I thought the same thing and came to comment! That one shot showed an entirely new level of improvement and skill from Winston. It's there. Comes from playing and watching other good players so often.
Wow Winston, some serious ball bangin' here. Really enjoyed how you upped your level and got 3 out of it. That's not a joke. Makenna is...well...incredible. All the best for her in the future. Keep it up Winston! M
That was fun to watch. Winston played well overall and had a nice 3-game streak in there when Makenna seemed to lose some rhythm and timing, and as she said, because the pace was slower than what she was used to. You can see the pro level shots from Makenna. And, she is a certainly a nice person. Thanks guys.
Well done in this set, especially with how much her tools were shining early on. You dropped my jaw again with that crosscourt backhand -> backhand dtl winner in the sixth game. But yeah, she mostly used her aggression to great success, and it was pleasant to watch. Thanks for the video.
Hey Winston, first off, big fan!!! I've been watching your content for about a year now and I'm very thankful for you because your videos really helped be become a better tennis player and make Varsity at my school. Second off, I noticed when you play, you don't move your feet as much as you need to, If you start split stepping, being lighter on your feet, and lift your feet higher, you could definitely become a beast!!!
Papa Jones former world #1 in doubles, Mama Jones career high WTA #41 in singles. Good genes, nice and humble people, not surprised Makenna is the same as an adult. Makenna's grandma was once my boss ;)
Yes! Kelly Jones super humble and great guy. I did a strength & conditioning course with him some years back. Great to see Makenna continuing to play after having a good career at UNC!
So interesting to see the difference between pro's and high level D1 players compared to us mere mortals. The high level players are so active on their feet, their shot tolerance is so high and their ability to redirect big pressure seems so easy for them but so difficult for us. Add those qualities to amazing consistency and you can appreciate the pro level. Makenna, coming off injury and rust in her game is still playing in the "matrix". Hope to see her climb the rankings.
I loved the 4th point of the 9th game, when Winston gives a smirky head gesture when Makenna SLAPS! his 2nd serve cross court, for a Winner. I would have done the same. ha ha
Winston, bro, you're game just gets better and better. A year ago, you would've got smoked by her. but you've improved so much. All the best to Makenna as she works her way back. I really admire her game, she hits a very nice ball. Would love to know where she sees herself in terms of her ranking by mid-season and by end of year. Either way, best of luck Makenna!
Amazing care and positivity all round and excellent hitting. Having had a ACL I cannot imagine how hard that is on a pro. Just fantastic in every way and good luck on the tour to Mackenna.
It felt like at 4-0 up McKenna took her foot off of the gas. Smart to protect her knee! Slippery public courts are terrible. I enjoyed her game a lot. Will be following her career/climb.
yea if Winston played with a chip on his shoulder he would be much better..he is too nice which is problem in competitive sports...can be a nice guy off the court but a beast inside...main part of tennis is Aggression and confidence i dont see that in Winston...Tennis equal parts mental and physical...
Ha! In the first couple it was looking like you might not get any games, she’s such a sharp shooter! But you raised your level a bit and she probably adjusted too much re: pace. She said she’s a patient player and yet lost points where one more rally ball would’ve finished you. Good match to watch. Well done!
I was around tour players and that type and once in awhile they would deign to hit with me but what I really remember against one was that the ball was constantly coming back with not much time to prepare ! Totally totally exhausting to play like that ! And that was just a few points! Tennis hardest sport physically I ever played!!
Players like Makenna is why I love tennis so much. Most tennis players are such good human beings. I have a great matchup video for you Winston. Makenna vs. your prior guest Amy Zhu would be fun to watch. Btw Winston, your game is really good and consistent now.
This feels like playing against my coach, no matter how hard i think i hit the ball from the base line , he will occasionally hit a drop shot that so looks so easy for him to pull.
Hey Winston great groundies for a rec player! Very clean lots of improvement on footwork I think though your serve could benefit from moving to pinpoint stance esp. second serve to get more power .. maybe something you can experiment with if you haven’t already
MEP gone? What do you mean? He was recently on (the now defunct) Real Tennis channel. And I assume he's still playing tons of tennis where he lives (in Atlanta, GA I believe).
She hit a lot of winners that there was nothing you could do about. At first, I thought she was going to knock him out 6-0, but Winston hung around and just kept getting the balls back and it paid off in him winning some games.
I’m curious, 10:57 did he intentionally give the ball back to her for sportsmanship because her previous shot was constrained by the limited space available around the court?
If Winston were to develop a bigger first serve & more spin on his second he would be a serious force to be reckoned with on the 4.5 and maybe even 5.0 level.
Winston, you got 3 games off a 10.8 UTR player but in your UTR profile you lost to a 7.34 UTR player in a usta tourney final after steamrolling everyone else in the rounds before that? 🤔
#234 in wta is not a pro, she must be a semi-pro because she is not able to cover her expenses by playing tennis alone. She cannot even cover her travel expenses.
Winston played with a chip on his shoulder he would be much better..he is too nice which is problem in competitive sports...can be a nice guy off the court but a beast inside...main part of tennis is Aggression and confidence i dont see that in Winston...Tennis equal parts mental and physical...he has all the physical parts to be 5.0-5.-5 guy but needs play with more assertion...Maybe take some Peds...
13:13 that is the best cc bh I've ever seen Winston hit, that was so clean, even Karue would be proud of that one
What a shot. Had to generate your own pace too. Very high level execution.
I thought the same thing and came to comment! That one shot showed an entirely new level of improvement and skill from Winston. It's there. Comes from playing and watching other good players so often.
Rooting for Makenna to make her way back up the rankings! Very likable person
She is so humble!! Good to see that. Rooting for her to climb the rankings
Wow Winston, some serious ball bangin' here. Really enjoyed how you upped your level and got 3 out of it. That's not a joke.
Makenna is...well...incredible. All the best for her in the future.
Keep it up Winston!
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That was fun to watch. Winston played well overall and had a nice 3-game streak in there when Makenna seemed to lose some rhythm and timing, and as she said, because the pace was slower than what she was used to. You can see the pro level shots from Makenna. And, she is a certainly a nice person. Thanks guys.
Coming back from Karue's video, I definitely see Winston hitting the ball way earlier than before. Congrats on 100k!
Well done in this set, especially with how much her tools were shining early on. You dropped my jaw again with that crosscourt backhand -> backhand dtl winner in the sixth game. But yeah, she mostly used her aggression to great success, and it was pleasant to watch. Thanks for the video.
Well played, Winston! Driving those balls on the rise helped a lot! You hit some great shots! I love the surprise S&V on game points.
Hey Winston, first off, big fan!!! I've been watching your content for about a year now and I'm very thankful for you because your videos really helped be become a better tennis player and make Varsity at my school. Second off, I noticed when you play, you don't move your feet as much as you need to, If you start split stepping, being lighter on your feet, and lift your feet higher, you could definitely become a beast!!!
Jw, what do you mean by “lift your feet higher”? Thanks!
He probably means on his toes more. Its much easier to move laterally when you are on your toes and not flat footed
Damn Winston... good hustle...well done man. 👍 Makenna seems so nice too! (good luck..we'll be rooting for ya!)
Papa Jones former world #1 in doubles, Mama Jones career high WTA #41 in singles. Good genes, nice and humble people, not surprised Makenna is the same as an adult. Makenna's grandma was once my boss ;)
Yes! Kelly Jones super humble and great guy. I did a strength & conditioning course with him some years back. Great to see Makenna continuing to play after having a good career at UNC!
So interesting to see the difference between pro's and high level D1 players compared to us mere mortals. The high level players are so active on their feet, their shot tolerance is so high and their ability to redirect big pressure seems so easy for them but so difficult for us. Add those qualities to amazing consistency and you can appreciate the pro level. Makenna, coming off injury and rust in her game is still playing in the "matrix". Hope to see her climb the rankings.
I loved the 4th point of the 9th game, when Winston gives a smirky head gesture when Makenna SLAPS! his 2nd serve cross court, for a Winner. I would have done the same. ha ha
Winston, bro, you're game just gets better and better. A year ago, you would've got smoked by her. but you've improved so much. All the best to Makenna as she works her way back. I really admire her game, she hits a very nice ball. Would love to know where she sees herself in terms of her ranking by mid-season and by end of year. Either way, best of luck Makenna!
lol, Makenna looks just like, and has the same happy positivity, as one of my main mixed partners. Too cool. Good stuff from both. Keep it up Du.
Amazing care and positivity all round and excellent hitting. Having had a ACL I cannot imagine how hard that is on a pro. Just fantastic in every way and good luck on the tour to Mackenna.
so funny when she agreed about winstons slow serve hahaha
Makenna seems like a good kid! Very nice game, too!
Good job hanging in and getting 3 games, Winston!
I love this channel. So entertaining and helpful for an aspiring amateur like myself.
Thanks Winston for this video. Great content as usual.
“Patient-aggressive”. About right! Her ball placement is exceptional. I think she raised your game Winston…nice shots!
Mackenna hits a lovely ball. Next gen forehand, lovely DH Backhand. Lovely stuff! V interesting to watch the set 👏👏🎾
It felt like at 4-0 up McKenna took her foot off of the gas. Smart to protect her knee! Slippery public courts are terrible. I enjoyed her game a lot. Will be following her career/climb.
Makenna low-key called Winston's game soft 😝
Congrats again on the 100k subs 👏
yea if Winston played with a chip on his shoulder he would be much better..he is too nice which is problem in competitive sports...can be a nice guy off the court but a beast inside...main part of tennis is Aggression and confidence i dont see that in Winston...Tennis equal parts mental and physical...
your game has elevated Winston. good effort here.
Ha! In the first couple it was looking like you might not get any games, she’s such a sharp shooter! But you raised your level a bit and she probably adjusted too much re: pace. She said she’s a patient player and yet lost points where one more rally ball would’ve finished you. Good match to watch. Well done!
Wow!! Thanks for playing with a fellow Tar Heel!!! Always GDTBATH 🐏
Really like the raquet part. Nice add interesting to hear what people are using. Added engagement
Makenna is adorable and a fierce competitor. Cheering for her. 🎾💪
Love Makenna’s forehand swing. So smooth.
I was around tour players and that type and once in awhile they would deign to hit with me but what I really remember against one was that the ball was constantly coming back with not much time to prepare ! Totally totally exhausting to play like that ! And that was just a few points! Tennis hardest sport physically I ever played!!
Players like Makenna is why I love tennis so much. Most tennis players are such good human beings. I have a great matchup video for you Winston. Makenna vs. your prior guest Amy Zhu would be fun to watch. Btw Winston, your game is really good and consistent now.
I'd like to see that too
Best ive seen you hit winston. Might be the racket?
Bomb forehand like Sabalenka 😮 This is pro player!
You can hear that low tension she’s using with the Solinco strings. I remember her from her UNC days.
At 4-0 I thought she was gonna bagel you. Then at 4-3 I thought you might pull it out.
Great fun set. I need to go back and watch Karue's recent lesson with Winston again😅
This feels like playing against my coach, no matter how hard i think i hit the ball from the base line , he will occasionally hit a drop shot that so looks so easy for him to pull.
What a lovely bright and breezy person Makenna is!
back to the content i started watching for.... smart move
Fun match! You played well!
wow some big hitting on both sides, great video
'Makenna's a little tight and not warmed up. She's got a spectacular game. I hope to see her in the top 50 soon.
YOU GOT THIS! AS in you got a few points 🎉❤
Winston, your game has gotten damn good. Serve looks great
hermont vs wta pro will be very nice to watch :)
Hey Winston great groundies for a rec player! Very clean lots of improvement on footwork
I think though your serve could benefit from moving to pinpoint stance esp. second serve to get more power .. maybe something you can experiment with if you haven’t already
Makenna is great! Go Heels!
My impression pretty good player ! I could see her peak 30 to 50 but I think there is money in that rank!Gonna be tough though!
Another great post Winston has best matchups on here. Especially with MEP gone BTW Winston played best match I have seen him play
MEP gone? What do you mean? He was recently on (the now defunct) Real Tennis channel. And I assume he's still playing tons of tennis where he lives (in Atlanta, GA I believe).
@@architennis there is no videos lately of him. Think were from 3 years ago Hopefully he still playing
Winston out here ballin.
What is this an advertisement for that solinco v2 racquet! Nice playing. Best of luck to makenna.
Man, I really like her forehand.
She hit a lot of winners that there was nothing you could do about. At first, I thought she was going to knock him out 6-0, but Winston hung around and just kept getting the balls back and it paid off in him winning some games.
Was this match played before or after the latest Kaure lesson?
after
She's got beautiful, clean strokes. Enjoyed watching.
Her dad is Kelly Jones? He won a couple of Singapore Open tournaments in the 90s, I think
I played her dad in a usta father and sons doubles tournament about 27 years ago. He was really good.
It was at the la jolla tennis club. Back in 1998 if I remember correct.
banger!
she is a nice girl took her foot off the gas
What a forehand!
You got 3 games, well played
Sure! Hold serve 👍
She hits a big ball 🤌🔥
Sorry Winston, she’s used to big hitters!! 🎾 😂
that's so cringe smh
This lady has one hell of a forehand
good match, its been a while i havent watch a game from winston and im glad he is now using taller socks xD
"I'm closer to LeBron than you are to me."
- Makenna Jones
That's brutal
100k🎉
I’m curious, 10:57 did he intentionally give the ball back to her for sportsmanship because her previous shot was constrained by the limited space available around the court?
Actually in the outro they mentioned that the back of the court was slippery, I wonder if that was the reason.
I need to get back into tennis. If I start to play Pickleball that means I have failed! lol
Did you have to sell your soul to win those 3 games.
Well done.
getting better though
If Winston were to develop a bigger first serve & more spin on his second he would be a serious force to be reckoned with on the 4.5 and maybe even 5.0 level.
wow its brutal. wonder how the likes of players like Iga Swiatek would be like.
Golden set almost. She's an assasin!
No!
She is to god for you 😁
This girl is so sick
She is rusty but potential is there to climb up the ranks. Lots of UEs for a “pro”. Winston did well
Come back to whiteout Solinco bro 😂
Winston, you got 3 games off a 10.8 UTR player but in your UTR profile you lost to a 7.34 UTR player in a usta tourney final after steamrolling everyone else in the rounds before that? 🤔
probably shouldn't have lost that match lol
Yes, if you bribe her.
she rips
Bring niels Hoffman Back
No
"Can you win a game"?! Can SHE win a game!
Your serve is causing you trouble. It's so slow that it makes you play from a defensive stance rather an offensive.
For her level, she shouldn't be losing any games to an amateur.
Nothing to do with genes. Just look at Michael Jordan’s kids.
No shame in working at McDonald's bro
Nice playing, Winston, but it's not like you're playing Swiatek, Sabalenka, or Pegula. With all due respect, I don't like your chances against them.
You need to move your feet more to get to 5.0
Really no excuse to still be 4.5
#234 in wta is not a pro, she must be a semi-pro because she is not able to cover her expenses by playing tennis alone. She cannot even cover her travel expenses.
Winston played with a chip on his shoulder he would be much better..he is too nice which is problem in competitive sports...can be a nice guy off the court but a beast inside...main part of tennis is Aggression and confidence i dont see that in Winston...Tennis equal parts mental and physical...he has all the physical parts to be 5.0-5.-5 guy but needs play with more assertion...Maybe take some Peds...
Please serve this rime with the correct grip..Continental..unbelievable no coach or friend around you notice this bad habit. To you
Winston would be a utr 6 or 5 in Australia
Wooo more women on the channel!! 🫶🏼👏🏼