De Miñaur: "In today's tennis everything goes very fast, it's impossible to think, there is no variety"

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Comparing eras is never simple, especially in a sport like tennis, where everything evolves so rapidly. Álex de Miñaur was asked in Dubai about the changes he has noticed in the last five years among the world's top tennis players, from when he first appeared on the scene to now being a solid top-10 player. His response is insightful.

Impressive physical conditioning, extreme attention to even the smallest details, technological advancements, and an increasingly impeccable level of professionalism. These are the characteristics defining modern tennis, and the evolution is so significant and fast that it is noticeable within a very short time frame. This is how Álex de Miñaur expresses it in a statement for the official website of ATP 500 Dubai 2025, where he analyzed the changes he perceives in the game compared to five years ago when he began to stand out.

- De Miñaur asserts that there is barely any time to think during points, leading to reduced variety in play

"What I feel is that all players are hitting the ball harder and the ball speed is very high. There seems to be an attempt to slow down the pace with the balls and make the conditions slower, but even then, you can tell that the average ball speed is higher than it was years ago. Previously, there were more changes in pace, in trajectory; I believe there has been a loss of variety in the game because there is hardly any time to think during the point," stated the Australian.

In fact, Álex De Miñaur uses Nadal's forehand as an example, capable of delivering impressive effects and trajectories, as well as creating angles, pointing out that these are becoming less common, and there is barely room for tactical planning. "I would describe today's tennis as a battle of big impacts. I, too, have had to adapt to this situation, trying to increase the power of my shots. Adapt or die," commented a man of remarkable leg and hand speed, seeking to counterbalance the natural power of other players which may not be as evident in him. A perfect summary of what is seen from the outside in the evolution of tennis.

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