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"Medvedev's game is as graceful as a Sumo wrestler, trying ballet dancing for the first time. But then he moves like a giraffe on amphetamines, has more tricks up his sleeve than Harry Houdini and finally he celebrates his win, like a frozen corpse pulled out of an Antartic lake. A puzzling man of oddities." from Hades YT
If I played a 3.5 rated Medvedev clone at my local tournament I would end up losing and walking off saying I lost to a pusher and my strokes are better than his...thanks Tennis IQ for planting the seed to look at my game not only from strokes but look for ways to make my game work for me, control tempo and more...love how you guys share concepts...keep it going!!
>3.5 rated Medvedev - that's impossible. top20 guys cannot handle his strokes on the practice to make a clean forehand. you wrongly consider him as a usual pusher...
ever since i saw Medvedev i knew he is pro pusher, but so is Djokovic, this is what happens to me for the 2 years now, always beeing better hitter but loosing:) i started playing tennis 3.5 y ago from scratch and still not having my game because trying to learn as much as possible good strikes:) i have 10x better serve but on clay it doesnt help and not beeing able to hv good net game does not help, gamestyle means complete game:) not just bits
He's a great shotmaker and he also uses high percentage shots a lot, hit in a row, that keeps him position for the winner and wears out the opponent. A great player.
Angles, angles and even tighter angles. That's what does better than anyone else, and even from totally impossible positions. I welcome this style of play and hope that this era of just bashing the ball as hard as you can comes to an end. Physical strength and athleticism can on occasion be no match for a superior tennis brain.
@@MyTennisHQ Those tight angles are done with nadal's forehand for the more tighter the spin, the more you can open up the court with angles.. This is a staple if you are playing in ATP tennis. You need the buggy whip. You can't just play straight balls all the time. Mendelev hits angles so he can open up the court.
Here just after watching Australian Open. I agree that I don't find his style particularly aesthetically pleasing, but it is fascinating, and if you're rooting for him, very stressful to watch. I almost feel like he's winning in spite of how he plays. He almost seems to wait the tiniest bit more than he should to swing or to react and get to a ball. He has the reflexes and the speed to make it work, but I keep wanting to fix it so he doesn't have to try so hard (not that I could). But....those very qualities almost make me giddy watching him. Like, you shouldn't be able to do that! How is he getting to those shots? And the rebel in me applauds him because it's almost as if he refused to mold into what he SHOULD be and stayed true to his own identity. And I definitely love that about him. He reminds me of a guy I saw at a local tournament. He was doing everything wrong! Holding his racket with one hand only while waiting to return, exaggerating his knee bounce on his serve...he just looked like a beginner. But he mopped the court with a much more polished player. It was insane! Anyway, love Daniil for his attitude and approach. ❤️
Medvedev is definitely an enigma. I don’t know if it’s the strokes or his body control to where it seems he gets to everything without being the fastest player in the world. It looks almost uncoordinated but is actually extremely coordinated. I know that really doesn’t make sense but it’s the best way I can think of it because like I said he is an enigma, and I’m left confused every time I watch him play
Good analysis of Danils' style of play in particular but more importantly the philosophy of tennis as a sport in general. Keep up the great work! Salud..
Great analysis! I saw him a couple of years ago and he was just feeding balls in, but man, now he just redirects, changes tempo, changes spin. Absolutely unpredictable player. I think pros are really challenged, especially mentally. I can only imagine the nightmare it must be to play against him, and honestly, I doubt they have fun playing with him at all.
i would say medvedev is more towards novak playstyle where he focuses on where the ball should bounce instead of the overpowering opponent strokes. bouncing the short, makes the player run forward. bouncing the back, prevents the opponent from attacking. bouncing wide makes the opponent stretches for the ball uncomfortably. the best part of his technique is the opponent cannot guess where he is going to hit based on his form. its all about talent from that point.
Great job with this video. I really agree with your analysis. Medvedev's game has fascinated me for a couple of years now. I really admire his gutsy playing style and at the same time his ability to understand the game. He is almost always at the right place at the right time. I enjoy his game and his reactions a great deal
Really interesting analysis. Could you make this a regular series and do similar videos on different players? Love the content. Thank you and greetings from Austria.
As an inconsistent, procrastinating, and long-time amateur player reaching middle-age, I've finally caught the itch and seriously committing to the/my game. Wow, all it took was COVID. lol. That said, exceptionally eye opening analysis. "Swing your Swing." Outstandingly helpful and enlightening vid. Keep em' coming.
This was so much fun watching this leading up to the mens final at the Austrailia Open. It's going to make watching the final all that more interesting. Well done
Thanks My Tennis IQ. This is the best content on CZcams regarding tennis strategy. I love the statement "Play Your Own Game". I would say more coaches should say this, but then that would mean your content may not be as special. So thanks for all you do.
I think the best players are the ones who know how to utilize and listen to their own bodies (while not abandoning fundamentals), working with or around their physical quirks. This allows them to easily build off one stroke and makes improvisation more natural.
I really really love this analysis video. You just raised my tennis IQ. Thank you for putting out such great content. Not many people do this type of video. Please do more!
@@ramseshendriks2445 Once a champion, always a champion. I would not discount Waw which we all know at top level beats Nadal and Djoko on hard and a lot of players.
This was a first rate analysis that really made me think about my own game. Too often I get into a mindset of trying to play like so and so when what I should be doing are the few things I'm good at that make my opponents uncomfortable but that I can do all day long.
His serve motion is actually very smooth, effective and beautiful. If you want to see an ugly ineffective serve motion (despite the high sped amd aces) just watch Zverev. Medvedev is one of the most creative and intelligent players. You can also tell by his interviews, his language skills, how he doesn't crack when the crowd is booing and how he can rven manipulate the crowd without losing focus. Also his shot selection is smart. He would never unnecessarily play wonderful "clown" shots like Kyrgios does. I enjoyed your analysis very much. Especially your advice to see tennis as a game for individuals. So more "playing" and more individual choices.
Very intriguing breakdown 👍. Many times I have just focused on his technique and never looked at his overall game. One of the key takeaways is never let your opponent play their brand of tennis. Otherwise you're always on the defensive. Much like a Muay Thai or boxing match, let the adversary have to guess what your next move is and that's when you throw the counter strike.
Great assessment! Medvedev v Simon from Queen’s 2019 was one of the best showdowns of tennis “identity” I’ve seen in years. Love to see the talent Russia has now.
Great analysis. I would have also spoken about the tempo he is able to both use and generate. His long and weird forehand preparation (in amplitude) seems to help him a lot finding the length , ball effecf and pace. Like a machine, like an engineering. For his backhand the preparation seems not as much exaggerated but he is able to somehow to the same thing. He is like a swiss mechanics of his own brand. A bit like a Gilles Simon, On Steroids.
Superb! I believe it could turn into a very nice series of videos, where Pros game is analyzed in the context of what amateurs can take for their game as well. Also It might help to learn more about ourselves as players, and how we can shape our game to maximize an individual skill set.
@@MyTennisHQ I'd say David Goffin would be a good choice, you could easily mistaken him for a casual weekend warrior until you see him hit a first ball :)
Great video again! Medvedev is a guy with the highest tennis IQ, his strokes and style do look an amateur, and always makes the opponent to question that I should not lose this guy ...
His strokes don´t look like an amateur. We´ve been exposed to the "ATP forehand" too much! According to many CZcams teachers, Medvedev has a WTA forehand, and that is stu.... silly.
Well a lot of youtubers are too busy making videos about trends, like the “atp forehand”... there’s no such thing, its just a concept invented for views. There are fundamentals to be followed, especially with the lower body. But the fact is, each person finds a way to hit the ball and medvedev is the proof of that
just found your channel and subscribed! excellent analysis. thanks. also, can i ask a question? when do the pros pick the right time to look WHERE their opponent is moving and then still manage to look back at the ball for a clean to the opposite direction? always bugs me. seems very hard to do on amateur level, would be happy for a in depth video on reading opponents around these aspects!
Great analyysia. The "Octopus" is a gamer to a tee. A true chess master of tennis, stealthy, scheming beast who can take you out when you least expect it.
Or then he just waits for you to do the job for him moving the ball around until you crack. Variety, versatility, unpredictability, originality, own deeply tactical game style. Daniil the beast Medvedev
Are we not gonna talk about his backhand? That's his best shot by far, one of the best in the world. He changes direction with it so easily, hits it hard and flat, stays so low, always gets great depth, hardly misses.
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@@MyTennisHQ how he takes balls on the rise so well, how he positions himself and anticipates shot direction would be interesting to analyze. Why is he so tough to beat even for tall players, how did he beat Nadal on clay?
Hey, not sure what you have on the docket video wise, but can you do a video on footwork exercises that can be done in the gym? or just exercises that will maximize your game with fitness, dexterity, and quick feet/hands. Im looking to train for tournaments in the summertime and will be taking the winter off tennis (hitting once a month) to focus on speed, fitness, agility, and footwork
He has amazing tennis IQ. Reminds me of Nalbandian, not his groundstrokes of course but the way he takes control of the matches vs "better" opponents. Great video
Hi. Have you watched his game during the US Open 2021? What do you think about his form now and about his game? Have he matured? What are your thoughts about the finals? Thanks! My thoughts are that he served really cool and that he could really well control his emotions during the whole match and even when the crowd was against him.
Excellent analysis... Could you analyze Thiem's game as if he had won the title? Because to me it could have gone either way. I know this is not about one game in particular but I believe Thiem's game has improved quite dramatically over the last 2 years and there's a lot to learn from it as well. Thanks for sharing good tennis! PS.: do you think Thiem went a little too far with the slice backhand so his topspin backhand (more harmful) was a little too shaky to rely on?
That all being said, I agree but I also hope we don't get a ton of players trying to hit like he does. I think his mechanics work for his lanky structure but yes definitely don't be afraid to break away from convention. Convention always only gets you so far as the rest follow it. After a point, you have to carve your own path.
This is might be an awful comparison. But, for me he reminds me of 04-07 Fed with all the variety. Although slightly reversed more often fed would play aggressive more often but was not afraid to play defensive. (Medvedev prefers more defensive and like you said not afraid to play offensively) However both controlled tempo and hit insane angles. Just my opinion.
I like it when you say be your own player and develop your own style. Lot of take aways from this video. I have a question to you. Do you think Medvedev with this unconventional technique can remain in top 10 as he grows older?
Agreed %100. I think too many players, pro and recreational including my self, are trying to play a game other than our own. I believe once we develop our own game we'll better understand ourselves and win more matches.
You could not have analyzed Danil's game any better Karue! 👍👏 He definitely is an unorthodox player on STEROIDS!! That's what makes him so much fun to watch! 🎾🎾👏👍
I remember in bowling when spinners came out and all the traditional hook bowlers got irritated. People maybe forget that in sports, the goal generally is to win. If they are winning against you using non-traditional method, then something is wrong with you, not them.
a lot has to do with medvedev being able to run every ball down. He still hasn't figured out what to do at the net which joker exposed in the finals. You can tell he is not comfortable at the net and prefers to finish from the baseline. medvedev is a great player and fun to watch due to his unconventional style. Thanks for vid, surprised this channel hasn't blown up yet.
Hey Karue! I was wondering if you could do an analysis on thiem? Would love to hear your thoughts. Also I wanted to know if you have thought about offering a service such as improve.co? Where you analyze the videos people send into you. Just love the way you see the game. Keep it up!!!
Here after Medvedev won the US open! his unconventional style of play is the reason defensive players like Novak will have a hard time against him. It's tough to tell where this guy is going to hit the ball based on his form which makes him very tough to face!
I am a tennis fan; mostly watching WTA , but I have my fav ATP players that i also fallow. So, not being a player myself ( just occasionally) I don’t understand very well the techniques you are talking about, however Medvedev impressed me last year. Before noticing his styled play I noticed his personality which transpired from his attitude on court. A bit awkward, shy, not really know what to expect the way he reacts, everything about him was/ is intriguing and catching my attention. In the final of ATP London, when at some point I thought he flattens and Thiem was continuing to die hard like in USOpen final; I kept asking myself: what did I like about this guy ( tennisistically speaking) and than how showed me what. His way of playing a type of tennis like performing art. Really performing where he is a character in a movie. He is awesome! Btw, please talk about Rublev too; another very good and special tennis player. Ps. I enjoyed the video; well description of a “ indescribable “ game style “
Excellent analysis for sure. The only thing I would add, in the form of a caveat I guess, is that longevity for a pro-player surely depends on solid, relaxed, technique - that's why Roger has lasted so long. Daniil's unconventional style looks like it could inflict a fair amount of wear and tear on those long limbs of his, don't you think?
nobody had a more attritional game style than Jimmy Connors yet he was making semis of the us open at 39 and winning 110 tour titles. career longevity is more complicated than simply a relaxed aesthetic
That’s a very good point you make about Conners. My post was more of a question I think. Guga had a very loose relaxed style, and look what happened to him. There’s no one way to success I guess.
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on CZcams. Thanks! I’m 57 and after quitting tennis 37 years ago (I was a protege of Nick Bolletieri’s back in 1985 and I used to beat a kid called Andre Agassi too back then…), I’ve finally gotten back into tennis! Here’s a video of 3 points when I played my first ITF futures tournament and did great. I wonder about my weird style because I have not “found” my game of 1985…so I’m trying to figure out how to win even when I’m just relearning the game. I appreciate your channel and especially this video. I’m going to use my slice much more especially on the forehand side and drive opponents crazy with its low driving attack. Thanks again. Here’s the video of me playing that tournament. I’m playing one again this week… yay czcams.com/video/v8grYOaPmk0/video.html
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Thank you, I really enjoyed watching you analyze Medvedev! This video was very useful for me! Thank you and have a nice day! Keep up the good work!
Medvedev looks like he shouldn't be playing tennis... but then executes there amazing shots and has such a high tennis IQ. Fascinating player
Agreed
his big brain
"Medvedev's game is as graceful as a Sumo wrestler, trying ballet dancing for the first time. But then he moves like a giraffe on amphetamines, has more tricks up his sleeve than Harry Houdini and finally he celebrates his win, like a frozen corpse pulled out of an Antartic lake. A puzzling man of oddities." from Hades YT
Love that
If I played a 3.5 rated Medvedev clone at my local tournament I would end up losing and walking off saying I lost to a pusher and my strokes are better than his...thanks Tennis IQ for planting the seed to look at my game not only from strokes but look for ways to make my game work for me, control tempo and more...love how you guys share concepts...keep it going!!
>3.5 rated Medvedev - that's impossible. top20 guys cannot handle his strokes on the practice to make a clean forehand. you wrongly consider him as a usual pusher...
ever since i saw Medvedev i knew he is pro pusher, but so is Djokovic, this is what happens to me for the 2 years now, always beeing better hitter but loosing:) i started playing tennis 3.5 y ago from scratch and still not having my game because trying to learn as much as possible good strikes:) i have 10x better serve but on clay it doesnt help and not beeing able to hv good net game does not help, gamestyle means complete game:) not just bits
This is excellent analysis, well done.
Ian!!!
Thank you Ian!
no way that is IAN THE GOAT
You should show this to Mark
Props to his coach team, for not forcing him to change his style.
there is just 1 guy sitting on his matches:)
Medvedev plays natural tennis. He reminds me of those public parks rec players who could care less how their game looks, but compete brilliantly.
He's a great shotmaker and he also uses high percentage shots a lot, hit in a row, that keeps him position for the winner and wears out the opponent. A great player.
Angles, angles and even tighter angles. That's what does better than anyone else, and even from totally impossible positions. I welcome this style of play and hope that this era of just bashing the ball as hard as you can comes to an end. Physical strength and athleticism can on occasion be no match for a superior tennis brain.
Absolutely
@@MyTennisHQ Those tight angles are done with nadal's forehand for the more tighter the spin, the more you can open up the court with angles.. This is a staple if you are playing in ATP tennis. You need the buggy whip. You can't just play straight balls all the time. Mendelev hits angles so he can open up the court.
Here just after watching Australian Open. I agree that I don't find his style particularly aesthetically pleasing, but it is fascinating, and if you're rooting for him, very stressful to watch. I almost feel like he's winning in spite of how he plays. He almost seems to wait the tiniest bit more than he should to swing or to react and get to a ball. He has the reflexes and the speed to make it work, but I keep wanting to fix it so he doesn't have to try so hard (not that I could).
But....those very qualities almost make me giddy watching him. Like, you shouldn't be able to do that! How is he getting to those shots? And the rebel in me applauds him because it's almost as if he refused to mold into what he SHOULD be and stayed true to his own identity.
And I definitely love that about him. He reminds me of a guy I saw at a local tournament. He was doing everything wrong! Holding his racket with one hand only while waiting to return, exaggerating his knee bounce on his serve...he just looked like a beginner. But he mopped the court with a much more polished player. It was insane!
Anyway, love Daniil for his attitude and approach. ❤️
very nice video, thank you! medvedev is special, and (for me) it´s not about the strokes, it´s about his way to play tennis.
Exactly
Medvedev is definitely an enigma. I don’t know if it’s the strokes or his body control to where it seems he gets to everything without being the fastest player in the world. It looks almost uncoordinated but is actually extremely coordinated. I know that really doesn’t make sense but it’s the best way I can think of it because like I said he is an enigma, and I’m left confused every time I watch him play
Good analysis of Danils' style of play in particular but more importantly the philosophy of tennis as a sport in general. Keep up the great work! Salud..
Great analysis! I saw him a couple of years ago and he was just feeding balls in, but man, now he just redirects, changes tempo, changes spin. Absolutely unpredictable player. I think pros are really challenged, especially mentally. I can only imagine the nightmare it must be to play against him, and honestly, I doubt they have fun playing with him at all.
Right? It has to be a nightmare
Loved your point about game style and Medvedev's leaning into his strengths
i would say medvedev is more towards novak playstyle where he focuses on where the ball should bounce instead of the overpowering opponent strokes. bouncing the short, makes the player run forward. bouncing the back, prevents the opponent from attacking. bouncing wide makes the opponent stretches for the ball uncomfortably. the best part of his technique is the opponent cannot guess where he is going to hit based on his form. its all about talent from that point.
Great job with this video. I really agree with your analysis.
Medvedev's game has fascinated me for a couple of years now. I really admire his gutsy playing style and at the same time his ability to understand the game. He is almost always at the right place at the right time.
I enjoy his game and his reactions a great deal
Great analysis! This video will definitely help me see differently the way I should adapt my shots to every single ball coming to me. Thank you!
Really interesting analysis. Could you make this a regular series and do similar videos on different players? Love the content. Thank you and greetings from Austria.
Great analysis & comments...Thanks! ;)
Best tennis online coach ever! Thank you so much I learned a lot and it wired my brain differently. Please keep it up man!!! :)
Thank you! Really happy you enjoyed it. Will keep it up
As an inconsistent, procrastinating, and long-time amateur player reaching middle-age, I've finally caught the itch and seriously committing to the/my game. Wow, all it took was COVID. lol. That said, exceptionally eye opening analysis. "Swing your Swing." Outstandingly helpful and enlightening vid. Keep em' coming.
Great vid. Thanks you. Hope to see more vid in this topic 👏
Will definitely do that
This was so much fun watching this leading up to the mens final at the Austrailia Open. It's going to make watching the final all that more interesting. Well done
i absolutely LOVED this video! great rare insights shared with true passion. thank you
Thank you!
These are genuinely great tips, thanks for all the effort!
Thank you!
Love these kinds of videos!
Re-viewing your vids in preparation for the US Open Final today. Good stuff here!
Awesome, the video I wanted to see
Awesome!
Thanks My Tennis IQ. This is the best content on CZcams regarding tennis strategy. I love the statement "Play Your Own Game". I would say more coaches should say this, but then that would mean your content may not be as special. So thanks for all you do.
Excelent análisis.
Excellent analysis!
I love your work keep it coming it helps us all!
Will do!
Great analysis!
Thank you! We should link up
I think the best players are the ones who know how to utilize and listen to their own bodies (while not abandoning fundamentals), working with or around their physical quirks. This allows them to easily build off one stroke and makes improvisation more natural.
That is the perfect comment
Great video Karue, very helpful!
Thank you!
Brilliant analysis. You definitely earned my subscription here. Will try some things on the court tmw
Thank you!
I really really love this analysis video. You just raised my tennis IQ. Thank you for putting out such great content. Not many people do this type of video. Please do more!
Awesome! Maybe we will make this into a series. Helping players improve their tennis IQ
@@MyTennisHQ Please do! I think there is not much good content on this on CZcams.
I really liked your analysis of his game and how we can apply it.
Great video! I really respect your opinion more than a lot of other tennis channels on CZcams
Thank you!
It's gonna be the Medvedev vs. Sinner show for the next 5 years I reckony reckon :)
Cool contrast of styles as well
Sinner and Medvedev. but I wouldn't count down Thiem, zverev, tsitsipas and waw as well
@@taopaille-paille4992 waw?
wawrinka is old
@@ramseshendriks2445 Once a champion, always a champion. I would not discount Waw which we all know at top level beats Nadal and Djoko on hard and a lot of players.
dont forget kyrgios 2-0 against med his kryptonite
This was a first rate analysis that really made me think about my own game. Too often I get into a mindset of trying to play like so and so when what I should be doing are the few things I'm good at that make my opponents uncomfortable but that I can do all day long.
That was the goal! Glad we could help
His serve motion is actually very smooth, effective and beautiful. If you want to see an ugly ineffective serve motion (despite the high sped amd aces) just watch Zverev. Medvedev is one of the most creative and intelligent players. You can also tell by his interviews, his language skills, how he doesn't crack when the crowd is booing and how he can rven manipulate the crowd without losing focus. Also his shot selection is smart. He would never unnecessarily play wonderful "clown" shots like Kyrgios does. I enjoyed your analysis very much. Especially your advice to see tennis as a game for individuals. So more "playing" and more individual choices.
I agree. I think my best shots are the ones where I didn't have time to think about technique, or style, or if I was hitting 'properly'.
Very intriguing breakdown 👍. Many times I have just focused on his technique and never looked at his overall game. One of the key takeaways is never let your opponent play their brand of tennis. Otherwise you're always on the defensive. Much like a Muay Thai or boxing match, let the adversary have to guess what your next move is and that's when you throw the counter strike.
I love watching him so much
Muito bom os videos, conteúdo top dms a alem disso ajudam a melhorar meu ingles
Muito obrigado!!
Man ur perception and speech abilities are from another world
Mentally he is up there with the big Boys, thats the key
Agreed
Great video! Entende muito de tênis 🇧🇷!! A video analyzing Diego Schwartzman’s game would be awesome! Great content! Abraço!
Thanks!!! I listen it all. Like it a lot. I will stay true to myself, excute shots that I'm confortable.
Awesome
Great analysis man
Thank you
When did Marton Fucsovics pick up a US accent?
I’ll I wanna know is where I can buy the yellow tip vapour x he’s wearing in the Uk. 😀 thanks for the video 👍🏼
Awesome video
Thank you
so many pushers see the court so well hahaha:) this is your best video on tennis game!!!!!
Great assessment! Medvedev v Simon from Queen’s 2019 was one of the best showdowns of tennis “identity” I’ve seen in years. Love to see the talent Russia has now.
Oh I am sure!
Great analysis. I would have also spoken about the tempo he is able to both use and generate. His long and weird forehand preparation (in amplitude) seems to help him a lot finding the length , ball effecf and pace. Like a machine, like an engineering. For his backhand the preparation seems not as much exaggerated but he is able to somehow to the same thing. He is like a swiss mechanics of his own brand. A bit like a Gilles Simon, On Steroids.
Medvedev has that WTA style forehand 😂
yes
Superb! I believe it could turn into a very nice series of videos, where Pros game is analyzed in the context of what amateurs can take for their game as well. Also It might help to learn more about ourselves as players, and how we can shape our game to maximize an individual skill set.
Will definitely put that in the books, I think it is a good series! Which player should i do next
@@MyTennisHQ I'd say David Goffin would be a good choice, you could easily mistaken him for a casual weekend warrior until you see him hit a first ball :)
Great video again! Medvedev is a guy with the highest tennis IQ, his strokes and style do look an amateur, and always makes the opponent to question that I should not lose this guy ...
His strokes don´t look like an amateur. We´ve been exposed to the "ATP forehand" too much! According to many CZcams teachers, Medvedev has a WTA forehand, and that is stu.... silly.
Well a lot of youtubers are too busy making videos about trends, like the “atp forehand”... there’s no such thing, its just a concept invented for views. There are fundamentals to be followed, especially with the lower body. But the fact is, each person finds a way to hit the ball and medvedev is the proof of that
just found your channel and subscribed! excellent analysis. thanks. also, can i ask a question? when do the pros pick the right time to look WHERE their opponent is moving and then still manage to look back at the ball for a clean to the opposite direction? always bugs me.
seems very hard to do on amateur level, would be happy for a in depth video on reading opponents around these aspects!
Thank you!
@@MyTennisHQ hey, did you see my question above ? ;)
Great analysis! Strokes going to look different but the mechanics are perfect. I find his technique beautiful but it’s just me.
Great analyysia. The "Octopus" is a gamer to a tee. A true chess master of tennis, stealthy, scheming beast who can take you out when you least expect it.
Or then he just waits for you to do the job for him moving the ball around until you crack. Variety, versatility, unpredictability, originality, own deeply tactical game style. Daniil the beast Medvedev
Are we not gonna talk about his backhand? That's his best shot by far, one of the best in the world. He changes direction with it so easily, hits it hard and flat, stays so low, always gets great depth, hardly misses.
I’ve played with the head speed pro models for a long time. I’m a good player. 10 utr if that helps. Improving a lot. I think it’s time to switch racquets. Any recommendations? Thanks
Great analysis! It would be great for a video on analyzing Schwartman’s game on how he utilized his height with his game
It's on my plans. Love Diego
@@MyTennisHQ how he takes balls on the rise so well, how he positions himself and anticipates shot direction would be interesting to analyze. Why is he so tough to beat even for tall players, how did he beat Nadal on clay?
Hey, not sure what you have on the docket video wise, but can you do a video on footwork exercises that can be done in the gym? or just exercises that will maximize your game with fitness, dexterity, and quick feet/hands. Im looking to train for tournaments in the summertime and will be taking the winter off tennis (hitting once a month) to focus on speed, fitness, agility, and footwork
We are working on a few courses for that so stay tuned!
He has amazing tennis IQ. Reminds me of Nalbandian, not his groundstrokes of course but the way he takes control of the matches vs "better" opponents.
Great video
He does! Great comparison
can you do more tennis technique videos for those rec players who are trying to improve. Love your videos
Rec players focus too much on technique!
He’s the Dirk Nowitski of tennis
Hahaha yes!
Yes
Yeap! Strange but effective.
Nah Brah, Dirk Nowitski is the Medvedev of basketball.....
Hi. Have you watched his game during the US Open 2021? What do you think about his form now and about his game? Have he matured? What are your thoughts about the finals?
Thanks!
My thoughts are that he served really cool and that he could really well control his emotions during the whole match and even when the crowd was against him.
Hey Man, can you please do a video on the serve, most especially the second serve really struggle on it. Thanks
Will do at one point. Only so much time in the day hahah
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Hes also 6'6 which helps a lot
Excellent analysis... Could you analyze Thiem's game as if he had won the title? Because to me it could have gone either way. I know this is not about one game in particular but I believe Thiem's game has improved quite dramatically over the last 2 years and there's a lot to learn from it as well. Thanks for sharing good tennis!
PS.: do you think Thiem went a little too far with the slice backhand so his topspin backhand (more harmful) was a little too shaky to rely on?
I think once the slice backhand stopped working it was definitely hard for him to go back to drive and when he started to it was too late
Yes I'll definitely do that. I agreed that he is using the slice too much these days
You are making him sound super unbeatable 😀 whatever you have said is very true , he is really amazing
Great Video. Like from your New subscriber! 👍 I just for few great tips that I can apply in my game.
That all being said, I agree but I also hope we don't get a ton of players trying to hit like he does. I think his mechanics work for his lanky structure but yes definitely don't be afraid to break away from convention. Convention always only gets you so far as the rest follow it. After a point, you have to carve your own path.
Absolutely. Don't copy his mechanics just his attitude
This is might be an awful comparison. But, for me he reminds me of 04-07 Fed with all the variety. Although slightly reversed more often fed would play aggressive more often but was not afraid to play defensive. (Medvedev prefers more defensive and like you said not afraid to play offensively) However both controlled tempo and hit insane angles. Just my opinion.
Honestly, not a bad comparison. I agree that fed used to use a bit more variation back in the day
I like it when you say be your own player and develop your own style. Lot of take aways from this video. I have a question to you. Do you think Medvedev with this unconventional technique can remain in top 10 as he grows older?
Agreed %100. I think too many players, pro and recreational including my self, are trying to play a game other than our own. I believe once we develop our own game we'll better understand ourselves and win more matches.
His unpredictability is his strength
You could not have analyzed Danil's game any better Karue! 👍👏 He definitely is an unorthodox player on STEROIDS!! That's what makes him so much fun to watch! 🎾🎾👏👍
Thank you!
I remember in bowling when spinners came out and all the traditional hook bowlers got irritated. People maybe forget that in sports, the goal generally is to win. If they are winning against you using non-traditional method, then something is wrong with you, not them.
That's a fantastic comment!!
Against him Fed is 3-0, Kyrgios is 2-0...wondering if great feel and adaptability is the key to beating a player like this who is so unpredictable.
Those matches happened when he was immature, he reached fully maturity after 2019 Cincinnati
Very true.. also somewhat similar to Hseigh,s style.. “disruptive style” I would call it..
Yep
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His style is like a mix between Novak, Hsieh, and Radwanska with the variety of the spins of the ball
It definitely is
a lot has to do with medvedev being able to run every ball down. He still hasn't figured out what to do at the net which joker exposed in the finals. You can tell he is not comfortable at the net and prefers to finish from the baseline. medvedev is a great player and fun to watch due to his unconventional style. Thanks for vid, surprised this channel hasn't blown up yet.
Can you please make a similar analysis video for Andy Murray
Yup, that's him. Quirky, crazy, unorthodox Madvedev. He takes me to ups and downs, but leaves me still rooting for him.
Right?
especially when he wins titles, no reaction
Hey Karue! I was wondering if you could do an analysis on thiem? Would love to hear your thoughts. Also I wanted to know if you have thought about offering a service such as improve.co? Where you analyze the videos people send into you. Just love the way you see the game. Keep it up!!!
We plan on creating something like that soon enough but we only have so many hours in a day, it is not easy hahah
@@MyTennisHQ lol I hear ya man!
Here after Medvedev won the US open! his unconventional style of play is the reason defensive players like Novak will have a hard time against him. It's tough to tell where this guy is going to hit the ball based on his form which makes him very tough to face!
I am a tennis fan; mostly watching WTA , but I have my fav ATP players that i also fallow. So, not being a player myself ( just occasionally) I don’t understand very well the techniques you are talking about, however Medvedev impressed me last year. Before noticing his styled play I noticed his personality which transpired from his attitude on court. A bit awkward, shy, not really know what to expect the way he reacts, everything about him was/ is intriguing and catching my attention. In the final of ATP London, when at some point I thought he flattens and Thiem was continuing to die hard like in USOpen final; I kept asking myself: what did I like about this guy ( tennisistically speaking) and than how showed me what. His way of playing a type of tennis like performing art. Really performing where he is a character in a movie. He is awesome!
Btw, please talk about Rublev too; another very good and special tennis player.
Ps. I enjoyed the video; well description of a “ indescribable “ game style “
Excellent analysis for sure. The only thing I would add, in the form of a caveat I guess, is that longevity for a pro-player surely depends on solid, relaxed, technique - that's why Roger has lasted so long. Daniil's unconventional style looks like it could inflict a fair amount of wear and tear on those long limbs of his, don't you think?
nobody had a more attritional game style than Jimmy Connors yet he was making semis of the us open at 39 and winning 110 tour titles. career longevity is more complicated than simply a relaxed aesthetic
That’s a very good point you make about Conners. My post was more of a question I think. Guga had a very loose relaxed style, and look what happened to him. There’s no one way to success I guess.
could you do an analysis on Berrettini's forehand?
Would love to, we just don’t have access to the footage
excellent analysis. medvedev is a chess game surgeon
Absolutely
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on CZcams. Thanks! I’m 57 and after quitting tennis 37 years ago (I was a protege of Nick Bolletieri’s back in 1985 and I used to beat a kid called Andre Agassi too back then…), I’ve finally gotten back into tennis! Here’s a video of 3 points when I played my first ITF futures tournament and did great. I wonder about my weird style because I have not “found” my game of 1985…so I’m trying to figure out how to win even when I’m just relearning the game. I appreciate your channel and especially this video. I’m going to use my slice much more especially on the forehand side and drive opponents crazy with its low driving attack. Thanks again. Here’s the video of me playing that tournament. I’m playing one again this week… yay czcams.com/video/v8grYOaPmk0/video.html
He really is
He plays a very 3 dimensional game instead of trying to just blast opponents. His flatter strokes helps him with that.