I Played Against MALAYSIA's TOP RANKED PLAYER!

[@CH-yp5by]

I was lucky to play this kid in Killara, Sydney Australia, he offered to warm up with me when I went to my local court for serve practice, he had just finished giving a kid a tennis lesson earning some extra coin from some local rich parents so he can afford to eat. We had a few good rallies and he schooled me of course doing a few jumping forehands like in your video. Super nice guy I wish him the best !

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Awesome to hear that! Christian is a great guy and we connected awhile back via socials. He said he will be in London to visit the city and go to Wimby. We connected to play and it was so much fun! More to come

[@CH-yp5by]

​@@Tenniswithdylan Thats a good reason to come to London! After 8 years of living next to Wimbledon I finally went to the championships, it was great tournament . Super glad you two got to meet up and create that great video with some awesome point play.

[@TheXeeman]

did not expect to see Killara Sydney being mentioned , such a niche place

[@james2578]

lol @ local rich parents. typical aussie hater.

[@Truthseeker8761]

Christian Didier Chin was a rare prodigy during his junior years. Back in 2014-2018, he was Malaysia No 1 player and achieved an ITF Junior ranking of no. 44 in the world. He has even beaten the current world no. 6 player Alex De Minaur from Australia during his junior days!! Sadly, lack of funding and support from the Malaysian government hindered his progress as tennis is not a core sport in that country (unlike badminton). It's a waste of pure talent as all the coaches that knew him have said the same thing about him, that Christian has the fastest legs they have ever seen!! He could have gone very-very far should he had received proper funding and a proper team (coaches, physio, psychologist etc) to help along the way. He said in this video that tennis is a lonely sport, because he used to travel alone during his junior tour days. I hope he continues to stay strong and probably be like Karue Sell someday (another KZbinr - Turning Pro at 30). He is still young, only 24yo this year, it's not too late. Go Christian!! Ps* Christian is no more Malaysia's no. 1 for few years now, the current Malaysia no 1 is Mitsuki Leong Weng Kang, who is ranked world no 700+ in men's ATP. Would love to see Christian be back in form to challenge Mitsuki some day.

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you for sharing! It was great to connect with Christian and share stories about the tennis lifestyle and how hard the sport is to compete at the professional level. We look to share more videos when we connect again. Thanks for the support!

[@CarlUsana-o3l]

great achievements, feel bad for him, hope he goes further 😎 we just won 2 Olympic bronze medals for badminton great job LZJ and Chia/Soh

[@TealRubyy]

Best of luck to Christian in finding sponsors and getting back into competitive tennis. Hope to see him on tour.

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Yess 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@numbballer6296]

Malaysia only waste money on football that can't go anywhere...

[@psg_]

I grew up around the same area as Christian and used to dread seeing his name in tournament draws whenever I signed up. It was basically a given that he would win anytime he entered local tournaments and was a real prodigy. Truly sad he was limited by other factors and not able to reach his true potential.

[@iiibjlll]

Kid is Chinese with the name Christian, in a Malay-Muslim majority country which openly has preferential treatment for the majority. That's why. We should say it like it is.

[@nava8167]

What does that have to do with anything, tho?

[@fififairuzfuyooo]

@@iiibjlll what kind of nonsense are you talking about? You're probably not even Malaysian or just a pure hater. Most professional athletes in major sports in Malaysia are Chinese-race and we have zero problem with that, I don't think it was an issue since ever. We support our athletes regardless of their race or religion.

[@Xaviorgunn]

@@iiibjlll you sound like a great guy who gets invited to parties a lot. god you're a breath of fresh air arent ya

[@MrEueu89]

@@fififairuzfuyooo Yeah. It's just like what was pointed out by the guy himself, Tennis is not big in Malaysia so funding is not there.

[@kc24jack]

Dylan!! this was so much fun to watch!!! Good luck to Christian! he's so quick!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Happy to hear that! It was a lot of fun playing with Christian. We hope to connect again later in the year

[@joshua8219]

crazy to see you here. I still remember the day that this new kid joined my tennis Academy ( KK chin) . I managed to beat him 6-3 and my coach was scolding me why I gave him three games. That was Christian that I beat in 2011. I’ve stopped tennis since, but I’ve only heard of his meteorologic rise. Hope you doing well dude .

[@MonikaBriuMakeupArtist]

Great episode! Christian has some amazing strokes and athleticism

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks! Yes a great athlete

[@nguyen925]

Pretty awesome connection, I cant wait to see him play on the tour. Has definitely a lot of tools to succeed!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks! Yes great potential with the right environment

[@kokchingsun8837]

Good work Dylan. Keep doing what you like, Christian. We Malaysians are very proud of you.

[@acdcgymnastics]

This is crazy good content, fun to watch! The speed, accuracy and power you guys have is incredible. Christian is so fast 😳😳😳

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you! More to come 😊 One of the fastest players I have played against!

[@acdcgymnastics]

@@Tenniswithdylan I'm new so feel free to disregard what I say but watching Alcaraz and Sinner you see that Christian uses that wide stance 'slide and stretch' to reach those impossible shots. It's very cool and seems to allow them to transfer weight quickly to recover! Fascinating even though I'll never have that kind of flexibility or agility! :'D

[@mocee83]

I came for the jumping forhand and watched till the end. This kid plays tournis abroad and to sustain travelling expenses does some lessons to cover low cash flow among other efforts to find investors and do content. I sincerely wish him all the best and hope that he never gives up and will soon get a break to follow his dream and become a success. Thanks Dylan for respectfully show casing such a talented, hard working and pleasant young tennis pro.

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks for watching the full video! Tennis is such a tough sport to break into the top level. Appreciate the kind words & support ❤️

[@chandravythilingam3647]

Having talent and being born in the right place goes hand in hand , I hope he succeeds very humble person

[@tumbledtt]

With headphones, I can only hear the audio on the left side. Just wanted to bring this up and see if you'd be able to fix it. Love the video regardless!

[@juliomunoz3772]

Same here was about to be smash my AirPods lol

[@KingsClubTennis]

I use the same mics to record and it's likely that they were recording in Stereo (Left and Right). The final edit didn't double up the audio tracks properly to output to a mono signal (both sides). As far as I know he would have to re-upload the entire video with that change. Unsure if KZbin studio offers that capability after the fact.

[@carlosd1026]

I was trippin too lol

[@KingsClubTennis]

Every ball strike sounds like it's going to rip the felt right off the ball. Epic!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Hahah thanks!

[@Babugannuş]

Great job guys! Inspiring and entertaining 💯

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks for the comment 😊

[@Nekoichimyanya]

I saw him at Duta stadium one time and he realized that I am coming in to the court and he smiled and said hi to me yet I am just a stranger to him. I said hi back to him but since then I am a fun of his. 😅. Come on Christian!!

[@clownzii3222]

Fun and enjoyable vid, but for future uploads, could you adjust the audio and select mono with whatever software you use. This is so it plays the same noise for both headphones and won't end up having only one with audio.

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback, will amend this going forwards 😊

[@Tennis_Siblings]

Christian nvr had a fair chance to develop to his full potential just because he is from Malaysia. Tennis could not compete with the main core racket sports in Malaysia which are badminton and squash. The tennis scene in Malaysia is definately worse than the other South East Asian countries. Same bunch of folks in the association year after year, not bringing any good to the sports. Poor grassroot development program. There are a lot of tennis players but not enough of courts. Most courts are in bad condition and the growth of pickleball scenes, did not improve situation.

[@amirhazieq1451]

tennis court near ioi mall also already converted into pickleball court….what a shamed😢

[@Vernonchan]

Christian's amazing. Hits the ball really well and that's some quick feet!

[@endasthenrik516]

"Exhilarating" yes indeed! Amazing play, and good conversation to mix things up! Will definitely follow this guy!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks for the kind words & support for Christian

[@azuremountain]

wooh! amazing play by both!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you!

[@letsseewhathappens814]

I was lucky to play Christian for a warm up in Bali at la Liga! He is another level!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Amazing!

[@Boston-prince]

It's criminal that someone like him can't play due to lack of funds.

[@WTiDeadlyfury]

I love watching your videos because i can learn something from you as i am a leftie too

[@bonnatobonnato5000]

Tks for sharing your journey! Big shoutout from Brazil!!!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Appreciated! Love to Brazil

[@hkizzle888]

so much fun watching this!

[@OnihOne]

My left ear thoroughly enjoyed this. Jokes aside, good stuff

[@tchindachancelin9449]

You've got an amazing backhand Dylan ❤ Christian is so good at this game I love his playing style. Please Dylan teach me your Backhand 😊

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Haha thanks! Yes I love my backhand, will post some more videos on it

[@tchindachancelin9449]

@@Tenniswithdylan Great 😃👍🏼

[@maxwellchan8649]

Awesome content. Discovered your page through Winston's channel. You should definitely post more of your match play and you competing!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks Maxwell! Winston has a great channel, I will definitely be posting more matchplay content. If you would like to see other things let me know 😊

[@abeapes]

Great point-play on these recent videos!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks! Would you like to see even more points play & against what level?

[@draconiadorian]

What a solid player. Would love to see Christian playing a proper set with you Dylan!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Cheers for the comment! When Christian is back over in the UK or if I were to meet him again abroad we can make that happen

[@erniccl1]

Seems to be some audio issues w this video..,happy to see my fellow Malaysian on the courts w u

[@7sevenworld]

Damn, as a Sabahan i didn't even know about Christian. Hope that you get the fund that you need to persue tennis at the highest level!

[@berryj2432]

Great video some insane rallies!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you! Super fun and a tough session 😅

[@furyamah8477]

damn really really good and interesting video keep going :)

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thank you 😊

[@inspireatrandom21]

Delightful!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Thanks!

[@ombakjahat]

Tennis is an expensive sport if you do not have sponsorship. Tennis doesnt have enough commercial value in Malaysia. Unlike in the US or Europe, population that play tennis is more, which create economic sense for companies to sponsor. But recently alot of international tennis academy open up their branches in Asia such as Patrick Mourataglou in KL to scout talents. Players need to go out to seek for funding or sponsorship. Rafa Academy also taking alot of Asian players nowadays (paid or sponsorship). Good Luck for Christian.

[@lillyv9430]

Not all european countries have good government development programs. Aside from UK, Spain and France, tennis isnt a popular pro sport, and definitely very expensive and not worth it to pursue for us either. Please dont think the West is better than Asia in this aspect.

[@kenlimfornication]

Wow. He's only 23, and sounds like he had to semi retire because of funding. That's really not good from the Malaysian govt. Come on man, how much fund do you need for a tennis player? I can't imagine they can't give him USD200-300k a year for coaching, traveling, etc. Top 50 mate... that is so high for a tennis player coming from a country where tennis is not even a focus.

[@billinthailand]

Love the angle

[@tennissliceoflife]

Let's go Christian! Malaysia Boleh!

[@jamescordennnnn]

Can you play with Ly Hoang Nam - the no1 Southeast Asian player at the moment? He was also the former junior Wimbledon doubles winner and ranked 11th in junior

[@van4396]

That would be nice to watch

[@AquanautR]

He could be a world beater

[@CH-yp5by]

One thing I noticed is he has a double handed backhand but he also has an amazing surprise single handed backhand which is a weapon down the line! @ 16:40

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Yes that is right, a really good athlete!

[@Matt-li6gn]

C'mon Malaysia, support this talent. Malaysia Boleh!!

[@chenqingwu4553]

you are wrong, number 1 in malaysia is mitsuki wei kang leong now

[@thecaveman]

Wait a min! You guys can pass off as brothers!

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Hahah my younger bro 😆 We have very similar values, Christian is a great guy

[@MarioGO-h4p]

he WAS no.1 in msia.

[@tonyglobal1537]

10:30 just deep'' i saw the line Dylan

[@nikihsanniksalleh6413]

i never know malaysian had pro ranked tennis player . damn

[@remarc69]

You guys should definitely play doubles together 👍

[@Duran-ks4kn]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ibrahimplaysports]

Hes fast

[@percevaltobias7856]

Damn that swing is fast, what is the racquet weight?

[@Tenniswithdylan]

My racket weight is 300g unstrung, not sure about Christian’s

[@luckykid7]

My left ear tickles

[@VintageSecure]

I've seen Christian's content on instagram randomly. He has very smooth shots and is great at moving. It's sad to hear that Funding was his main issue. That makes me wonder how hard it really is to make it on the ATP or WTA. You not only need the mental fortitude, physical fitness, technique and money.

[@vonryan8516]

You both look brothers

[@wanzacharywanisa5762]

Won 6-3 ,6-2 against him. Despite the score it was a tough match still

[@jamesmontgomery5717]

Christian's too agile of a mover for the mic 😅. Nice hitting 👍

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Hahah the mic fell off during a point 😅

[@thelightmuffin9813]

9:30 WHAT how does he get to that shot

[@pelek647]

bro i wear headphones and you have rendered the video wrong.

[@darthtyranus8055]

The real number one malaysian player is Mitsuki Leong ranked 700plus in ATP rankings.Not this guy.

[@Bruh-fc5xq]

Yes

[@striderrox]

Tey appealing to singapore? Heard that they are developing tennis with the new tennis academy built

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Amazing! Would love to visit

[@andyleeatp8188]

With pickleball picking up in South East Asia and suitable for asian size, bodies, competitive and none competitive, entertainment for larger range of ages i think Tennis will have even lesser crowd in South East Asia.

[@CertifiedCruella]

I like his accent sounds like Singaporean accent

[@Eshanemmas]

Your favorite tennis racket ?

[@kentd600]

How do you hit so hard, and with amazing accuracy during points??

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Aha thanks! I have played tennis for 20+ years, plenty of hard work and dedication to the craft. No secret formula, my goal is to provide bite size tips and advise to help improve people’s tennis game 😊

[@joshxgee]

I’ve seen enough. Give him Carlos

[@devsquares]

bro is it just me or is 10:27 in?

[@tanders7976]

Is it boom pro he plays with ?

[@Asianmilli]

How old are you Dylan?

[@ivanpalaca6230]

Me and this guy is actually friends in FB😂😂

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Haha love that

[@chengalex6844]

sound left the chat

[@PickleTechProductions]

LOL who else tried to change playback speed at the start?😂

[@dimasprasetya1036]

Me! Even at .25 speed that forehand is still a blur

[@610Momo]

Dylan you didn't put down his socials!!

[@wales01]

Halo i follow ur IG , from indo, just know , you re a lefty player

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Much love!

[@DanTuber]

Just looked up his age. 23? 😲.... he looks 14.

[@berryj2432]

No right side audio

[@trex1448]

dude needs a more advanced raquet... feel like the boom is not plowing through the ball as much as it should at this guy's level.

[@mkalbhenn]

How old is he ?

[@circuitmouth]

Only getting audio in the left ear in your recent videos.

[@Tenniswithdylan]

Sorry, will amend this going forwards

[@TheCodeOfChrist]

You're a great dude Dylan, I hope you find a relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@ServantoftheLord10565]

Amen!

[@dawjy9413]

Quit school to pursue tennis...it really shows.

[@tojifushu]

what are his socials

[@felixchong6487]

This guy lost to the most promising tennis athlete for KL in 2008. Marcus chee Hong yuan. The streets never forget

[@awangsafrisafri476]

Move on Didier Chin...

[@Bruh-fc5xq]

Malaysia's no1 is Mitsuki Leong not this guy

[@zulkhairia.182]

funding is always a problem in Malaysia. because they're not even focused on this sport. what a waste.

[@michaelvonhaven105]

it looks like he plays with quite a light racket

[@Tenniswithdylan]

I did not ask Christian, pretty light I believe

[@sapientbudgie5652]

No audio?

[@AaronPetrie-gs7ez]

i only have it for left ear

[@oceanyt8]

Funding is not a problem but the funder want a really talented and gifted player. Otherwise long list asking for funding dude. Malaysian players except a few have low mentality. Look at the Olympics. Disastrous..

[@jbrkjferkjbekjb]

This man literally gave up his studies for tennis, it doesn’t sound like he has “low mentality”. It’s well-known globally that tennis is one of the most financially unsustainable jobs for lower ranked players outside top 100z

[@oceanyt8]

@@jbrkjferkjbekjb Not him obviously. The few who represented Msia in Olympics.

[@minisurfbanana]

Waste of talent...no funding from their tennis org.? Or govt? Rich guy?

[@richardokyou5463]

Malaysia doesn't care much about tennis.

[@Bambotb]

No he is not top ranked …

[@haziqazahan4627]

Come on @HannahYeoh , minister of sports of Malaysia. Do something. We have a star in the making here.

[@darthtyranus8055]

😂😂 25 years old next year.he is going knowhere lol

[@7sevenworld]

Damn, as a Sabahan i didn't even know about Christian. Hope that you get the fund that you need to persue tennis at the highest level!