18:11 nowadays in ATP and WTA you would see bathroom break in 4-3 situation only to break the rythm when your opponent has that kind of momentum going on. Amazing match and I know the next one will be a treat as well 👏🏼
Tennis is a game of momentum swings and typically these high periods last a couple of games at most. How Macca was able to sustain it for 6 games is remarkable but probably more to do with Wilson not changing tactics like you said. Not changing your game plan when things are not going your way is a sure way to lose. I think when you compete, you always have to use your best asset, your mind. Good video and commentary.
This is such a great case study on attribution. I found in tennis you often attribute your opponent getting stronger or finding his rhythm with you getting weaker or losing yours. So we feel like we have to push even more and thus making more and more unforced errors. I found it beneficial to pause a moment when changing courts to sort that out because it's so easy to spiral and doubt your own ability
I think what you said about Wilson leaving the ball in Macca's strike zone was spot on. Once Macca loosened up mentally down 0-4, all he had to do was rip shots. Kudos to him for sustaining it. I'm glad he played the game he wanted to and slapped balls because I think that is his style.
Good match, interesting to see how the mental side of things really effected them both at times. Any plans to do a mic'd up doubles set? I think it'd be useful for club players to see how good doubles players communicate during a match.
wow, that was brilliant to watch, would love to see it again but with a bit of brotherly sledging/coaching coming from the sideline 😅 was a bit perplexed by the racket spin at the start, in Australia we spin it on the ground and let it fall, never seen it done on a net like that.
I see why Macca was a top 2 junior.. Once he got in the zone, he stayed in it.. Which I really think is what we all are chasing on the tennis court! Impressive match from both players!
The funny thing was, as a junior (he was quite small) he had the complete opposite gamestyle. He was known as the wall. All that explosive energy and aggression you saw here, used to go into his movement, scrapping for every ball. Crazy to see how he has flipped this in his adulthood!
Hello Tennis Mentor, Thank you very much for all your videos. I am wondering about the type of racket that suits me. I have a defensive style, regular enough to hold marathon rallies. I am 34 years old, ranked 15/5. My first adult racket was a Head intelligence i.extreme MID PLUS 18x19 (dating from 2004). I then stopped playing tennis for several years. I am currently playing with a Babolat Pure Aero 300g since I resumed in 2021. My old Head frames seemed very worn and I took a Pure Aero without having tested anything else. I wonder if it suits my style of play, and I find that I feel the vibrations a little too much. For a defender, is it better to have a rather powerful or control or versatile racket? I would like good vibration absorption. Thank you.
I’ve spoken about it in a couple of interviews before but think it warrants a dedicated video as it’s a good educational piece for tennis parents… long story short, they burned out!
It’s what happens when parents force their kids into sports, they end up doing it for their parents and it stops becoming enjoyable - school sports, musically it happens all the time when parents vicariously want to live their lives through their kids
Both of your bros can still play high level tennis but from 4-0 down, Macca turned on the afterburners and was hitting the ball like a futures player! If Macca could sustain that level of hitting and trained properly, he could play high level British Tour qualies/low level futures. Great tennis from both.
You’re right, but it’s definitely a tough gamestyle to stay level headed with. If he could get physically fitter and more controlled mentally, he’s at that level.
@TheTennisMentor oh for sure. He has so much natural power and is a great shot maker. If he could move better and stay more stable mentally, he is capable of competing at futures level for sure.
You versus Macca...I think your big serve and smart play will give you a chance but if Macca is feeling it and teeing off, I think he wins because it's clear, Macca can play a very high level of tennis when he wants to. Tough one to predict but, I'll go Ash for the win just, because of your serve and high tennis IQ!
I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes. I would have loved to have seen Wilson throw in some more variety and win a few more points to see how Macca reacted… but we will have to wait till I do it instead! Thanks for your support! 🤙
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18:11 nowadays in ATP and WTA you would see bathroom break in 4-3 situation only to break the rythm when your opponent has that kind of momentum going on.
Amazing match and I know the next one will be a treat as well 👏🏼
Tennis is a game of momentum swings and typically these high periods last a couple of games at most. How Macca was able to sustain it for 6 games is remarkable but probably more to do with Wilson not changing tactics like you said. Not changing your game plan when things are not going your way is a sure way to lose. I think when you compete, you always have to use your best asset, your mind. Good video and commentary.
Totally agree with you… I was astonished by how long Macca’s purple patch lasted (a second set would’ve been interesting!)
@@TheTennisMentor - I was hoping to see a best of 3 sets to see if Macca could sustain that level, and if Wilson could bet out of his poor head space.
This is such a great case study on attribution. I found in tennis you often attribute your opponent getting stronger or finding his rhythm with you getting weaker or losing yours. So we feel like we have to push even more and thus making more and more unforced errors. I found it beneficial to pause a moment when changing courts to sort that out because it's so easy to spiral and doubt your own ability
Totally! There’s a good book called Momentum: The Hidden Force in Tennis by Alistair Higham that covers this well!
I think what you said about Wilson leaving the ball in Macca's strike zone was spot on. Once Macca loosened up mentally down 0-4, all he had to do was rip shots. Kudos to him for sustaining it. I'm glad he played the game he wanted to and slapped balls because I think that is his style.
I’m looking forward to playing him when I’m back in action! He has a huge game when he’s ‘ON’!
We need to see Ashley vs TenniswithDylan what a match that would be to watch
Great video, as always!
What rackets were they both using?
Thanks Dom! Wilson was using a Yonex Vcore 95 and Macca a Head Speed MP
Good vid + good Tennis = W
It definitely dialled up a notch at 0-4!! 😅
It definitely dialled up a notch at 0-4!! 😅
Good match, interesting to see how the mental side of things really effected them both at times.
Any plans to do a mic'd up doubles set? I think it'd be useful for club players to see how good doubles players communicate during a match.
Yes, when I’m fit again it’s on my to do list!!
wow, that was brilliant to watch, would love to see it again but with a bit of brotherly sledging/coaching coming from the sideline 😅
was a bit perplexed by the racket spin at the start, in Australia we spin it on the ground and let it fall, never seen it done on a net like that.
There’ll be plenty of sledging in the Me vs Macca match I’m sure!!
I see why Macca was a top 2 junior.. Once he got in the zone, he stayed in it.. Which I really think is what we all are chasing on the tennis court! Impressive match from both players!
The funny thing was, as a junior (he was quite small) he had the complete opposite gamestyle. He was known as the wall. All that explosive energy and aggression you saw here, used to go into his movement, scrapping for every ball. Crazy to see how he has flipped this in his adulthood!
Nice!!
Hello Tennis Mentor,
Thank you very much for all your videos.
I am wondering about the type of racket that suits me. I have a defensive style, regular enough to hold marathon rallies. I am 34 years old, ranked 15/5.
My first adult racket was a Head intelligence i.extreme MID PLUS 18x19 (dating from 2004). I then stopped playing tennis for several years. I am currently playing with a Babolat Pure Aero 300g since I resumed in 2021. My old Head frames seemed very worn and I took a Pure Aero without having tested anything else. I wonder if it suits my style of play, and I find that I feel the vibrations a little too much. For a defender, is it better to have a rather powerful or control or versatile racket?
I would like good vibration absorption.
Thank you.
So why did they hang up their rackets so early?
I’ve spoken about it in a couple of interviews before but think it warrants a dedicated video as it’s a good educational piece for tennis parents… long story short, they burned out!
It’s what happens when parents force their kids into sports, they end up doing it for their parents and it stops becoming enjoyable - school sports, musically it happens all the time when parents vicariously want to live their lives through their kids
@@chrischan3448 Well it works out a lot of times.
Both of your bros can still play high level tennis but from 4-0 down, Macca turned on the afterburners and was hitting the ball like a futures player!
If Macca could sustain that level of hitting and trained properly, he could play high level British Tour qualies/low level futures.
Great tennis from both.
You’re right, but it’s definitely a tough gamestyle to stay level headed with. If he could get physically fitter and more controlled mentally, he’s at that level.
@TheTennisMentor oh for sure. He has so much natural power and is a great shot maker. If he could move better and stay more stable mentally, he is capable of competing at futures level for sure.
You versus Macca...I think your big serve and smart play will give you a chance but if Macca is feeling it and teeing off, I think he wins because it's clear, Macca can play a very high level of tennis when he wants to.
Tough one to predict but, I'll go Ash for the win just, because of your serve and high tennis IQ!
I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes. I would have loved to have seen Wilson throw in some more variety and win a few more points to see how Macca reacted… but we will have to wait till I do it instead!
Thanks for your support! 🤙
Wilson and Macca - God Only Knows and For No-One..?
I’m not sure I understand your comment?
@@TheTennisMentor Hello there - I thought 'Wilson' and 'Macca' were references to Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney :)