I would really appreciate it if you didn't put winner in thumbnail ❤ As for the game it was a brilliant game and I was really impressed by Kokkinakis tenacity and solid Tennis, it does help that I won 50$ on him in my Stake acca so that was really nice 😁 Do you guys think he can go far in the Australian open this year?
@@Jokester1338 Then I guess you don't truely like tennis. Many of the matches on the ITF tour are high quality, tennis is just a brutal sport, which only really pays off for the 100 best in the world. The margin between the 50th ranked in the world and the 500th ranked in the world is way smaller than you think.
On a break point? A first chance and maybe his last to win the set? Ofcourse you celebrate that, after losing first set 1:6 and playing for your country. You tennis casuals don't understand a thing.
@@Rickcarleson2152 Except week in and week out, he does it on meaningless points too. Amazing that Ben is such a nice guy and still does rude crap on the court. Plus he sounds like a 12-year-old having a tantrum.
Still cannot figure why so much of confidence in Ben Shelton? McEnroe did this at the laver cup now bryan brothers have done the same thing. Also cannot understand why 2 doubles experts where benced for 2 singles player. It was the difference especially from the side of mat ebden. His doubles court craft outplayed Shelton and Paul.
Shelton needs to show some emotional maturity- calm the highs and lows of his matches. Needs to be humble when he wins a point and composed when things are on the line. He’s too in his head and can’t clutch in the big moments
@@nikosgr9290 he seems like a man among boys. And I'm not talking about this event but in general & I don't talk about age. Seybold Wild seems like a man among boys as well.
5:02 the commentator was being polite, that's not just "strange shot selection", it's the usual stupidity from Shelton. We've seen it way too many times LOL
Weird how this is a common match winning pattern: Player A wins set 1 decisively. Player B wins set 2 decisively. Player A narrowly wins set 3 in a tie breaker.
@@miaoFoodNow Unfortunately, it's tough to make huge technical changes at this stage. Not enough time. It should've been addressed in his youth. He was taught poor technique. Maybe he needs to run around them more like Rafa or slice it more. But at the very least make it more consistent and a shot that doesn't become an easy next ball for his opponents. In general I'm not a fan of lefty backhands. Currently there are no left handers in the top 10.
@@Ascendantrocket24 The arrogance to expound on things you know nothing about… his father was in top forty and excellent tennis player and his mother was a top college player. Doubt he was taught bad technique. He was top college player and won college top singles… be quiet z!
@@twittertwice It's not arrogance to notice a weakness in a player's game. Everyone knew Shaquille O'Neal was bad at shooting three-pointers. You don't have to be a basketball pro to acknowledge that fact.
Kokki is hitting much better groundstrokes here. He is transferring his weight a lot better than Shelton. I think easy win for Shelton if he fixes this.
Ben Shelton, losing his serve so frequently despite how good his serves are, because he doesn't back the serve up with deep groundstrokes. The Kokkinakis backhand winners often came on short balls that Shelton fed to him.
@@godz4ever404 LOL. Right. He's traveling the world, playing in massive stadiums, making loads of money, and they're sitting at home watching him and hating a person they never met. Strange. They wouldn't dare get on the court with Ben.
@@Ascendantrocket24 Shelton went backwards in 2024 - finished up the year exiting the Top 20. His return stats are dire and didn't improve in 2024 - still down at the very bottom of the Top 50. impossible to ever be a regular Top 10 with that bad a return and most never can manage to improve return stats as it depends on speed, reaction time and sight - all things that diminish from 18.
Shelton's shouting and celebration were so obnoxious. As if he won a grand slam. Heck, even Sinner did not scream or celebrated like that when he won a grand slam.
@@LauncherSpiderMk7 I've watched many FULL matches by Ben Shelton & I never saw him doing that unless it's an important break point or something like that.
The more baby shelton scream, the more the crowd want to see him lose. He needs to learn manner first, never celebrate opponent’s fault like you hitting a winner
@@pooolish334 No, I'm just saying Kokk has been active and winning matches recently. He has the game, he's beaten top players before. It's not embarrassing to lose to him.
Kok missed 5yrs of his career to injury and illness; the impact on your game and your development cannot be understated. He has world class talent. If he can stay injury free he has some great years ahead.
@Ascendantrocket24 I didn't say it was embarrassing to lose to him. I said it was for Shelton. Who has been clearly winning more while also being more active than him. Kokki is an amazing player, i wish he would play more, and I like watching him play. I'm not saying at all that he is bad or not good. But a player like Shelton should be able to close out a match like that. That's all.
If Shelton focused on less power, more lines, weight of shot and length, he'd be more successful. His serve is huge but so predictable and inaccurate and therefore easy for decent players to read, sending it back with nearly as much pace. His grunting is over the top too, which I can't believe is helping his focus. I think he thought he was going to blow away the competition with his serve, when he came onto the property circuit a coupleof years ago. Gotta think clearer than that to be the best.
I would really appreciate it if you didn't put winner in thumbnail ❤ As for the game it was a brilliant game and I was really impressed by Kokkinakis tenacity and solid Tennis, it does help that I won 50$ on him in my Stake acca so that was really nice 😁 Do you guys think he can go far in the Australian open this year?
why they need to do the thumbnail like that? can anyone explain?
Kokkinakis is the next big thing in tennis bro
It could have gone either way, anyway gratz to Kokkinakis
kokki in atp vs kokki in davis cup...two different persons
He could play easy top 10
Two different persons?… huh?
They’re also both kinda douchey flashy/unpredictable players lol so yeah….huh 🤨
@@nikolaip5834 compared to other Aussies , kokki is so so much better
Excellent ball--striking, terrible movement. Dangerous enough to win a match against anyone, but unlikely to string wins together.
Delighted with this huge #kokkinakis success and effort.
#tennishistory
16-14 in the final tie-break, at the 7th match ball he got it.
👏🏼🎾🇦🇺
Stop putting the winner in the thumbnail
cope. AUSTRALIA #1
Ben is so pumped after an unforced errror by his opponent. lol...
That celebration was awesome!!!! Way to go mate.
Kokk always makes it harder than it needs to be.
HARDER FROM KOKK?! 🤨
@@spillomina AAYOOOOOO
That’s what she said
the celebratory racket toss hahah
Love it! 😂
honestly kinda suprised more people don't do that just imagine the adrenaline😂
Why did he smash his racket in the end 😂
Kokki put the phone down 🎉
lowk tuff
Kokkinakis is starting to show more variety in his play. I have hope for his Australian open matches this year.
knowing his draw-luck, he'll get Sinner first oder second round as always haha
The tiebreaker is crazy!
Kokk rocking that Babo again! Love to see it
What's a "Babo?"
@@godz4ever404It's a hairstyle popular in Australia at the moment. Every bloke from Adelaide to Wollongong has it right now.
@MumpScuzzy Lol! Oh, my! 🫢 But it's not the WORST hairstyle I've seen, so have at it fellas! 😁👍💞
@@MumpScuzzy 🤣🤣
babolat racket
ITF we want more tournaments for amateurs players in all worldwide
No, nobody wants that
For people that are trying to make it pro. More opportunities @Jokester1338
@@Jokester1338 Then I guess you don't truely like tennis. Many of the matches on the ITF tour are high quality, tennis is just a brutal sport, which only really pays off for the 100 best in the world. The margin between the 50th ranked in the world and the 500th ranked in the world is way smaller than you think.
@@EtSlagFisse Explained perfectly
@@EtSlagFisse 🙌🏼
Kokkinakis was the funny guy at the Laver Cup so it's cool to see him pull off a big win like that against one of his friends.
What a match mate! Insane
Kokki put the phone down.
>Kokkinakis slaps a ball into the net
>Ben: "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH"
Glad he lost, haha.
Will he ever learn? The answer is no, I guess...
He won the set....
On a break point? A first chance and maybe his last to win the set? Ofcourse you celebrate that, after losing first set 1:6 and playing for your country. You tennis casuals don't understand a thing.
@@Rickcarleson2152 Except week in and week out, he does it on meaningless points too. Amazing that Ben is such a nice guy and still does rude crap on the court. Plus he sounds like a 12-year-old having a tantrum.
@@HeavyTopspin celebrating is rude? If you meant that then I have no idea how you can even watch tennis.
16-14 is absolutely insane
That's huge Kok
You like that?
I met Kokki in AO Melbourne park, his practice hits sound shakes the stadium
i don't like the kokk blocker, but i go for anyone who plays against shelton. lovely win.
Low shot tolerance is gonna always bite Shelton in the butt in big matches. All the elite players have a "no miss mode" and he doesn't have it yet
That was insane!
Kokkinakis and his insane davis cup matches
Such great match. Kokki deserves, he just need some great win like this to grow in soul and mind. Great player. Greetings from Rome Italy
Kokkinakis has world class talent.
Good luck in 2025 & beyond Thanasis!
Great match! Great result!
Hewitt has a great team, and he doesn't need Crunchy the Clown (none of us do).
Thanasi has the heart of a lion.
What a match! 💯
Yo I was so on edge thinking you better not freaking lose Kokki. Seriously couldn’t sit still. And that bloody long tiebreak. 😂have mercy on my nerves
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It was a reallly tight match!
i hope Kokkinakis will keep this form and win australian doubles with Kyrgios again ❤
Well done kokkinakis🔥
It’s a shame to see Shelton’s game not improving. No point having a big serve if it’s always in the middle of the service box.
It’s a shame couch potatoes get on social media and whine about guys who actually excel at what they do…
You can defend him all you want. Results speak for themselves.
Great stuff Thanasi
An exciting match...well done Kokk. Tho I'm a Ben Shelton n admit he tends to be cocky, I love that lefty forehand of his❤
Kokki is a really fun to watch player
Silencing Shelton is music to my ears.
What a brat he is!
He isn't @@annanikia7949
Which european country are you from?
absolutely. that guy is a unlikable.
@@sultanabran1 opinion based on highlights*
El Kokinakkis este es brutal a veces.
Gronk smash racquet celebration--never seen that before
When there's a thriller match, there's kokkinakis
Mi sembra che stanno un po’ apparecchiando per l’Italia. Le cose si stanno mettendo bene 😊
Well nobody can beat Sinner right now, but Musetti can win De Minaur??? And in a doubles match I will bet for the Aussies!
Ben che esulta sugli errori altrui è la prova che deve ancora crescere..
Still cannot figure why so much of confidence in Ben Shelton? McEnroe did this at the laver cup now bryan brothers have done the same thing. Also cannot understand why 2 doubles experts where benced for 2 singles player. It was the difference especially from the side of mat ebden. His doubles court craft outplayed Shelton and Paul.
Adoring Kokkanakis
forehand
Bro finally ate humble pie 😂
For what? I don't get the reason
Shelton eats it regularly but still hasn't learned anything or improved his game.
Hardly… you learn in sports, so you win and some you lose. It does not define you. I suspect you were too weak to play sports…😉
I get it, happy with a break point 2:38 , but cmon man. He missed a Smash. New generation i guess
I'm all for beating Ben Shelton.
that Babolat Aero plays soo much better than the Yonex that Kokk was playing with. will help his game a lot
1:02
whoa 💫
what a mentality from kokkinakis
Shelton needs to show some emotional maturity- calm the highs and lows of his matches. Needs to be humble when he wins a point and composed when things are on the line. He’s too in his head and can’t clutch in the big moments
E P I C
SHelton just have this match away mentaly
All I could hear was Shelton screaming. Glad Kokkinakis hung up the phone on him!
Yay! Yassou Kokkonsis❤❤❤❤❤
Dont give away the match results in the thumbnail please.
i dont like Kokkinakais but i am so glad the little screamer is out!!!
@@nikosgr9290 how can you not like Kokkinakis?
@@miaoFoodNow i just dont , it happens
@@nikosgr9290 he seems like a man among boys.
And I'm not talking about this event but in general & I don't talk about age.
Seybold Wild seems like a man among boys as well.
Wow 😮
Shelton blown it, questionable shot selections at the end, he had multiple chances to close it
kokki return of serve was severe!!!
Practicing with Tennis Brothers must have helped Kokki😂
Kocky you star ⭐
Aussies playing for their country just hit different.
Hypejob destroyed again! Well done Kokki!
Kokkinakis the penny might be starting to drop!Awsome win
Shelton's backhand in tiebreak was the reason of his lost...
it's bad and needs to be fixed quickly
@@user-cx1xd7ei8o Yes.
Shelton needs to address his backhand!
Sheltons screaming sounds like a dying goat.
5:02 the commentator was being polite, that's not just "strange shot selection", it's the usual stupidity from Shelton. We've seen it way too many times LOL
Learned that one from Bublik 😜
Weird how this is a common match winning pattern: Player A wins set 1 decisively. Player B wins set 2 decisively. Player A narrowly wins set 3 in a tie breaker.
Good match. Shelton needs to quickly improve his backhand to take the next step.
Absolutely!
I don't understand why he doesn't address his backhand!
@@miaoFoodNow Unfortunately, it's tough to make huge technical changes at this stage. Not enough time. It should've been addressed in his youth. He was taught poor technique. Maybe he needs to run around them more like Rafa or slice it more. But at the very least make it more consistent and a shot that doesn't become an easy next ball for his opponents. In general I'm not a fan of lefty backhands. Currently there are no left handers in the top 10.
Guys, our collective couch potatoes.
@@Ascendantrocket24 The arrogance to expound on things you know nothing about… his father was in top forty and excellent tennis player and his mother was a top college player. Doubt he was taught bad technique. He was top college player and won college top singles… be quiet z!
@@twittertwice It's not arrogance to notice a weakness in a player's game. Everyone knew Shaquille O'Neal was bad at shooting three-pointers. You don't have to be a basketball pro to acknowledge that fact.
Kokki is hitting much better groundstrokes here. He is transferring his weight a lot better than Shelton. I think easy win for Shelton if he fixes this.
well done Kokki
Kokki stepped on his nerves but it ended up well
Oh awesome, another spoiler right before I even opened the video.
why isn't there just 1 Davis cup for all countries?
You drunk
Ben Shelton, losing his serve so frequently despite how good his serves are, because he doesn't back the serve up with deep groundstrokes. The Kokkinakis backhand winners often came on short balls that Shelton fed to him.
Shelton reminds me of a little baby screaming "yaaaaaaaayyyyy". So happy he lost. Can't stand him.
He can't stand you either! Oh, wait; he does not know YOU exist! 😂👌😉
@@godz4ever404 LOL. Right. He's traveling the world, playing in massive stadiums, making loads of money, and they're sitting at home watching him and hating a person they never met. Strange. They wouldn't dare get on the court with Ben.
@@Ascendantrocket24 Shelton went backwards in 2024 - finished up the year exiting the Top 20. His return stats are dire and didn't improve in 2024 - still down at the very bottom of the Top 50. impossible to ever be a regular Top 10 with that bad a return and most never can manage to improve return stats as it depends on speed, reaction time and sight - all things that diminish from 18.
@@huzcer I don't disagree.
Benjamin "EEE!" Shelton
Shelton's shouting and celebration were so obnoxious. As if he won a grand slam. Heck, even Sinner did not scream or celebrated like that when he won a grand slam.
@@profan10 Sinner doesn't celebrate at all.
You think that's better?
@@miaoFoodNow It's better than hearing Ben screaming every time his opponent makes an unforced error.
@@LauncherSpiderMk7 I've watched many FULL matches by Ben Shelton & I never saw him doing that unless it's an important break point or something like that.
@@miaoFoodNoware you serious? Ben is 🤮🤮
Sinner doesn't scream because he's 'roided out on foot cream.
a racket smash in celebration?! interesting
Another big serve merchants from usa… at least Roddick won a slam once
The more baby shelton scream, the more the crowd want to see him lose. He needs to learn manner first, never celebrate opponent’s fault like you hitting a winner
Love seeing Shelton lose
Always good to see losing unsportmanship Shelton.
shelton's sporadic random grunting has to be gamesmanship right?
The Kok!!!
Why did they stop playing at set point in the first set? Didn't shelton win that point? It was only 30-40
7:49 code violation racquet abuse
After the overhead error bro? Really?
Yessss!
The screams of Shelton on faults of Thanasi are so unsportmanlike.
GLAD HE LOST.
He is the most unlikable player on tour but what a great victory!
@@verlatenwolfNo, he's not.
@@verlatenwolf he's very likeable and well liked by his peers
Popyrin could beat him also,he did at Montreal when I lost quite an amount and now again .
I think he likes it!
Pretty embarrassing for Shelton to lose to Kokki when he hasn't been too active in tournaments.
he just won a challenger a few weeks ago and has a big game. beat tsitsipas at the us open.
@Ascendantrocket24 So you want to argue that Kokki has been more active and winning more than Shelton?
@@pooolish334 No, I'm just saying Kokk has been active and winning matches recently. He has the game, he's beaten top players before. It's not embarrassing to lose to him.
Kok missed 5yrs of his career to injury and illness; the impact on your game and your development cannot be understated. He has world class talent. If he can stay injury free he has some great years ahead.
@Ascendantrocket24 I didn't say it was embarrassing to lose to him. I said it was for Shelton. Who has been clearly winning more while also being more active than him.
Kokki is an amazing player, i wish he would play more, and I like watching him play. I'm not saying at all that he is bad or not good. But a player like Shelton should be able to close out a match like that. That's all.
Nr 1
Hahaha!
Shelton getting hung-up on...again.
If Shelton focused on less power, more lines, weight of shot and length, he'd be more successful. His serve is huge but so predictable and inaccurate and therefore easy for decent players to read, sending it back with nearly as much pace. His grunting is over the top too, which I can't believe is helping his focus. I think he thought he was going to blow away the competition with his serve, when he came onto the property circuit a coupleof years ago. Gotta think clearer than that to be the best.
Fix your thumbnails people.