In the men's singles quarterfinals of the Miami tournament, Medvedev lost to defending champion Hulkach 6:7 3:6, missing the semifinals. I regret to fold when I am just one step away from returning to the world number one. Next to the clay season, Djokovic is about to return to the field, in the clay court that is not good at it, May always want to regain the world number one, I am afraid it will be more difficult! Medvedev's exit means that the "no lights out" combination of the three small giants after 95 has fallen outside the final four again after the Indian Wells game. In Miami, where the big three were absent, Mei Zong, Tsitsipas and Zverev still failed to take over the banner. Where is the gap between the three small and the big three after 95?
Looking back at the three defeats of the three leaders in the Miami game after 95, it is true that Mei always has the factor of physical discomfort, and the defeat is excusable. Tsitsipas and Zverev were completely suppressed by their opponents and lost without temper. The current downturn of the "three small" reflects the huge gap between them and the ability of the big three to overcome difficulties and seize opportunities. Although winning or losing is a common thing, even the best players will have moments of state struggle. And players tend to carefully study the playing style and breakthroughs of top players, and targeted training. When they fight face to face, they will also let go of their baggage and fight hard. But the giants, in the face of opponents in good form, in troubled moments, are often able to take plan B, plan C, drag down the rhythm of the game, and consume opponents. When the fans are giving up hope, they are still stubbornly resisting. When the opponent fluctuates, grasp the glimmer of life, bring the opponent into the rhythm you want, and finally win the game. This year's Australian Open final Nadal Miracle turned over Medvedev, and last year's Australian Open Djokovic abdominal muscle tear still won five sets fritz is a good example. Even Federer, who is not known for his willpower, at the age of 38, still contributed to the famous scene of saving seven match points to reverse Sandgren and reach the final four of the Australian Open. In contrast, the three small ones lack such masterpieces that have been reborn in the predicament and are breathtaking. When performing poorly, it is common to wrestle and intimidate the referee. At the same time, catharsis also allows negative emotions to affect their own play until they completely lose the possibility of overturning; when the opponent's state fluctuates, they make mistakes in and out together, and waste opportunities. Despite the hard work, it looks like they are courting each other to win the game. Zverev was disqualified from the referee's seat in Akapulco for a controversial decision and withered during his probation; Tsitsipas lost himself under the "combination punch" of an 18-year-old talented teenager; as the most contentious of the three post-95s, Medvedev has won in full boos and played an excellent tough performance under heavy pressure. However, this season, under the influence of the loss of the Australian Open and the situation in Russia and Ukraine, he also lost his previous spirit in the face of adversity.
Of course, the psychological gap is only part of the game. At the technical and tactical level, compared with the big three, the "three small" has a long way to go. The big three have their own unique skills, which have always been imitated and never surpassed. When we think of Nadal, we think of his forehand super spin and anti-sky running traversal ability; when we think of Djokovic, we think of his dominant ATP hair and backshoot, as well as his amazing flexibility; when we think of Federer, we think of his unique straight-arm forehand and excellent feel. These unique killer skills often become difficult nuclear weapons for opponents at key moments, helping them to take advantage of the chase or turn the danger into a disaster and harvest one big trophy after another. Their original technology has also led the development of tennis forward, becoming the object of imitation and learning of countless teenagers. The post-95 three small contrast lack creativity and imagination, when it comes to Mei Zong and Zverev, they have comprehensive technology and no obvious shortcomings, but people will always discuss whether they are more like Murray or Djokovic. Speaking of Tsitsipas, when he is in good shape, his scoring method can make it obvious that Federer's shadow can be seen. The three new generation leaders lack a unique and memorable iconic technology that makes them often break through with more physical fitness and more stable performance when facing the older Big Three. When they are not in the best physical condition, they seem to lack the means to withstand the impact of the generals. For the post-95s three small children, if they want to create their own era and be remembered by future generations, they also need to make some contributions to promoting the innovation of tennis techniques and tactics.
In the blink of an eye, the post-95 three small children are not young. The youngest of them, Tsitsipas, is also 23 years and 8 months old. With the rapid growth of potential rookies such as Alcaraz and Sina after 00, the post-95s, who were originally considered to be born in the good times, may face an embarrassing situation of back and forth attacks and backs. If you want to take over, the "no lights out" combination can be more intense! (Source: Tennis House Author: Wenwen)