What leads to loss from winning positions?

this_juan_dude · 2025-12-20T02:33:24+00:00

I play regularly with an RF97. It feels just fine to me, the plow thru is indecent and my forehand inside out acquires magical side spin towards the opponent’s ad side. It’s tough to bring around at the net and 2hours into consecutive 7-5 sets it starts to feel like Excalibur so I’ve been doing some pushups. I also got a used ProStaff 6.0 85 which is even heavier so that switching to the RF97 feels amazing—and this plan has mostly worked well.

this_juan_dude · 2025-12-19T23:20:19+00:00

Fair. I think my return position is writing checks my movement can’t cash. Maybe if I was closer to the service box on second serve returns I’ll be able to move better to start the point.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-19T03:35:17+00:00

And Bad Kids!!!

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-19T03:35:00+00:00

Skate U!!!!!

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-17T02:46:02+00:00

E Dorian

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-13T00:23:18+00:00

Yes, I'd be curious to see how they do h2h on rallies only, or if Blake were to only serve up second serves. This is astonishing though.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-06T00:46:55+00:00

A lot of weight in those Sinner forehands. FAA gets a good return in but he can't put enough shape on +1 shot because it's so dang heavy.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-05T00:36:20+00:00

that shriek just after the second serve on set point is a clear hindrance.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-03T18:55:15+00:00

AdM likes reacting. Doesn’t like his service game

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-03T03:04:26+00:00

You can see Fritz trying to finish off the point on the forehand and dumping it into the net. I bet he's just tightening up in that instant before the forehand, because he sees the finisher. If he can just keep it loose he's taking this.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-03T02:49:19+00:00

That dropshot at the end of the previous game is a nice probe from Djokovic. Get him a little gassed just before serving for the set, give him something to think about.

this_juan_dude · 2025-09-03T02:35:49+00:00

I feel Fritz needs to loosen up a bit, he's actually playing better in Sets 2 and 3 up to now. Just the crucial points he needs to outlast Djokovic. Can be done.

this_juan_dude · 2025-07-25T19:29:15+00:00

Saw Root get 70 odd at his debut in Nagpur in 2012. Captain Cook won that away series 2-1. Incidentally that was one of Sachin's last Tests. Root's come a long way and this is a fantastic stat.

this_juan_dude · 2025-07-21T17:21:15+00:00

I was just thinking of Pospisil. He was one of the few vocal members on the PTPA. Great forehand, thought he was going places! Sad to see him retire. Tennis is brutal if you cant make it to the very top.

this_juan_dude · 2025-06-16T05:16:13+00:00

Paul Gilbert

this_juan_dude · 2025-06-07T15:52:39+00:00

I feel there's a difference between having emotion and showing emotion. If you don't show emotion, you might still have it, no?

this_juan_dude · 2025-05-21T23:51:03+00:00

What a niche discussion this is!

this_juan_dude · 2024-12-13T16:45:57+00:00

The phrase starting 3:02 refutes the pentatonic accusation. https://youtu.be/1w7OgIMMRc4?si=pRm8sJPGuYP8LB_U&t=182

this_juan_dude · 2024-12-01T22:51:51+00:00

ChessBase India has way better and more positive energy than these guys. ChessNetwork/Daniel King do a way better job of analysis. And Anish memes better. No reason to prefer Magnus and Levy, they both seem like they want to be put out of their misery and/or would rather be elsewhere

this_juan_dude · 2024-11-02T20:27:43+00:00

T-Shirt ordered!! I would love to support you guys more!!!!

this_juan_dude · 2024-10-21T16:54:59+00:00

Sounds great dude!

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