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[@BenEcho]

Keep it up Felix, super proud of you brother!

[@SweeZ123.]

Yeah boiiii

[@tennisbrothers]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@robmagu65]

These videos show you just how deep men's professional tennis is these days. There are good players at every level and it is a real grind to get through these draws. Keep fighting Felix, you will eventually get on a bit of a run and break through. Fun to watch.

[@danielmartin6047]

“I am not expecting too much from myself” this is the mentality of someone that knows they will lose. Changing the mindset is the next step to be consistently better for you felix. Cheers lad

[@chalecmouse268]

should have been "im going to destroy this guy"

[@zijianyu1881]

this mentality isn't necessarily wrong, especially that hes coming back from an injury and he's playing a person rated higher. Expecting to lose will actually also relieve lots of stress and therefore letting you to play more reckless and relaxed tennis, that's how i beat many players rated a lot higher than me.

[@thetruth65756]

ehhh not really. Bing realistic is important too

[@cubesquared7808]

No. Just no. This might be true for some people but not for everyone. This mindset can be really healthy as it takes pressure off and allows you to not focus on the result, just on playing your game and on the current point. Whenever I have this mindset I tend to play better as I'm much more relaxed and enjoying myself. It's kinda like Hikaru's candidates run if you follow chess at all

[@viniciuscandido7133]

Borna Coric thought he was going to lose on the 1st round and he ended up winning Cincinnati lol

[@ItsTomRich]

I played this guy!! He beat me 4-0 4-1 in a local tournament 5 years ago 🤣🤣 I feel your pain Felix!

[@tennisbrothers]

Haha 😂 yh

[@tennisbrothers]

@@wrench9103 what is the name of the tournament you beat him- love to look it up 👀

[@ItsTomRich]

@@wrench9103 proof?

[@cristianconstantinescu7264]

@@wrench9103 Thiem is using the slice backhand a lot on clay, so that statement alone is dubious as to your tennis credentials. Slice can be used tactically very good against backliners and pushers to draw them into the net and pass them, as they hate playing at the net. It is true Felix is not a clay court player, evident by his flat strokes particularly on the backhand whereas his opponent was clearly a clay court player, hitting heavy topspin classic clay court tactics, high balls, etc. That being said, I have a lot of sympathy for Felix, having struggled on this surface for years against pushers. Go Felix!

[@MrCharlesHomewood]

@@wrench9103 you must be playing @ 14 UTR level?

[@calebmorrid1782]

felix i just want you to know your one of the best tennis player that posted on tt thank you so much for your content

[@novelistandpsycopath]

You don't know how much you've taught other beginner players. Your amazing

[@ruhelahmed3058]

Taught how to lose? I'm sorry , but that comment on not having high expectation on a match was not the best comment before a game.

[@novelistandpsycopath]

@@ruhelahmed3058 taught to never give up sir

[@Jeff-ct4wk]

you’re* jokes aside except for the mentality im feel like I’m learning a lot by watching him play

[@The_Upgrader]

After watching you for sometime now I can say you have one flaw Felix, and that is you constantly put your opponents on a ranking pedestal. In a mental sense you give yourself a crouch going into the match as if your less skilled and destined to loose. The opponent never matters, ranked unranked your always versing yourself. Getting one ATP point or beating someone higher ranked shouldn't matter because your already winning at life, enjoy the ride the outcome is just a bonus. Don't ever put pressure on yourself, hundred's of thousands of your fans watch you for who you are now, not for what you may become. Remember we got your back win or loose, we will be here supporting your passion for life.

[@MrCharlesHomewood]

Hey Felix , you have met one of my players , he has done well to improve to this level and this video helps to see what he needs to improve further… Giacomo is a good competitor. Felix your honesty on this journey is very good.. If you want any help on your improvements, happy to help you.. Keep up the hard work u r doing , good luck.

[@RamitMalhotra]

I'm 33 from Seattle, and I am thoroughly enjoying watching your journey from afar. I'm a 4.5 club player and watching you motivates me everyday. I especially relate to your shoulder woes - I've been in PT for over a year now for my right shoulder and I do similar band work before matches as well! Really rooting for you to get that first ATP point but also grateful that you have chosen to share this journey with us as it's unfolding. Really feel like I'm there and I can tell you there's definitely a large part of me vicariously enjoying and suffering this rewarding but brutal journey with you! Cheers man!

[@tennisbrothers]

💙

[@robertozambrano7545]

Felix i think any top D1 school in the US would be lucky to have you, but whatever you choose to do i hope you continue on this path and see where this takes you. Results will come sooner or later so keep it up man!

[@maxiiiiii6106]

Tennis youtube is looking bright right now…I see more professional players showing insights into their journeys…great job leading this movement Felix!

[@andynator7]

Other channel recommendations?

[@tennisbrothers]

Exactly my question 🙋‍♂️

[@maxiiiiii6106]

I mean none of these guys uploads as consistently as Felix, but I was thinking of Tsitsipas, Nishioka, Ilya Marchenko who have youtube channels…and „The Tennis Dream“ for college tennis. Max Purcell( Wimbledon doubles champ) started doing videos a while ago but unfortunately hasn’t been uploading for some time…

[@benjamint279]

As well jules marie a french tennisman that was a former top 200 and is currently grinding the atp ranking to make french open 2023 qualif !

[@ghjkffaqt5561]

@@benjamint279 yea

[@cofi1095]

damn im early, love this series felix, watching you improve ever since the tournaments in schotland is amazing at this rate by the end of this/next year you’ll have 20+ points, looking forward to see that

[@tennisbrothers]

love that bro, a few obstacles in the way at the moment but the journey isn't going to be all plain sailing

[@giacomorevelli2356]

Good match Felix, it was closer than the score suggests. Keep going the results will come. All the best 💪

[@73monochrome]

I'm a big fan of your channel and I see you are improving but if I could be honest for one second. I believe you play without the belief that you can win. Your strokes, serve are strong enough to be competitive in tournaments. You just need to believe in yourself more. Trust your forehand and serve. Go out there with the determination that you will give everything to win and make they pay a price to beat you. Make them die for every point. This is the mindset you need. It's kill or be killed. Anyway, keep pushing and believe in yourself my friend.

[@tacocsgo6878]

Exactly, it’s all mental

[@victor.sandru8449]

That’s a great comment I play competitively and feel this is one of the biggest things holding me back from the very top. Thank you

[@cristianconstantinescu7264]

unsolicited advice from amateurs is the single most annoying thing a tennis professional has to withstand. I am an amateur, but playing a lot and at least I understand the limits of my competence, which already puts me in top 5% amateurs :). Stop giving unsolicited advice. Confidence is very important, particularly when you come from injury, but this comment doesn't help. Just say good job, stay strong, nice serve, some positive things! POSITIVE! Or just STFU.

[@MrArche123]

@@cristianconstantinescu7264 pretty sure Felix is not a pro tennis player?

[@mu11ian]

I think Felix has this attitude

[@andrewoh4790]

Keep it up Felix! 💪🏼 Like how you’re trusting your process rather than the results. Watching video replays of matches can be difficult at times but so useful. Looking forward to your next tournament!

[@greensky9530]

Even if it's no longer a road to one ATP point it is still a road worth watching. thanks for the consistent content! We all know you will get your first singles point before the end of the year

[@milesblack1830]

he still doesn't have a singles atp point... only for doubles

[@kevinjoseph6534]

Nice job Felix you played your heart out and that drive and determination will pay off.

[@davidblazquez1376]

You described your objectives so well: getting more confidence with your elbow and playing more matches to get back these competitive sensations which are necessary to win matches. Cheer up dude!

[@ronm7114]

I think ur most mature match so far. And best mayb so far. Its exactly as u reviewed it urself. Nothing to ad. Very good progress despite the loss.

[@hiddenwinter1676]

Just know Felix you played very well, especially on the last set, you didn't go down without an amazing last set. The guy you played was by far one of the best college players I have seen, it really goes to show how much you have improved. Keep up the good work!

[@-Munditimum-]

You got this Felix. Keep at it and you'll find yourself in the process. When you do you'll be on your way to get many, not just one. With all my support. MM

[@notandrew9012]

keep your head up felix!! despite all you've been through you've come a long way. i know you'll get those atp points, you deserve it :))

[@Moendos99TTV]

Gave a good summary of the match i've watched. Nothing to add! ;) Happy for you that your arm is doing well. Hope it stays that way. Keep grindin bro! You got this!

[@bigrobsydney]

We know his little sister, Catarina. Giacomo is vey tough, having played a lot of tennis in the US. He ended up playing 5 matches at Xatavi, so he is quite strong. And I think you're right; many of those games were tight. 1 point going the other way would have made a big difference, so you just need to figure out what could have made the technical or strategic difference.

[@krushfield]

It's all about finding those little victories. The arm is feeling better... better serves. That's a little bit of a win right there. Stay positive!

[@danielsanchezramirez299]

"I'm not expecting too much from myself" If you go to a tennis match with this kind of mentality you're not necessarily going to lose but need to know that you're going to play a 1vs2 match. You need to destroy and uncreate all the expectations (it doesn't matter if they're good or bad) that you have about the match, the opponent, the result etc. Your mind is gonna tell you that you're injured, the opponent is better than you, it's too hot... That being said, YOU CAN DO IT FELIX

[@diegosantiagorobledo9620]

Hi Felix! I am from Spain, (north of Spain) but I am training anually at the Rafa Nadal Academy and in my free time I usually watch you and you are a very good example for other boys and Girls like me (12-16 years old) of working hard and fighting for your dreams! Hopefully you came some day to the academy! There's a 25K futures event here in Santander were I live. I Hope to meet you one day!

[@aaravdixit3091]

That singles ATP point will come soon man! Love your content

[@londonislost]

Good content bro. It's a grind innit....people need to see more of this side of the tour.

[@patmcc7758]

You were definitely in the match. You need more matches, the best form of practice anyone can do. And watch your health and keep injury free.

[@JeanAlesiagain3]

Felix, you are a great player. I see so much potential in you. Just like you, back in a day I tried to become a professional tennis player too. Your videos remind me of that experience, and they are very fun to watch. I'd humbly like to suggest some things to you based on what I've seen. 1. Get some short balls earlier. Not all of them. You need to chose the ones where taking them early would hurt the most. You do play a bit conservative with some short balls. But later in the point I see taking risks in other shots where you'd get lower percentages. In a way, but taking less risk, you end up taking more risk. 2. You need to lead your backhand swing with the tip of the racquet more. I notice when swinging short, you lead with the handle a little bit. Your shots are not weak but the ball is not heavy. 3. Use short angled shots more, especially on the inside out forehand. Good luck in your tournaments! If you ever come to San Diego, California... let's hit

[@sludge86]

Wow man, you played really really well. The vid is encouraging! Way to stay positive (thumb’s up)

[@ZebRL]

I won’t lie, at 6:32, I find that camera angle a lot better compared to the other one. Maybe you could use that camera angle in your vids some more, but great game non the less Felix!

[@vincent-fp9wf]

I don't

[@gkjames9929]

By far the best tennis intro OAT! KEEP IT UP

[@Minty1888]

Every experience is valuable. Keep working hard Felix! :)

[@tennisbrothers]

Thanks 🙏 Minty

[@danielhutschnur]

Keep up the hustle brother💪🏽 you are a major inspiration and i love watching your videos

[@pierrelab4506]

Hoping you the best Felix for next tournaments. I'm watching you from France, and I love what you do especially when you comment your own games. Good luck, we'll keep following you

[@Filip-rl9tp]

Felix you are really good! Believe in yourself and I know you will make it soon

[@Matias-ec5wh]

Great channel. Can really see that you lack confidence at the moment. Clay exposes your game in particular your backhand. You have a big serve but you are holding back and serving 80% to get a high percentage in. Your game needs to be a lot more aggressive. Big serve, rip the forehand, attack the net. If I were you, I would go D1 US and play at a good SEC school to build up your game. Then at 22, go conquer the world and you will have the peace of mind of a bachelor degree. That was my route and greatest decision I’ve made. Keep enjoying the process 💪

[@tenniswithandy]

Thanks for sharing your journey Felix. Glad your injury didn’t flare up. Let me know if you need some tips for elbow stretches.

[@tennisbrothers]

Will do!

[@iggyman783]

Tough break man, you're coming out of an injury and starting to play matches again. Don't let it get you down and focus on the big picture! P. S. I loved the higher camera angle, it really showed the depth and speed of the ball. Keep up the great work!

[@tennisbrothers]

Thanks Ignacio - you are spot on.

[@bennahamilton6703]

That was a tough match! that was definitely in on 5:32

[@adamfrary6227]

UCLA represent! It’s always fun to see Giacomo and the other tennis guys on campus

[@prakashkumawat950]

Getting better Felix day by day keep it up 👏

[@aidanprentice1807]

Nice vid felix! I too have to add rock tape to my hitting arm due to tennis elbow which is rare at my younger age. Hopefully you don’t have this and your injury goes away.

[@jatuttable]

I enjoy watching every video. I look forward to it every Sunday.

[@tennisbrothers]

Thank you

[@Sthpaw]

You have a very solid mindset and awareness for a futures player! Personally as a coach i'd actually focus on some of the technical side of your game. When you time your shots up well with your hip fire, your forehand is pretty lethal to your competition! I'd work on your ability to fire your hip rotation into every FH! Whether you're a little early/late or even on the semi stretch, quite often i see you unloading your feet and body without the swing added in. Backhand work on timing when firing your left hip around the ball. As said you have solid IQ if you can learn to click on your body timing to your mindset you should start seeing these matches swinging your way! Best of luck bro! Great content

[@Sthpaw]

Last thing i'd recommend is to drop the hand a bit more and drive up on the ball with the hand and accelerate your elbow rotation over the ball rather than the hand turning over the ball as much. If you see this hope this helps!

[@tennisfitapp]

Yep - He was fitter and he plays better clay court tennis. He builds up the points with almost “visible tactic” - he knows he is fitter so he moved you around until you cant hit deep anymore! But keep going! 🙏🎾👏

[@dro355]

Reliving my juniors days :))) loving it mate!!!

[@tennisbrothers]

:-)

[@britishproblemz8167]

Keep fighting my dude you’re doing awesome!

[@micahthomas869]

I love this channel Felix, but I go to ucla so may have been rooting against you…best of luck in your next tournament!!!

[@MegaLastiko]

Thanks Felix! Great vid as always!

[@tennisbrothers]

Thank you

[@LKS-xy9xj]

Great Video keep going 👍🏼

[@gab_ale]

I did before and after screen shots of that super close shot you made. The ball left a mark super close to the line, probably touching it. So it could be fair to say that the ball did touch a bit of the line.

[@brianmoney410]

Great video. As you said, lots of opportunities to make it closer on the scoreboard. Again, not that I am anyone to listen to, but i really feel you are more effective when you are asserting yourself and being aggressive. It may be a confidence thing as you are trying to get back after the injury, but I think that is where you are going to find your success. Good luck and keep pushing, you will no doubt get there.

[@betomondini]

Hey Felix, Im a former D1 player. This guy shows how strong NCAA D1 is. Do you consider going to college in the US?

[@lswonke]

I can tell from your commentary that you are improving in your analysis of what you do well and what goes wrong. Critical self-analysis is crucial in getting better and you are demonstrating that skill with each match. Keep it up.

[@justinadrowski38]

U should use the second camera angle more. It’s a lot easier to follow plus we can tell how much faster u guys r moving and also the speed at which ur hitting the ball. Overall it was just a lot more entertaining so thanks for including it

[@superboyjamie]

Felix, THANK YOU for sharing your tennis journey on KZbin. It is so inspiring to see your progress as you develop and grow stronger. Keep on playing! Cheers!

[@tennisbrothers]

🫡💪

[@sharpie8094]

bro iml ike your biggest fan thanks for every thing in september im starting lessons thanks to you

[@tennisbrothers]

awesome bro keep it up , hope you enjoy the lessons

[@sharpie8094]

@@tennisbrothers thanks bro unlucky on that game I’m expecting Wimbledon soon 😂 jokes keep it up

[@stmlucky4829]

nice video as always, i think you need to add maybe more variation in your game like dropshot or short slice. The opponent often know that you will play very long and stay behind, they are not surprised most of the time. But your strokes from baseline and your serve are really hard, keep fighting !!

[@tiabertoldi.tennis]

Good inspiring for beginner/agonistic players, thanks and keep going 👌🏻🎾❤️

[@tennisbrothers]

Thank you 🙌

[@bballah9969]

Best of luck Felix let's get it👊

[@Sup4ridol]

Tough match today Felix. You’re doing good coming back from injury, I know that you will get 1 atp point. Good job

[@j-andrews]

I like the addition of the *single for the series title haha

[@TheSportsPROgram]

Division 1 college tennis is very strong. It is like saying a triple A in baseball. Look at how many players that played college tennis are highly ranked in the ATP. Joe Salisbury comes to mind as he played at the University of Memphis and he is ranked #1 in the world in doubles. Many former d1 players made it in to the top 100 and some top 10 in singles as well.

[@TheSportsPROgram]

@@duanehorton4680 correct, and there are many more ….Isner (Georgia) penistone ( Memphis) johnson (usc ) McDonald, Giron, Cressy ( UCLA) and the list goes on ……

[@patrickohennesy6539]

Well done bro keep going at it!

[@LowkAlexander]

My boy Rivelli. Covered his freshman season at UCLA for the paper, cool dude

[@coffeedude2024]

Unlucky Felix for your match. I thought overall you played pretty well but I think your opponent was a little more aggressive which made the difference in the end I think but it was a lot closer than the score suggested and your match boiled down to a few key points ultimately. I went to Aldershot to watch the futures there and saw you played in qualies and I'm sorry I missed your match! But having watched some matches and the final between the no 1 and no3 seeds, I think it's key to build your serve into a solid weapon that can win you cheap points and setup a serve +1, hit controlled aggression from the baseline where you can hurt opponents point after point, have the ability to hit aggressively deep in the corners and have a great return. What I've learnt watching performance tennis over the years, the best players are very solid but they combine that with aggression and at least one weapon. Keep going Felix as your journey is a marathon not a sprint and I'm sure you'll get your first ATP point this year👍

[@markvanderwerf8592]

Yep, Felix seems to lack a real weapon which makes it really difficult. Of course you can get far with this, Djokovic doesnt really have a big weapon getting him much easy points either, but for Felix it seems too low. Would be interesting to see match stats like how many winner serves or serves +1 he makes. Seems the serve could be an area of improvement. Also in rallies seems to attack too conservatively. Play controlled attack but upon an opening go really more aggressive, Felix seems forced to make too many volleys etc because the aggressive shot is too conservative. Almost as if there is some subconscious desire to go for beautiful points, ie not win the point straight away but be forced to finish it with a nice dropshot, smash etc everytime.

[@Armani2128]

Tennis brothers W

[@sambritt8967]

Can’t wait!

[@lebeautennis]

Glad that the Arm is feeling better. Onwards and upwards. :)

[@rikkevanp]

Good match Felix, the score is not a representation of the level this match was! Again it was a decent and solid opponent you faced. With a bit more match-rythm you will get there and are able to beat these kind of players, once you win one or two matches you are set for succes in the 'Road to one ATP point' journey! Keep grinding!

[@tennisbrothers]

Good feedback Rikke - thank you 🙏

[@remarc69]

Bad luck Felix, another match where there were really only a couple of key points in it, keep it up man👍🏻

[@caoimhecarr7756]

Well done Felix

[@shivmirani748]

It was the 30-30 points that’s decided the match. Good luck in future tournaments!

[@markvanderwerf8592]

Don't they always? The key is also having many of them in the first place and he had less than the opponent.

[@shivmirani748]

@@markvanderwerf8592 true but a lot of times the opponent is so good that one barely gets to the stage of 30-30 on their serve once or twice in a match. Felix played well to a position that he was reaching 30-30 in the return games quite frequently except he could not capitalize at all. Even if he did once or twice the match could have gone his way especially in the second set

[@kojonorman4793]

We love to see it

[@tennisbrothers]

we do

[@VanshKumar-bw2lk]

Can't wait for your S&C video for members. I've always trained as a weighlifter in the gym trying to get stronger but don't know what to do to get more athletic for tennis so I can't wait. Could you go through the exercises and the sets/reps for the days you go to the gym/train if its not too much trouble?

[@tennisbrothers]

Yh sounds like a plan

[@EveHellmann]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! 🧐 I wanted to ask something unrelated: 🤔 I only have these words 🤔. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). I don't know what they are. What should I do with them? 🤷‍♀️

[@chamonix54]

Serve seems dialed in. Nice job Felix!

[@galfor54]

You got this!! ❤️

[@heo1907]

This is the definition of " I Made It "

[@ghjkffaqt5561]

You should play a match with ur brother and show us!!! It would be supper fun to wacth like the old days😀👍👍😀

[@daraadesina7168]

Best channel To watch while you eat

[@thewizardofhomework]

Dang that guy plays no 3 at UCLA? Kinda crazy that big D1 schools are so stacked. Most have all foreign players, it’s rare to see a lot of US guys even at small Cal State schools.

[@benjamincox4181]

Get in!!

[@99cya]

Good effort Felix and keep it up. You have put yourself very often in a good position. Sometimes im not sure if you overthink it. Just be confident in your play and put the balls away where you have a good position. Imo you are too conservative at times and that brings your opponent back in the game or exchange. Develop a killer mentality, dont be so humble.

[@tennisbrothers]

Working on it …

[@99cya]

@@tennisbrothers and you will achieve it!

[@Hyside14]

keep up the grind!

[@andynator7]

I'm just curious as to why you're playing all these tournaments on clay? Is it that you feel like it's your strongest surface? Or are most of the futures played on clay? Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@matiasa7301]

yeah i was wondering the same thing since i watched him play a lot on hard

[@LukeHuber]

I believe it's just that clay is really common in Spain

[@Tiziown]

Clay is the most common surface in tournaments, expecially in Europe.

[@markvanderwerf8592]

@@Tiziown depends on the area and level of play. ATP is about twice as much Hardcourt as Clay and a very small amount of grass. Lower levels harder to say, probably more clay. At recreational level it its a ton of fake clay as well these days but (almost) pro's don't play on that yet i believe. But undoubtedly they will at some point.

[@Tiziown]

@@markvanderwerf8592 Usually for low and recreational level they just stick to hard courts because they don't need much maintenance

[@andrescorona1700]

Hey felix!! I am very proud of you and of your journey, especially how far you have come and how far you will go, we all believe in you!!! I am a 14 year old who has the same goal but it is really difficult for me to win any matches at any tournament, do you have any advice i can use? Anything is helpfull!

[@tennisbrothers]

I would say play more matches Work hard on your mental side of the game and finding out how to improve on each match and going into each training session with the goal to work on something rather than just hit balls

[@zyxelk7368]

Mens tennis is so competitive, at the beggining of the year i thought that you will 100% win that atp point this yeae, but now i am not so optimistic🤯

[@tennisbrothers]

I did manage 4 ATP doubles points - but you are right I'm hunting down the first ATP point. There are 2 factors which played a role so far - the tournaments I choose are the more difficult ones in the sense that the players attending are higher ranked than in other regions. I also still struggle with various injuries - which is normal when training and playing more. Still 2 more tournament series to come - so let's see what I can do this year ;-)

[@PayToWin02]

What sleeve are you using? Nice video!!

[@tennisbrothers]

nike

[@rubiton99999999]

Vary the pace and the amount of spin on both sides and vary the angles.

[@tennisbrothers]

Sounds good 👍

[@bramvalkenburg5655]

Can't understand why there aren't more people watching.

[@luiscastaneda3208]

How do you doing for be sign up in that tournaments?

[@lederic]

Great channel!

[@tennisbrothers]

Thank you!

[@tintinbda4722]

Well done!

[@benli9996]

Hey Felix, loving the series if u haven't already what is ur UTR?

[@ghjkffaqt5561]

He is about an 11.5 ish but potential to be a 12 utr

[@gab_ale]

Have you met Areg and Grisha form Gladiators Tennis?

[@estructarian3151]

Hi Felix, could you make a video covering injury prevention?

[@tennisbrothers]

Thinking about it. Any specific part of I jury prevention you are interested in?

[@estructarian3151]

@@tennisbrothers shoulder and upper arm area