Alexender Zverev - Future of Tennis?

[Zak_Fan]

Just watched highlights of his match against Federer, and the kid looks like a beast. Haven't been this excited about a teenager since Nadal ! Will be following all his matches at the Wimbledon this year..he has in him to save humanity from this evil Djoko rule.

 

[The_KING]

Please don't insult Djokovic here. His fans would be on to you in a flash.

But on topic, Zverev and Thiem are very impressive. Federer atm is obviously not playing well but still to get a win over him is impressive but these two now need to start challenging Djokovic as well and not put in pathetic performances against him like Thiem did at the French Open. I'm excited about the future too. Hopefully this will be the final year of Djokovic's boring and evil domination and tennis can get exciting again from next year.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Please don't insult Djokovic here. His fans would be on to you in a flash.

But on topic, Zverev and Thiem are very impressive. Federer atm is obviously not playing well but still to get a win over him is impressive but these two now need to start challenging Djokovic as well and not put in pathetic performances against him like Thiem did at the French Open. I'm excited about the future too. Hopefully this will be the final year of Djokovic's boring and evil domination and tennis can get exciting again from next year.

I know exhibition matches don't count for a lot, but he beat Djokovic 6-3 6-4 last year. Nadal got extremely lucky to beat him and now he beats Federer.

What excites me about him right now is the number of BIG weapons and the control he has. Forehand, backhand, serve..it is all coming together this season. He is still an year away from taking it to the next level, but even today, I think he has in him outplay the biggest names in Tennis, including Djokovic. That excites me for this year's Wimbledon.

 

[The_KING]

I know exhibition matches don't count for a lot, but he beat Djokovic 6-3 6-4 last year. Nadal got extremely lucky to beat him and now he beats Federer.

What excites me about him right now is the number of BIG weapons and the control he has. Forehand, backhand, serve..it is all coming together this season. He is still an year away from taking it to the next level, but even today, I think he has in him outplay the biggest names in Tennis, including Djokovic. That excites me for this year's Wimbledon.

Yeah he has some big weapons. I hope he is in Djokovic's half of the draw at Wimbledon.

 

[bones]

he has in him to save humanity from this evil Djoko rule.

I don't understand this constant crap that is hit towards Djokovic like he's a criminal.

Djokovic's success should be celebrated, just as the success of other great sportsmen is.

If Zverev goes on to become a great and I agree of all the <20 players he has the biggest game to work with, then that should be celebrated just as any other great would be.

 

[bones]

I know exhibition matches don't count for a lot, but he beat Djokovic 6-3 6-4 last year.

What excites me about him right now is the number of BIG weapons and the control he has. Forehand, backhand, serve..it is all coming together this season.

You mention the technical side of his game but there is no mention of the mental side. There is a reason why Djokovic is so good right now, yeh he plays better tennis than anyone, but mentally he's a rock. The bigger the moment, the bigger the match and generally speaking the higher his concentration and level of play.

Zverev can have an awesome serve (his 2nd is right up there with the best already) and he can have a powerful FH and solid BH, but unless he can learn to cope with the pressure he won't reach the heights he should. Mentally he collapsed against Nadal in the US HC swing this year. Against Thiem he was showing signs of buckling as well, he was in control for parts of the match but got beat comfortably in the end.

I see Zverev as a 5-7 slam winner and a definite world no 1. However things change and they change quick. Take for example Del Potro, have the weapons, game and mentality, but injuries have hurt him so badly.

 

[Zak_Fan]

I don't understand this constant crap that is hit towards Djokovic like he's a criminal.

Djokovic's success should be celebrated, just as the success of other great sportsmen is.

If Zverev goes on to become a great and I agree of all the <20 players he has the biggest game to work with, then that should be celebrated just as any other great would be.

I don't celebrate one-sided dominance, it kills the sport.

 

[Muhammad10]

I don't celebrate one-sided dominance, it kills the sport.

Ah, you mean like Federer's first 7 Grand Slams. #Freebies

 

[The_KING]

Ah, you mean like Federer's first 7 Grand Slams. #Freebies

At least Federer did it with a style of play that was entertaining and attacking, not boring robotic and push push tennis.

 

[The_KING]

Djokovic fans already out to defend their hero. What a surprise

 

[Muhammad10]

At least Federer did it with a style of play that was , not boring robotic and push push tennis.

There, there, no need to be so insecure.

At least the 'robot' wasn't manhandled by one of the best players of his generation.

Fat lot of good Roger's 'entertaining and attacking style of play' did to stop El Matador toying with him. #socalledGOAT

 

[Zak_Fan]

Ah, you mean like Federer's first 7 Grand Slams. #Freebies

That was equally boring and Nadal's emergence saved Tennis.

Today, Tennis world needs another hero.

 

[Muhammad10]

A reminder to all posters to debate in a civil manner.

 

[BeingFaridKhan]

He's very talented. Indeed.

 

[BeingFaridKhan]

He has broken into Top 30 at 19 years & 61 days. 2 days younger than Djokovic.

 

[Muhammad10]

Was also impressed with Thiem.

Raw, but a very explosive talent.

 

[The_KING]

Thiem is better imo. Zverev comes across as a whiny little brat. I hope Thiem has a better career because he has a single handed backhand.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Thiem is better imo. Zverev comes across as a whiny little brat. I hope Thiem has a better career because he has a single handed backhand.

Thiem has better touch and superior court-awareness, but he comes across as a counter-puncher to me. No real weapons and top 10 players will exploit that weakness.

 

[The_KING]

Thiem has better touch and superior court-awareness, but he comes across as a counter-puncher to me. No real weapons and top 10 players will exploit that weakness.

Lol what? Thiem has massive power on his shots. He just needs to improve his serve a bit more and his return of serve which he probably will in coming years and he would be a force to be reckoned with. Thiem is very similar to Wawrinka although he would win a slam much sooner than Wawrinka did.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Lol what? Thiem has massive power on his shots. He just needs to improve his serve a bit more and his return of serve which he probably will in coming years and he would be a force to be reckoned with. Thiem is very similar to Wawrinka although he would win a slam much sooner than Wawrinka did.

I was about to write the same. He does remind me of Wawrinka, but lacks the same explosive power(imo). Btw, my whole impression of him is based on some Youtube videos, so I could be wrong.

 

[The_KING]

I was about to write the same. He does remind me of Wawrinka, but lacks the same explosive power(imo). Btw, my whole impression of him is based on some Youtube videos, so I could be wrong.

Thiem may not have the raw power of Wawrinka but he is less of a head case and has already shown his skills on every surface unlike Wawrinka who is a dud on grass courts.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Thiem may not have the raw power of Wawrinka but he is less of a head case and has already shown his skills on every surface unlike Wawrinka who is a dud on grass courts.

Watched a video of him against Djokovic in Roland Garros 16. Take my words back, he has more than enough power to push the best. Absolutely stunning combination of wide-serve followed by that backhand.

 

[Muhammad10]

Watched a video of him against Djokovic in Roland Garros 16. Take my words back, he has more than enough power to push the best. Absolutely stunning combination of wide-serve followed by that backhand.

Noticed the same thing when I first saw him play. He literally hammers the ball, in fact, he over-hits it at times, therefore, it's a bit of a double edged sword. I suppose he'll improve his control as he gains experience.

 

[BlackShadow]

What a big win over Djokovic. My favourite from the upcoming lot.

 

[MP2011]

And win over Federer in semis... Don't think this has happened often.

 

[MenInG]

World number three Alexander Zverev has been thrown out of the Mexican Open after "unsportsmanlike conduct" that saw him attack the umpire's chair at the end of a doubles match in Acapulco.

Germany's Zverev argued with the umpire during the decisive tie-break as he and Marcelo Melo lost 6-2 4-6 10-6 to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.

Zverev struck the umpire's chair several times with his racquet.

The 24-year-old later apologised, calling his behaviour "unacceptable".

Zverev was the defending champion in the singles event.

"Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match on Tuesday night, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco," an ATP statement read.

His opponent Peter Gojowczyk has been given a walkover into the third round.

Zverev wrote on Instagram that he had "privately apologised" to umpire Alessandro Germani and said he was "disappointed in myself".

"As you know, I leave everything on the court. Yesterday, I left too much," he wrote.

"I am going to take the coming days to reflect - on my actions and how I can ensure that it will not happen again."

Britain's Andy Murray said Zverev's behaviour was "dangerous and reckless", while Novak Djokovic - the men's world number one - added the decision to disqualify the German was "correct".

Former world number one Murray said: "I obviously understand lots of players, athletes across lots of sports, can get very frustrated.

"I've not always acted in the way I would want on the tennis court. I'm certainly not claiming to be an angel. I'm not perfect myself.

"However, when you're ripping your tennis racket right next to the umpire multiple times, you can't be doing that."

Zverev believed a ball was incorrectly called out during the tie-break and began yelling at the umpire, with the crowd taking the official's side.

Britain's Glasspool and Finland's Heliovaara then wrapped up the match with an ace on the next point.

Zverev hit the chair with his racquet three times and came close to hitting the umpire's foot at one point.

He continued yelling at the umpire and took another swing as the umpire moved to climb down from his chair.

The ATP defines unsportsmanlike conduct as "any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the success of a tournament, ATP and/or the sport".

Zverev is being investigated by the ATP over allegations that he was violent towards a former girlfriend. He has repeatedly denied the claims.

BBC