Outstanding performance not just today but during the whole week. Zverev's game gets better and better since the beginning of the year. For me, the gold medal at the Olympics is a turning point of his career and I see him as one of the biggest favourites for the US open.
Well he already made it to the final last year. He's playing very solid tennis as well, even better that in 2020 i'd say, so there are big chances for him
Today I saw that Andrey was empty and in front of him he got a Superb Sascha. Sascha was the best, he was flawless. The Best of luck for both of them in the future
Andrey wasn't empty, he just got lucky against Medvedev, who might have been injured after the camera run in. Otherwise it would have been Medvedev for the win.
@@preddy09 Rublev beat him fair and square.. Rublev on this day had no backhand to defend against Sascha.. His defense was exploited after the first few games and he never changed his game throughout. His opponent did not let him
@@usf976 Dumbass excuse the player is supposed to be able to focus 100% on the ball and playing the game without anything physically blocking them. Medvedev can't pay perfect attention to what he's running into when he's focused on returning a high pace ball by an elite opponent trying his hardest to get it past him... No one can
@@usf976 Any object in the way restricting players freedom of movement should not be there its bullshit and if you think otherwise you're fucking stupid
Sascha is headed for the next level. Its been a long time since we had so many great future champions all coming to age at the same time. What a pleasure and privilege to watch
@mm43501 no. Sascha is the Olympic 🥇 champion. He has the game and the confidence to beat anyone. Before he thought ...maybe I can. Now he knows he can. His medal 🏅. Allows him to contemplate that he is the best. Because at the end of the day that is what a gold metal tells you. Mentally he has risen so his accomplishments will follow. That what's happening.
There were great ones before that had injuries. Like the Argentinian del potro. And you can say about Murray as well that he injured at 29 or so, and Soderling at 26.
That's what I sense; there is a new level and quality to his game.. it's beginning to mature on a level dangerous to all his competitors.. I think Djokovic would agree:)))
@@-BigIi- it's his maturity that's made all the difference ,hes become more confident in who he is and how well he can compete with the best. I first saw this kid when he was a skinny tall 15 year old. Now hes a taller still skinny man lol A grand slam champion and still many titles to come
Similar to when Murray won gold, gold has changed Sashas mindset not having a GS yet, and now I personally believe like Murray, his mental is there now stronger than ever since he’s won gold. So much more swagger and confidence now in his mannerism, and game 💪🏽💪🏽
We could be witnessing early stages of his rise. Time will tell and signs are positive that the Olympic gold has given him the confidence boost he needed to believe that he could be GS champion.
@@MrBen51309 Not his fault that those so called legends were losing before they met Murray. Not to say that out of so many wins that he's got he oftentimes beat that big 3 to win his title. Wimbledon and USO he beat Djokovic, Olympics he beat Djokovic & Federer, Year end title he beat Djokovic. So don't try to spread some BS there.
Sascha Zverev -- the owner of the best two-handed backhand in the game today just behind Djokovic. Very few players can dictate, redirect the shots against the flow of the rally, hit with brute power, along with variety (in spin and flight) on their two-handed backhand like Zverev. The difference today was Rublev's back-hand was functional, while Sascha's is a full-fledged weapon.
@@danialan30 He's talking about the current players. Safin had a world class 2H-BH, top 5 of all time. But IMO, Nalbandian and Djokovic have the best backhands of all time.
I've said it for a long time when Zverev is in the zone, he's nearly unbeatable. Of the current players, only a peak or close to peak Djokovic can beat Zverev, when he's in this imperious mood.
@rafa Goat stop this nonsense bullshit. He would not “eat” Zverev. Not at all. Rafa is this monster only on clay. Only two Wimbledon and one AO. PLUS 2017, 2019 USO he had A LOT of lucky in the draw. A LOT!
Zverev’s achievements so far 5 masters 1000 titles 1 world tour finals title Olympic gold medal+ grand slam final Top 10 for 5th consecutive year. But …but he’s overrated what a joke.
@@zweigackroyd7301 just because someone is better than you doesnt mean you cant have a day where you just play like shit and make some unexpected unforced errors
Zverev, you introduced me to to tennis, and you proved that an Olympic gold medal is more than the crown jewel in a display case. Flawlessly done, and see you in the US Open. :)
Zverev was playing very aggressively too, putting Rublev on the defense, which is not his strength. Rublev capitalizes when his opponents hesitate to take the initiative. Today, he had nearly zero opportunities.
Rublwv played like shit, this is fake image. We will see the future perfirmance of Zverev. Medvedev is harder to beat and Rublev played better on semi and beat him.
Amazing that the last 2 Masters both champions survived a closed match (Medvedev with Hurkacz, Zverev with Tsitsipas). Glad to see the NextGens finally improving their mental game
Dear Alexander, Wonderful final and you played brilliantly. I am so very pleased for you, 5 Masters 1000's. You are really getting better and better. I was pleased to see Dad and the team looking so happy. Dad was very emotional, his little boy achieving so much. Congratulations to you, your Dad and team. See you soon at the US Open. All good wishes for that. Love and God Bless. Your Granny fanxx
I'm not a huge fan of Sasha, but I must admit that he played a really good tournament and he deserved the win. Now he is for me one of the favorites for the US Open title next to Medvedev and Djokovic. Because after his gold medal at the Olympics I think he has this mental strength to win a major.
The appealing part of Zverev as a future no1 is he seems to play within himself. Some others like Dominic Thiem, although amazing, he seems to have to redline to be the best. You don't really get that feeling with Zverev, almost Djokovic-like at times.
Well said Janak. Very similar to Djokovic in the sense that he doesn't have to play his best tennis to win. Elite movement, groundstrokes, and serve. Nobody has his arsenal of weapons. He is even coming to the net on occasion. Most raw talent I have ever seen on a tennis court.
Lets not forget, Rublev is playing with his childhood friend. They were best friends when growing up and now not anymore. Zverev mentions as one of best friends Ruboev sometimes when remembering their chilshood friendship but Rublev does not. There could be an emotional battle.
The pain of not being able to capture the first Masters 1000 title is clearly visible in the eyes of Rublev. Truth is, he didn't play a bad match at all. It's that Zverev's game was just simply too good for Rublev to handle. Rublev has got the game. He's got the firepower. He can soon become a Masters 1000 champion. Congratulations to both. Looking for more exciting tennis at USO. The NextGen is really bringing it up!
Rublev is a great ball striker but he can't stay in a long relentless baseline rally battle vs. Zverev, Tsitsipas, and Medvedev over a sustained period!
Rublev still seems too one-dimensional hits hard and moves reasonably fast, but almost no variety, change in pace, or angle play almost every shot he hits is the same pace towards the center of the court
I sort of wish Medvedev won that semi. Feel cockblocked to not see how Zverev would deal with someone who actually mixes it up. Here's hoping they meet in USO.
@@canchero724 Really? I find Medvedev’s game to be even more boring and one dimensional than Rublev’s, the only thing more interesting is Medvedev’s temperament.
@@brandon_den Medvedev is great to watch when he's up against a super aggressive player like Zverev. The way he would frustrate Zverev and make him try him something else as his plan A of hitting winners on almost every shot wouldn't work is great entertainment. How well or badly Zverev adapted to that would've decided the final.
Here's the thing. Yes, Rublev, Tsitsipas, Ruud etc. weren't really at their best. But they were pretty close honestly. None of them played badly this is just a new unstoppable Zverev. I'm so happy for him. Such a classy guy when he wins, and sure when he loses a bit salty, but he's always honest, and quite authentic in his speaches. The sky's the limit Sacha! And this is no accident mind you. For Sacha to win all he needs is a stable forehand and to hit more aces than double faults. If one of those breaks down he's in trouble. But after the olympics where he outplayed the best version of djokovic he looks like a new player indeed. All that's left is to win a slam. Can he do it at the us open? Well let's put it this way. He had djokovic in his hands at his favourite slam, and was one set away from a slam final in paris. As good as he was at those slams, this is his favourite turf now. Yes he got mentally fucked at the final last year, but he has a shot. And to put it in context djokovic choked 7 set points in two sets in the us open in 2007 his first slam final. Now he simply never chokes again.
@@Irfan87 Well, here in Germany there was not a lot of bad press about that and we are prone of being negative at everything. She wanted money, she got it.
Rublev has a terrible prematch routine, from entrance halls to the sprint to his own side of the baseline which is just unnecessary He wears his emotions on his face and sleeve too
Rublev makin it to the Finals was a fluke let's face it .., Medvedev lost his first match to Rublev because he was exhausted from winning like 11 matches in a row
Rublev didn't seem like he was in it, judging from the highlights. The intensity wasn't there. More importantly, it looked like he struggled to do damage. Zverev looked like the notably better mover. I would like to see Rublev improve on his explosiveness and movement on the court. I think for his height and build, he should be better. The slice defense on both sides can use some work so that the top guys don't pick on it. Otherwise, judging from the highlights, it really looked like Rublev couldn't damage Zverev consistently enough. If that's the case, that could explain Rublev's body language. I'm pretty sure Rublev follows Rafa's philosophy where one hones in on being able to deal enough damage to work their way to victory. If you can't deal damage, or you struggle to, you're not really going to believe in your chances of winning. Anyways. That went on long enough. Congrats still to both Zverev and Rublev for a great tournament. Both players had to overcome two of their toughest rivals to get to this match. Bravo!
I agree with all you said, I believe the semi held yesterday against Tsitsipas was the real final on this tournament and I also believe Rublev has potential to improve his playing and mental level being consistently in final stages of Tournaments like Cinci, clearly today he didn't play his best tennis (probably neither Zverev) The four guys in semi's are the real deal in next years to come. Cheers!
@@antonydandan6255 I'll add one thing to what you said about Rublev. For him to get to where he is now, rankings and result wise, with what he has right now, at his age, that's something already. His game is not as complete as the other 3 currently, I think, and he's gotten some amazing results. So imagine how much better he can be. Hence, I look forward to seeing his progress.
This is the confidence he had all the time when he was competing on the junior circuit. This is the first time I've seen him this confident on the pro tour. Looks like a great US open is in store for us!
This version of zverev definitely would’ve beaten thiem. Gonna be super interesting to see how good medvedev, zverev, and tsitsipas have REALLY gotten, compared to djokovic in a gran slam stage now tho. They’ve each taken Huge steps this year, especially since Wimbledon it seems like
@@samuelbrown4764 Dude this version was there for 2.5 sets, but then he completely choked in the last 2.5. INfact in the 5th set he was serving for the match against a Thiem who had a cramp and still couldnt win.
Zverev has elevated his game so much in the past 12 months. Much more aggressive and a lot more consistent on his serve. Rublev needs to get it out of his system that he is/wants to be the hardest ball striker. Quite often you can see that he is going for an even harder shot when actually he should put some variation into the rally.
Huge congratulations from the Philippines sasha. Keep up the excellent job and we pray for your continuous good health and success. Mabuhay!!!!! Pls grab the usopen too!!!
This match summed up Rublev. No plan b. The only thing he knows is to hit everything flat and hard and if that doesnt work he is screwed. Similar to Ostapenko but not quite as bad. It's a shame cause I really want him to win bigger titles. Maybe he should text Tsitsipas' dad during his breaks.
It's amazing how many people make this comment, apparently without ever actually watching Rublev play. Or maybe it's the second tennis match you've ever watched
Among the new champions, who was most predestined at 20 won, in 2017 Zverev was already in sixth place in the ATP while both Rublev and Medveded were under 50 and Tsisipas was not even among the top 100.
Sure but Medvedev is the first Number 2 since 2005, after the Big 4, and the only one who beat the top 3 in a single week, it's also another kind of predestination
Sascha can beat anyone when he is in form. I think his problem when someone start to break his serve then suddenly his energy will go down and mental strength is gone.
The raw power from his groundstrokes is amazing, especially his backhand. If you say Sasha has to fix his serve then it needs to be his 2nd serve. His 1st serve is like a bomb.
Zverev is the most versatile next gen. Can play on Medium paced HCSs, fast HCs, outdoors, indoors, clay, altitude. Just needs to keep his head in Bo5 matches
The trio of zverev, medvedev and Tsitsipas can certainly go into the us open on high hopes. Nole will be the benchmark, but if he flinches, one of these three will take the title
Zverev burst into limelight when djokovic, nadal and fed were on their absolute peak. He has learnt a lot from these big 3. However he had that mental block of winning finals. Now that he won in tokyo Olympics, his willpower has gone up. He was unplayable today. He is definitely future no 1 alongside Daniel Medvedev and hope he wins US open this season. As for Rublev he is a top 4 player at best and will never win big title like milos raonic, just too one dimensional, hit hard as you can , no variety in shots and inconsistent player.
you mean djokovic. Zverev played his first grand slam round in 2015 I believe. That was when Federer hasn't won a slam in 3 years, Nadal is badly injured and on a low and Djokovic is in course for a real Grand Slam. Djokovic is very strong still and the other two as well, but Nadals prime is around 2010 and Federers even earlier.
Zverev was and is just young. Times are over when a Becker wins Wimbledon with 16. Where were we with 20/21? Sitting on the balcony and looking after short skirts, Zverev already played Quarters in GS. And the final last year was very bad luck, Thiem was hyper nervous either and the lucky winner in the end.
I disagree. He's the gold 🏅 medal winner in the sport. Something Novak can't claim. He believes he can beat anyone. And actually he can. He will be Nole again if necessary and take the us open . He the 🥇.
All I can say is..thank Goodness there's a change afoot at the the top of the mens game. A new era of players is beginning ,and finally, getting major wins. Only the slams remain elusive for them. It's only a matter of time and that time is now!
Zverev played at an amazing level and came out strong right out of the gates. Rublev, unfortunately struggled to get his game going, but he will continue to develop and be a real threat in slams in the future.
I'm really sorry about Rublev. Today he looked helpless, he was not at his level. And I'm very glad for the Zverev. Last year was like a horror movie to him. Now he is finally enjoying himself as he deserves.
This is what Sascha looks like at his absolute best. He still double faulted late and at a crucial point but he is in some other kind of zone since upsetting the Djoker. Let’s hope consistency wins out for Zverev
zverev really won a masters 1000 title in less than an hour. damn his game is looking amazing right now
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But he will crumble in the US open like always
@@Fatrotry Last Year, He Was Only Two Points Away The Win.
Wow! After winning Gold in the Tokyo Olympics, he has really upped his tennis games. Congrats on winning your 5th 1000 Masters Title trophy :)
Yh but watch him lose in the first round🤣🤣🤣 then djocovid will be pumping more drugs to win the US open🤣🤣
@@Timothy-ul7vg I mean, that's one way to look at it 😂
@@teragramlawrence2864 you're probably a fedtard fanboy, please keep crying, Djokovic will continue to drink your tears
@@mickaellandry9726 don't insult federer fans
@@teragramlawrence2864 Ignorance is not an end you can get urself better social education.
Outstanding performance not just today but during the whole week. Zverev's game gets better and better since the beginning of the year. For me, the gold medal at the Olympics is a turning point of his career and I see him as one of the biggest favourites for the US open.
Hope he beats djocovid🤣🤣
@@teragramlawrence2864 lets hope so
@@winstondebaecker9141 U all r starving😂
Hold my vodka
@@teragramlawrence2864 =Gold wolf same patterns?? It has to be you!!
Zverev could really put himself in the US Open final this year.
Yh right! He's too inconsistent, hasn't got in him to win any slams, only djocovid can stop that😂😂
Well he already made it to the final last year. He's playing very solid tennis as well, even better that in 2020 i'd say, so there are big chances for him
He should have won it last yr already,… he blew it on 5:3 lead,… serving for championship on 5:4,…
@@teragramlawrence2864: So then he loses IN THE FINAL to Djokovic.
You mean just like last year?
beating Novak in Tokyo gave Sasha such a boost of confidence and about Bweeeh- I expected more in final
He only beat novcovid cuse there was no drugs in his system💉💉
@@teragramlawrence2864 report this guy
Like all American in Toky. Failed in all sports.
@@teragramlawrence2864 you good?
@@nenad... More medals than all Balkan nations combined you little man.
Today I saw that Andrey was empty and in front of him he got a Superb Sascha. Sascha was the best, he was flawless. The Best of luck for both of them in the future
Andrey wasn't empty, he just got lucky against Medvedev, who might have been injured after the camera run in. Otherwise it would have been Medvedev for the win.
@@preddy09 Rublev beat him fair and square.. Rublev on this day had no backhand to defend against Sascha.. His defense was exploited after the first few games and he never changed his game throughout. His opponent did not let him
@@black_nebula Rublev fair and square beat a Medvedev who was unfairly injured by an on court camera, yes.
@@usf976 Dumbass excuse the player is supposed to be able to focus 100% on the ball and playing the game without anything physically blocking them. Medvedev can't pay perfect attention to what he's running into when he's focused on returning a high pace ball by an elite opponent trying his hardest to get it past him... No one can
@@usf976 Any object in the way restricting players freedom of movement should not be there its bullshit and if you think otherwise you're fucking stupid
Sascha is headed for the next level. Its been a long time since we had so many great future champions all coming to age at the same time. What a pleasure and privilege to watch
@mm43501 no. Sascha is the Olympic 🥇 champion. He has the game and the confidence to beat anyone. Before he thought ...maybe I can. Now he knows he can. His medal 🏅. Allows him to contemplate that he is the best. Because at the end of the day that is what a gold metal tells you. Mentally he has risen so his accomplishments will follow. That what's happening.
There were great ones before that had injuries. Like the Argentinian del potro. And you can say about Murray as well that he injured at 29 or so, and Soderling at 26.
This kid has paid his dues, he handled setbacks with a lot of class, its his time to be a grand slam champion.
That's what I sense; there is a new level and quality to his game.. it's beginning to mature on a level dangerous to all his competitors.. I think Djokovic would agree:)))
true
@@-BigIi- it's his maturity that's made all the difference ,hes become more confident in who he is and how well he can compete with the best.
I first saw this kid when he was a skinny tall 15 year old. Now hes a taller still skinny man lol A grand slam champion and still many titles to come
@@PaulR3167 Yes, but not this year GS title!
@@andrejbernard3021 after the US Open :)
Rublev was simply no match for Zverev today, got completely overpowered and outplayed. Also just didn't seem to be mentally there.
He got outplayed cuse there was no drugs in his system💉💉
@@teragramlawrence2864 man you are so sad
Ruvlev is pathetic
Rublev didnt play welll, he played shit, full of unforced errors.
There may be other factors into play. Rublev and Zverev were childhiod best friends.
Similar to when Murray won gold, gold has changed Sashas mindset not having a GS yet, and now I personally believe like Murray, his mental is there now stronger than ever since he’s won gold. So much more swagger and confidence now in his mannerism, and game 💪🏽💪🏽
We could be witnessing early stages of his rise. Time will tell and signs are positive that the Olympic gold has given him the confidence boost he needed to believe that he could be GS champion.
True, but Murray also had more favourable draws in his GS title runs.
@@MrBen51309 Not his fault that those so called legends were losing before they met Murray. Not to say that out of so many wins that he's got he oftentimes beat that big 3 to win his title. Wimbledon and USO he beat Djokovic, Olympics he beat Djokovic & Federer, Year end title he beat Djokovic. So don't try to spread some BS there.
@@MrBen51309 Favorable? I think having Novak, Fed, and Rafa out sounds pretty favorable to me... At least we will see.. 😬
His second serve and lack of variety on strokes will be his downfall imo. He hardly ever slices or slows down the tempo or hits dropshots.
Rublev: just woke up, didn't know it's the final today! Can we do over?
Zverev: you snooze, you lose.
👏😁
Haven't had breakfast
Sascha Zverev -- the owner of the best two-handed backhand in the game today just behind Djokovic.
Very few players can dictate, redirect the shots against the flow of the rally, hit with brute power, along with variety (in spin and flight) on their two-handed backhand like Zverev.
The difference today was Rublev's back-hand was functional, while Sascha's is a full-fledged weapon.
You forget marat safin
@@danialan30 He's talking about the current players. Safin had a world class 2H-BH, top 5 of all time.
But IMO, Nalbandian and Djokovic have the best backhands of all time.
the fact that he can hit a high ball and just about create a winner almost any shot makes this the case.
@@astro6020 na nalbandian is not even a top 5 backhand lol. Would be Novak, Murray, Wawrinka top 3
@@astro6020 Agreed. You can include Agassi and arguably Nishikori in the list of Top 5.
I've said it for a long time when Zverev is in the zone, he's nearly unbeatable. Of the current players, only a peak or close to peak Djokovic can beat Zverev, when he's in this imperious mood.
@rafa Goatpeak Rafa yes.
But right now, maybe only on clay.
@rafa Goat Zverev beat Rafa this year on clay en route to his Madrid title
kyrgios will play with zverev if he draws him next week
@rafa Goat stop this nonsense bullshit. He would not “eat” Zverev. Not at all. Rafa is this monster only on clay. Only two Wimbledon and one AO. PLUS 2017, 2019 USO he had A LOT of lucky in the draw. A LOT!
No need to mention Djoko. Even Medvedev can beat Zverev.
Very impressive tournament from Zverev, definitely showed mental strength and proved himself out there through each round
Rublev: Let me bweeeeeeh the maiden 1000 title
Zverev: I’ll put myself in there
Maybe if he doesn't grunt bweeeehh he might actually win the masters final for a change🤣🤣🤣
That interview is gonna haunt Zverev forever haha
its kinda crazy that a man who routinely averages above 130mph on his first serve actually has a more exceptional returning stats than serving stats.
his second serve has been a liability which probably impacts his serving stats...
with his height, he should develop a good kick serve...
Zverev very good contender for the United States Open
United States Open sounds weird as f
@@PretentiousStuff it does
@@PretentiousStuff enjoy the next 24 hours
The same 😂
@@PretentiousStuff lol
"I Don't know the final was this evening" soon on Espn, starring Rublev
Insane performance by Zverev. Maybe that Olympic gold medal catapulted his confidence into something special for the future. Let's hope!
Zverev’s achievements so far
5 masters 1000 titles
1 world tour finals title
Olympic gold medal+ grand slam final
Top 10 for 5th consecutive year.
But …but he’s overrated what a joke.
Not yet. He has to lift a GS trophy and for now he has never won a single game against top10 at bo5 matches
@@k4mik4tz3 I don’t think we’ll have to wait too long to see that happen
Just need a Grand slam.. Hope he gets it...
When comparing him to the previous generation - Federer, Nadal, Djokovic it really is not that impressive
A. Rublev wasn't himself in this match.
Congrats to A. Zverev.
Sure he was. He's never beaten Zverev, and Zverev is playing phenomenal tennis. Getting out-played is not failing to be oneself.
He wasn't himself beacuse there was no steroids in his system💉💉
@@teragramlawrence2864 grow up kid
@@filiperufino303 this guy is the new ryo. He is just another sad depressed person who just comes to hate online. You know the typical kind
@@zweigackroyd7301 just because someone is better than you doesnt mean you cant have a day where you just play like shit and make some unexpected unforced errors
Zverev, you introduced me to to tennis, and you proved that an Olympic gold medal is more than the crown jewel in a display case. Flawlessly done, and see you in the US Open. :)
it doesn't seem like rublev was playing his best tennis ngl and on the other hand zverev was playing almost flawlessly.
That's exactly it.
Zverev was playing very aggressively too, putting Rublev on the defense, which is not his strength. Rublev capitalizes when his opponents hesitate to take the initiative. Today, he had nearly zero opportunities.
when everything clicks, and especially his serve, Zverev looks unstoppable
Rublwv played like shit, this is fake image. We will see the future perfirmance of Zverev. Medvedev is harder to beat and Rublev played better on semi and beat him.
Amazing that the last 2 Masters both champions survived a closed match (Medvedev with Hurkacz, Zverev with Tsitsipas). Glad to see the NextGens finally improving their mental game
Didn’t watch the match but based on these highlights looks like Zverev’s return of serve was key to his victory
Dear Alexander, Wonderful final and you played brilliantly. I am so very pleased for you, 5 Masters 1000's. You are really getting better and better. I was pleased to see Dad and the team looking so happy. Dad was very emotional, his little boy achieving so much. Congratulations to you, your Dad and team. See you soon at the US Open. All good wishes for that.
Love and God Bless. Your Granny fanxx
I'm not a huge fan of Sasha, but I must admit that he played a really good tournament and he deserved the win. Now he is for me one of the favorites for the US Open title next to Medvedev and Djokovic. Because after his gold medal at the Olympics I think he has this mental strength to win a major.
After that incredible comeback against Stef he couldve only won the final, what a performance
Zverev is my candidate for US Open. What a player.
Zverev : Almost losing the match yesterday.
Zverev : Winning his first atp cincinnati title.
Zverev : ill put myself in there 😂
@@yusufataallahzidan6695 Yes. He did 😄
@@rmartinez6787 he deserved being there but he must thank Bweeh for taking out Medvedev.
The appealing part of Zverev as a future no1 is he seems to play within himself. Some others like Dominic Thiem, although amazing, he seems to have to redline to be the best. You don't really get that feeling with Zverev, almost Djokovic-like at times.
When he fixes his serve, the rest of the tour is doomed.
Well said. I think the more 'within himself' he plays, the better he is
Well said Janak. Very similar to Djokovic in the sense that he doesn't have to play his best tennis to win. Elite movement, groundstrokes, and serve. Nobody has his arsenal of weapons. He is even coming to the net on occasion. Most raw talent I have ever seen on a tennis court.
@@canchero724 nope , his serve is ok. If he just makes his forehand consistent then the tour is doomed
actually his serve was supreme this match,forehand consistency is what is required I think
Sascha is really on another level after the Olympics
really hoping to see Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Zverev improving and maturing into a new big 3
Tsitsipas maturing? pff please...btw Sasha and Dani allready did
@@olegrusu4341 he is younger than the other two, so there is hope. His daddy must go
Rublev, Auger Aliassime and Shapovalov for me
Lets not forget, Rublev is playing with his childhood friend. They were best friends when growing up and now not anymore. Zverev mentions as one of best friends Ruboev sometimes when remembering their chilshood friendship but Rublev does not.
There could be an emotional battle.
The pain of not being able to capture the first Masters 1000 title is clearly visible in the eyes of Rublev. Truth is, he didn't play a bad match at all. It's that Zverev's game was just simply too good for Rublev to handle. Rublev has got the game. He's got the firepower. He can soon become a Masters 1000 champion. Congratulations to both. Looking for more exciting tennis at USO. The NextGen is really bringing it up!
Rublev is a great ball striker but he can't stay in a long relentless baseline rally battle vs. Zverev, Tsitsipas, and Medvedev over a sustained period!
he really can. he has great endurance. Just wasn't his day today and Zverev is very strong right now as well
He beat Medvedev the day before this match, and he's won half of his matches against Tsitsipas 2019 and onward.
When Sascha built up his confidence, I think he is unbeatable.
The GOAT SLAYER strikes again🐐🔥
Rublev still seems too one-dimensional
hits hard and moves reasonably fast, but almost no variety, change in pace, or angle play
almost every shot he hits is the same pace towards the center of the court
I sort of wish Medvedev won that semi. Feel cockblocked to not see how Zverev would deal with someone who actually mixes it up. Here's hoping they meet in USO.
@@canchero724 I share the same feeling with you.
@@canchero724 Really? I find Medvedev’s game to be even more boring and one dimensional than Rublev’s, the only thing more interesting is Medvedev’s temperament.
@@brandon_den Medvedev is great to watch when he's up against a super aggressive player like Zverev. The way he would frustrate Zverev and make him try him something else as his plan A of hitting winners on almost every shot wouldn't work is great entertainment. How well or badly Zverev adapted to that would've decided the final.
This is spot on. He has no plan B and next to no variety. A great ball striker but these days you need a lot more than that
Zverev has been very good for a while now. I watched him against Nadal in Rome he played very well. I hope he wins US Open. Do it for Fedal 🔥
especially after he beat Djo in a come back manner in Olympics.
@@yiweiwang5574 Still feel as if Medvedev is number two in US open if his left arm is healthy.
Zverev has a good chance now.. draw has to be good... but if Medvedev plays his absolute best I like him to win it
"Do it for Fedal": If this ridiculous phrase doesn't show typical fascism and hate against Djokivic, nothing does...
Man…Zverev looking like the new Federer. Great shot picking, pace control, even coming to the net at the right moments. Superb
A battle between best friends. This was such a fun match to watch
Here's the thing. Yes, Rublev, Tsitsipas, Ruud etc. weren't really at their best. But they were pretty close honestly. None of them played badly this is just a new unstoppable Zverev. I'm so happy for him. Such a classy guy when he wins, and sure when he loses a bit salty, but he's always honest, and quite authentic in his speaches. The sky's the limit Sacha! And this is no accident mind you. For Sacha to win all he needs is a stable forehand and to hit more aces than double faults. If one of those breaks down he's in trouble. But after the olympics where he outplayed the best version of djokovic he looks like a new player indeed. All that's left is to win a slam. Can he do it at the us open? Well let's put it this way. He had djokovic in his hands at his favourite slam, and was one set away from a slam final in paris. As good as he was at those slams, this is his favourite turf now. Yes he got mentally fucked at the final last year, but he has a shot. And to put it in context djokovic choked 7 set points in two sets in the us open in 2007 his first slam final. Now he simply never chokes again.
Congratulations Sascha ,proud of you , you have a lot to celebrate . ,Clean match ,less errors .Well-done ! .
Truth is, he was a bit of a twerpy teenager, but he's blossoming into a great ambassador for the sport.
Great ambassador? Seems like a bit of psycho, what with the abuses he dished out on his ex.
@@notreallytate4217 I agree with you but shouldn’t Alexanders accusations about Tsitsipas be proven also??
@@notreallytate4217 Evidence was provided. It's not baseless.
@@Irfan87 Abuses? The girl saw the money and grabbed it.
@@Irfan87 Well, here in Germany there was not a lot of bad press about that and we are prone of being negative at everything. She wanted money, she got it.
Absolutely incredible performance from
Sasha. Rublev was tired, ok, but Zverev‘s power was insane. Deserved win, outstanding 😉
Rublev has a terrible prematch routine, from entrance halls to the sprint to his own side of the baseline which is just unnecessary
He wears his emotions on his face and sleeve too
Rublev makin it to the Finals was a fluke let's face it .., Medvedev lost his first match to Rublev because he was exhausted from winning like 11 matches in a row
His game took a turn for the worst after his collision with the camera yesterday
The only fluke here is medvedev’s inconsistent behavior and mindset. Rublev played as usual
Rublev didn't seem like he was in it, judging from the highlights. The intensity wasn't there. More importantly, it looked like he struggled to do damage. Zverev looked like the notably better mover.
I would like to see Rublev improve on his explosiveness and movement on the court. I think for his height and build, he should be better. The slice defense on both sides can use some work so that the top guys don't pick on it.
Otherwise, judging from the highlights, it really looked like Rublev couldn't damage Zverev consistently enough. If that's the case, that could explain Rublev's body language. I'm pretty sure Rublev follows Rafa's philosophy where one hones in on being able to deal enough damage to work their way to victory. If you can't deal damage, or you struggle to, you're not really going to believe in your chances of winning.
Anyways. That went on long enough. Congrats still to both Zverev and Rublev for a great tournament. Both players had to overcome two of their toughest rivals to get to this match. Bravo!
Great analysis! Well said.
I agree with all you said, I believe the semi held yesterday against Tsitsipas was the real final on this tournament and I also believe Rublev has potential to improve his playing and mental level being consistently in final stages of Tournaments like Cinci, clearly today he didn't play his best tennis (probably neither Zverev)
The four guys in semi's are the real deal in next years to come. Cheers!
@@antonydandan6255 I'll add one thing to what you said about Rublev. For him to get to where he is now, rankings and result wise, with what he has right now, at his age, that's something already. His game is not as complete as the other 3 currently, I think, and he's gotten some amazing results. So imagine how much better he can be. Hence, I look forward to seeing his progress.
@@JiraiyaSama86 very well said! I agree. Thanks for your clarification.
Rubkec was fukl of unforced errors
Sometimes, raw quality of shots can win a match.
This is the confidence he had all the time when he was competing on the junior circuit. This is the first time I've seen him this confident on the pro tour. Looks like a great US open is in store for us!
I thought this final would be tough and interesting, but falling far beyond from my thinking Zverev outplayed Rublev. He's playing like never before
Zverev has a high chance to win USO right now. GO DO IT MAN!
This version of zverev definitely would’ve beaten thiem. Gonna be super interesting to see how good medvedev, zverev, and tsitsipas have REALLY gotten, compared to djokovic in a gran slam stage now tho. They’ve each taken Huge steps this year, especially since Wimbledon it seems like
@@samuelbrown4764 Dude this version was there for 2.5 sets, but then he completely choked in the last 2.5. INfact in the 5th set he was serving for the match against a Thiem who had a cramp and still couldnt win.
Zverev has elevated his game so much in the past 12 months. Much more aggressive and a lot more consistent on his serve. Rublev needs to get it out of his system that he is/wants to be the hardest ball striker. Quite often you can see that he is going for an even harder shot when actually he should put some variation into the rally.
Zverev is already no. 11 or so in career earnings. Pretty amazing at the age of 24.
Absolutely insane play this week, excited. Hope he makes it far in the US Open. Rublev will get better too we hope
Zverev is unstoppable! What a game for him! Good luck in US OPEN
Huge congratulations from the Philippines sasha. Keep up the excellent job and we pray for your continuous good health and success. Mabuhay!!!!! Pls grab the usopen too!!!
2 of my fave players to watch.....fun energy !
Technically and mentally, he's ready to winning GS.
yeah, early this year we said that about Meddy then Tsitsipas and now Zverev...
In my opinion no. Winning best of 5 is almost another sport.
He is best player right now
definitely one of the contenders for the USO, beside Djoko, Medvedev and Tsitsipas. These are the 4 to watch if they remain injury free.
If Nole allows something like that to happen. I believe he is going to be full thrust in USO
This match summed up Rublev. No plan b. The only thing he knows is to hit everything flat and hard and if that doesnt work he is screwed. Similar to Ostapenko but not quite as bad. It's a shame cause I really want him to win bigger titles. Maybe he should text Tsitsipas' dad during his breaks.
He was tired, you can clearly that from his footwork and body language, and everybody knows that when there is no gas in the tank, the game is over.
😂😂😂
It's amazing how many people make this comment, apparently without ever actually watching Rublev play. Or maybe it's the second tennis match you've ever watched
Medvedev vs Zverev would be better final 😐
Hopefully we get that match at the US Open. Please!!!!!
@Plug Wafer are you from the future?
@Plug Wafer There is literally no predicting that but if they are then it would be a great semi.
This is the most polished Alexander I have seen in many tournaments.
Is it just me or is Zverev hitting the ball a lot cleaner and faster in the past month
Among the new champions, who was most predestined at 20 won, in 2017 Zverev was already in sixth place in the ATP while both Rublev and Medveded were under 50 and Tsisipas was not even among the top 100.
Sure but Medvedev is the first Number 2 since 2005, after the Big 4, and the only one who beat the top 3 in a single week, it's also another kind of predestination
Sascha can beat anyone when he is in form. I think his problem when someone start to break his serve then suddenly his energy will go down and mental strength is gone.
The raw power from his groundstrokes is amazing, especially his backhand. If you say Sasha has to fix his serve then it needs to be his 2nd serve. His 1st serve is like a bomb.
That was something special. The match was so fast 💨. Now US Open is not a dream. It is totally possible playing like this. Best of luck 🤞
Zverev you are super, congrats handsome boy👍👍Rublev do not sad, you still have a plenty time I'm sure you will get many title's, keep spirit dear 💪💪
My hope after Roger and Rafa!! Let's go Sascha!!
Zverev looks like a man on a mission. Gotta see what he pulls at US open
Zverev is the most versatile next gen. Can play on Medium paced HCSs, fast HCs, outdoors, indoors, clay, altitude. Just needs to keep his head in Bo5 matches
Andrey has been always an average player at big tournaments. It's hard for him to boost himself up to a real potential champion candidate.
He has done some huge wins, but up to. Now, aftwr huge wins, he clashes mentally, has happwned before. He is not mentally mature.
The trio of zverev, medvedev and Tsitsipas can certainly go into the us open on high hopes. Nole will be the benchmark, but if he flinches, one of these three will take the title
Precisely 2nd set match against novak at olympic semifinal his tennis gone to a next level
Rublev just was no match today hope zverev continues to play like this in us open
Tennis' future after the Big 3, is more than secure!
Only Big 1 is remaining
Zverev burst into limelight when djokovic, nadal and fed were on their absolute peak. He has learnt a lot from these big 3. However he had that mental block of winning finals. Now that he won in tokyo Olympics, his willpower has gone up. He was unplayable today. He is definitely future no 1 alongside Daniel Medvedev and hope he wins US open this season. As for Rublev he is a top 4 player at best and will never win big title like milos raonic, just too one dimensional, hit hard as you can , no variety in shots and inconsistent player.
you mean djokovic. Zverev played his first grand slam round in 2015 I believe. That was when Federer hasn't won a slam in 3 years, Nadal is badly injured and on a low and Djokovic is in course for a real Grand Slam. Djokovic is very strong still and the other two as well, but Nadals prime is around 2010 and Federers even earlier.
Zverev was and is just young. Times are over when a Becker wins Wimbledon with 16. Where were we with 20/21? Sitting on the balcony and looking after short skirts, Zverev already played Quarters in GS. And the final last year was very bad luck, Thiem was hyper nervous either and the lucky winner in the end.
@Ravi Kumar @ you can say that for Nadal too.
Good to see Zverev back his Olympic performance up, lets see if he can continue through to the US open
The forehand at 0:52. Terrifyingly good!
Zverev has ARRIVED! Gold medal, 5th 1000 Masters and I wouldn't be surprised if he wins the US OPEN.
Zverev to Rublev: Great match! You played much better than Tsitipas.
When you hold serve and break here and there it’s hard to lose tennis matches
I should follow that advice😂
lol, love it
Zverev can make US open 2021 interesting.
Healthy Djokovic will always have a mental edge .
I disagree. He's the gold 🏅 medal winner in the sport. Something Novak can't claim. He believes he can beat anyone. And actually he can. He will be Nole again if necessary and take the us open . He the 🥇.
I think Zverev has found his game, he's reached another level... his tennis is maturing nicely... Watch out to all his competitors.
All I can say is..thank Goodness there's a change afoot at the the top of the mens game. A new era of players is beginning ,and finally, getting major wins. Only the slams remain elusive for them. It's only a matter of time and that time is now!
Well deserved Sasha; he is been around for the last 5 years and now is his time
Zverev played at an amazing level and came out strong right out of the gates. Rublev, unfortunately struggled to get his game going, but he will continue to develop and be a real threat in slams in the future.
Zverev is gonna be the man to beat at the US Open
The Zverev era is upon us. Alex will dethrone Djoko and prevail or the next 3 to 5 years. His Olympic Gold is the turning point of his career.
Damn, Sascha looking solid. Ruby was drained and lost his footing, but Zverev kept the pace strong.
When you look closely , the match was shorter than the highlights
I hope that Sasha wins the US Open! He's do to win it.
What a stunning performance, he's ready for US Open
I'm really sorry about Rublev. Today he looked helpless, he was not at his level.
And I'm very glad for the Zverev. Last year was like a horror movie to him. Now he is finally enjoying himself as he deserves.
This is what Sascha looks like at his absolute best. He still double faulted late and at a crucial point but he is in some other kind of zone since upsetting the Djoker. Let’s hope consistency wins out for Zverev
Rublev needed a camera to help take out Zverev🤣
Sasha was an absolute beast out there today 🙌🙌
Great Performance by Zverev ❤❤❤. Zverev played phenomenal Tennis to lift the trophy 👍👍💪💪
That backhand on fire!