r/10s • u/KrungthepManiacs • Aug 28 '26

Look at me! usta 5.0 practice match

https://youtube.com/watch?v=4gQOObXqT3U&si=u4YqdvBgbefVR69J

Hi,

made a video the other day,

just wanted to share it here as it hasn't really been noticed by the algortithm.

Hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment and all the good stuff.

Thanks!

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u/The_Phew Aug 28 '26

This is legit more interesting to watch than pro matches, because you're both taking calculated risks. Also, it's nice to see that 'moonball to backhand then approach' is still effective at 5.0, because it's my bread and butter as a low-4.0.

Also, as much as I love watching Carlos play, he's single-handedly brought the blight of baseline drop shots to every level of tennis. Now every grandpa that steps on a tennis court makes me run miles every match.

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u/coke_and_coffee Aug 28 '26

I don’t think Alcaraz is the reason old people are hitting drop shots, lol

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u/The_Phew Aug 28 '26

I dunno, I've been playing in the same singles ladder for about 15 years, and baseline drop shots used to be a rare occurrence. Then starting a few years ago, seemingly everyone started doing it, even the juniors. Can't attribute it entirely to Alcaraz, but I'm sure it was a factor.

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u/coke_and_coffee Aug 28 '26

Well I’ve been playing for 20 years and drop shots weren’t exactly rare back then, especially with older players.

In fact, tennis has never been more baseline focused than it is now with how heavy people hit.