that made it 1540 might might
have been love 40 uh then another really
good second serve return rushed
alcaraz's forehand on the match point
bang all she wrote that was the match so
you know when you talk about how good
dimitrov's backhand was in this match
look no further than that four five
game so let's take a moment also to
think about who dimitrov is as a player
how he's
constructed and how you might be able to
get relief when you're playing Gregor
demitro well his movement has always
been Elite the serve and the
forehand has been to me the main reason
why he's been so difficult to beat and
so consistent over the last seven or
eight
months where he's probably been and I I
know it's arguable because the rankings
haven't always really played out this
way but I think he's been a top eight
player over the last you know seven
eight months or
so he's knocking on the door of the top
10 in in the rankings now if he beats
verev he'll enter the top 10 uh so
movement serve forehand where do you get
relief against demitro usually it's his
return and it's his
backand those are the parts of his game
that can be vulnerable so when the
return is going to be stupendously good
and the backand is going to be
exceptionally
good what do you do what do you do so
all this is to
say I just thought dimitrov put in
a spectacular performance and of all the
times we've seen alcaraz lose matches in
the last uh you know I'll just say since
Wimbledon uh this has to be up there
with
just the least concerning of the bunch
alcaraz came in in a really good place
mentally very very confident now I do
have
critiques and I will get to those
critiques um
but all in all I don't know if it was
really all that possible to beat
dimitrov on this day maybe if a couple
of the big points went differently early
it could have changed the tenor of the
match uh maybe
if if
alarz found a way to make first serves
in that four five game because he he
only made one of five I I highlighted
how good dimitrov's backand was but as
his first serve also massively failed
him in that game uh yeah maybe at at
some point or another demitro could have
dipped I I do think physically there was
a point in the match where grigor did
fatigue that is you know when alcarez
got the break of serve back in the
second set I felt his his legs weren't
really there um after a long and
physical return game where he almost
went up
51 um and then in the in the next
service game the the serve in the
forehand they it just looked tired to me
and alcaraz just really jumped on
demitro from there made some aggressive
returns hit some massive massive
forehands and ended up breaking serve
getting back level um but again all in
all 10 out of 10 performance from
dimitrov and in that respect I'm not all
that critical of
alcaras um
okay a couple different ways I could go
from there uh but let's let's talk about
the one thing that I I would critique
alarz
for
mentally I think
that there was some panic and some
desperation that set in unnecessarily so
the first five games of this match were
of a really really rich quality very
high quality
and alarz had break points in dimitrov's
first two service games and on both
occasions dimitrov was able to hold
serf all that to say that the first five
games of the match could have gone many
ways and I think for alcarez all he
needed to do at that point was stay the
course it was you know one thing that
man I must have read rafen adal's book
that that he wrote it was a long time
ago and I read it a long time ago it's
maybe been like 15 years since I read
nal's book but one of the things that
stuck with me at the time as a as a
young student of the game I've never
forgotten it is just how much he talked
about when he was playing Roger
feder and feder was playing his
best sometimes it was just a waiting
game I'm changing nothing I am not
panicking I'm just waiting until the
level
dips that is such a virtue in tennis I
don't think alcarez has an ounce of that
in his body cuz he played great he
played great and he was down 4-1 but he
didn't recognize that he didn't need to
change anything instead you could see he
started to take bigger risks to try to
stay in
attack not it wasn't n always with to
its credit it wasn't always harder
harder harder uh you know some of it was
playing closer to the sidelines hitting
Drop shots ser and
voling sometimes upping the pace
sometimes shrinking the targets but you
could see that the percentage tennis was
starting to shift after that first few
games you could
see a change in return
position and the deep return position
that alcarez started the match with was
actually working pretty well he was
generating consistent break points but
he changed it and he started to stand in
you could see him constantly going to
Ferrero constantly at this
point not something that I'm usually
critical of not something that I think
takes away from alcaraz as a player but
I think it did in this case demonstrate
a certain desperation that's that's set
in uh tactically for alcaraz because he
felt like he needed answers what am I
going to do what am I going to change to
me the answer was nothing you're playing
great just stay the course the other
thing you could see was all the joy
leave his
face it seemed like he kind of
recaptured some of that levity the last
couple weeks he said many times that
when he's playing well he is smiling
that he's not all that stressed out he
got very very stressed very quickly and
I just think in time he'll learn how to
just stay calm when losing you know he
hates being a passenger he obviously
hates losing everybody does uh but at at
some point or another I think he'll
figure out a way to just be a little bit
more calm when it happens and to not
kind of allow for himself to start to be
more erratic as he was end of the second
set or sorry end of the first set start
of the second set where I just thought
there was a lot of panic in his game he
did eventually make the second serve
adjustment probably too late it it cost
him before he ended up making the
adjustment but I will give credit
alcaraz to alcaraz for starting to serve
you have two options so I mentioned that
demitro was absolutely pummeling the
kick serve to the back end there are two
things you can do first of all Gregor in
order to Pummel the backhand return was
having to take the ball before it got
above the shoulders in order for him to
do that he had to stand really really
close so what can alcaraz do serve the
Body Hit the second servant of the
body the other option is to try to rush
the forehand return of dimitrov that's
what he that's what he ended up doing
for the most part um and it was very
very effective he saved break point to
go down 5-1 and it was I think the first
second serve he hit to dimitrov's
forehand all match long good adjustment
there um the other thing that I'll
mention this is not a criticism it's um
a lot of it is just a compliment to
dimitrov it's just a reality of these
conditions and it's the last thing I'll
say about the match you know at Indian
Wells he was hitting a loopier ball with
uh more net clearance and heav your Top
Spin and then at some point or another
certainly injecting Pace
or some of these examples there's still
a ton of pace it's just there's pace and
spin it's just an extraordinarily heavy
ball that alcaraz is able to hit well I
felt that at times when alcaraz tried to
impart heavier Top Spin on the ball and
it landed
short at Indian
Wells whether it be a against CER or
against
meddev there was so much jump off the
court surface that out it wasn't hurting
alarz in this
match dimitrov was hurting him he was
hitting great high forehands he was
hitting great On The Rise forehand
taking time away and he was taking
advantage of the surface two things are
going to happen one it's going to be a
lower bounce incoming that's going to
make the alcaraz Top Spin
simply less problematic when it comes to
uh jumping out of The Hitting Zone so
that's the first thing the second thing
is when dimitrov hits his aggressive
forehand from shoulder height and he
flattens out that ball which he does
very well it's going to be a quicker
bounce on that outgoing Ball by dimitrov
and where where alcaraz was gaining a
lot of defensive advantages from hitting
the loopier ball giving him more time to
get in position and forcing his
opponents to generate more Pace from the
middle of the Court exceptionally
effective against CER um at Indian
Welles particularly in the third set
when yanuk just started missing it uh
demitro was not missing it and
alarz was not able to really neutralize
and defend as well as he was able to do
at Indian Wells goes back to the court
speed so in general the the depth when
Al was not finding
depth it was not going unpunished credit
to demitro for that but also note the
the lower bouncing and faster Court
surface let's talk about these semis a
little bit um I am going to try to keep
this
tight dimitrov hasn't beaten Zev in a in
a sorry other way around no no I said it
right dimitrov hasn't beaten Zev in a
long long time he beat Zev I think it
was 16 Sasha uh had legs that were were
this this thick now they've grown to
being like this much but they were like
that so uh it's been a very long
time I think Sasha does a couple
things and I'll I I do want to try to
create a contrast from what alcaraz does
Zev will keep it boring he he loves
boring he will not have to he will not
try to be creative he will not get out
of position he will not
necessarily look to uh break out of
neutral rallies he's just going to pound
the demitro
backhand with terrific depth terrific
consistency terrific
patience pretty good
pace and he'll just wait he will and and
he will feel that he has the um the
physical it not only a consistency
Advantage not only is he just more solid
um if he's able to just play dimitrov's
neutral backhand but also I think
physically Zev usually has an advantage
here he he grigor is athletic and
explosive but he is not a Titan of
endurance and I think we've seen that at
this tournament I'm uh really hot right
now so I'm going to take off this jacket
mid
analysis this shirt is a little
embarrassing though um
anyway so that's what Zev does I think
in neutral rallies but also he he's able
to attack
dimitrov's I'll call it return weakness
it's one of those things I don't think
dmitrov has a terrible return but it's
just a little bit average and when
you're talking about facing elite
players average is bad you know what I
mean so with with verb serve pace that's
been effective against dimitrov in the
last seven meetings which is seven wins
in a row for Zev uh dimitrov has never
broken Sasha more than
twice what dimitrov tried to do at the
US Open to try to counter the whole
backhand thing was just slice a ton
slice slice slice makes verev lift up on
the backhand and then be really
aggressive on the next forehand that's
what he tried to
do what Zev did in part was uh first of
all it kind of worked kind of worked
dimitrov had a chance to go up two sets
to love both of the first two sets were
very very close at the US Open I was at
that match ultimately it was
unbelievably physical because demitro or
sorry
Zev it's not really a way to be off how
do I how do I put this Z ver is content
to just try to hit a good backhand trade
and hang in you know just he's not going
to miss off of dimitrov's
slice and he he might do a pretty good
job of remaining unattackable off of
dimitrov's backhand slice crosscourt
so it's a good tactic for grigor I'm
curious to see how much does he drive
how much does he slice slicing is
usually a better call for him but it's
not an easy way to win it it still is
very hard physically it requires him to
work the point quite a
bit all right ultimately I actually look
I I know as well as demitro played here
it was unbelievable but as we've seen
you know every match is different Gregor
almost lost to Al my Darkhorse Alejandro
tabilo in in his first match here was
very close um lost the first set second
set was a tight tie break almost lost to
herot in the the the round of 16 that
went to a third set tie break Gregor was
exhausted was kind of Lucky to win that
two- all point when herot's foot touched
the net and then here against alcaraz he
played maybe the best match ever so you
just don't have this is how tennis is
every match is different and I I don't
think dimitrov will will replicate the
level I think zov will win easier points
with his serve and I think the he'll
find the backhand way more often than
alcaraz did because he's more diligent
about being boring and monotonous in
that way and uh he'll untap possibly a
physical Edge because Gregor's endurance
has looked at times a little shaky here
in Miami so I pick uh
Zev I'll say in um I'll say in Straits
actually uh meddev versus Center danil
will have a full gas tank this
time but I still think we'll see shades
of the Australian Open tactics that medd
have deployed against sinner uh which is
closer return position more aggression
from the Baseline try to rush yanic a
little bit hit ground strokes Hard Play
Down the Line quite a bit I think denil
understands that his typical way of
playing is uh is not quite good enough
against the yanic center that he just
needs to do a little bit extra that
making every ball deep into the court
changing direction often but
just doing the I'm more consistent I'm
very difficult to attack I'm incredibly
hard to hit through
and under that pressure you're just
going to fold that's the game plan
that's the default game plan siner it's
a different animal because he's arguably
just as physical now he
has more Baseline power to hit through
but he also has the auxiliary tools to
mix in the drop shot and to come forward
and to play sharper angles all of the
Fantastic skill set that is actually
good enough to find a way to beat meddev
even in the most defensive of
postures so denil needs to attack more
and he needs to shut down the serve and
volley and the serve plus one drop shot
and I think he'll do those things the
concern is that sinner has beat him in
the last what four meetings in such a
vast variety of ways uh it was in
Beijing where sinner used heavy variety
I'm going to oversimplify uh for the
sake of time it was in Vienna where he
was out solid and he was more solid and
More Physical than medev and danil's
legs actually uh reached the the empty
point before Center's legs did at the
ATP finals well denil did try to be more
aggressive and he actually made quite a
few errors at the year end championships
when they played then at the Australian
Open it was really uh you can't
summarize the match in one sentence
because there were different phases of
the match you know we know that meddev
blitzed center with offense in the first
two sets in the third set there was
still residue of
of Medvedev playing a a fantastic level
and kind of taking Center by surprise
and shell shocking Center in a way but
Yanik in the third set vastly out served
Medvedev and it was really the the serve
battle that kind of flipped that to
me bought Center enough time to finally
get comfortable in the match win the
third set and then the last two sets
that's when danil's fatigue really set
in he and
CER uh didn't let meddev use his serve
as a weapon from there you know made
tons of returns and was the stronger
player from the Baseline in every way
sets four and
five so the argument for Medvedev is
this we haven't seen him put all the
pieces together against CER the close
return position the aggressive
baselining a full gas tank and getting
more first serve help which by the way I
I the reason why I
didn't my Logic for not picking Medvedev
to defend his title here other than how
good Center is in Miami and how well
he's been playing is that I just felt
like denil needed to serve better last
couple matches have looked a little bit
better so uh getting for serve
help you know would also be a part of
the equation a must for meddev if he
wants to win this match but I I still
I'm going to go back on the feeling that
Center just has more options more ways
to win more paths to Victory the ability
to beat medvedev's defense the ability
to hang in physically if they play a lot
from the Baseline uh the ability to win
the game of Errors if meddev is going to
try to uh really take the the role of
aggressor in the match and that is why I
will say Center in three hope you
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