Sky pundit Patrick Kuenen once more focuses on the latest Australian Open and the victories of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, amongst others, in addition to the German’s weak exit.
With the first Grand Slam of the yr in the books, it is time for us to investigate the sky Expert Patrick Kuennen. There are loads of classes from the Australian Open for the former Davis Cup captain. In addition to the present episode Maddog and Wingmanfor the sky The Tennis Podcast with Michael Stich, Patrick Kuehnen and Paul Hauser options Patrick’s 5 factors from the Happy Slam. Two champions, Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, made a particular impression.
1. The Joker’s Dominion
Novak Djokovic gained his tenth Australian Open title with a seven-match successful streak. His footwork, mobility and particularly his power on the counter-attack are unmatched at the second. It can also be value noting its service energy right here. He misplaced in only one set in the second spherical in opposition to Frenchman Enzo Quaquod. His dominance was particularly dominant in matches in opposition to Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev and Tommy Paul. In the last in opposition to Tsitsipas, he was attacking, alert, energetic in decisive conditions and performed with nice focus from the first ball to the final ball. Joker is now unbeaten in 22 matches, claiming his tenth Melbourne title and twenty second Grand Slam title general. Thus, he repeated the document of Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam event. I’m positive that the Serbian document hunt will proceed. My massive purpose is evident: to win all 4 Grand Slam titles in a single yr. That’s what I consider.
2. The spectacular energy of Arina Sabalenka
What a terrific girls’s last. Arina Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina carried out at a excessive stage on this last. The pace of each punches was unbelievable, however in the finish Sabalenka had extra energy and accuracy than the preliminary stage. I’m very impressed with how Belarusian has overcome its previous service points and the way it has steadily developed. He took challenges and was profitable with them. Sabalenka performed to win attacking and dangerously sturdy tennis and gave pleasure. He admitted errors and did not allow them to derail him. I actually prefer it and it may result in many extra titles this season. Now he’s on the second place in the world rating. Iga Svitek’s lead remains to be massive, however on this type I believe Sabalenka can assault the high place. Melbourne’s win will give him a lift and a giant enhance to his sport.
3. Elena Rybakina and Stefanos Tsitsipas with promising performances
Yelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan confirmed the title of final yr’s Wimbledon champion as if it have been a seal. Rybakina excelled in Australia, simply defeating Iga Svitek, Jelena Ostapenko and Victoria Azarenka. In the last, she had a terrific battle in opposition to Arina Sabalenka. Rybakina got here to remain on high of the world. Especially along with his wonderful serve, he has a bonus on quick rubbers.
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Men’s finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas was additionally assured. The Greek has performed very constantly over the previous couple of months and is wanting ahead to his massive breakthrough in the Grand Slams. Djokovic was too sturdy in the last, however I believe Tsitsipas will draw the proper conclusions that may assist him develop additional.
4. Strong improvement of US tennis
There are 10 US males’s high 50 gamers and 9 US girls’s high 50 gamers. Currently, no different nation has such a big scale of this sport. Semi-finalist Tommy Paul and two quarter-finalists Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton have been the spotlight of the Australian Open. Korda beat Daniil Medvedev and Hubert Hurkach with wonderful tennis, then suffered an harm setback in opposition to Karen Khachanov. Ben Shelton left the USA for the first time in his life, and then was impressed by nice vitality and thrilling tennis. I’m curious to see if Korda and Shelton can repeat the sturdy performances, and I’m assured in Korda this season.
Just like in the victorious United Cup, it is heartwarming to see the camaraderie on Team USA on this Grand Slam. I really feel an actual camaraderie between these gamers. Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe and Co. aspires to new heights. Everyone regrets the success of their colleagues. This staff spirit is value its weight in gold.
5. Weak German artwork
It was a disappointing blow for the German gamers. Alexander Zverev, the flagship participant of latest years, is in search of his type after harm and suffered a setback in the second spherical to American Michael Mmo. Oscar Otte can also be not taking part in his greatest tennis at the second, and with Daniel Altmaier I haven’t got the last shot to not solely play nicely with the high gamers, however beat them. We want endurance and onerous work to have the ability to assault the high once more. A profitable Davis Cup weekend in opposition to Switzerland in Trier will assist and encourage.
Nowadays, it appears troublesome for girls too. Jules Niemeyer had a superb relationship with Iga Sviatek and criticized him, however that was it. Niemeyer has a troublesome, however at the identical time very thrilling season forward of him. I ponder if he can get extra constant and take his sport to a brand new stage. Laura Siegemund was a bestseller at the Australian Open and embarrassed sturdy Caroline Garcia in the third spherical. Siegmund actually must assault once more in singles. With his unconventional, good sport, I nonetheless suppose he is able to one coup or one other.
Then there was some nice news aside from the Aussie Open: congratulations to Tatiana Maria on her victory in the event in Pune. It’s nice to see him making his personal path and doing nicely along with his household and tennis.
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