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Originally posted by ninja View PostCongrats to Shapovalov & Felix Auger Aliassime for defeating Spain in the ATP Cup.
The future for Canadian tennis is looking bright.
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Originally posted by Ignatius Reilly View PostAnd... Felix's run has come to an end.
It was very even for the first 1.9 sets, then he missed a couple of chances to take the second set and that just seemed to take all the wind out of his sails. He played really inconsistently from then on.
Too bad - but in the long run he was the 12th seed and Medvedev was the 2nd and it kinda played out like that.
Better get the PVR set up for Leylah now. Wouldn't want to miss that.
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And... Felix's run has come to an end.
It was very even for the first 1.9 sets, then he missed a couple of chances to take the second set and that just seemed to take all the wind out of his sails. He played really inconsistently from then on.
Too bad - but in the long run he was the 12th seed and Medvedev was the 2nd and it kinda played out like that.
Better get the PVR set up for Leylah now. Wouldn't want to miss that.
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Originally posted by Fredk View PostI'm amazed that we are even having a conversation about who might be the greater men's tennis star.
Up until now, it has been maybe one player, male or female every 20 years that had any sort of break out year.
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Originally posted by Ignatius Reilly View PostAnother great win by a Canadian!
Too bad FAA was denied some of the joy of the win, the crowd was probably pretty split between the two non-American young phenoms, but they went pretty quiet when Alcaraz suddenly retired. It was a huge disappointment to them and they were tepid in acknowledging FAA's win and speech. Still, I'm sure he's happy enough...
In comparing him and Shapo to the greats, FAA seems almost Federer-like in his composure and athletic "grace" - great footwork and ability to stay in points and a strong-enough shot to end it when the opportunity arises.
Shapo seems more like Andy Roddick - quick and fidgety and powerful. It would be awesome if he could achieve Roddick's career and even better if he could learn how to control his game just a little more and go even higher. That would be something.
Anyways it's a tough sport and there's not a lot of room at the top - they're not alone in pursuing greatness out there, so I'm happy enough to watch them get as far as they can.
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Originally posted by Ignatius Reilly View PostAnother great win by a Canadian!
Too bad FAA was denied some of the joy of the win, the crowd was probably pretty split between the two non-American young phenoms, but they went pretty quiet when Alcaraz suddenly retired. It was a huge disappointment to them and they were tepid in acknowledging FAA's win and speech. Still, I'm sure he's happy enough...
In comparing him and Shapo to the greats, FAA seems almost Federer-like in his composure and athletic "grace" - great footwork and ability to stay in points and a strong-enough shot to end it when the opportunity arises.
Shapo seems more like Andy Roddick - quick and fidgety and powerful. It would be awesome if he could achieve Roddick's career and even better if he could learn how to control his game just a little more and go even higher. That would be something.
Anyways it's a tough sport and there's not a lot of room at the top - they're not alone in pursuing greatness out there, so I'm happy enough to watch them get as far as they can.
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Another great win by a Canadian!
Too bad FAA was denied some of the joy of the win, the crowd was probably pretty split between the two non-American young phenoms, but they went pretty quiet when Alcaraz suddenly retired. It was a huge disappointment to them and they were tepid in acknowledging FAA's win and speech. Still, I'm sure he's happy enough...
In comparing him and Shapo to the greats, FAA seems almost Federer-like in his composure and athletic "grace" - great footwork and ability to stay in points and a strong-enough shot to end it when the opportunity arises.
Shapo seems more like Andy Roddick - quick and fidgety and powerful. It would be awesome if he could achieve Roddick's career and even better if he could learn how to control his game just a little more and go even higher. That would be something.
Anyways it's a tough sport and there's not a lot of room at the top - they're not alone in pursuing greatness out there, so I'm happy enough to watch them get as far as they can.
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Originally posted by ginrin View PostIf I had to use a word for FAA is would be polished, as he seems to be getting more and more polished as his career evolves.
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Originally posted by 4wedges View PostFAA was lucky but he has made his own good fortune. With 2 Canucks in the semis, Canada is looking good. Hopefully FAA can make it to the final.
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Originally posted by Fredk View PostSeems to be lost in other shadows. While Denis Shapovalov has garnered attention for his at times brilliant play, Felix has been quietly improving to the point where he is in the semis at the US Open.
Watching his last match he seems to have the maturity that Shapovalov still lacks.
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