¡Saludos estimados amantes del deporte!
This afternoon we saw one of the best matches of the day at the Miami Masters 1000 Men's where the Finn Emil Ruusuvuori defeated the German Alexander Zverev with three sets by 1-6 / 6-3 / 6-1, eliminating one of the favorites of the tournament and moving into the next stage of the tournament.
On a sunny afternoon in Miami began the debut of the third seed of the tournament and number 7 of the ATP ranking, the German Alexander Zverev facing the Finnish Emil Ruusuvuori # 83 and in the first change everything was going well, although the German was noticed somewhat slow in his footwork and somewhat unfocused, however he managed to win the first set comfortably by 6-1, From that point on, a combination of factors began that can divert the attention as a spectator of the game and that is that while Zverev was seen slower and failing to hit his second serve, we began to see Emil playing at a very different speed, his attacking and defensive movements were very fast and added to this we noticed a better hit to the ball with his forehand and with a very controlled backhand, placing it on the lines, which kept away the German from his dangerous attack. This strange and atypical situation where the higher ranked and more experienced player begins to defend and gives the initiative to his opponent, materialized in the second set, with the recovery of points by Emil who began to have more confidence and we know what that generates, a greater attack and looseness of the player.
El segundo y tercer set transcurrieron de una manera fugaz, con un Ruusuvuori llevando la batuta, demostrando un sólido golpe de derecha y logrando sorprender en varias ocasiones con el drop shot a Zverev que ni siquiera llegaba a la red porque le estábamos viendo jugar aproximadamente a dos metros de la línea de fondo. Un top ten irreconocible, se le observó muestras de agotamiento, quizás le afectó el calor en la cancha pero el finlandés también estuvo expuesto a las mismas condiciones y exhibió un juego de gran nivel, gran fortaleza y madurez para su corta edad. Sin duda debemos anotar el nombre de Emil Ruusuvuori al que pronto le veremos escalar posiciones.
Fue un partido que tuvo una duración de 2:05 horas y ya se enfoca en su siguiente adversario, el Sueco Mikael Ymer #95 del ranking quienes se verán las caras el próximo domingo.
Hasta acá mi análisis del partido que sorprendió a propios y extraños pero que forma parte básica del juego.
Como lo afirmé en anteriores publicaciones, la ausencia de Rafa, Roger, Nole y Thiem se ha notado pero aviva la competitividad en las nuevas generaciones en aprovechar la oportunidad de hacer historia en el primer Masters 1000 del año.
The second and third sets passed in a fleeting manner, with a Ruusuvuori taking the baton, demonstrating a solid forehand and managing to surprise on several occasions with the drop shot to Zverev who did not even reach the net because we were watching him play about two meters from the baseline. An unrecognizable top ten, he showed signs of exhaustion, perhaps he was affected by the heat on the court but the Finn was also exposed to the same conditions and exhibited a high level game, great strength and maturity for his young age. No doubt we must note the name of Emil Ruusuvuori who we will soon see him climb positions.
It was a match that lasted 2:05 hours and he is already focused on his next opponent, the Swedish Mikael Ymer #95 of the ranking who will meet next Sunday.
So far my analysis of the match that surprised everyone but is a basic part of the game.
As I stated in previous publications, the absence of Rafa, Roger, Nole and Thiem has been noticed but it has fueled the competitiveness in the new generations to take advantage of the opportunity to make history in the first Masters 1000 of the year.