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I write about pro tennis. Technique, strategy, motor learning, and the mental game.
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Zverev vs Shelton: US Open Final Recap (opens the original)
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Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final of the US Open on Sunday to clinch his second career major title (Roland Garros 2026). The win also extends a dominant 6-0 H2H for Zverev over the American.Both these men have great serves, but what has kept Zverev near the top of the game for nearly a decade is that he follows up his delivery with an elite baseline game. For 6’6”, the backhand, movement, and fitness are world-c
Shelton vs Zverev: US Open Final Preview (opens the original)
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Ben Shelton will take on Alexander Zverev for the US Open title. Zverev leads the H2H 5-0. In fact, Zverev has chewed up lefties in his career to the tune of 92-32, and since May 2023, he is 45-1. The one loss? to Learner Tien in Acapulco last year, where it is reported that Zverev was suffering from a tournament-wide bout of food poisoning. Why does Zverev excel against lefties? I think there are three main reasonsHe grew up with an older brother who is left-handed (former serve-and-volleying p
US Open Thoughts (opens the original)
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Coco’s Serve and ForehandFew players have had their serves put under the public’s microscope like Coco Gauff. The three-time major champion started experiencing serve issues in 2024, finishing the year with over 400 double faults. <img alt="" cla
US Open Men’s Preview (opens the original)
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The US Open gets underway today. These Sunday starts don’t give me much time to bang out a preview, so let’s get on with it!ConditionsTypically hot and humid, although the opening week has some mild days, and these temps aren’t anything to balk at.<div class="image2-inse
Fils vs Tiafoe: Cincinnati Final Recap (opens the original)
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Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3 1-6 6-0 in the final of the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday to claim his first 1000s title. The win catapults the Frenchman to 5th in the ATP Race to Turin despite missing two slams this year due to injury. Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe are two of the most talented and exciting players on tour, but this was a match that ultimately didn’t deliver as a spectacle; neither man played well at the same time, rallies were short, and the
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