I Flew 10,000 Km The Day Before My Match! - South Africa

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Gosh, surprised at how harsh some of the comments are on here. Just keep going, Felix. It’s a pleasure to watch your journey and your thought process with it!

[@arialjumper9664]

Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@JAM-fm8lt]

What people don't realise is that no matter where you play ITF tournaments these days, you will still have to beat quality players to make it to finals and win finals.

[@detailLiebe]

Don't let the negative people come to your mind, they need this, to feel better. Do what you want and I think, top 1000 is possible.

[@DATennis]

Felix take losses up the chin. Seetso has won 0 matches in his career. He has no ranking. His Davis Cup wins are over other players on the region with no ranking points. You sell him high, then you sell yourself low to impress more people. The no sleep part is true and commendable to play like that. But don't make your opponents look better than they are for your viewers. It's tacky to clarify you played sick with Asaba months ago. Omit that. Did that add anything to your viewers or did you feel an internal need to excuse a loss to him? Don't convince your viewers you are better than your results with excuses. Convince them with results. They support you even when you lose 61 61. Almost every Futures player is tired and in poor condition from traveling, poor sleep, or sickness. That's life in Futures. Put your head down, take the losses, and continue.

[@anacousticguitar123]

Said it perfectly, he always makes excuses

[@GprRjo]

brilliant comment, i don't think Felix understands this tho--- it might be interpreted as bad blood

[@megowopwop8545]

well said, I'd also say you can't win with the wuss mindset, of poor me, I'm should lose this because of what I'm feeling. That's a lasers mindset. be stoic like nadal, fed, sinner.

[@TimelyAdventure]

I appreciate his selling his opponents, it's super important to respect the potential of opponents and not underestimate them, I like how he shows how tough it is and why, this is a vlog channel, not just a matchups channel, so building it up to how it felt and how he wanted to take his opponent seriously, I feel like we get in the head of Felix and that's why I watch. I assume of course that futures players have it tough just like Felix or maybe tougher in some circumstances. He's sharing his honest perspective and explaining his feelings. It'd be different if he cried to his opponents after the match as to why he lost

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Most futures players with Felix ranking have it more tough than him. Most of these players are lucky to have one decent meal.

[@99cya]

i guess travelling would be cheaper without a cameraman.

[@Zak-jc9se]

Never failing to disappoint

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

The travels are something so overlooked whrn we talk about tennis, its one of the most taxing and extreme part of the sports, and any detail that doesnt go well can affect on tbe level displayed in match

[@shawnogg8208]

Very good effort and wise decision to stop. But remember that looseness. It’s what you actually need to improve, especially for singles. The quality of striking goes up, you hit a lot cleaner, especially the backhand. I don’t think your forehand and serve are your real weapons on the the higher level you desire, but your quickness.

[@t2dev]

In all fairness, that Ibrahim guy was pretty good and solid. Great volley and touch. Fast. Smart plays. He wasn't just going to roll over.

[@frootloopfaygo]

You have improved so much over the past few years!

[@anacousticguitar123]

But not reflected in his ranking lol

[@JAM-fm8lt]

In all honesty Felix results shows that he really hasn't improved at all . The only thing he has improved is his youtube subscribers numbers which is great. As I tell my 15 yeat old son who is trying his best in ITF is it doesn't matter how many good players you are beating in practice and how much you have improved , if you can't win not just few rounds but if you can't win the tournaments you play in then no body cares. In the end only results matter.

[@Rickcarleson2152]

Not being a successful tennis player is not the end. You might not win tournaments​ but playing competetive tennis is an investment to your health, critical thinking, decision making, mental toughness, etc. So don't be harsh on your son, if he is willing to work hard, no matter the lack of good results, he is showing good and strong character. I speak from experience@@JAM-fm8lt

[@5-742]

What an experience!

[@jackpearce692]

Does this guy ever win?

[@MEZOMEZO2011]

He literally won in this match

[@LukasAndonegui]

U try beat him

[@federicorusso4378]

​@@MEZOMEZO2011He needs to come down to reality tho and put the excuses away... He's going to a match already thinking about jet lag and not sleeping instead of focusing on winning regardless. Again, good game but not mind set.

[@aaoryk24]

@@federicorusso4378u do any better please

[@thomasrebotier1741]

You're playing with fire. Live and learn, for sure, but you're so lucky you didn't get injured what with both body and judgment weakened, just don't again!

[@fionndiedrichs7839]

Keeping it real felix Keep it up 👍

[@asemahlemqela9167]

Love from SA🇿🇦

[@Pewds999]

Bro Félix did a nice Glow up I used to watch with his bro Lucian back in 2020 me too I was younger 😅😢love you my Friend I hope to see you one day I am from Tunisia ONS jabeur's country

[@Theguy6oLindhardsen]

Hey is Big fan from yours from denmark

[@stockton350]

Way to keep fighting on empty but wise decision to stay healthy. Good luck!

[@dunsdonjone1537]

Felix mate with these court level videos, it would be way better if you made the nearside baseline straight on the camera/video. Right now it is curved and that curvature messes up the perception of speed! I think this can be altered with a simple change in the camera settings. No need for a whole new camera

[@BriggsPaladichuk]

That is insane how you flew half the earth

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Not really. Most ITF players who aren't good enough in search of elusive ITF points do it week in week out.

[@BriggsPaladichuk]

Well your not most players

[@ChadleeLakay-y2d]

Are you still here I was just a little up form where you were playing I really wanna play with 😢😢

[@ianwilkinson7889]

Denzel can't hit a groundie past the service line! You need to be cleaning up on those short balls Felix, and hitting with depth most of the time.

[@ReneilweTsoaela]

How is South africa

[@aeroprodrive5491]

People are gonna be negative and emotional when they see you lose, but that's just because they really care about seeing you win and getting better! Jesus didn't rush his ministry, don't rush your journey either. Psalms 27:14

[@GuitarWithMe100]

I saw you in Stellenbosch

[@charlieodegaard7081]

Did you change balls after 7 games? Otherwise a grinder like that becomes tough as the balls softens

[@immortanjoe9339]

It´s ITF entry level, there is no cash for new balls every 9 games.

[@coulie27]

Big win. Keep playing loose! Maybe have a beer or two before each match haha

[@frootloopfaygo]

🔥

[@ALELADIA-67]

His

[@chosh3637]

Always disappointing

[@skiesofgoldenflecks]

like you could do better?

[@RicardoArroyo-q7w]

@@skiesofgoldenfleckshe definitely couldn’t. It’s just hard to believe somebody with the privilege he has of training with top 15 players in the world due to his KZbin channel, there’s no significant improvements especially on the mental side. I’m also disappointed because I’ve been a huge fan since day 1 he started these series

[@MarcUtreraGarrido]

Lets see hoow you can play after take a 15 hours Flight on unconforttable Seat. Great job Felix 💪💪

[@Stu49583]

​@@MarcUtreraGarrido being a blind fan allows no criticism.

[@MrHellothisiscool]

Most people Felix's age go to D1 college. The level of consistent practice allows them to get a lot better. Should've followed Karues advice

[@Donnerinho]

You put yourself in that position, quit making excuses and take your fitness and travel seriously. You clearly have more ability than alot of these futures players but you shoot yourself in the foot over and over.

[@ShreyasM3]

2nd

[@Thrive_Movie]

Firstt

[@ALELADIA-67]

You are not first

[@komachan152]

you really should shave XD