Top D1 Freshman vs ATP Pro!

[@LunarEclipsism1]

Niels: "I've switched to Luxilon 4G." Me, nodding along: "Oh, cool, I use 4G. Mostly because it lasts so long, I can almost get a month out of--" Niels: "Yea, I break it in about an hour and a half." Never been more clear that I am not playing the same sport as these dudes, lol. Incredible match!

[@iLukaSrb]

If it makes you feel better, they probably don’t brake in hour and half, but rather they go dead.

[@vanvalium]

@@iLukaSrb Pretty sure he breaks them as he did in the video.

[@LunarEclipsism1]

@@iLukaSrb nah, 4G basically arrives dead off of the stringer, one of the main perks is that it has better tension maintenance than most other polys. He's breaking 'em.

[@willyderpyderp]

Keep in mind it also depends on what kind of ball you're hitting. My buddies and I were college players and I had a full western so I would always break strings after a hitting session or 2 and long before players of equal/similar skill who hit a flatter ball with closer to an eastern grip

[@grapefruitsyrup8185]

tiimestamp of him breaking strings?? pretty sure he didnt break the strings, stop spreading bs

[@TennisReboot]

"Dont underestimate the heaviness of your balls." Good advice.

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

On a rainy day, it's always great to get an upload from Winston and Karue. Great match today; Simon and Niels 🙌 Thanks, Winston 👊

[@MidTennis]

Niels always a fan favorite always seems like good chap to play. And Simon I’m going to miss his tour grind videos

[@jasonrowland1594]

Wow, what a great match between 2 of may favorite players! Thanks for bringing the excellent content Winston. I could watch these guys play all day long :)

[@KingsClubTennis]

The Pancake is back!! Great match from these two. I think a lot about the experience gained playing on tour and it's awesome to see the juxtaposition of these two; someone having just decided to wrap up his pursuit while the other is just starting his. Dope!

[@fosho8214]

Always good to see simon, good matchup

[@goner2006]

Yes Winston! Thanks for listening to us and getting Niels to hit with Simon. Fantastic. Top lad.

[@architennis]

Great match up, so fun to watch! Winston, I like your questions at the beginning and end and even think the occasional comment to the player on your end adds quite a bit to the viewing experience. Keep up the good work. Going from 50K to 100K is going quickly!

[@tennissliceoflife]

Is it the stubble or does Niels look like he has aged about 5 years in the space of 2 months

[@WinstonDu]

Probably stubble

[@joebobjr9760]

Probably hyper aging

[@marcusbrsp]

He gained 5 years of experience after a match like that.

[@BassByTheBay]

I thought the same thing. I knew he was a college freshman, but I thought he looked like a senior.

[@roji3910]

College stress , tennis sun (no suncream) , also shredding alot of baby fat.

[@-Munditimum-]

As usual Diamond content Winston. Love Simon and kinda surprised to see him pull this off with him having trouble with the first serves. Amazing game regardless, full of intense ups and downs. Neils is just a beast in making. Cheers! M

[@armandoanderson3536]

I like the YT logo representing Simon. Funny....

[@Dfblack2008]

Pretty cool to see how a USC freshman does against an ex-pro with that rank. Niels and Simon have great personalities. And love the questions. I will watch their futures with interest.

[@PerryLoh-i1w]

If Karue is taking a break off the Challengers, how bout a Simon/Karue matchup

[@WinstonDu]

that would be a fun one

[@Tlcunha81]

I think they have already played in Karue’s channel or on Simon’s channel. I might be wrong though!

[@machumachu777]

They did. But matches on Winston's channel hold a different weight

[@kenttalcott8428]

So good! Love watching big ball players from this camera perspective. Simon had to change strategy and variety at the end to gain advantage over Niels. Love Niels footwork. Even when pushed back on the backhand side he stays low, establishes a strong base and moves through the ball. So hard to do, insane footwork for anyone much less as a freshman in college! FUN set to watch.

[@Madbootdestruction]

Great play from both players. Looking forward to seeing Niels and his teammates @USC. Thx for the post Winston #Cheers

[@joseppi4cinqua]

Winston vs MEP

[@PerryLoh-i1w]

I commented the same thing on Real Tennis channel.

[@xtremevp12]

Yes please.

[@winstonlatter6662]

They should kick off the next US Open with that

[@architennis]

MEP is in Atlanta, Winston in CA. Not close geographically, but it would be amazing to watch!

[@jackorange1882]

Awesome to see Simon on the channel... Great matchup today

[@seanvo7130]

Wow! Very epic match! Love the camera angles. I like watching their footwork

[@mattjagar6324]

Goated matchup. Simons depth while playing against a spinny player like Niels was impressive

[@VrSword]

Loved this match-up, Niels is looking grown up!

[@nguyen925]

Niels serve was on point today! Great match between both of them ❤

[@cozyslor]

Here's where I think the match turned. Simon was working Niels' backhand early and all that did was let Niels groove his backhand. @15:26 Simon changes tactics and starts working Niels corner to corner. So yeah, just as Niels said in the beginning, they are working on his conditioning at USC. Simon won the battle of wits today. Talent was pretty similar.

[@ChaunceyDos]

Wow, maybe I'm imagining some of it, but how much Neils has improved is astounding. It was especially apparent the first several games, but he looks faster, more balanced, and all of his shots are more purposeful. And he's obviously a smart, humble kid, who knows how good he can get. Great advice from Simon. It's not something that was obvious to me since I wasn't the one playing him, but that made a lot of sense. I don't think it's bad that Niels, at this point in his tennis evolution, is looking to hit more forehands and go for more, it's going to pay off one day, but that advice is something he can apply immediately in a close match. But, yeah, I think he's working towards improvement, and this match was more about that.

[@WinstonDu]

he definitely got better and that's reflected in his recent UTR increase

[@sandcastlesp]

Incredible match, both played so well. Niels has some heavy serves, what a weapon to keep honing on. Simon, def has so much experience and versatility. Wish I could play almost as good as them. Oh and nice tennis court. I wonder where this is 👀

[@matthewburgar2626]

Great match. I’m impressed that Niels is only 18 and a freshman, and yet he was able to hold his own against a pro.

[@jamesmckinnon9473]

Old pro gets a little “pushy” for the win. Unbelievable timing from Simon and huge hitting from Niels. Thank you for the content. Way better than highlights from TC.

[@uhhmmm-g8c]

I didn't realize that you're almost at 100k subs, congrats

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

Anyone else hear Nils saying something like “Hawaii?” “Huh-wah-ii” . It’s the new BWEH

[@mattyjames8414]

Great play. The pro locks in when it matters!!

[@GetBodied_v]

2 humble guys

[@JTuuube]

I used to use 4G on my 2024 Speed MP, and my balls would sometimes go long or wide by about a foot. Then I strung up with HyperG Soft 1.30 @ 52 lbs; such a game changer! Lots of depth, spin, and power! Can hit heavy higher topspin, or low flat lasers. I highly recommend Niel try this set up! I’m definitely not on their level, but I’m a solid 4.5 player. I also love a hybrid with Babolat Xcel. Please tell him to try it out!

[@MrMolsons]

Very high level tennis...A great watch!

[@fearhand]

This level is insane. Literally pro match!

[@BassByTheBay]

Great match-up. Would love to see more closely matched players like Neils and Simon.

[@Agency323]

It may be me but it sounds like Niels is saying words when he makes contact with the ball. I'm sure he's just grunting or breathing, but it does sound like he's calling a ball mid play and playing it.

[@MrJohnnyblazed]

That Simon guy is a movie star!!

[@awachsmann]

Niels is moving so well around the court.

[@gouveia305]

Simon vs Karue!!!

[@pr4nk5tr]

Good to see Niels adopting Winston's service motion

[@SeireaTennis]

Incredible match. The sound coming off of every impact...very pleasant

[@jessenewton1112]

I wish ATP would do highlights like this - every point, but without any filler.

[@deejie8172]

interesting to see how much niels’ form has adjusted since he started uni 😮😮 mostly small stuff but the platform serve is interesting to see

[@TimelyAdventure]

Both guys in a career transition, growing pains for Niels maybe and a bit of rust for Simon possibly. High quality tennis and an interesting matchup.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

Simon's pancake serve is a killer.

[@andrewowais571]

Very entertaining match to watch! So I was wondering, did Niel play with any lead tape or added weight for his speed mp? I only heard him mention the strings and tension.

[@WinstonDu]

no added weight

[@bruceman-son-hing7430]

Guys are straight class!!

[@CFBCBBFANS]

Great video! We gotta get Winston to 100k!

[@applesforakbar]

Ha-wa-ai! Great match, jeeze louise!

[@OmarNoWay]

I think niels has a rock solid baseline game,forehand, backhand and second serve(great kick), but i think his flat serve and his slice serve for First serve Need an improvement btw Is a Crazy good player, High quality match right here 😊

[@ManusTennis]

When you check your playback speed setting to make sure you're in normal speed 😃😃

[@thomashofmeyer7689]

Am also playing that Stiga racquet, love it

[@FrederikRoikjer]

The speed MP is phenomenal

[@Evans_auto]

do you ask the players if they do any customization to their racquets? Leather grip, adding weight, etc.

[@Tlcunha81]

Great video as usual Winston!!! Try to get Jules Marie on your channel against Karue.

[@vanderd5772]

I feel like Niels should switch back to the pinpoint. Looked way more natural for him. Insane intensity from him 🔥

[@Chi9ja]

highly entertaining match

[@IvanSnake08]

Question.. If Niels saw the ball out at around 16:30 and Simon didn't, shouldn't he just self-ref and call it out? I don't understand why tennis players seem pretty content to take points when know their ball was out.

[@ommpaloomplak53]

Take what you can get. Simon had the best view anyway

[@WayneLynch69]

I've seen an arc in my history in/around tennis. As the '80s began it was very common for people to suggest playing "5 service points". People had become so sick of insane jockeying and even bad calls that they averred away from actual sets. It appears to be swinging back to an acceptance of the game as it is; cheating and all.

[@redmandyl]

That’s how two gentlemen playing with high intensity 16:26

[@jose12234]

Lol i miss simon man :( so glad hes keeping his skills sharp

[@treplay8846]

1.5 hrs on 4g. What gauge?

[@sudiptamallik1006]

Awesome match!

[@badmaru6699]

Loved simon!

[@OzarkParks]

Is Niels saying "whack it" during his grunt??

[@OzarkParks]

Also, any tips on how to follow college tennis? Niels would be a fun one to watch

[@WinstonDu]

@@OzarkParks sometimes there are live streams for college matches

[@nightowldickson]

@Winston Du what tennis ball do you use for these matches?

[@WinstonDu]

mix of Penn, Dunlop and Wilson balls

[@PizzaPartify]

08:40 how was it out???

[@MrGreedy1004]

Nope, was in by a lot actually. Winstonnnn, come on man! lol

[@zanido9073]

Idk if it's the angle or what but it looks like Niels is hooking really hard on a lot of these calls

[@hoatran-rq1ip]

Niles has that Federer swag

[@JeffCohnTennis]

@Niels - I think you should move your back foot back a few more inches on the serve! Just my technical opinion

[@samuelkowitch2644]

what courts?

[@jasonlee6180]

Wow!

[@12xXDudeXx12]

Niels changed his service motion no? He was a pinpoint server before. Curious if you could ask him why he made this change

[@WinstonDu]

briefly talked about it at 26:35

[@12xXDudeXx12]

@@WinstonDuwhoops, commented before finishing the video. Awesome content!!

[@df9208]

Is it just me or does Niels split step seem super early on serve returns? Obviously I'm nowhere near his level and it works for him but the rhythm just seems really different from other elite players.

[@jackietran4246]

Curious to know about Niels grunting. Haven't heard him grunt like that before on the channel till this episode. Is it a conscious decision, or is the pace of the ball so heavy at this level that he is involuntarily grunting? Sounds like he's saying "Why-Aye" on his grunts. No disrespect by any means, just wondering.

[@DaggerMan11]

BABY SINNER!

[@hoagie8822]

Simon's game seems a lot like Wilander

[@DocHollidae]

Interesting that Niels changed his service motion so late in age

[@ozankabakyesheplayedcentreback]

It seems like that new Stiga frame is way too powerful for Simon. But he's an ex-pro and I'm not... so what do I know.

[@jraymond6637]

I could see why Simon decided to retire.. he looks so tense when he plays .. more tennis play would only get him more injury

[@grapefruitsyrup8185]

Can Niel explain why he switch to platform serve??

[@WinstonDu]

briefly talked about it at 26:35

[@HankHell41]

bad day to be a tennis ball

[@machumachu777]

Letz goooo!

[@dummyfarm]

How tall are Winston and Niels?

[@DaggerMan11]

I think Niels is like 6'2" and Winston is 5'11"

[@WinstonDu]

I’d like to say 6’0 and 6’3 haha

[@dummyfarm]

@@WinstonDu Thanks, haha

[@yangling4755]

💯💯

[@1S4Per]

WAH-EH!....HA-WAH-EH!

[@andrecestaro]

jogaço!!!

[@lolkexin1232]

Anyone realised Niels changed from a pinpoint to a platform serve?

[@WinstonDu]

briefly talked about it at 26:35

[@crankabe]

why do you upload so late i miss your videos

[@jaekn]

Lol, Winston trying to make them say "fudge"... No one wants to say "fudge" Winston.

[@erikstam1]

Kinda sounds like he says “why” 😅

[@刘沙-s6g]

I think his serve changed

[@mrjamesflores]

8:37 robbed!

[@Bicrick]

Anyone ever say you look like Bryan Johnson?

[@WinstonDu]

nope

[@joshbrito9308]

Solid 4.0 tennis

[@BassByTheBay]

😂

[@wildwoodlane6564]

Lots of unforced errors, which of course cancels out pace they're going for.

[@a2max280]

4.0/4.5 men versus pro women dbls.

[@AG-js1bl]

Nothing impressive, just two pushers with no weight shots and average service, "pancake" server service is really bad serving.

[@Xaryn88]

I wouldn’t call them pushers, at this level they’re very good counterpunchers. Pushers would not make it anywhere near a 12.5+ UTR.

[@sayles7858]

But more impressive than you by a large margin 😂

[@AG-js1bl]

@@sayles7858 , you think in that way, maybe because you have the same level or less than winston.

[@AG-js1bl]

@@Xaryn88 yes, counterpunchers is right.

[@sayles7858]

@@AG-js1bl what does them being better than you have to do with my level? Also I know for a fact that no good tennis players would consider them pushers. So are you better than they are?

[@roddi6503]

Hi Winston, love the videos. I used to do thumbnails, and would love to make one for you. Is it possible for you to send your business email?

[@WinstonDu]

[e-mail]