The Tennis Podcast Cincinnati - Who's winning this thing?
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Aug 15, 2025 As the Cincinnati tournament heats up, the hosts analyze the strong performances of stars like Sinner, Alcaraz, and Shelton. They delve into Aryna Sabalenka's challenging path to victory amidst tough competition from Rybakina, Swiatek, and Gauff. Listeners will also discover the rise of emerging talents and the mental pressures athletes face as they prepare for the US Open. The conversation even touches on the controversial wildcard allocations, discussing the balance between veteran players and newcomers in the sport.
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Underdog Breakthrough Through Confidence
- Terence Atman's Cincinnati run revealed a player with elite shot-making when confident, especially a devastating forehand and deceptive serve.
- His emotional control and belief, aided by coach Guillaume Peyr, unlocked a sudden leap from Challenger level to top-70 form.
High-Variance Tactics Can Topple Stars
- Atman uses extreme court positioning and gamble shots to produce winners and disrupt opponents' rhythm.
- Those high-variance tactics can beat top players in a hot week but may not hold across a slam without consistency.
Disrupt Sinner's Baseline Rhythm
- To beat Sinner, force him out of baseline rhythm with varied looks instead of pure topspin slugging.
- Use slices, low balls and serve variation to create disruption and seize short windows of advantage.