The Greatest Djokovic Stat – Ever!
Monday, 13 March 2023
Are you able to put a finger on the pulse of greatness? In other words, what exactly does Novak Djokovic do so well that sets him apart from other players? Is there a specific match statistic that identifies the gap between him and the rest of the field? Yes. There. Is. 🎯 Novak went 12-0
- Published in Australian Open, Forehands, Novak Djokovic
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Ben Shelton. The Biggest Serve In Tennis
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
G’day from Melbourne! 🇦🇺🐨 Twenty-year-old Ben Shelton has emerged as the sensation of the 2023 Australian Open. He has navigated his way to the tournament’s quarter-finals, where he takes on fellow American Tommy Paul this afternoon at 2.30 pm. Here are his results to the quarters. Rd 1 def. Z Zhang 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-6,
- Published in Australian Open, Ben Shelton
Djokovic Rd1 AusOpen Victory: 10 Quick & Quirky Stats
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
G’day from Melbourne! 🇦🇺🎾 Novak Djokovic returned to Melbourne Park last night with a dominant 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena. Here are 10 stats from the match that drill down into his Rd 1 victory. 1: RALLY LENGTH The first thing to understand is that the vast majority of points Novak played
- Published in Australian Open, Novak Djokovic
Nadal is 15-0 to start the season. One metric stands out…
Monday, 28 February 2022
Rafael’s 2022 Renaissance. The 35-year-old Spaniard has: won his first 15 matches in a row to start 2022. That’s the best start to a season ever for the Spaniard. won 13 sets in a row. won the last 11 finals in a row he has competed in. moved up one spot in the ATP Rankings
- Published in ATP Tour, Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal
2022 Australian Open Final: Nadal d Medvedev Analysis In 42 Enhanced Tweets
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
G’day! I think most of us are still scratching our heads trying to figure out how Rafael Nadal staged such a brilliant comeback in the 2022 Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev. I was fortunate enough to be at the match and tweeted throughout it. A couple of days ago, I started re-reading the tweets
- Published in Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal
The Numbers: Nadal v Medvedev
Saturday, 29 January 2022
Rafael Nadal v Daniil Medvedev in the 2022 Australian Open Final. Six matches down. One to go. Who do you think is going to win the Aussie Open final? It’s time to look back at the six matches both players have played to figure out where the strengths are and where the opponent will likely
- Published in Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal
The time has come. Allow coaching in tennis.
Friday, 28 January 2022
My opinion regarding coaching in matches has changed 180 degrees over the past few years. I used to want players to have no in-match coaching. It’s how it has always been. Tradition. One-on-one. Not anymore. The reality of competition is that tennis coaches are already helping players A LOT with their emotional support by clapping, showing
- Published in Australian Open, Coaching On Tour
2022 Australian Open: Men’s Semi-Finalists. 22 Match Metrics
Thursday, 27 January 2022
It’s semi-final time at the 2022 Australian Open. Who have you got? Nadal or Berrettini? Or how about Tsitsipas or Medvedev? I have compiled 22 match metrics to help you figure out who is doing what better in their five matches leading up to the semi-finals. Enjoy the stats and let’s hope for some great
- Published in Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev, Matteo Berrettini, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas
Rd 16 Australian Open: Average Rally Length For Men & Women
Saturday, 22 January 2022
G’day from Melbourne! The general consensus in our sport is that women play longer rallies than men. Considerably longer. Is that your impression as well? I just analyzed the last 16 men and women at the 2022 Australian Open to find out what their average rally length has been in their first three matches. The
- Published in Australian Open, Rally Length
If Rafael Nadal was a stock, he would be a BUY at the 2022 Australian Open
Friday, 21 January 2022
Rafael Nadal is ticking all the right boxes through the first three rounds of the 2022 Australian Open. Here’s his tournament to date. Rd 1 def. Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 Rd 2 def. Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 Rd 3 def. Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 SERVING GRADE = A- 1ST SERVE POINTS
- Published in Australian Open, Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal’s 1st Serve Return Footwork
Sunday, 02 January 2022
I learned something new about Rafael Nadal yesterday. I have watched Rafa play A LOT of matches throughout his long career. I have poured over his match statistics. I have studied his mannerisms and even coached against him – with mixed success. I took a few short videos of his practice yesterday at the 2022
- Published in Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, Return Of Serve
Rafael Nadal 10 Step 2nd Serve Return Sequence
Saturday, 01 January 2022
I watched Rafael Nadal practice for two hours yesterday on Rod Laver Arena. It was Rafa’s second day of practice here at the 2022 Australian Open, and he was hitting with fellow Spaniard, Juame Munar. Rafa’s level was very solid. I would say he was about an 8/10. After a long flight from Spain, the
- Published in Australian Open, Practice Court, Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer: The 2018 Australian Open Final = His 2022 Blueprint.
Thursday, 23 December 2021
The First 4 Shots Video – Learn More HERE The last major Roger Federer won was the 2018 Australian Open. When Roger finally returns to the tour in 2022 he needs to look no further than how he won the 2018 Aussie Open final against Marin Cilic for the blueprint to once again be successful
- Published in 0-4 Shots, ATP Tour, Australian Open, Roger Federer
Should You Serve More To The Forehand? Novak Does.
Monday, 22 February 2021
G’day, Traditional tennis mantra dictates that the primary serve location is to your opponent’s backhand return. ✅ Then you sprinkle in some surprise serves to the forehand. The theory is that backhand groundstrokes hurt you less than forehands (correct) and that philosophy blindly carries over to the return of serve. So we serve to the
- Published in Australian Open
Djokovic & Medvedev: Where They Serve On Break Points
Saturday, 20 February 2021
G’day, Tonight’s Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev is shaping up as a blockbuster. Two guys in great form who are so ready to rumble. This match is probably going to come down to a point here and a point there. Those points are probably going to be break points. I have
- Published in Australian Open
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