Archive - A Thread of Order

May 2025

Roland Garros Draw Preview

bracket challenge — conditions — quarter picks — upsets

May 25 •

Technical weaknesses with the Tsitsipas backhand

the setup — stances and drop steps — eye dominance — returns — all that is old is new again, or, what Tsitsipas needs to change

May 23 •

Alcaraz vs Sinner: Rome Final Recap

ball control — Globo Gym — extended wrists — proof-of-work

May 19 •

Draper vs Ruud: Madrid Final Recap

a tale of two forehands — moonball returns — predictable backhands

May 5 •

April 2025

Fonseca vs Paul / Alcaraz Documentary

Louis Vuitton — forehands, or, avoiding forehands at all costs — sucky picks

Apr 27 •

Madrid Round 2 Predictions

conditions — quarter picks — Cina — Fonseca

Apr 25 •

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Alcaraz vs Rune: Barcelona Final Recap

forehands — Lars — backhands — counterpunching

Apr 21 •

Alcaraz vs Musetti: Monte Carlo Final Recap

forehands — Susan Sontag — drop shots — tactical adjustments

Apr 14 •

Djokovic vs Mensik: Miami Masters Final Recap

serves — backhands — forehands — slice — movement — mentality

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Alcaraz leads seeds Exodus; Fonseca hitting highs

50/50 — wide serves — short chips — high forehands — backhand grips

Mar 24 •

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