Served with Andy Roddick 2024 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Roddick reacts with Jon Wertheim
Jan 30, 2024
Andy Roddick and guest Jon Wertheim discuss the thrilling 2024 Australian Open, focusing on the men's final with Sinner triumphing over Medvedev. They analyze the aggressive strategy of Medvedev and marvel at the emergence of a new prototype of super skinny, athletic tennis players. The evolution of tennis players' physiques and playing styles is examined, along with the tactics and performance of Medvedev. They also highlight the progress of young players and discuss the remarkable qualities of a young player and her father/coach. The benefits and implications of longer tennis careers are explored.
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New Tennis Athlete Prototype
- Tennis's new athlete prototype is tall, skinny, highly athletic, and quick in court movement.
- Players like Sinner and Medvedev embody this blend of size and agility unheard of in past generations.
Sinner's Mental Maturity Shines
- Sinner's maturity shows as he calmly overcame a two-set deficit in his first major final.
- His mental growth now places him as a serious contender against top players like Medvedev.
Medvedev is Underappreciated
- Medvedev is far more accomplished than a 'one slam wonder' label suggests.
- His consistent high-level play and multiple titles prove his elite status beyond his single major win.