Australian Open, 2: Dolgopolov

Here's Dolgopolov, also affectionately known on tour as the Dog, serving. He swings when the ball is on the rise, when the ball isn't quite high enough, so he nets a lot of first serves as a result. But when everything's in synch, he catches his opponents by surprise. They expect to have a few more milliseconds but the ball is already screaming towards them.

 

This second video might be a better indication of why I like Dolgopolov. I supsected he'd be this kind of guy: messy bag, into brands, a goof. He's a good time. Check out the little dance at 2:35-2:40, then his little rap from 2:47+. He's like an adorable younger brother, eh?

 

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