He came into the match after a grueling win over Hurkacz, but was able to dominate Traz in straight sets….no Sunshine double for the Traz. Roger was the last to do that at age 35.
So what happened. Dimitrov simply took charge. No neutral midcourt balls….he attacked the Traz who seemed totally befuddled. Even the presence of his coach, whose absence was the excuse for his Australian Open flop, never helped.
Guys like Medvecev, Zverev and even the Joker feed him too many neutral balls. Get him on the run and he makes spectacular shots but tends to get wild. I’m not seeing much progress in the kid’s game. He is brilliant for sure, but what is there to improve….maybe his tactical acumen. But failing something like that 20 year old Traz may be peak Traz.
What a waste Dimitrov has made of his career. He could have been the new Federer…..a brilliant shot maker and touch player. Yesterday was a reminder of his talent.