Wawrinka Takes On Paul; Dimitrov Battles Griekspoor | Stockholm 2024 Semi-Finals Highlights

[@MrClebophd]

Thank you for all the highlights, Stan. I reiterate: Every time Stan hits a backhand winner, the tennis Gods lights a candle against the darkness of grindy tennis.

[@lukaspfortner6753]

So well put.

[@fabiobordignon3840]

Your comment made my day 😂👍💪🏻

[@fwvw7056]

And every time Norrie hits a backhand winner one of those candles is blown out

[@Keepcalm-lovesports]

​@@scout7060 Watch for yourself 😂

[@MrClebophd]

@@fwvw7056 Haha, well, Norrie's backhand is two-handed and perhaps not the most beautiful backhand on the tour. However, I do not consider him a boring grinder unable to take control of the point and move forward.

[@RazOls]

Sad to see Wawrinka lose, but his game will always be worth watching

[@Nautlius01]

hes the only reason i clicked on this vid lmao even though his play isnt on par with others

[@rocknroller81]

It's always a sight for sore eyes!

[@TheGraemi]

In the past this type of opponent would have been Stans preferred. They gave him rhythm. That's probably the reason he beat Rublev. But now they are to fast and have more endurance. And Paul could be the fastest player on tour at the moment.

[@notsohandytim5090]

@@Nautlius01: That was not a bad loss. If he hangs around he could snatch maybe a 500 title somewhere. 😗

[@Nautlius01]

@@notsohandytim5090 i can only hope

[@ShareefAli-k8m]

Been a massive Stan fan this whole tourney, im gonna miss seeing his amazing backhand in its full glory. I must admit I even had a little Stake bet on my guy but I realize it was a bit optimistic. Feel like Paul was just too good for him today, how did paul get this one? 5:53 thats when I knew it was over.

[@Gamerfied_nINJA]

finally he is out. the most overrated player in these comment section day after day.. bye bye stan

[@wildflower7574]

Said from an unaccomplished wannabe living in his gamer fantasy land. ​@Gamerfied_nINJA

[@Keepcalm-lovesports]

​@@Gamerfied_nINJAbad troll bot

[@miacat1727]

Stan, always a joy to watch, that one hand backhand Wow!!

[@HockeyMan666]

@@Gamerfied_nINJA why you hating bro??

[@virusa111]

Should have showed the greeting between Dimitrov and Griekspoor in the end it was wholesome.

[@melaniefowler8841]

Yes wish they didn't cut these off

[@NikiDimitrov]

Yes

[@HorizonHikes23]

What a performance from Wawrinka even though he lost. Some glimpses of his old days ! It's astonishing how these guys can still challenge the young generation

[@jonfreeman9682]

Prime Stan the man was a beast. The one hander was a thing of beauty.

[@monstermagnet3150]

@mycatvelvet Paul on form is the most talented of the American contingent, he is just a bit inconsistent

[@HeavyTopspin]

@mycatvelvet Drop prime Stanimal into today's game and he's the best player on tour.

[@rocknroller81]

Indeed. 2015 Stan would sweep the floor with most of today's top 10s.

[@frankg.39]

Dimitrov a joy to watch as always, what a comeback it wasn't easy.

[@jeunehomme_jun]

The semi-finalists are all gentlemanly. 👍👍

[@christopherwayland8261]

Great to see Stan showing some good form, hopefully he strings together some wins in Paris

[@murillojules]

I wanted Grigor vs Stan so bad😭So close to get a one handed finals battle

[@miacat1727]

Me too..

[@soulm8here108]

Dimi truly gave everything he has in the tank. So proud of him, obviously wish him the title tomorrow, he is a much better player and deserves to go double digits where he got his 1st title. ❤❤❤

[@julien5460]

Ça va être compliqué face à paul

[@justinnicklas4712]

He’s not much better than Tommy Paul

[@ZlatniPlast]

​@@justinnicklas4712paul has way better forehand and he is younger quicker...

[@fwvw7056]

​@@ZlatniPlastI won't say Dimitrov is way better in general (He is not), but Paul surely does not have a (way) better forehand. Dimitrovs forehand is one of the best of the game.

[@rodrigocadima9174]

​@@ZlatniPlastalso we are forgetting a little detail.. dimitrov will only have like 20 hours between both matches ... He will be so tired for the game agaisnt a younger and much fresher tommy paul.. i believe if they were both well rested dimitrov could probably take it but as it is clearly not the case, I have tommy paul in straight sets

[@murillojules]

Man, Wawrinka's forehand very powerful too. But it's underrated 'cause of his magical backhand

[@getbetter20]

I'm so happy and grateful to have seen a glimpse of Wawrinka's prime skills again. I hope to watch his matches for a long time to come. Stantheman forever!

[@Lyriks_]

Dimitrov's forehand was on fire 💥

[@nkrumansantos1794]

I dont care if he never wins another match again: if Stan is in the highlights, I'm watching. Stan's backhand is one of the most beautiful shots ever.

[@melaniefowler8841]

Same here!

[@HeavyTopspin]

Roger, Gasquet and Dimitrov's were/are prettier. But nobody (with the possible exception of Thiem at the top of his game) had the sheer violence and power in a one-hander that Stanimal provides.

[@jonathanotchengco9651]

@@HeavyTopspinonly RF has a prettier backhand than stan. The rest are pretty meh and clunky

[@nkrumansantos1794]

@@jonathanotchengco9651 The other BH I would compare to Stan's is Kuerten's.

[@farhatkaboudi44]

@@jonathanotchengco9651 GASQUET ??????

[@tiger1701]

Gritty performance from Grigor 💪

[@makapan1]

This is hands down the best match Dimitrov has played in the last five years, including four or five of the fest forehands hit by anyone anywhere on tour this year! Thank you Doctor D.

[@JKDG24]

Feel bad for Tallon. He always seems to have nerves when serving to stay in a match against top players. Dimitrov did play well tho. Great match.

[@MichaeITheGreat]

Don’t feel bad for him he makes 7 figures a year travelling round the world living in luxury hitting a tennis ball.

[@florianb107]

If your talon makes you to feel bad go for a Doctor 😅😅

[@SantaClaus-nc3wd]

Bro it’s the Classic player can’t go to the top,he lose the most important points,the difference between great and normal players it’s this

[@JKDG24]

@@florianb107 because?

[@florianb107]

@@JKDG24 well if talon hurts, must be hard to walk.

[@mocee83]

The last few shots of that rally @ 9:38 both of them absolutely destroying the ball

[@Rory626]

Yeah that was so intense, you could really feel the power in their striking

[@oldfrend]

love it when tactics go out the window and both players realize it's just mano-e-mano who's the better ball striker. i remember 2000 AO final agassi and kafelnikov had a backhand to backhand exchange like that. of course agassi won XD

[@luciusfucius]

Rip the ball

[@mattiastennis]

Its up to Grigor to win it now - Avenge Stan!

[@Mmmyess]

I feel like we're watching the end of the classic single-handed backhands. (Yes, there is Tsitsipas!) The door is closing on one of the most beautiful shots the sport has ever known. "Thank you" to Stan, Grigor, Richard, Roger...and Justine!

[@hoaxashian-f8v]

and Dominic Thiem and Pete Sampras

[@razrfish]

Love the 1hbh in both semi finals, by great guys with 1er’s

[@stratuspei9405]

Wawrinka's career is in its sunset--nearing the eventual fadeout but still full of beauty. The Wawrinka backhand is one of its kind ever--heavy and elegant at the same time. Happy for Dimitrov reaching the final! At least we have one of the old guards remaining.

[@Hammerton32]

nice handshake and chat at the net between the gloried veteran and the good upstart who played intently and showed the right respect at the end. much love to both Stan and Tommy!

[@jorgebarbosa8014]

Dimitrov is a monster! Holy...

[@TimelyAdventure]

God, I would love it if Stan can get back to this level more regularly and also get a little momentum going into 2025

[@musicaangomera]

Dimitrov, such an elegant player, not many 1hbh players these days.

[@Mc-kk4fd]

Wawrinka and Paul - WOW what an amazing match!

[@badboy-kr6dq]

i loved the hug between wawrinka and paul at the end of their match..... very heartwarming!!

[@chumjetza6251]

Go Grigor!🔥

[@rahuladvisor]

Stan the Man , what a match that was.

[@razvan6989]

A game between Stan and Grigor would have been magic , true tennis fans know why

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

GOOOOOOO DIMI!!

[@warriorson7979]

Stan 😢😢😢😢😢 Grigor😌😌😌😌😌

[@bentruongdds]

Paul & Dimitrov are both fast and strong, superb athelete, they can beat anybody, somehow they couldn't win it all. Rooting for Dimitrov to win in all

[@melaniefowler8841]

Same here!

[@momotama8640]

Love watching veteran guys like Stan, Dimi, Kei having another peak in their carrier. This seems common for many players. Federer had returned to his top form in his mid-30s, too. Hope some players still prove that single-handed backhand can still survive and cope with modern tennis intensity.

[@robertteves6088]

I've always liked Wawrinka because of his beautiful tennis strokes. My 2 current favorites are Tommy Paul and Jannik Sinner. I love their demeanor. They remind me of Pete Sampras. No big hoopla, just get er done mentality.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Stan keeping in shape!

[@enegeme5056]

Love this tenis of Wawrinka and Dimitrov... the age is only numbers.

[@nickcoller1962]

After 11 years, when Grigor got his first Stockholm title-now is the time to get his second one, and...he will.

[@docteurgillesalewina5669]

10:24 Dimitrov with a 2-handed backhand?

[@MrDmitry4ever]

you do what you got to do lol

[@J.-M.]

Some one-handers improvise in defence and hit a two-handed backhand (Thiem and Federer were sometimes doing it, too). Some two-handers improvise in defence and hit a one-handed backhand (this is even much more common). Some right handers even hit a left-handed forehand in these situations. Just do whatever works in tough positions when you have too little time to hit your standard shot.

[@amritzelnick]

impossible to hit a one hander with a stance that open

[@J.-M.]

@@amritzelnick Thiem has built a career of hitting fantastic open stance one-handed backhand winners, even from defensive positions.

[@monstermagnet3150]

@@J.-M. Tsonga was doing that to pass some people

[@rubensousa2204]

This bots are so out of touch with reality.....Paul is playing some beautiful Tennis....Two Guys of the tour that have such a brilliant and personal style off play, it will be great Tomorrow...

[@The4.0Guy]

Agree, i really like the way Paul is putting poimts together, all court play, lots of variety. Hoping for some good tennis in the final between two players that can use the whole court

[@willwahl9225]

@Stan: Great comeback you are performing. Keep going ok. You have shown you can compete on the highest levels again. Stay with it - sure there is more in it for you to come.

[@CodenameCondor]

Too much variety from Tommy, Stanimal still had a solid run though-always an honor and pleasure to see his tennis 🇨🇭🫶. Great show of grit and determination from Dimi winning that three setter. He looked a little haggard there at the end of the match, always worried about his health and fragility...Pulling for him in the title match 🙏🇧🇬🤞

[@mak4rno]

Wawrinka and Dimitrov still being around shows how competitive and high level of tennis the last generation had. Imagine such monsters still competting with young players that are in their prime and 10~18 years younger than them yet maintain their level. Imagine how good these players that were at Big 3's shadow (or big 4 if we include Andy) in their prime if they played in this generation. I gotta say I LOVE how Dimitrov resembles Roger's style so much!!!

[@t-bone7988]

Amazing Stan still able to compete with these top guys!!

[@tjr-007tt]

Tommy Paul is so underrated, such a good player.

[@mocee83]

Absolutely, i honestly only took notice of his grit and work rate in the previous match against Kecmanovic. A title win is definitely something he needs ryt nw at this point in his career, however im behind Grigor in the final who was equally very impressive against a very aggressive Tallon Griekspoor, however he will need to bring the same level if not higher to this final.

[@The4.0Guy]

Agree, he's playimg some.really good.all coyrt tennis these days and is in great form. His US open result was no accident

[@nekikarol2]

@@mocee83 I really like Dimi, his skill level, shot making capabilities, superb backhand, very well rounded but... he has many times seemed like loses concentration/nervousness/poor shot selection/lack of aggression to name a few and, he loses. I am Novak fan who was said he is the strongest mentally, and I would say Dimi at times his reaction, accuracy and shots are better. Also father time is just around the corner and against Paul who is so quick and powerful may be too much to overcome.

[@jimmypark782]

How the heck hasn’t dimitrov not win a grand slam yet.

[@dimitargenov6452]

A large part of his career was spent during the time of the big four and the holy trinity. Also bad luck with the draw and tournament opponents. In other times it might have been different...

[@odil50]

For big parts of his career he's been quite bad at getting the job done in tight matches, beating himself by poor shot selection and/or nerves. It felt like he was almost too talented, he couldn't commit to a simple effective game plan and overcomplicated things

[@brokeboy4559]

Mentality

[@wildtofurkey1013]

He played the match of his life against Nadal AO 2017 in the SF. I think he had two break points to serve for the match in the fifth set, and I think he lost against Zverev in the U.S.

[@mpa1931]

Always a joy to see Stan rip some backhands

[@sunny455759]

Stan the man that's it the backhand just gives me goosebumps the best one hander of all time without a doubt you can argue as much as you like but that's the fact

[@ProbablyLying]

Grigor prowls up on that ball like a panther.

[@alexcooper3007]

Шикарный финал будет как для такого турнира!

[@bearcubbing]

Backhand by Wawrinka @ 1:18 is a beauty

[@OZ23k]

Was sweating bullets at the end luckily the parlay hit

[@christianalzmann4327]

Love watching Stan and Dimitrov play! Shades of Federer both.

[@marcosp7053]

11:34 One of the best forehands I've ever seen.

[@someoneinmyhead]

Thanks for fighting, Stan, it's been a real Stanimal this time. Tommy had a good day, it could have gone otherwise. Those backhands and volleys in the highlight really are a touch of a genius kind of thing. We missed you, Stan

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

T.P Vs G.D Bring it.. 💪👏👍..

[@miacat1727]

Class match from both players. Luv Stan.

[@ZoiusGM]

5:53 First time I see this angle being hit on the court lol (last shot by Paul)

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

GRANDE DIMI !!

[@sirbrochill7757]

nice hustle dimi

[@sandere6593]

Merkwaardig dat Griekspoor vanaf 5-2 1e set weer begint te twijfelen. Hij had deze ook kunnen winnen. Dimitrov maakte veel fouten.

[@carlmorgan8452]

Great match 👏 👌

[@sirbrochill7757]

tommy playing very well

[@dkant4511]

Still nice to see the best backhand in history from Stan the Man!

[@jonfreeman9682]

Grigor you da man! Was rooting for Stan the man to make finals too for a battle of the old generation one handers. But at least Grigor made it. This is it folks. There are no more one handers. Grigor isn't good enough to win a Grand Slam but he deserves to win this title to call it a day.

[@themountain3461]

Is he retiring?

[@김희망이-z4o]

드미트로프 대단하다!

[@wassilafritschy2793]

👏👏👏🎾💙💙💙 énormissime dimitrov 😅

[@SameerRaju420]

Two best singal backhand in one video

[@a32tl]

Two very handsome men in the final!

[@lucianosanchezt3748]

1:18 boom

[@2499517]

One word - quality

[@Mitch-z1t]

Thanks for the memories Stan and see you at Newport when you are inducted

[@NathanWilliams-t6r]

Wawrinka didn't look like an athlete at 20. No way you'd have pegged him to be the one from his cohort still playing top level at nearly 40. Incredible

[@dannywhite9975]

9:38 good old Federer vibes 🐐

[@KrishnenduKes]

Dimitrov is back in the top 10!

[@gabrielametodieva8360]

He’s been in the top 10 since March lol

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@gabrielametodieva8360 That is true. It has been a while.

[@harshitdubey3768]

The one handed backhand, that no one has any answer "Stan the Man". If you rate the toughest slams, Stan Wawrinka between 2014 to 2016, all he won are the toughest slams, look at his game of that time. Nobody could answer his ripping backhands.

[@martinhall932]

1:17 "What does a 39-year old have to do to beat a 27-year old?" Stan: "Hold my beer..."

[@alfredopatriarca6412]

Where is the Almaty semifinal highlight?

[@Baratheon.]

10:24 most sane Dimitrov 2hander

[@gabrielametodieva8360]

I’ve seen him return with a two hander against Isner 😂 mans gotta do what he’s gotta do

[@danielyung481]

Dommage pour Stan Wawrinka que j'adore il aurait mérité la victoire par contre félicitations à grigor Dimitrov qui reste en pleine forme en ce moment je lui souhaite le meilleur pour le prochain match

[@Funkytrip73]

If Griekspoor keeps playing like this, he will make it back to top 20 again.

[@corgeousgeorge]

Wawrinka had nothing left in the tank unfortunately

[@jay_kulina]

Damn shame for Stan that Paul had one of the 3-4 best matches of his career yesterday! There aren't more than 3 players that could beat yesterday's Paul, he was too good. And still, the only difference with Stan was on-court movement. But it was a HUGE difference! Stan's is a lil better than a servebot, while Paul's court-coverage, at least yesterday, was top-tier.

[@tomlarey]

Pierre Paganini in Dimitrov's corner 12:18

[@piner74]

Neither of them is Pierre Paganini.

[@Millenium13]

That's Daniel Troxler, Federer's physio.

[@tomlarey]

@@Millenium13 damn sorry

[@Nono-ct8uu]

LET'S GO PAUL!!!🇺🇸💪💪🔥🔥

[@A0A4ful]

When Wawrinka retires, they should rename 'an exemplary backhand style and finnesse ' as the : Stanis-hand!

[@teddymargoles5829]

Tommy Paul apologizing for being too good lmao

[@dokingha6748]

Just one onehand backer survived

[@MadddyDadddy]

2 things: When the underdog wins the 1st set, 90 percent of the time they’re gonna be down 2-0 in the 2nd. The letdown effect after the 1st set is nutty. 2nd: Griekspoor and Davidovich have the same strokes. The similarities are crazy.

[@gabrielametodieva8360]

You know funny thing but I think it might be because they’re using white rackets and the strokes look even more similar. My eyes always see strokes stand out when players use white frames, it’s very odd.

[@noahsatir2762]

@@gabrielametodieva8360I hope this is supposed to be sarcastic; ADF produces far more RPMs on average than Griekspoor does (at least on the forehand). Neither groundstroke is that similar between the two; if you were watching them play a match, you’d be able to tell pretty quickly who was who if they physically looked similar in any way

[@gabrielametodieva8360]

@@noahsatir2762i am just saying that the strokes stand out to me more when I watch players using white frames.

[@romulochavez5169]

Let´s go Dimitrov.

[@michaelstahl2967]

Kind of loving that court, so small, so intimate. Anyone go that could comment on it?

[@lordmoon4623]

GRIGORRRRRR 🦁

[@jaff77]

even when stan loses, there are a few backhand highlights.

[@dougie_big_bo]

dimi even did the Federer celebration 🎊

[@androc75]

Grigs grimacing towards the end. Could likely withdraw finals due to injury

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Stan needs to drop 15 pounds to really go beast mode

[@nekikarol2]

at least

[@gabrielfirmenich9715]

Is true what my eyes are seeing? Is really dimi hitting a two-handed backhand in 10:25 ?

[@seblawMM]

Un Wawrinka vd Dimitrov hubiera sido 👌👌

[@muterbrod]

Dimitrov👏