Facing The Highest Ranked Opponent (

[@elitetennisnutrition]

Camilo almost took a set against Alcaraz in clay this year on Buenos Aires, and lost a very close match against Rublev in clay too. You are getting there! Keep going!

[@tabaccount9622]

Best match I have seen from you, very consistent, patient and accurate. Keep fighting!

[@KaruesellHQ]

appreciate it

[@zuffle1023]

Great to see you moving up in terms of opponents and holding your own, going toe to toe. There wasnt alot between you, props from Scotland !

[@johnmsedlak]

That dude is a baller on clay. Seems super fit. Great match by you too Karue. These higher rank players just force you to play at such a high level(like that second set) for the entire match. You're no doubt getting there.

[@ownagemunky]

I'm so jealous of how you move around the court. It looks so fun to be that light on your feet. Great video as always! You were playing some really great tennis and looked in control for most of this match tbh

[@-Munditimum-]

Honestly you're one of the cleanest and best ball strikers I've ever seen (and believe me, being alive probably more than most people watching here...I've seen many great hitters). Sucks to lose, but you did great regardless. This is called experience and learning. Cheers and thanks for sharing! M

[@traderduke2]

I had the same thoughts. He (Karue) strikes the ball very well from both sides. Power, depth, location. Very solid all around, moves well too! Really just boils down to making a few errors here and there, going for it a bit too early in the rallies. His opponents know early on they are in for a battle.

[@-Munditimum-]

@@traderduke2 Couldn't have said it better. Cheers!

[@candomannn6892]

Great display of patience and letting the point play out, especially in the 2nd. Well done Karue!!! Love your work

[@johng3621]

Love these matches that you sit and analyze. Gives real insight into what's going on. It is impressive how good you are at implementing your tactics in a match. You rarely look lost or overwhelmed regardless of the opponent. Good stuff.

[@helloeveryone0123]

Please continue to make these match videosssss! Love to follow your matches and hearing your feedback about your game. Also nice moustache :)

[@circuitdesign]

Karue, your backhand is like bread and butter! Super solid and I really admire the way you can manufacture pace at will on the backhand. If I put myself in the mind of your opponent I would feel like it will never break down. That alone would start getting in my head, ha ha.

[@KaruesellHQ]

thank you!

[@pj-fx7gx]

God how I love Karue’s 2HBH. Not only is it a strong shot but aesthetically it’s gorgeous

[@backstein972]

Whats that?

[@robertvacek6940]

2HBH can never be nice shot, you must be insane.

[@kevinkim0817]

@@backstein972 2hbh = two hand backhand

[@pj-fx7gx]

@ 2-Handed-BackHand. 2HBH

[@ybakos]

Dude that is some amazing playing, especially the second set. Smart and skilled, wow. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mwpicard]

Thanks

[@Hedgehog1039]

I've been watching you for quite a while now and I have been following your return to pro tennis, I've been loving it. Me and my wife like to watch tennis highlights and whatnot together and recently on the suggested videos one of your matches showed up! I was pretty excited to see that and I had to tell my wife "hey, I watch that guy's channel!" Haha, keep up the good work!

[@KaruesellHQ]

hahaha that’s amazing! I am glad you guys are enjoying it!

[@Mark-ei8fy]

Great, video. Love your mentally with a balance about being calm but aggressive. I struggle to maintain my calmness when things get too physical or Im being pushed around and adrenaline starts going. Thats definitely a part I could improve on

[@rijy191]

Thats something I struggle with as well. Any tips?

[@NeptunesTennisDrills]

great vid, again really like the format with inset video commentary.

[@FC-cz6zd]

One thing I noticed is you were hitting your spots with pace. Deep in the corners or great angles cross court in the service boxes. Nice work and thanks for another great video.

[@brandonvereyken4869]

Karuesing up the rankings. Your analysis was spot on. SO many points where you had opportunities to take control and you did not go for an aggressive shot. Once he had an easier ball to hit, you ALMOST NEVER won those points, so you MUST maintain control with your movement and aggressiveness in these points to win against top 100 players. Since you lose nothing by going for a point-controlling shot- because against these top 100 players you aren't going to win these points with the passive shot anyway- you therefore are losing nothing by going for it. Of course, it is easy to say it, harder to "feel" it in the middle of a big point. I'm not just going to say that you had a real chance to win here, I'm going to say you SHOULD have won this match! No one knows the mental game as well as you. You knew he would play the final set wide open. After he lost the second set he had nothing to lose and he played like it, but you knew that was coming. Your skills are great for clay. On your best day you would have won this match, but as you said it's the end of the season and even in the shape you are in, you weren't totally 100%. You still played a quality match, but I want your focus on WE ARE WORKING ON THE NEXT LEVEL 100% OF THE TIME! Even in the middle of the match I want you thinking about every shot and ONLY that. There is no pressure because there is no score. Today's match results simply do not matter. EVERY point we are just out there working on those next-level shots, because ONLY those will take us to the top. We are simply NEVER content with our weapons. We are IMPROVING them. The way to win matches is to hit your best shot every time, and the ONLY way to do that is to TRULY not give a crap about today's results. That is the irony and the beauty of tennis. I can assure you that your game is closer to the top than you realize.

[@ChristopherJamesEdward]

Hi Karue. I just wanted to compliment you and congratulate you on your comeback and all the success you have had on the ATP tour this year. I have been keeping up with your scores by getting Google notifications and you are really popping off. Truly the feat of a lifetime. I know you have the talent to make it into the top 50. Keep grinding legs brother, stay happy, stay healthy, and may God's glory shine through you

[@dustyroot4708]

This is great. Thanks for providing your thoughts and commentary. It’s so valuable to hear how high level players think during their matches.

[@santtuasp3136]

Dude, great content & match, been fun following your journey! Been around all the way from 'driving servers crazy' - video, thought that 'this is a confident guy', didn't have any idea of your level of play :). Q On fitness: You seem to sometimes run out of steam in 3rd sets, are you fuelling enough for long matches? Following lot's of endurance stuff(ultras) and they all seem to be moving to high carb fuelling,.. (though probably you have this figured out). Good luck and looking fward seeing you against top 50 soon!

[@Grugbuytheberry]

Loving the commentary karue! I'm learning so much gearing what you're going through

[@MrChillywilly7]

Well played! I think your commentary on balancing was spot on! That first set could have been yours! Played better more chances etc.. but at some shots you pulled the trigger a bit too early.. and thats such a fine line between playing offensive tennis, but still with patience and control... That second set once you got that break, that first point on 3-1 on your serve was so good! You stayed in the rally was patience, didn't go for too much, won the point and in my opinion send the clear message! Like i can go long points too.. can't break me down.. After that i could tell it affected him mentally and physically and you took that set comfortably, playing good solid tennis! Your up there man! Like you said tennis is like that sometimes, you tire a bit, miss some shots the other guy hangs tough and before you know it, its over.. Again very well played! You got the highlight reel on lockdown!

[@BabarAyub-r3q]

Love this guy and how he comments and going up

[@GeorgeT370]

Thanks for showing and commenting the match...and good luck for the future !

[@mattcarlson8262]

It' all a process, you're playing well, he upped his game in the third set and you got a little tired. Fun to watch !

[@thomasboldt4669]

You did a great job running him around in the 2nd set. He was getting tired and making errors. Just needed to do more of the same in the 3rd maybe

[@ace8945]

you were definitely in the flow! keep up that mental training Karue.

[@douglarson5544]

Karue, I am really thrilled at how well you are keeping up with these top players. The work you are doing is surely paying off! I am impressed with how well you are preparing for each stroke. I notice as I watch that you feel really comfortable throughout the point(s) against Ugo. So, continuing to do good practice to prepare for THE next shot will be a strength which will pay bigger and bigger dividends and at the same time, allow you to stay comfortable and confident during your shot-making. So glad you are sharing your journey with all of us!!! Thanks and best wishes for an Australian run.

[@KaruesellHQ]

appreciate it!

[@ARKenMan]

You've really gotten so much better! Unbelievable match. That 2nd set....dude!

[@gho0osting]

That was a helluva match! Your game is so dynamic now, many weapons of choice 🚀 That first set, you had a bit of anxiety, two "easy" net pts that cost it. But damn, the second set was such a breeze, you set the pace and it was superb. Foi insano irmão, parabéns!

[@KaruesellHQ]

thank you!

[@marcelokohn9796]

Estava lá te assistindo, joga demais! Continue firme! Abraço!

[@travisjensen2420]

I’ve already got tickets for the AO, I hope I can watch you take out a seed in the first round! Keep going.

[@JoshKim-kp2rj]

GAHH SO CLOSE! Love mixing it up with the serve and volley and nice touch on the drop shots. I think going for broke on some of those break points would have been the difference. Believe in you Karue!!

[@gilbertproulx4067]

I saw you play in Drummondville yesterday, i feel that you are on a high and that you can win the tournament. Bon succès!

[@jeffbrunswick5511]

Looking more and more solid Karue. The variety is coming in now too. 👍

[@razrfish]

Karie, you need to feel great about that performance. You were on the offensive more than him, you pressed him well. Best chance to win was snagging the first set break opportunity. You had him n the ropes the entire first 2 sets! Fabulous play, and keep it up!

[@DonYang73]

Solid hitting, and turnaround 2nd set. Good luck inyour future matches

[@Dot_Nation]

Well done mate. I can see you are on a high, and even surprising yourself at the moment.

[@chndlrsmth]

as always you are a warrior on court. I aspire to get my backhand like yours. keep fighting

[@ayokay123]

This match doesn't convince me that Carabelli is any better. You played great here, Karue. Love your calm, cool, and collected playing AND commentary. Only 128k subscribers and more than half have already watched this match? There's a reason you're popular. Keep it up!

[@ellison2546]

Oh wow. Since your comment (1 day ago), he already gained 20k followers and is now at 148k

[@ayokay123]

@@ellison2546 I wonder if I misread that number. ?

[@ellison2546]

@ayokay123 potentially.

[@TCBoutaBag]

I didn’t know you were a content creator! I first heard of you when I was getting on tennis and you won me a lot of money so thank you 😂🙏🏾 new subscriber!

[@JDJ473]

Love the net attack aggression 🕺. Really keeps them paranoid and on their toes. I’ve never seen so many Terrible drop shots from an elite player - how many easy points did you get 😂

[@euroclyde]

Karue, you're playing big and improving. Keep it going, and make sure you're working hard and still having fun.

[@zbabyg6998]

Im nit done watching, but this is the best tennis you've played, man. Such confidence and poise!!!

[@blarpieman]

Don't stop until you are at the top. We all want to see you there Karue. It would be an amazing journey to see you successful as someone doing online instruction then taking people to task in the top 50. Keep going man were behind you. The only thing that limits you is your mind.

[@ronm7114]

I always love your backhand. Keep pushing for those final steps. U can do it Karue. U can do it.

[@Dan0c]

6:12 "the sideswiper" hahahaah. Luv the content. Keep it up ;)

[@darkdiark]

So cool to see your crazy development. Keep going Karue. You will getting to the TOP100 very soon. 💪

[@KaruesellHQ]

thank you

[@andrewkao8534]

Cool stuff karue!

[@soundsystem4life]

Love that backhand Karue... still remenber seeing it just feets away in Lima this year. #1 fan from Peru now.

[@samuelemaestri4400]

Good job karue. U have the Agassi’s backhand

[@sbinsdca]

I like that you're coming in more. Keep at it and you'll keep improving.

[@cyrillebouchard8896]

Will be there to see you at Drummondville Quebec Canada next week ! good luck

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yes see you there!

[@jad7334]

I'm so excited for you, keep doing this and grandslam matches next year will happen, which will also make awesome youtube vids.

[@mistergosususage]

Obrigado pela partilha de seus videos e experiências nestes jogos. gosto de te ver jogar penso que tens óptimas armas para escalar nos ranks e começar a chegar longe nestes torneios challenger. não estás atrás destes caras. o camilo e o de jong sao dos melhores jogadores do circuito challenger mesmo assim foram jogos muitíssimo equilibrados decididos por detalhes. na verdade o camilo é talvez o mais duro mesmo em terra batida (saibro) do circuito challenger. continue seus videos por favor muito apreciados e boa sorte no que resta da época e para a próxima cumprimentos de Portugal

[@betotaguchi5229]

Great Match Man. Jogou demais e ja fez um grande segundo set agora ja esta pegando o ritmo. Vamos Karue!!!!!!!! Want to watch u in a grand slam man!!!!!!

[@danielcontraluz]

boa mano, segundo set foi jogou absurdo, keep going dude, we´re watching!

[@dl703]

Hi Karue, been watching you for a couple of years now. Your game has definitely changed and improved lots … but at this level, guess you need more varieties like drop shots, side spins, lobs etc to get these guys off guard. Your serve and volley is awesome. Take more advantage of it. After all, you are already 30, so to be completing at this level with younger guys is something you should be really proud of. Keep going despite no fun living off hotels and suitcases. Good job! DL From Singapore…

[@DennisMatchpoint]

Hey Karue I’m a big fan and got your strings as well. I’m nowhere near your level but do you think looking back some drop shots could have helped in this match? There were a lot of instances that he was so far from the baseline and you were inside that I think a few drop shots here and there could have made a difference. Just a thought. You are an inspiration bro just keep going and hopefully we will see you in a slam soon.

[@richardpavelka3947]

congrats for your journey and channel!

[@Chilllinz]

Karue, racket question here! I'm playing with the Pure Aero98. But feel it lacking in the feel-department, and something about the overall sensation is just not completely right. It isn't that responsive at times. Is the Percept100D a realistic racket for to change to, without having to add weight(other than an overgrip) to the frame? Love the videos and the journey! Keep going strong

[@reimym1035]

Keep up the great content Karue!

[@abelgallardo4068]

Vi a Camilo en la qualy del ATP Buenos 2023 y 2024, un jugador muy fuerte y físico, así que es increible el partido que jugaste. Could we see you soon in the qualy - or maybe main draw - at Buenos Aires? Lets gooo

[@KaruesellHQ]

vamos

[@Dan1elAndrade]

You were here! I live in Campinas, would have been great to watch you play.

[@exoticmale33]

Just simply amazed at your achievements keep going

[@bobbyberger9694]

really impressive improvement. there are several times you are over recovering after you push him back and it would make you more aggressive with no added risk

[@gilbertproulx4067]

Wow Karue you are coming to Drummondville wow cool, hope to see you there!

[@KaruesellHQ]

yes I am!

Love your laser targeted backends. Great video!

[@riosrios5466]

High quality match! Did the shadow/light on the court in the beginning of the match bother you? Does it affect your playstyle? Do you e.g. deliberately play less serve&volley with such conditions because it is hard to play a volley when the return comes from light into shadow and vice versa?

[@sirbrochill7757]

for sure he varies tactics by all conditions: temp, humidity, new ball vs old, lighting, and most importantly opponent

[@jdspider]

You played great Karue. Keep up the good work

[@fernandobelisario6731]

Such a good perspective!!

[@luyin1961]

Thank you for sharing. Didn't you play and practice with Fritz and Giron?

[@madhumeetable]

In the 1st set - the break at 3-4 , usually happens when you are playing against a higher ranked player and when a small doubt creeps in, the backhand you missed down the line(your favourite shot) usually you make it, and the easy serve and volley at 15-30. Then at 3-5 , you had 2 break points, at 15-40 he hot slices right in the middle of court, especially on the 1st slice I thought you will come in and volley and get the break, stayed back, was passive, had to take your chances. The guy doesn't like moving front and back, his side to side is damn good. And also he feels the pressure when you come into the net at the right time he randomly missed the shots into the net or got out whenever you came in. And he doesn't like receiving lots of slices. My analysis for 1st set.

[@orenthaljames2534]

I sure hope he talks about his choke in this tournament and then in Knoxville

[@LLance1510]

Great match! Keep it up!!

[@jhamal41080]

great content, very interesting and helpful for ones own game (so I hope at least :D )

[@mathewmadamira]

Awesome match and commentary

[@hanzal1469]

Watching these is helping

[@juangarcia-lr5io]

Hi saw Camilo in Poznan, and I can tell you that he was just passing the ball most of the time, lots of slices, lots of topspin, Karue game is much better but probably more difficult to keep on the same high level during the whole match.

[@lalolanda8458]

In Argentina players are so strong in clay. That's practically all we play. So it's tough when you come from USA's hard courts. The same can be said the other way around. We tend to suck at hard courts. Great match tho Karue! Carabelli is not too far from players like Navone, Diaz Acosta, Comesaña and such! Keep it up, your level is getting there.

[@ajkorras]

Like you said he was tired too but those couple errors in the beginning pf the third set (where you clearly couldnt make the effort) made the difference. Brutal! 😅

[@SaqueeResenhaPodcast]

Amazing content and analysis!! Tmj 💪

[@oliviergodet7551]

Quel dommage Karue... la bonne nouvelle c'est que tu prends conscience petit à petit que tu es tout proche du top 100 mondial. Merci pour cette vidéo! Abraço

[@outm6900]

High level the past tournaments, unfortunately things did not go your way when you were absolutely up to par with your level, both here and in Knoxville. Possibly also a stamina issue? Keep working, fun to watch.

[@Dedalus11973]

First of all congrats, you're getting there and had your chances. I know that from the outside everything seems so easy but have you thought about incorporating more drop shots in your game? If you review your match there are several moments wherr he was way behind the serve line and you had the opportunity to end the point easily with a drop. Think about it because there are situations where you dictate the point but end up losing it because either you force it or you try to add extra spin. Just an idea. Keep it up!

[@KaruesellHQ]

court was high bouncy, drop shots were very effective. If the risk reward isn’t there, drop shots won’t help. Might win a point here and there but one doesn’t win a match because of drop shots

[@Dedalus11973]

@KaruesellHQ that's why I wrote incorporate in your game, you don't win matches with drop shot for sure but at least you can use another weapon. Best of luck!

[@Kazuo-ll6hr]

What do you think of the Djokovic diet? He doesnt eat wheat(specifically gluten), dairy, red meat. He is super slim. I think something similar could help you with endurance.

[@joelu2596]

Nice work 💪🏻

[@donclem8963]

Hey Karue, how are you able to get Nike Airzoom Vapor shoes still? Is it because you’re at the level where they send them to you? Or did you just buy a ton before they discontinued them?

[@KaruesellHQ]

I had a bunch of them from the time I worked with Naomi. And clay shoes don’t really wear out

[@devoker666]

Do you think there is room for improvement in your serve? If you think so, would you consider getting some serious coaching on fine tuning the serve?

[@derekchau4375]

I would say your clarity in the 2nd set gave u a huge efficiency advantage. YOur mind and body were relaxed and in sync so you hit bigger with same amount effort and you movement efficiency was off the charts. Longer more releaxed strides and muscles, earlier ball recognition, better balance = much more efficient energy usage. Combined with easy power playing with clarity will keep your stamina in the safe zone and leave a good reserve for when you really have to force things. Seems like you were outputing 70% the effort vs. when you were trying to outhit him and playing stacatto style - forcing the issue, breaking the rhythm of the rally.

[@derekchau4375]

OK maybe in reality you were using 10% less than him but that is a huge difference in a match especially if u have to play best of 5. Maybe a new secret weapon here - play 80% of the sets with clarity and have enought in tank to go overdrive if needed while your opponnent runs themselves into ground. Is this the secret to energy mgt the top guys have figured out?

[@zhengwei0204]

did you produced this video while you are still in Knoxville Challenger? quite productive.

[@KaruesellHQ]

hahah yeah! Gotta keep up on the road. Already working on another one

[@normanashbrooke3345]

Karue’s current Universal Tennis Rating is 14.41, Ugo is at 14.65. They are evenly matched, perhaps more serve and volley might have helped. I realize that tactic can be tricky on clay. I hope Karue keeps watching his videos. That way while he is actually playing he will see himself as a spectator would watching from the stands. That may sound crazy, however Roger Federer said while he is playing he sees himself hitting amazing shots from a spectator’s point of view.

[@DiegoFernandez-zw3wq]

Youre great Karue.

[@Chris-Geezey]

Congrats on the comeback win today Karue!

[@topbanana3413]

It is crazy how it is mostly about mentality and calmness. One decision here, another there. A bit forced here, a bit too early there. Crazy.

[@KaruesellHQ]

it really is

[@abbasbhagat1587]

what a great game - you looked the better player for sure in first two... i am no expert and have learnt a lot from u but i dint see drop shots when you pushed him so much back on backhand side ...small observation 🙏🙏

[@KaruesellHQ]

Court and ball were very high bouncy, it wasn’t easy to be effective with drop shots

[@乙埔高]

Gets a lot of learning watching your video

[@jakkfrosttt]

respect!!!

[@willwahl9225]

Hi Karue: you talked about fitness and you talked about match practise. But what do you think you need to develop in your mental game ? My take is: You are going into the match with the understanding that your opponent is ranked @107; you are aware that he has won a tournament the prior week ... what does that tell you. What do you say to yourself with that in reflection ? In my humble opinion you are telling yourself it is ok to lose against someone like him. question is really whether you are selling yourself short with that mindset. Dont get me wrong - it is absolutely human - we all tend to respect our opponents based on their record and standing etc. However - you have shown tht you can play at this level. Not only in this match in the 2nd set but also in prior matches. you have played well against players that are way higher than your ranking - be it practise matches or competition. My point is just to reflect on the mindset that you started the match with. Just the awareness how you went into this match. I feel that is important for any of us going into matches. What do we focus on ? what do we say to ourselves ? What does that do to our ability to play a good match. How does that affect us ?