Monday Match Analysis Paris QFs Post-Match Analysis Marathon (Zverev-Medvedev, Sinner-Shelton, De Minaur-Bublik, FAA-Vacherot)
Nov 1, 2025
This discussion dives into the thrill of the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Zverev breaks a losing streak against Medvedev with clutch serving and tactical adjustments. Sinner shows resilience against Shelton, even while feeling under the weather. Bublik celebrates his first Masters 1000 semifinal, showcasing a serving powerhouse turnarounds. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime dominates Vacherot, combining aggressive forehand play with strong defense. Each match reveals intense strategies and mental challenges players faced on their quest for victory.
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Zverev's Aggression Won Key Points
- Alexander Zverev beat Daniil Medvedev by attacking soft second serves and stringing aggressive forehands to seize big points.
- Tactical aggression and court position unlocked Zverev's power when Medvedev's second serves were attackable.
Serve Wide Against Medvedev
- Avoid serving predominantly down the T against Daniil Medvedev; target his wide returns instead.
- Change serve frequency to wide locations to exploit Medvedev's deep return positioning.
Medvedev's Forehand Tweaks In Paris
- Medvedev increased RPM and net clearance without major speed gains, improving shot quality.
- More topspin and clearance helped him be more offensive while keeping similar pace.