USTA 4.5 vs ATP
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- This is a singles set between me and Govind Nanda and Govind's second time on the channel! Govind played at UCLA and now on the ATP tour and has reached a high of 339 in the world. He's been injured recently but feeling better now. Today we played an 8-game pro set with me having a 30-Love lead each game. Watch to see if it was enough of a handicap lol. Leave some nice comments below for Govind for playing this match on his road to recovery!
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Winston - USTA 4.5
Govind - UTR 14ish
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0:00 - Intro
1:22 - The Challenge Court!
1:57 - Racket Specs
3:03 - Set
12:24 - Outro
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Wow Govind what a monster of a player. There are real levels to tennis.
So true. Winston is probably better than 95% of the people watching and gets completely demolished by Govind. But he would most likely lose emphatically to a top 100 player, who would consistently lose to a top 10 player, who would lose against a top 3 player...and then there's the Djokovoc-Nadal-Federer-level...that's how far they are from normal people.
@@xngr But when number 100 loses to number 10, the score is usually 7-5 6-4. They don't beat down their opponents like Govind did here. And I thought Winston was playing well.
@@xngr There are so many levels in tennis. I am among the top players in our local club league for adults but when i faced a 16 year old who competes in national competitions i lost 6-0, 6-0.
@@joemarshall4226 A top 100 player would thrash govind in the realm of love, one or two games.
Govind’a serves are like lightning! ⚡️
Speed of his shots is impressive. We need a Karue v Govind match.
that's going to be the most viewed video if this happens. Let's go Govind v Karue!
Govind ez
@@TECHLINKELITE not easy. Karue just played a tourney in Newport Beach and beat Ernesto Escobedo.
@@ryantraniam I’ve seen Ernesto play at some local courts, he is a extremely good player, he must have been playing badly. He was top 50 in the world.
@@TECHLINKELITE karue beat him yesterday
Let’s all recognised the journey of our
Mam Winston here. Playing against these pros. Losing big, sure, but playing against these guys and being there doing it, being able to win points. It is simply remarkable. Big shout up to
winston! Also for creating this channel.
That said, that 1 game I think we could all tell he let you take home that one. In any case, a lot us following your channel look up to you, but only when wearing proper socks though 😂
His second serve is absolutely nasty. Winston I started watching your content a few months back and I can see a legit increase in your ability. Some of those points were really competitive and entertaining.
I think he's the best player you've shown on here- most brutal attacking style
yeah 390 atp he has played anyone better hasnt he? great comment bro
@@samtrautman6416 Karue’s career high is 371
@@f5ervin same shit bro
Govind is fun to watch, Im rooting for him to climb the ATP rankings
Great video! I really enjoy the "immersive" feel of all the videos Winston has posted, really give us sense of the players' movements and pace/spin of balls.
Returning Govind's serve is the stuff of nightmares. Loved this video, illuminating to see just how strong ATP players you've never heard of are. Keep it up Winston!
the progress since 10k is insane, very cool to see you gain so much physical prowess in your game.
@@WinstonDu 💪
@@WinstonDu This comment reminded me, I can't believe I'm not subscribed wtf?? I've been watching your content religiously lmfao. Just fixed that 💪🏾
Dude gets to play with top level players every week, he better be getting better! :)
Govind ridiculously excellent. What a player.
One of the best aspects of this channel are the quality people (not just tennis players) that you feature, yourself included. Keep up the great content!
Winston man this is a great video. Your game is evolving before our eyes. I also really enjoyed the questions you asked after the match. Falling behind in a point. Great inquiries and good spirits from both players. Keep working Winston.
About as brutal a beatdown as I've seen on this channel. Govind is the real deal. I love when you hit what you think is a great shot and Govind just goes open stance sliding down the line winner.
The analysis at the end of the match is very instructive.
Awesome video - Govind is a hell of a player and apparently very nice guy and a good sport. Winston - that your backhand could hang with him so long and put him under pressure on some points shows how much progress you have made on that side and should give you confidence you are on the right track
Your backhand has improved a lot! Also you're freaking jacked! Loving the content, Winston!
Totally agree! Govind is obviously a talented player, but damn, your backhand rips, Winston!
I think Govind is the best player I’ve seen on this channel so far. His shots are so fast that I couldn’t even follow it.
Pleasure to watch. Pros are definitely beasts. Mighty kind of Govind to get on the channel. Love the format, Winston!
Winston, you've made so much progress. Amazing to see all the work you put in paying off so well. Awesome tennis.
i disagree. just cant keep up in a rally, directional control is absolutely awful, not making him run at all, just no game plan whatsoever. he is physically fit to compete but mental and stradegy just needs improvement tenfold
@@notyourpgainstructor5139he's playing against ATP rank 339 lmao, you expect him to win or something? Winston has improved a lot in a short amount of time. Don't judge his play in a vacuum vs. a legit ATP player
The amount of athleticism and reaction time it takes to return a real serve from a top 1000 player is beyond what recreational players are conditioned to do. Even at the 4.5-5.0 levels.
Apart from his inferior serve he needs to work on strategy. winston is a fit player but i think it comes down to just not having a solid game plan. he has played govin before so he should have a good idea of what he needds to work on
When the level difference is big enough there is no strategy that can make up for it. Whatever you do you lose. Against peers that advice is very solid though, need more than just topspin and deep.
@@rsmith02 i understand your point, strategy does go out the window when you are pushed back on your heels by your opponent
awesome set! I really loved the question you asked him at the end...with all these ones that you're playing people huge levels above you it's nice to hear responses to why it felt like they were in control so quickly even when you seemingly hit a good shot back. . With challenge court hopefully you can get some of the top guys you've featured against each other Les/Hermont/Rithvik/govind/etc
Your backhand was killer. I love watching these videos.
Govind with the beard this time! He makes tennis look so easy. Great upload, Winston. Thanks for sharing!
Your backhand is so good! I’m very jealous. You’re becoming such a complete player!
Been watching you since covid, big improvement, keep it up, that backhand is looking like Nalbandians and Safins
Go Govind on your recovery and improving play! Winston plays really well and I can only imagine how easily you move us amateurs around.
Great match to watch, I hope Govind has a speedy recovery! I had a severe calf strain a few weeks ago and I'm hoping to recover as soon as possible.
Thanks for the content. It’s good to see Govind moving a little better. His aggressive game is fun to watch, but a nightmare to play against if you can’t match his level.
Amazing returns Winston! Govind played flawless.
winston you've got so much more power on your serve now it's crazy. mad props to you
Another great vid. S/O to govinder, love the fact pros are willing to come play with you. We love to see it. One crazy difference I noticed in this video, Winston, you're clearly more fit than like 75% of the population, and you're very quick and fast around the court. But govinder barely looks like he's trying to chase the ball, I dunno how to explain it, it's like the pros predict based on what the likely shot is but also wait until the contact to move. Idk, I still suck at tennis and have always struggled reading the ball, the pros you play, just seems different the way they move. Keep up the great work!!
Better players track the ball better, so make decisions quicker and react faster. Winston is pretty quick, but doesn't read the flight of the ball as well, so hesitates more before moving. Also better players have better footwork, so more efficient and precise movement, better balance and are much less flat footed, so weight transference into movement happens faster. All these little things add up to a big difference in 'speed' on court.
@@lukeoldfield7940Ahh that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the input!
amazing play from Govind w/ a knee injury even! Glad he's on the mend. I think he had more second serve aces than first!
This is awesome. I played a guy whose current career high is top 1000, and he won three straight sets without dropping a game (and I would think I’m close to your level Winston). It’s surreal playing people that take your absolute best ball and aren’t bothered by it, or you have to hit your absolute best ball multiple times in a row. Awesome vid tho!
Really good watch. Winston has improved so much.
are you sponsored by solinco now? also as usual, great video! these videos are so cool to watch as someone like me who has followed your videos since early 2021. you are SO MUCH BETTER at playing now! there's no way you're still 4.5!
This was so entertaining even though it was a lopsided score! I've been asking for handicap matches for quite a while so I appreciate you trying it! It did put pressure on Govind to play better and he certainly did! Amazing play by him! He can really crush the ball! 40-0 handicap lead next time, eh?? LOL Or perhaps 30-0 lead but give Govind only one serve??
Anyway, like I said, very entertaining set!!
Love these videos. Learning by doing is the best way to progress in tennis. Number one thing I regret when I used to play tennis competitively was not having conversations like Winston did with him after about what makes them different. A lot of invaluable advice at the end that I wish I had known when I was younger. Record the Q and A after and listen several times. It is the difference between really good and good tennis players
Where are you shooting this footage, if you don't mind sharing. Are you in the DFW area?
rly nice content.. tks man!! you played very good against a pro! grats.. cheers from Brazil
I love how much Winston enjoyed helping Govind with his serve practice. But seriously, this was eye opening because Winston's a good player who's very quick on the court but Govind is 🔥🔥🔥!
Honestly didn't feel like a landslide when you were able to get back a neutral ball and rally. His serve seems to be a big difference maker in level - I'd love to see you collab with Karue again to work on returns (I think a lot of us could learn from it)!
"Look how they massacred my boy!"
Govind's a beast, you found some rhythm though near the end, backhand is looking strong! Gotta work on that backhand volley! Great job Winston. PS: bring the socks back, you play better with them!
Thought it'd be so much closer but Govind is just that good! Still, good job Winston, we definitely see the improvement. 😊
Respect for anyone playing at that level. It takes a lifetime of working hard. He is in the top 0.1% for sure. I hope is able to break into top 100. I know it’s hard specially because of his height but I hope it happens.
Incredible serve inspiring all us shorter guys out there
Winston your backhand looks Karue esque with the way you're hitting it flat and transferring weight forward. Well done mate for the improvements.
Short balls are so tough vs much better players. Deeper behind the baseline than normal so need to run further to get up to it, and so much pressure to not give him a look at a pass. Besides those two short ball misses and the bh volley, I legit dont know what you could have done differently, you played pretty damn well, and all 3 of those points would have been difficult to finish vs him. Govind is a monster
Great video! I enjoyed it as always.
One question if I can - how do you make these videos with scoreboard? Is it just a manual work in video-editting software or you have some tools? If so, could you please elaborate it a bit?
Thanks in advance
Nice video as usual 🔥 Good recovery Govind ❤
Great content, fun videos, what more can you ask for?...well...more content like this lol. Thanks for sharing!!!
Great video! Can you ask him how he's battling his tendonitis? Or maybe make a video on it? Super common athletic injury that I'm actually dealing with myself haha
Im new to tennis, looks so fun to be this good. the games are awesome 💪
Winston, your backhand has become a monster! 😮
Winston surprised Govind with his second serve initially........ because was so slow😢😂. Great video, shows pros are on a different planet!
Good, very good player that Govind. Great content.
Lol I feel like I’m your parent watching your grow up the improvement is beautiful to witness your backhand had some pop to it this match
Lol at the minions bag. I hope you kept it!
amazing footage
karue vs. govind?
Do it!
amazing serving from Govind
Govind a ridiculously excellent player. Remember I got out of juniors and raised my own level, then played a co-worker of a family member, who was top six hundred. Killed me. Same as another player, son of a teacher that got to top 450, who killed me with minimal effort. I was serving big too and it was easy for them! I remember at my best coming up against a top 20 in nation and he also killed me. They just play at a much higher level: their strategy is superior, their consistency is really high and their match toughness is really high.
You have to be able to hang with them. I'd have lost 6-0 6-0 even being spotted 40 per game and a point, or two! If I were spotted 30 per game Govind would have, possibly, played either a perfect set or two and beaten me. Again: my game is good and it would have broken down against, and picked apart by, someone of this caliber. Even if I went for broke on first and second serves Govind would have figured me out quick. He's just at a whole other level.
Winston, backhand is looking awesome.
Hi Winston, love this video, govind it's incredibile.
What raquets did you usein this match?
Great game wins! Maybe Next lesson, massive serve. I like govind to maybe teach how he serves. Heheheheh
Good player Govind. Love your serve
Govind’s strikes are so powerful and clean
Awesome video! Lets get karue and Govind to play a few sets
Karue always choose who he can win against so he can do his commentary and coaching while walking on court 🤣🤣
Winston, was this filmed after your sessions with Karue? It looks like you are putting those lessons into practice - weight transfer on the backhand and attacking short balls with your forehand. What a student of the game
Despite the scoreboard, your improvement really is showing, Winston. Your backhand is looking great. If you improve your net game, you'll have to start listing yourself as a 5.0.
He’s is definitely a 5.0
The sound of Govind hitting the balls are amazing and his steps are so minimal.
Great vid man, love yoru channel. Do you think you could give location of courts on the videos you post? I'm in socal...ty
Winston...great job out there!!!...why would Govind change rackets?...keepnthem coming.
Some great backhands from Winston! Try a split step when recovering the court position to make it harder for him to just hit behind you.
First of all Winston you played great. Considering you are 4.5 and facing a ATP Pro, you managed to return shots and despite the score I personally feel you hung in there and put up a fight. I am not sure if this idea will be something useful, only you can decide, but maybe ask your opponent at the end for some tips on how you can improve your strokes, game, strategy etc. You do not necessarily have to include that in your video but I think since you are playing so many high level players, use their knowledge to advance your own tennis journey.
backhand looking fire Winston
Best player on this channel. Wow.
the pro punishes every time it presents itself.
Your a such a good player!
What do you do for living? Im just wondering :)
Nice match. How tall are you and Govind?
3:37 my thoughts exactly - "holy crap!" 😅
Bro you've improved a lot but Govind's a beast! I think he'd give Karue a tough time. Well done for trying but so tough if the serves rain down like cannons.
Wow.. There's levels to this..
Winston your BH is NICE!
What do you use for your camera footage? Anything fancy?
the deeper you understand the mechanic of serves the better it is to read your opponent serves.
This guy is parfait!!
Wow 30 love practice lead and still fought to get a game! Govind's 2nd serve has hops
Your level of tennis clearly is improving. Time to play competitively against 5.0 players 😃
what made u play without your infamous Hat...showin off the Locks
I’ve been watching ur progress and at this point no way ur still a 4.5 playing the way you did against him. Like yeah ur not not beating him but ur competing and he is a pro. Your shot placement has gotten way better. Well done.
Govind stayed awake this video 😂
At 4:26 should have followed that in for a volley and would have won the game.... Looking good Winston!
As usual, great content.
Winston, you may not feel like it, but to me, at least, you’re playing quite well. Your backhand seems to have more drive to it, and consistency. And your forehand, likewise, with a bit more penetration.
Your net game is still a bit suspect, but that’s understandable considering that your style of play is to win from the backcourt.
All of us amateurs, playing against each other, get away with too many non penetrating shots. Pros make us pay dearly every time we don’t do something meaningful.
But, I would guess that right now, against players at your level, you are doing better than you did, say, 6 months ago?
Winston I’m actually curious did Govind ever say why he was making the switch to Wilson rackets ?
you're really good. I think you need to realize that getting the ball back isn't enough when playing better players. Even if you hit a ball slowly and it is DEEP --> very good. I think if you float a few balls deep off serve you can at least be in the point. Great video!
Future handicap ideas could be him playing with a wood racquet or left handed
Or playing with the minions racquet lol
id rather not see any handicapp and see his strokes and play at 100%....maybe play with a strap on but nothing too crazy
@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet they did that already
What insane skill
Govind is a beast!
Winston looked pretty good in this one. He was making Govind have to go for it.
Out of curiosity, how tall are you and Govind?
Winston, when you play a guy as good as Govind, you have to go for winners on every single shot. You can't just try to get the ball back to the center of the court, especially with your backhand. Again, this only applies when you're playing somebody as good as Govind. Fun watching.
@@WinstonDu Google says 1.70m for govind
sick
Interesting😮