He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year,Alex de Minaur has made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.
Daniil Medvedev is an ideal opponent for Jannik Sinner to attack first and ask questions later. The Italian will bend his rival to his own strategic intentions and push him to all corners of Rod Laver Arena.
Alex de Minaur doesn’t have the booming serve or groundstrokes,but he’s perfectly prepared to go where he has never stepped before. All cards are on the table when you have an entire continent in your corner.
To understand Novak Djokovic is to understand him facing break point. You can thin-slice his career by learning how he makes opponents bend to his will in such moments.
You don’t need to read between the lines to understand the United Cup was too early in the month for Novak Djokovic to get bloody for the first time in 2024.
Novak Djokovic has the statistical advantage over Stefanos Tsitsipas in almost every aspect of the game,but if the Greek rising star attacks early and often he can claim his first grand slam crown.
Saturday’s final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will overdose on big serves,short points,and explosive groundstrokes. And the tournament stats show who has the edge.
The statistics from the first two rounds at Melbourne Park show trying to win games from the baseline is a losing strategy,yet players are drawn there like moths to a flame.
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