Tennis is a game of fine margins, as Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell were reminded in the Wimbledon 2024 men’s doubles final.
The Aussie pair had three championship points to close out a straight-sets win, only for Finland’s Harri Heliovaara and Brit Henry Patten to fight back and triumph 6-7(7) 7-6(8) 7-6(9).
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Fair to say it literally doesn’t get any closer. To Messrs Thompson and Purcell .. very well played and you were more than just a tad unlucky. What a superb Wimbledon final.
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The ability to self-reflect, evaluate and constantly strive to improve.
I was closely following tennis tournaments for last 2 years. Jannik Sinner was in top ten but last year he significantly improved and played almost at perfection level. This allowed him to win Australian Open and several ATP tournaments.
He just became number one ranked player at Rolland Garros, but faced Carlos Alcaraz. If you don't know Alcaraz, you should watch it. He just won Roland Garos (3d Grand Slam at the age of 21 - nobody did this before at such age).
Tough and very intense 5 sets between the two top players for over 4 hours of playing. Unbelievable level of tennis.
Sinner lost and then reflected a bit after post-match press conference:
Despite the disappointment of the loss, Sinner demonstrates an ability to objectively evaluate his performance, acknowledge areas for improvement, and maintain a positive outlook for the future.
Sinner recognizes the crucial moments that decided the match, stating, "The sets he won, he played better the important points. I think that was the key." This honest assessment shows his understanding of the fine margins that separate victory and defeat at the highest level of the sport.
Rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of the loss, Sinner chooses to focus on the progress he has made and the opportunities that lie ahead. He remarks, "If you watch the positive side, I have improved from last year for sure, and yeah, there's another chance to play here for the Olympics, and then we'll see how it goes." This forward-looking mentality is essential for any top athlete striving to consistently improve and compete at the highest level.
These guys are their early 20s. They are forced by conditions to mature at so young age.
They learned how to turn-off emotions and keep perfecting their mental and physical game.
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1moFair to say it literally doesn’t get any closer. To Messrs Thompson and Purcell .. very well played and you were more than just a tad unlucky. What a superb Wimbledon final.