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(VIDEO) Steve Flink: “Novak Djokovic Is The Australian Open Favourite But Medvedev Could Win His Maiden Major”

A preview of the Australian Open’s men’s draw, from Sinner-Shapovalov on Day 1 to the chances of Nadal and Thiem

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Ever since it hasn’t been possible to do an on-site coverage of the Slams, Ubitennis CEO Ubaldo Scanagatta and his Hall-of-Famer colleague Steve Flink have started to analyse the two draws and predict the outcome of the tournament via Zoom. Here’s their take on the men’s draw:

 

Video schedule 

00.00 – A few big first rounders, from Berrettini vs Anderson to Sinner vs Shapovalov…

02.16 – The strict anti-Covid policy of the Australian government: “I wouldn’t be surprised if some daily schedules were to be cancelled.” 

03.13 – Our insiders pick their 2021 Australian Open champion… 

04.20 – On Federer’s absence – will he win another Major? 

05.34 – Novak Djokovic’s route to the final: in the third round, he might face Taylor Fritz: “He’s disappointed so far, but I can see him reach the Top 15 by the end of the year!” 

07.25 – There are three seeded Italians, a record tally: “Fognini isn’t at his best yet, but I’ve been very impressed with Berrettini throughout the ATP Cup.” 

09.25 – On Zverev and Thiem’s draws: “The Austrian is getting used to reaching the final stages of the Majors.” 

10.45 – Wawrinka could face Djokovic in the fourth round: “The Swiss hasn’t beaten him many times, but his wins have always come on the biggest stages…” Afterwards, it might be Zverev who will try to keep the Serbian from a ninth title: “They played a high-quality match at the ATP Cup!”

13.13 – The bottom half of the draw: “So many Russians!” On a Medvedev-Rublev encounter in the quarter finals. 

14.47 – Nadal should reach the quarter finals with ease, and then will face either Tsitsipas, Berrettini or Khachanov: “Berrettini is playing well, but the same can be said about the Greek.” 

17.30 – On a Nadal-Medvedev semi-final encounter: “The last three times they’ve played, the Russian has really been a problem for Rafa…” We might be in for a long one.

20.15 – “If Djokovic doesn’t win, I think that the trophy might go to Medvedev. He has what it takes to beat both Nole and Nadal.” 

21.04 – Is Berrettini back to his best? “I think his confidence is back, if his serve and forehand are attuned, then he can be a problem.” 

23.31 – Again on Jannik Sinner: “He will achieve steady results, he’s a great professional.” Will he recover in time for his match against Shapovalov?

24.33 – A final note on court speed – who could suffer from a quicker surface? 

Transcript by Massimiliano Trenti; edited by Tommaso Villa

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(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Men’s Final

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Carlos Alcaraz stopped Novak Djokovic’s attempt to win his 24th Major title with an epic 5-set win over the Serbian champion on Centre Court on Sunday

 

As the final afternoon at the 2023 Championships was progressing in a crescendo of emotions, world no. 1 Alcaraz and seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic fought each other in a final destined to the history books.

Ubitennis’ Editor in Chief Ubaldo Scanagatta and Hall of Famer Steve Flink break down the themes of this match as they question each other about the meaning of Alcaraz’ first triumph in SW19.

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(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Women’s Final

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Saturday at The All England Club saw a new Grand Slam champion be crowned.

 

Marketa Vrondrousova stunned Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4, to become the first unseeded women’s champion in history. The Czech’s stunning run comes 12 months after she was sidelined from the tournament due to wrist surgery. What is even more remarkable is the fact that she had only ever won two Tour-level matches on the grass before this year.

Meanwhile, Jabeur has described her latest loss as the most painful of her career. It is the second year in a row where she has had to settle for runner-up, as well as last year’s US Open. Jabeur produced a series of costly unforced errors which proved pivotal to the outcome of the match. Did nerves got the better of her? She was bidding to become the first African woman to win a major title.

Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink analyzes this year’s Wimbledon final alongside Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta. The two also look ahead to the mouthwatering clash between world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

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(VIDEO): Novak Djokovic Faces Sinner Test, Women’s Semis Take Centre Stage

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by hall of fame writer and commentator Steve Flink to preview Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner.

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Novak Djokovic will have a rematch with Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of Wimbledon after their five set epic last year.

 

It was so near yet so far for Jannik Sinner last year as he went two sets up on Novak Djokovic before the Serb won in five sets.

This time around could be different with Novak Djokovic yet to hit top gear despite reaching the last eight.

In this video Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by Steve Flink to discuss Jannik Sinner’s chances against Novak Djokovic as well as previewing the women’s singles semi-finals and finally talking about Carlos Alcaraz’s semi-final match with Daniil Medvedev.

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