A fifth set would be interesting, because while I agree Zverev wants his matches as long as possible and Sinner possibly could breakdown then, a slam fifth set is also the ultimate pressure test. If Zverev’s FH hasn’t broken already by then, I think it would in a 5th set (similar to his Medvedev match last AO). So if I had to bet on this match going the distance, my money would be on Zverev’s FH betraying him again, not Sinner’s body
Hey Hugh, I've got a question on biomechanics: Should you actively lead with your elbow on the forehand (at Sinner it looks like he accelerates the elbow forward, not the hand)?
Will kind of discuss this in an upcoming forehand article, but I will say that the elbow moving through a lot of space quickly usually translates to the hand moving quickly (unless it detaches; rare :) ) but that doesn't mean players actively *think* about moving the elbow through space or leading with the elbow. DIfferent grips and hitting arm structures and backswings will all interplay on this. More soon
When the moment presents itself (and it will), will AZ be able to take risks (successfully) with his FH? I will be looking out for his down-the-line (he has been hitting them at least once a match it was at 5-5 in the SF tiebreak) and/or forehand swing volleys (I remembered he did this vs. Taylor Fritz @ last ATP Finals SF).
For Sinner, the deeper the set (esp. from 3-3, 4-4, 5-5) the more likely it is to see the drop shots. 'I feel' (emphasis added) JS practice his drop shots diligently BUT would reserve them for games deeper in a set.
A fifth set would be interesting, because while I agree Zverev wants his matches as long as possible and Sinner possibly could breakdown then, a slam fifth set is also the ultimate pressure test. If Zverev’s FH hasn’t broken already by then, I think it would in a 5th set (similar to his Medvedev match last AO). So if I had to bet on this match going the distance, my money would be on Zverev’s FH betraying him again, not Sinner’s body
Hey Hugh, I've got a question on biomechanics: Should you actively lead with your elbow on the forehand (at Sinner it looks like he accelerates the elbow forward, not the hand)?
Will kind of discuss this in an upcoming forehand article, but I will say that the elbow moving through a lot of space quickly usually translates to the hand moving quickly (unless it detaches; rare :) ) but that doesn't mean players actively *think* about moving the elbow through space or leading with the elbow. DIfferent grips and hitting arm structures and backswings will all interplay on this. More soon
Thank you. Looking forward to Death of a forehand IV :)
When the moment presents itself (and it will), will AZ be able to take risks (successfully) with his FH? I will be looking out for his down-the-line (he has been hitting them at least once a match it was at 5-5 in the SF tiebreak) and/or forehand swing volleys (I remembered he did this vs. Taylor Fritz @ last ATP Finals SF).
For Sinner, the deeper the set (esp. from 3-3, 4-4, 5-5) the more likely it is to see the drop shots. 'I feel' (emphasis added) JS practice his drop shots diligently BUT would reserve them for games deeper in a set.
Your slow/fast twitch discussion got me thinking. What are the big three?
Fed fast, Nadal slow and Djokovic slow or mixed.
I'd say Nadal is also fast twitch, djoker medium. Fed fast
how come diabetes doesn't hurt Zverev in long, gruelling matches?
He injects himself with insulin during matches