since 2022, it's been clear that korda's serve is not sufficient given his height. like fritz, he's a tall guy and not an elite mover, but the difference is that fritz has a top tier serve when he's hitting his spots. korda might have the cleaner strokes and better touch, but fritz has actual depth and much more power on his shots. he actually has the tools to construct points and put the ball away, whereas korda has to work a lot harder (especially on slow surfaces such as in rome) and hasn't demonstrated much shotmaking prowess either

@seanbinder8316

29 күн бұрын

Very nice breakdown I might also add Fritz anticipation on shots makes up for his speed which he has actually improved last few years.

@bigttennis

29 күн бұрын

Agreed. Korda needs to develop a real weapon and master it. He looks confused how he wants to play. Hopefully he finds a strategy that works for him.

@liamcannon9617

29 күн бұрын

Agreed, fritz is alot more in tune with his game in my opinion

@mpa1931

29 күн бұрын

Korda's power is lacking which is strange considering his height.

@Seenbymo8219

29 күн бұрын

Korda plays with a wilson blade. That racquet requires you to generate your own power, which he cant. Im sure he knows this but doesnt want to give up the control associated with that frame.

Korda has to learn how move forward and take the ball earlier and out of the air when he gets his opponent in trouble. 90% of the time he just waits back at the baseline and has to restart the point.

@max7even284

29 күн бұрын

Same problem Rafa is facing . He has to realise that he isn't 20 anymore. He should should come forward after that cross court and finish the point .

@Mike-us1wr

29 күн бұрын

Agreed. Korda was a promising future star few years ago but has been disappointed lately. He is not aggressive enough going to the net and changing his ball directions.

That elbow on forehand from Fritz is outrageous, so much spin and power 1:15

@DanilMarcus

29 күн бұрын

western style, like Kygrios

@thetruth65756

28 күн бұрын

ngl it looks kind of painful, i think he'll get elbow/wrist injuries later in his career

good poise by fritz

Korda needs a new team around him, or else he's gonna waste his best years.

Fritz broke the code on clay

@4zafinc

29 күн бұрын

He plays throughout the clay season in Europe starting from Monte Carlo every year. Efforts are beginning to show results

3:13 I take it these guys don't hang out much off the tour LOL

Excellent play by Fritz, he really has been rising the last 2 years and its no longer an incident, legit top 10 player now.

I have the strange impression that all the players in Rome this year are playing as if it were an exhibition.

Safe to say Fritz and Shelton are USA's best on Clay in the ATP

@KingCast65

29 күн бұрын

AYup.

"Good for you Taylor" You are doing fine!"

There's no racquet head speed on Korda's forehand sometimes. Instead of massaging the ball he just needs to hit it like Fritz. It's clear that he has better hand skills than Fritz but he gets punished every time he puts the ball in play instead of being aggressive.

I think it's time to call Korda overhyped-- by tennis fans, and by himself. Didn't he refer to himself as a "favorite" at Wimbledon last year, only to be bounced in the first round?

FANTASTICO FRITZ GRANDE TECNICA E SORRISO QUANDO SBAGLIA = CHAMP🎾🤩👌

Think we’re all waiting for seb to ascend to the next level..in terms of game he’s definitely the most fluid and best ball striker of the Americans..just hasn’t quite found that gear

Fritz is playing exceptionally good on clay given his conditions

Korda hasn't played badly, but Fritz had the upper hand! Good match!!🎉

claylor era

@burital7284

29 күн бұрын

claylor cliytz

nice point

Looks like we got Daniil Clayvedev and Claylor Fritz

partidazo

Go Fritz, California boy!

Fritz is unstopabble

kordas attitude can be improved by holding his head a little lower. it seems these courts didnt favor his need to hit the ball very precise. maybe he shouldve paid extra attention to footwork. in any case his game didnt work, he didnt hit clean enough. no reason to be a sour loser.

Taylor fritz❤❤

1:07 Layla Fritz?

Again without Thiago Monteiro highlights rsrsrsrsrs I want to see when he goes to SF, because he will go!

Korda has no fight. Too bad

All black Fritz is like the evil twin.

Disappointing from Seb

Korda is bad playe

Dog Sebastian Mafia Tenis League

Korda sucks.

@TOm-hr2mb

29 күн бұрын

He is living off his last name.