Monday Match Analysis
Monday Match Analysis
Gill Gross, Bleav
Thompson Topples Ruud for Maiden Title, Khachanov Solves Mensik in Doha | Monday Match Analysis
41 minutes Posted Feb 26, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Intro
Baez Wins Rio
Thompson Overview
Thompson-Ruud Analysis
Khachanov d. Mensik
Mensik Monologue
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On this week's Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Jordan Thompson's Los Cabos win over Casper Ruud to win his first career title and Karen Khachanov's takedown of 18-year old Jakub Mensik. First we'll open with some quick takes on Sebastian Baez winning his first 500 in Rio. We'll try to unpack Thompson's late career improvements before going to the film to analyze the tactic that he used to beat Ruud on so many big points. We'll also address the positive elements to Ruud's baseline game, including his backhand. Then we'll get into Khachanov's performance against Mensik, plus deep dive into the crucial 1st set tiebreak. Finally, Gill explains why Mensik is his new favorite prospect on tour.