Former #1 Singles D1 College vs NTRP 4.5 - Match Play - Alex vs Scott (Part 1)

[@boarini2003]

You've hit on a new type of tennis content that combines learning, drama and storytelling. The sky's the limit!

[@EssentialTennis]

So glad you're enjoying the new format Johnathan!

[@jgsmo]

I’m already addicted to this stuff. Ian, you’ve just created a new kind of entertainment. Tks, from Brazil.

[@EssentialTennis]

So glad you're enjoying it Pedro!

[@nicholastanzola488]

Commentary really took these matches to the next level great work

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you think so!

[@chrispageau6375]

You've just raised the bar again Ian. Really like the two commentators approach.

[@EssentialTennis]

It was a lot of fun!

[@DominicGoundar]

"it's like adding more weight to the bench press bar. It's good for you" - amazing! That's the kind of motivational speaking everyone's game needs.

[@jc-vu4gn]

that s an awesome man-cave there, the entire studio. u got everything for chilling out, even got a tennis court

[@scottbroady3159]

There’s even beer in the cooler courtside! Why WOULDN’T I want to play matches here?

[@martinroa]

This format is amazing. Keep raising the bar Ian. Suggestion: breakpoint alert for the inattentive viewer (like me).

[@EssentialTennis]

Great suggestion!

[@CoachAdrian]

Alerts would be awesome!

[@rfrnproductions8413]

@@EssentialTennis And maybe a mark to say who's serving otherwise great content!

[@calebsmith4083]

It blows my mind that people would go out of their way to give a thumbs down for a video like this... like what else could you ask for?!?!? Great job again, Ian! And thanks to Mark for helping commentate!

[@Cesarini77]

This is just awesome. Not only you're merging several youtube channels, but adding comments is a great decision. Its like getting together with a couple of friends and enjoy a match, which i enjoy much more than watching pros pulling ridiculous shots back and forth. Like other comments mentioned, we are getting addicted to this new format.

[@jend4494]

I am only 2 minutes in and I'm already loving the new dual commentator setup. Hey, this is first class stuff! Ian, great job! LOVE that you're always introducing something new to your videos! This is great stuff you're doing. If you start charging a minimal fee, I wouldn't mind paying. It's worth it. But let's make sure minimal IS minimal. hahaha. Congrats, Ian. Great stuff.

[@Chris-Geezey]

I think I'm addicted to your content now. I really wish I lived in an area that had a tennis community like you do there. Great stuff.

[@michaelkelly8232]

God I love scott, regardless whether he wins or loses the matches he’s forever my favourite!!

[@grimson]

I'm sitting here rooting for him like he's one of my favorite Tour players. Just love the way the guy plays.

[@scottbroady3159]

Aww, you guys are going to give me a big head! Thanks for your kind words-it makes playing these matches an even greater treat for me.

[@hishamabdullah1470]

@@scottbroady3159 hi Scott, when did you start playing tennis? Just asking

[@scottbroady3159]

@@hishamabdullah1470 sorry for the late late response-I started playing at the age of 14 after recovering from a neck injury that ended my participation in contact sports. So almost 40 years!

[@tennisone6376]

@@scottbroady3159 that’s a good effort you can do it

[@ron980]

This format is absolutely genius. I enjoy this as much as, or more than watching professional tennis! This particular matchup reminds me of high school where most of the boys had semi-western to western grips hitting huge topspin, and our coach with his eastern grip would just dominate all of us with his shot placement, consistency, and patience. Both Alex and Scott are massive players and are very fun to watch! Thank you so much for this channel! I hope you get your court situation figured out.

[@Yuta155]

ET adds a new meaning to "commentators box". XD Absolutely love these match play vids.

[@kw2142]

man these games are fascinating. great drama & running commentary. very creative, thanks guys, it's a fun thing to watch whilst bored during lockdown

[@EssentialTennis]

So glad you're enjoying them!

[@sonsoccer777]

Hahaha love that Mark is commentating with you, putting to storage containers to good use

[@EssentialTennis]

It was a lot of fun!

[@armandohernandez7782]

This match play is awesome. Wonder how to get to play

[@scottbroady3159]

Come to Milwaukee!

[@samlee458]

the dramatic line calls and funny commentaries between the two are awesome to watch. and of cos the tennis match 👍

[@mattdimaggio8833]

I feel like the commentary the players give to the camera in between side changes is very helpful to them and can help them understand what is going on and what they need to change. I will definitely start to do this.

[@hawkeshots]

awesome direction Essential Tennis channel has gone! this is fun to watch, and inspiring! @sansait is a great addition to commentary, with his wit, and love of the @TacoBell !

[@-Munditimum-]

Super Scott is back! Alex has a very graceful style! Loving this format; the commentary takes this to new heights! ET keeps getting better. Strangely I didn't get a notification for this video! Keep up the good work Ian and team. Loving this!

[@DominicGoundar]

Guys, this format is absolutely, without question, the best yet. Well done!

[@Esty2024]

I need the second set right now 🙈😁 what an amazing set, love the comments inside the court. Greetings from Buenos Aires guys

[@KaerJordan13]

Two person commentary up high is definitely a win! Man I wish I could play on that court as well!

[@bcellable]

Guys. It's great. The set up. Overhead viewing. Good to see that life can be enjoyed constructively. Enjoying a hobby/occupation. Scott/Alex. Such entertainment. Looking forward towards the next installment. Essential tennis, looks like our viewing just went super Saiyan level. Make sure Sansait does his push ups. Lol.

[@aladodefogo]

Great matchplay as usual, love the commentary from Ian and Mark, they make a great team behind those mikes!

[@pjm_219]

What did you see!!!!! You cannot leave us on a cliffhanger!!! Great playing! 👍🏼

[@ethangremlich5345]

Yea! It's premiering! Except I have to wait 11 hours... It will totally be worth the wait.

[@officialveerbajaj]

Thats hilarious 😂

[@EssentialTennis]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@cldavis33]

12:26 I've seen a LOT of Scott - this is a damned nicely timed beautiful forehand! So sweet to see and hear....see how he struck that ball on the 'outside' of the ball to get that devastating angle? It's freaking nice. Timing is how you get that outside ball contact point.

[@athosthan874]

5:27 one of the most beautiful and cleanest serve & volley I've ever seen!

[@EssentialTennis]

So Smooth!

[@kathyi627]

Great format! Hilarious to watch you and Mark's facial expressions. Favorite player comments: 3:35 This is fun. This is really fun. 17:43 Tennis is like a shoving match 18:35 Emboldened by my passivity Keep it coming Ian!

[@boarini2003]

Ian, have you ever considered doing something like the Ultimate Tennis Showdown we saw last year? You could offer players "Power Ups" or you could have a roulette wheel of variations where a player must do something additional, like S&V every point in a game, or having to use a wood racquet if you want to go really crazy. There would be lots of creative and entertaining ideas.

[@EssentialTennis]

That would be very interesting! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@charlesdang2557]

Love the production format. Editing is getting even better. Keep this up guys! Good match to watch

[@murtmert3360]

I loved this episode. Especially with the commentaries it is real fun to watch. Keep up the good work.

[@kaizen1723]

Man, these guys like a grunt! Great vids! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you like them!

[@saejhun2292]

Its really fun to watch. I thought i am 5 ntrp player. I am not after seeing this. You guys good.

[@leviticusspeaks7732]

This is great! Very realistic to the degree of play that the majority 😉 of us tennis fanatics play. Love the dual commentator analysis. Home run.👍👍

[@bridge5999]

Commentary is the BEST! Love this channel.

[@TeeLau]

Refreshing format, like hear more about each player's strength and weakness.

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks for the suggestion Tee!

[@georgebasham2279]

Probably a must-win first set for Scott, well done. Enjoyable viewing experience all around!

[@rodyaromanovic3741]

Legitimately enjoy watching this more than professional tennis.

[@KoBizme]

Too many good moments in this. I love this format. It also means we get to see another side of Ian. Like that taco bell joke. Lol I'd have never thought he would say that. Too funny.

[@dextercoronado]

Great matchup! People can easily identify either with the younger faster guy or the older one with more experience. 👍🏼

[@EssentialTennis]

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimyeap1124]

Hahaha haha the last few seconds were really goggle eyed meerkat time!!! Great tennis . Appreciate being able to hear the players talking to themselves. Provides some insight into their thinking etc.. Really enjoyable as well especially during lockdown and grim weather.

[@kimyeap1124]

Forgot to say thanks for the match Ian. Slapping own hand for poor manners

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yoshikay8787]

24:07; why y’all makin these faces gettin me excited for the next video!!!???? 😝😝

[@toddc4105]

Great content!! Enjoyed the commentary with Mark. Nice touch!!

[@agwatson8779]

Love the commentry - great video again! Love these match ups.

[@PaulDiamond]

Great set. That's the best I've seen Scott play on the channel but I also reckon there's more to come from Alex. I really liked Alex's coaching insight that tennis is like a shoving match too 👍

[@DonYang73]

Ooozing style and clearcut next gen finesse, Alex! Ans Scott has excellent match composure with consistency Exciting to watch👏🏻👏🏻

[@stef4492]

So awesome. Keep it comin! 👍

[@Greatday2day]

Scott is lethal when the ball is in his striking zone and he had very good placement.

[@rodrigoterabe]

This one was really fun to watch! Thanks!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TandAinNE]

Upload Part 2!!!! I freakin loves on this content :)!!

[@EssentialTennis]

Coming soon Timothy, stay tuned!

[@TandAinNE]

AWESOME!!@@EssentialTennis

[@jend4494]

Hahaha! Mark Sansait Fast Food Connoisseur! LOVE the title!

[@luizeduard0]

Just love this new format! Please keep it up! So exciting and fun

[@bobbyg.productions9643]

Love what your doing Ian, video quality is incredible, and Scott was a beast!

[@TennisLifeTV]

Both are awesome players. It was an awesome matchup Scott: enjoys first strike tennis and wants to keep the point shorter by really taking advantage of short balls and coming into the net. Alex: at least in this match, he seemed like a baseliner and didn’t mind rallying out the points. He seemed to have a considerable advantage when it came to footwork. I felt like the key difference came down to scott’s ability to dictate the points with his forehands. Scott just did more damage with short balls which led to his success at the net and the match. Alex’s forehand seemed reliable but it was not a weapon. I feel alex’s pain in this area since I am going through a similar situation with my forehands.

[@SonicEstudio]

Thank you so much for this content Ian! It’s great, fun and instructive👍🏻

[@brianricketts4320]

The match is good, the commentary from Ian and Mark (Fast Food Connoisseur) is hilarious.

[@ceci1iav]

I love these matches. Please keep them coming! Thanks Ian.

[@Pla5ma]

Hey Ian loving the matchplay series. though i think it would be cool to have more points seen from a court-level camera like at 23:32

[@Ekelarwenia]

I love the double commentors and watching the reactions! Would have loved to hear the fast food discussion though...

[@abhishekakula6618]

I'm loving the commentary

[@tennisaceart]

nice video and format, could you do a doubles match with a similar format

[@EssentialTennis]

We have it on the books! Coming soon!

[@jasonlutz4910]

Please continue this match play commentary series I’m addicted

[@victormendoza1272]

Awesome commentary and play. Any chance you could also comment on technique too please? I’ve always felt that technique analysis has been missing from professional tennis broadcasts. Thanks for your work!

[@EssentialTennis]

Technique isn't something anyone should focus on during matches, really. You can't really change anything during the match. That's more for practices.

[@js45658]

Amazing stuff, the commentary booth is on fire

[@andresf1984]

Any chance the back camera can be higher, so we can see more of the far side of the court?

[@bchamp5410]

Love the commentary! More please!

[@kenharris7194]

Scott has a huge serve and has a good net game. This has been the difference in the first set. Alex needs to be a little more aggressive in the second set and take some chances.

[@assembledbrick9639]

Hey Ian I saw your podcast on Spotify do you still do that and if you do then how often do you post on it?

[@kimyeap1124]

Grunts are great. Love the sound effects

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pearlflute1]

I like this format. Ian, can you add the commentary you have on your coaching videos about positioning --- the good, the bad, and the OMG.

[@EssentialTennis]

Will be doing done analysis videos soon!

[@cflores5683]

Loving this. So entertained by these matches. Love the commentary. Can't wait for more matches.

[@joseh899]

Nice match guy's! Looks like Alex has a Benoit Paire style forehand. 👍👏🎾

[@Greatday2day]

Mark, am liking the new hair cut!

[@EssentialTennis]

A lot of people almost didn't recognize him without the blonde!

[@Greatday2day]

@@EssentialTennis 😀😀 He looks better without it to me

[@gerrydc1317]

love double commentary and..is that a new camera you using?

[@Parkanvas8]

Great format! May I suggest mics ground level so we can hear more *pop* from the ball, much like a pro match would?

[@micheleg5097]

Ok I’m loving this The Ian & Mark Show 😃

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lucapaluca8537]

"So...he's coaching himself, he does that from time to time"

[@EssentialTennis]

😂

[@christinastraggas9574]

Nice video Ian,did not look like Alex played his at the start

[@yassirr8538]

What you channel's content is evolving to, Nice! 👍👍

[@dwoo0418]

how are you figuring serve speeds?

[@judebusby5636]

We love to see the amazing commentary

[@tovaba6930]

You guys look like Waldorf and Statler up there, so hilarious

[@EssentialTennis]

😆

[@riderone8552]

Wow. Thanks for the 60fps videos. 👍👍👍

[@CoachAdrian]

Interesting matchup! In my experience, indoor courts are usually tougher for grinders. An indoor court will not have much air resistance so someone like Scott who is more offensive and powerful should have an easier time. Alex will need to adjust and not be in grind mode all the time. I think his continued use of timely serve and volley and net play are key if he wants to come back.

[@EssentialTennis]

Great analysis Adrian! Thanks for watching!

[@kmsgero]

Love the commentary.

[@EssentialTennis]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@commonerg4]

Is there anyway to declare D1 for which university of college for Alex? Because D1 is usally NTRP 5.5 or 6.0. D1 in Top 10 NCCA division is different level than lower ranking D1 team in NCAA.

[@pbillings808]

Maybe drop the volume on the grunters during the play (or raise it during commentary).

[@kw2142]

love this content, love from UK!

[@coceth]

High quality players and footage. 60fps tennis, yes please!

[@1RA787]

I think we found our announcers for US Open 2021' "Super Saturday"....

[@EssentialTennis]

We're available! 😂

[@willecutlip]

So, couple of questions - 1. Which one is the former #1 D1 player? 2. What racquet is each player using and how do they have it strung? 3. Radar gun FTW!! - great to see the variance between first and second serves. Awesome content!!

[@EssentialTennis]

Alex played D1 Singles. Not sure what racquets they are using!

[@scottbroady3159]

Racquets: I play with a Pure Aero Tour strung with Solinco Revolution 17 at 50 lbs, and Alex is playing with a Head Graphene Touch Speed Pro strung with a hybrid (not sure of the tension).

[@willecutlip]

@@scottbroady3159 Thanks for the quick response. Enjoying watching you take it to the younger guys!!

[@joshmichelsen7271]

If you could post the UTR of these players it may provide another way to compare players and relate. I know is appreciate it.

[@gomezaddams4347]

Sounds like the maternity ward when they’re running around and hitting. Seriously, this is a really fun concept you have here. Good tennis and pretty good viewing angle. I like the commentary, too. Next stop, Tennis Channel.

[@kaiboger1839]

Scott played great again! Wow. . . Beam me up, Scotty!

[@EssentialTennis]

Part 2 coming soon!

[@bonkersjonkers555]

Do we know what rackets the players use? (Across all of the matches)

[@scottbroady3159]

I’ll give it a go: Adam: Dunlop TF Force 98 Alex: Head Graphene Touch Speed Pro Cole: Prince Textreme Warrior 100 Ian: Magic Wand Ira: Babolat Pure Drive VS (or whatever is nearby) Mark: Yonex EZone 98 Mike: Wilson Clash Tour (I think) Scott : Babolat Pure Aero Tour

[@EssentialTennis]

Scott has your answer!

[@alexanderlau9193]

Of course Broads remember. Such a tennis racquet nerd

[@scottbroady3159]

@@alexanderlau9193 it’s true, it’s true

[@bonkersjonkers555]

@@scottbroady3159 cheers! Sending thanks from UK 🙏

[@matthewgeisel]

Me and Alex have very similar games haha. A spotty forehand but a nasty drive on the backhand side. I played DIII and now I play 5.0. I think me and Alex would be an interesting match.

[@asingh112-e5h]

What college did Alex play at?

[@EssentialTennis]

He played #1 Singles at Valparaiso University

[@alexanderlau9193]

A long time ago 😅