[swissmaestro92]

How do you think these guys will fare in the upcoming season and which tournaments do you predict will go to each of them?

Thiem

Medvedev

Tsitsipas

Zverev

Rublev

 

[theseth1119]

I picked Medvedev, the only other true option is Thiem, I don't see Tsitsipas, Zverev, or Rublev being quite there yet, if ever!!

 

[zebez20]

I think Thiem, I think on slower higher bouncing hard courts he'll have the edge on Medvedev, on clay as well of course. I really think 3 of the slams play into Thiem's hands now, with AO speed being slowed down; the faster courts like Cinci, Shanghai, Paris & WTF the edge is with Medvedev.

 

[NextGenKing]

Too hard to say.

Medvedev suspect clay
Thiem suspect grass
Zverev and Rublev not great on grass

So I will go with the one man who is pretty great on all 3(grass might seem not but it will be)

TSITSIPAS

 

[Jolyon]

Please define "better," according to you.

 

[theseth1119]

Also, if it's more than 2 players, is is better or best??

 

[swissmaestro92]

Please define "better," according to you.

thats up to the individual to decide

 

[Pedigree]

Heart says Thiem. Head says Stef - I think he’s ready to put it together.

 

[swissmaestro92]

Heart says Thiem. Head says Stef - I think he’s ready to put it together.

I hope Tsitsipas breaks through in a big way this year, love his attacking game, but I have been more impressed with Medvedev's combination of power off the serve, speed and defensive skill as of late.

 

[dDreamer]

I think Thiem with his newly developed slice will perform better on grass.

 

[Phillo]

For those touting Thiem, the fact is he’s had far too few prominent Grass matches outside 2016 Stuttgart SF vs Fed & losing to Birdshit in 4th round at WB as best showing there ain’t exactly impressive. I lean toward Tsitsi having best all rounded game if he brings his ROS up a few notches.

 

[zebez20]

For those touting Thiem, the fact is he’s had far too few prominent Grass matches outside 2016 Stuttgart SF vs Fed & losing to Birdshit in 4th round at WB as best showing there ain’t exactly impressive. I lean toward Tsitsi having best all rounded game if he brings his ROS up a few notches.

That's all well & good but grass only makes up two tournaments of a top players season; it's hardly going to have a large impact...

 

[Phillo]

WB is the most prestigious tourn. in the world (compensating for less Grass tourn.) & clearly put Fed on the map & the reason for being most famous active player.