Draper has really compact strokes off both sides, he uses all that muscle to generate pace without needing to set his body up, so he can hit attacking shots even on the run. His movement, net play and smashes are also superb. Makes him very hard to beat until he overheats and collapses which he was starting to do against Musetti. In fact Musetti broke back at the end of the 2nd set, and I think if he could have held on would have won the 3rd comfortably, but he self destructed at 4-4 and hit 4 unforced errors on his service game against a very tired Draper and gave it away.
Draper's shots straight off the bounce are fantastic, really his forte. He has a habit of hitting those running pass shots regularly. Going to be a regular top 10 soon enough.
Woah, Draper is a stud. Mussetti didn't play badly at all, insane level all around, what a great match! For a thicker built player Draper moves so well. I could watch Mussetti hit backhands all day, all of his variations are so aesthetically pleasing, the slice, drive, volley, lob, it all looks so elegant and dignified. Dude could have been a ballet dancer if he didn't do tennis! lol
That was some seriously high level tennis from both players. If they can keep close to that level for best of 5 over 2 weeks, both will be serious contenders for majors. 👏
Two of the most entertaining and underrated players on tour. Had Draper winning this before the tournament but was not expecting it to be this one sided!
Draper has the game to be a top 5 player in the world. He doesn’t really have any weaknesses other than his fatigue/ body holding up in grand slams. Technically though he’s pretty faultless.
So many good, exciting, attacking players in this generation! Finally we're back to skill and variety in tennis after years of grinding, base liners (and of course a few notable exceptions along the way - thank goodness for RF, SW, GM etc!).
I actually think Draper has the best “passing shot” on the ATP tour. As in all around, backhand, forehand, on the run, shuffling back. Best all around passing shot.
@bachstrad1994 it's a valid point,, was thinking that myself..he has to sort whatever fitness issues he clearly has out ASAP.. he absolutely has the game to win anything against anybody.
@@craigbishop939 I was just saying on another comment I think because he's such a big guy it takes a lot for him to get around the court and it also takes a lot to recover from punishing games. It is something he and his fitness team need to resolve as it will be an issue if he wants to go deep in slams consistently. Maybe he needs to trade a bit of muscle for a slightly leaner frame to help with recovery time? It's a interesting one, I hope they resolve it because he is so good to watch and it'd be great to have him up there consistently competing with Sinner and Alcaraz.
He played about as well as I've seen him today and in this tournament. But top three? Nah, he's a long way from that. I feel that he, Fils, and Shelton are all fighting it out for who's going to emerge as the premier "big guy with big strokes" from this generation, and all three need to make substantial strides on their mental games if they're going to break into the top 10.
@@HeavyTopspindrapers problem isnt his mental game what so ever. Its very clearly his fitness. When he plays against great people he tends to play better not worse. He is normally relativly clutch. The clear problem for him is fitness. Struggling near the end against sinner at the us open. He must have thrown up on the tennis court at least 5 different times by now due to heat/exhaustion.
Draper is particularly one of the few players that I've seen that can push Sinner and Alcaraz for at least the first two sets. I can still see he struggles physically. If his box can up his stamina level I can seriously see this guy becoming a top 5 in maybe 2 years, could be less though
I think because he's such a big guy it takes a lot to get around the court and it also takes a lot to recover. It will be an issue if he wants to go deep consistently in the slams. Hope he manages to sort it because he's such a great player to watch and one of the few that can go toe to toe with sinner and Alcaraz. That running forehand down the line is a thing of beauty.
@@m.a.g.3920 yes I know. It shows he has the game to compete with the top two but, if you drag him into a long contest, chances are he will lose those as he just isn't able to recover as quickly as the other top guys.
Rafa should atleast faced musetti,rune , Shelton and ugo Humbert atleast once before his retirement..wish this 4 matches happened in first 4 rounds of RG instead of first round loss to Zverev
Musetti’s shot variety is still lacking - over reliance on topspin forehands even where a simple flat put away is indicated - and unprepossessing serve.
I still think he tends to play on all surfaces like he's playing on clay. His forehand looks awkward at times, to some degree, as he just seems a little off balance. I also feel he chips the backhand too much rather than being aggressive with it.
Hmm....very impressive..but that forehand sits up too much in the mid court when he gets tight..backhand has much more weight. Dare I say it but it still looks like a junior forehand, too much spin & too short too often. Sinner et all will hit thru that. Any way amazing tenacity & he looks in amazing shape - good luck tomorrow .
Oh christ. What a letdown. For once I bought a ticket to a final and all the top seeds either dropped out or were chasing Arab money. Such disappointment. I bought the ticket on the promise of maybe a repeat of last year's blockbuster final but now I'm not going to see a blockbuster one. Almost makes me want to sell the ticket, but it's too late even for that. Musetti - De Minaur would have been the best case scenario now and Musetti already messed it up
why do casuals like you even but tickets to watch tennis ? like i m an actual tennis fan, i don t give fk who plays i just wanna see pro players doing their stuff. you guys in rich countries don t know how lucky you are to have these tourneys. we have bucharest 250 , and compared to vienna it s garbage
@@VladRadu-tq1pg yeah, I'm casual enough to travel to a neighboring country to see it. Would love to live in Vienna but I don't..I travel for it just like I would do for concerts for the bands I like. Except that when you pay for a band to see, you are promised to see it. I bought a ticket for the final expecting to see a blockbuster match. If I would have known there isn't going to be one, I would have bought a ticket for Tuesday to see Thiem's farewell match live. And by the way, I'm such a casual that I expect that if we 2 play a match, I'd give you bagels. I'm pretty sure that would be the case even not knowing you. Because most often than not, people judging someone about a specific topic/area are bad at it themselves
De Minaur best case scenario? Khachanov v Draper could be a quality match. Both big shot makers who really punish the ball on fast indoor courts. I would be happy with a ticket to that, I saw Draper play indoors last year and it was one of the best matches I saw that year
Draper draped Musetti in some of the best groundstrokes! Solid tennis, beautiful passing shots and amazing drop shots. A complete performance.
Draper has really compact strokes off both sides, he uses all that muscle to generate pace without needing to set his body up, so he can hit attacking shots even on the run. His movement, net play and smashes are also superb. Makes him very hard to beat until he overheats and collapses which he was starting to do against Musetti. In fact Musetti broke back at the end of the 2nd set, and I think if he could have held on would have won the 3rd comfortably, but he self destructed at 4-4 and hit 4 unforced errors on his service game against a very tired Draper and gave it away.
Drapers movement and flexibility has really improved.
what an incredible show of domination from draper
Draper's shots straight off the bounce are fantastic, really his forte. He has a habit of hitting those running pass shots regularly. Going to be a regular top 10 soon enough.
he has top 5
Woah, Draper is a stud. Mussetti didn't play badly at all, insane level all around, what a great match! For a thicker built player Draper moves so well. I could watch Mussetti hit backhands all day, all of his variations are so aesthetically pleasing, the slice, drive, volley, lob, it all looks so elegant and dignified. Dude could have been a ballet dancer if he didn't do tennis! lol
What a performance by Drapper what shot making specially on those breakpoints its a well deserved victory for the brit.
Draper moves really well and he's got a big game.And is a shotmaker he's a threat
I cheered for Musetti, but congratulations to Jack on his victory. Draper deserves to advance to the finals.
Draper is impressing. The only brit performing at the moment. Nice embrace at the net.
That was some seriously high level tennis from both players. If they can keep close to that level for best of 5 over 2 weeks, both will be serious contenders for majors. 👏
Go Draper🎉 A fan from Paris😊
Two of the most entertaining and underrated players on tour. Had Draper winning this before the tournament but was not expecting it to be this one sided!
Draper has the game to be a top 5 player in the world. He doesn’t really have any weaknesses other than his fatigue/ body holding up in grand slams. Technically though he’s pretty faultless.
Grande Jack, sei fortissimo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
MADONNA!!!! CHE TENNIS!!!!!
Well played Jack👏👏👏👏🇬🇧
I love Draper, I hope he can boost up his game to be top 10 next year!
Super happy for you Jack.❤
Magnificent
So many good, exciting, attacking players in this generation! Finally we're back to skill and variety in tennis after years of grinding, base liners (and of course a few notable exceptions along the way - thank goodness for RF, SW, GM etc!).
Draper needs to stop running his hand through his wet hair & then shaking hands with his opponent‼Come on man‼
Omg, my thoughts exactly 😂
I actually think Draper has the best “passing shot” on the ATP tour. As in all around, backhand, forehand, on the run, shuffling back. Best all around passing shot.
Playing like that, Draper has a top 3 level. Total focus on his game.
But would he have lasted if this match had gone to a 3rd set? I don't think so.
@bachstrad1994 it's a valid point,, was thinking that myself..he has to sort whatever fitness issues he clearly has out ASAP.. he absolutely has the game to win anything against anybody.
@@craigbishop939 I was just saying on another comment I think because he's such a big guy it takes a lot for him to get around the court and it also takes a lot to recover from punishing games. It is something he and his fitness team need to resolve as it will be an issue if he wants to go deep in slams consistently. Maybe he needs to trade a bit of muscle for a slightly leaner frame to help with recovery time? It's a interesting one, I hope they resolve it because he is so good to watch and it'd be great to have him up there consistently competing with Sinner and Alcaraz.
He played about as well as I've seen him today and in this tournament. But top three? Nah, he's a long way from that. I feel that he, Fils, and Shelton are all fighting it out for who's going to emerge as the premier "big guy with big strokes" from this generation, and all three need to make substantial strides on their mental games if they're going to break into the top 10.
@@HeavyTopspindrapers problem isnt his mental game what so ever. Its very clearly his fitness. When he plays against great people he tends to play better not worse. He is normally relativly clutch. The clear problem for him is fitness. Struggling near the end against sinner at the us open. He must have thrown up on the tennis court at least 5 different times by now due to heat/exhaustion.
Our Jack the lad can beat anyone when he’s not injured. Hope he’s now fully grown into his body and can manage to avoid repeated injuries ❤️
Did the commentator just say dumbelievable tennis😂😂 0:44
I think he’s tryna say ‘it’s unbelievable tennis’ but I see what you mean 🤣
Draper goes from strength to strength. Musetti is an incredible mover.
Jack Draper 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Draper is certainly capable of greatness . Its just his stamina/fitness that seems troubling at times
Big things coming for Draper next year I think
Draper is particularly one of the few players that I've seen that can push Sinner and Alcaraz for at least the first two sets. I can still see he struggles physically. If his box can up his stamina level I can seriously see this guy becoming a top 5 in maybe 2 years, could be less though
I think because he's such a big guy it takes a lot to get around the court and it also takes a lot to recover. It will be an issue if he wants to go deep consistently in the slams. Hope he manages to sort it because he's such a great player to watch and one of the few that can go toe to toe with sinner and Alcaraz. That running forehand down the line is a thing of beauty.
He won Alcaraz in Queens
@@m.a.g.3920 yes I know. It shows he has the game to compete with the top two but, if you drag him into a long contest, chances are he will lose those as he just isn't able to recover as quickly as the other top guys.
@@khalidhussein5346 and for some reason Alcaraz tends to play not so good in BO3 that's also a reason
@@khalidhussein5346 That's not really an excuse; Shelton and Fils are the same size as he is.
Draper will be top 5 players next years, he could challenge Sinner , Carlos next year, he has chances to win majors
Rafa should atleast faced musetti,rune , Shelton and ugo Humbert atleast once before his retirement..wish this 4 matches happened in first 4 rounds of RG instead of first round loss to Zverev
I expected Draper to win but not as easily.
Was not aasy Victory at all
bro the pechicard v rune match just finished 1.3 minutes ago and you havent uploaded, falling behind
Draper is a killer, will easily be top 10 soon
Musetti's coach keeps not fixing his torso leaning back every tine he hits his fh. Hell never inprove until he fixes that huge flow
Yes. That was Andy Murray's failing, too. Nice to read some technical insight in the comments section!
Musetti’s shot variety is still lacking - over reliance on topspin forehands even where a simple flat put away is indicated - and unprepossessing serve.
I still think he tends to play on all surfaces like he's playing on clay.
His forehand looks awkward at times, to some degree, as he just seems a little off balance.
I also feel he chips the backhand too much rather than being aggressive with it.
I see 2 players after the new big two:
Draper and Shelton
Draper is Goat.
Musetti doing Musseti things. He has a lot of potential to be a contender agains Alcaraz or Sinner, but I guess he doesn't want to.
Dare I say it? Some of Draper's shot making reminds me of a certain Raphael Nadal.
Might we finally get an ENGLISH GRAND SLAM WINNER?
Draper by the baseline and Musetti is out..
Draper looks like Archie Andrews in Riverdale
Hmm....very impressive..but that forehand sits up too much in the mid court when he gets tight..backhand has much more weight. Dare I say it but it still looks like a junior forehand, too much spin & too short too often. Sinner et all will hit thru that. Any way amazing tenacity & he looks in amazing shape - good luck tomorrow .
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Hoping draper humbles shelton
It will probably be Khachanov in the final, unless you just mean in general?
@brandonm8901 whoops shelton in diff event lol
Typical Musetti. Beats the N. 1 and loses against an unseated. And I know Draper is good, but still...
He's below Draper in the live rankings.
@@JLongTomHe is now. But he wasn't at the start of the match. You're twisting things.
@@danguee1 He was two places above Draper and now he's one below. Is that honestly a difference that makes a difference?
Musetti has an indecent serve, and this is why he can win one day with Zverev and the day after lose with draper... Such a shame
Oh christ. What a letdown. For once I bought a ticket to a final and all the top seeds either dropped out or were chasing Arab money. Such disappointment. I bought the ticket on the promise of maybe a repeat of last year's blockbuster final but now I'm not going to see a blockbuster one. Almost makes me want to sell the ticket, but it's too late even for that. Musetti - De Minaur would have been the best case scenario now and Musetti already messed it up
why do casuals like you even but tickets to watch tennis ? like i m an actual tennis fan, i don t give fk who plays i just wanna see pro players doing their stuff. you guys in rich countries don t know how lucky you are to have these tourneys. we have bucharest 250 , and compared to vienna it s garbage
@@VladRadu-tq1pg yeah, I'm casual enough to travel to a neighboring country to see it. Would love to live in Vienna but I don't..I travel for it just like I would do for concerts for the bands I like. Except that when you pay for a band to see, you are promised to see it. I bought a ticket for the final expecting to see a blockbuster match. If I would have known there isn't going to be one, I would have bought a ticket for Tuesday to see Thiem's farewell match live. And by the way, I'm such a casual that I expect that if we 2 play a match, I'd give you bagels. I'm pretty sure that would be the case even not knowing you. Because most often than not, people judging someone about a specific topic/area are bad at it themselves
De Minaur best case scenario? Khachanov v Draper could be a quality match. Both big shot makers who really punish the ball on fast indoor courts. I would be happy with a ticket to that, I saw Draper play indoors last year and it was one of the best matches I saw that year
Thank you for this video! Now I know how to spend my entire evening laughing until I cry🌺
Musetti is surely not Sinner is he?
No, but a tough player. We are not comparing the no1 with n0 18 before Draper won and now he is 16th. Go Draper😊
@@sheibanineda2488musetti is 16 now draper is 15
Remember when the most awkward part of a sleepover was the sleeping part😚
I'm watching this video and thinking, maybe I should get a cat too. If only for UA-cam💕
Who needs a fairy godmother when you have a hair tie on your wrist and a stash of chocolate in your bag😘