Sofia Kenin: Tennis’ Tom Brady

Based on the opinion of a tennis instructor, she and Brady share something that only champions have the ability to think things from a different perspective.

Rick Macci is an 82-year-old tennis coach who has a lot of tennis champions on his list. Recently, a new winner was added to the list: 21-year-old Sofia Kenin of the United States who took home her first major title at the Australian Open. The victory she achieved in Melbourne could be a shock to some , but not to Macci who coached the player from the time she was between five and 12-years-old. “This isn’t just an instant hit’, Macci said. Macci during an interview. “She’s not going anywhere,” Macci said.. You must first look at things from his point of view to comprehend: people contact him almost every day and claim to have an heir to Serena, Maria, or Andy. “Take it with a grain salt’.

According to Source Link, In the beginning of her education, Macci saw something different in Kenin. He even called her “Sonic Boom”. Kenin was a bit small back then and continues to be today her height is just 5 feet 7 inches at the weight of 125 pounds, much smaller than the majority of her opponents. Also, she’s not the most heavy player. What she did have was an uncanny ability to put the ball exactly where she wanted it to be and she demonstrated this at her performance at the Australian Open for all to be able to see. “She is able to understand how the courts work like a magician Macci said. Macci. Her angles come out of space’.

Despite her skills however, it wasn’t the thing that was what impressed Macci. What really impressed him, however it was her work with Kenin as a child. Her true talent wasn’t in her tennis skills – it was her unique mental strength. The mental aspect is the last thing you’ll get”, he explained. “She was the first to experience it. It was amazing’. The coach said that according to him Kenin’s early games resembled Martina Hingis’ style. However, her mentality was like Jimmy Connor’s. When young Kenin lost an event, she would hound Macci to schedule the replay. “Her determination and drive have always been about competition” Macci said. Macci. She simply loved competing with anyone, no matter where’.

Contrary to the father-child relationship in tennis that are full of resentment, Sofia and her father Alex’s relationship is unique. Alex is a great man Macci. Macci. Alex is also the coach for his daughter. In Australia the top seeded. 14 seeded Kenin defeated opponents such as Coco Gauff, the World No. 1 and the local favorite Ash Barty, and finally Garbine Muguruza, to claim her first championship. Macci got up at 3am at local time, to see Kenin’s tennis match. “I had hoped she would win, she was expecting herself to win and Alex was expecting her to be victorious’, explained Kenin. “That’s a huge difference from optimism’.

It was like Kenin knew the whole scenario. When Kenin and Macci met He asked his former student what their game strategy was. “She stared at me and replied: “To be No. 1 in the world”‘. By winning in the Australian Open lifts Kenin to the number. 7 in the world, making her the highest-ranked American. Kenin is now part of a new group of young players who have won important tournaments, such as her 22 year old Naomi Osaka and 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu. For Kenin this is the big victory she’s been awaiting. Kenin has been a constant target for criticism because she didn’t have the zing which other players possess. Her coach used to compare the player to Tom Brady, a sixth-round player who went on be the winner of the six Super Bowl titles. Tom Brady wasn’t necessarily the most fast nor strongest player, but he was able to achieve the highest levels of his game.

There are many methods to reach the summit Macci said. Macci.

Sofia Kenin vs Anhelina Kalinina prediction

The two players don’t enter the game with confidence, so getting off to that they get off to a strong start is important for both.

Kalinina has been playing good tennis in the past few months, and has racked victories in the ITF circuit prior to reaching her debut WTA Tour final in July this year. Kalinina is currently ranked near-career high of No. 51 in the rankings.

The Ukrainian has a solid base-oriented game, which is at home on hardcourts. Her backhand has proved to be an effective weapon against a tired Sofia Kenin, she will be ready to strike to take control.

Kenin’s troubles began when she was preparing for their title defence during her first Australian Open last year and she’s since appeared to be like a shadow of the player who took her victory Down Under. The American’s groundstrokes are losing the precision and depth, while her serve has become more susceptible to attack.

Kenin plays a steady kind of tennis that will sometimes wear out opponents. If she doesn’t perform much better than the level we’ve seen this season, Kalinina will discover a way to beat her at the base.