This is a singles set between me and Govind Nanda! Govind is a pro tennis playing on tour right now, ranked #388 in the world as of this video. Obviously there's a big difference in level here so he was nice enough to mix the points up with some easier playing and some regular playing. I play mostly from the baseline while Govind is probably more of an all court player. Hope you enjoy it! And give Govind a thanks in the comments below for being a great sport and playing this set with me for content!
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0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Take a lesson with Govind!
1:47 - Set
11:20 - Outro
11:44 - Adjusting from playing Steve Johnson earlier
12:14 - Thanks Govind!
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This is highly illustrative for the Joes vs Pros survey on Tennis Channel in which average tennis players were asked if they could take a game off a pro and the great majority said yes, yes they could, LOL. Winston is a very good 4.5 or even better - he is a legit good amateur/club player who has invested thousands of hours seriously trying to improve his game and is better than 99% of regular "park" players who are way better than occasional players. He can barely hope for a game off of Govind, who, is a brilliant player but TBH, is a rusty, low-level pro.
Once you get to 5.0+ games on pros are realistic. Esp on fast courts. Low level pros outside the top 500 aren't really that much better than d1 players.
@@kalebball5144 it gets to be mostly mental and consistency at a certain point. That said, Govind just looks like he's messing around on a practice court here. If you pull up a tournament match with him he plays much tighter.
It's easy to sit back and say "390 rank isn't that high", but really think about what that means and ask yourself what you think your world tennis ranking might be... a million? 5 million?
I was with you unit the end. If you search this guy, you’ll find him hanging with Ben Shelton who I spent all week watching play at the highest levels. Obviously a big improvement in just 18 months when he was not even top 500 but the point is at that level, I think the difference would be imperceptible to most of us sub 5.0 players. I think govind was flying with one engine in this match.
@@kalebball5144 I don't know how many professional ATP tournaments you've been to, but I've been to dozens. A 5.0 player would have trouble getting points off an ATP touring pro much less a game.
The fact that you took a game from a professional player is an incredible achievement. In the ground stroke rallies you did really well. The big (obvious) difference is the serve. You couldn't hurt him at all while he was hitting aces all over the place. I think he held back a little on the returns to get into some rallying. All in all a very decent match that you can be proud of.
I’d say this is Govind at 50%, still great playing Winston
@@tennisscrub8533 Govind at 100% and winston wouldn't win a single point.
Govind was basically in gear 2 the entire time.
@@WinstonDu you should have him play at least one game at 100% to show what its like lol
It took a lucky shot at 9:40 and a very close one at 9:10
Thank you for posting this! Probably the best thing I've seen so far to really demonstrate the difference between a really good rec player and even Challenger-level pros, because it's so hard to really tell that watching the pros play on TV (or even in person). The takeaways: 1. The level of fitness is insane. Govind gets to EVERYTHING; I can't even count the number of shots you hit that would either be winners or easy pop-ups if you were playing even the top players at your own level. 2. He takes a ball inside the baseline and the point is pretty much over. 3. Precision. Almost every rally, he'd hit at least one ball that would be "shot of the match" for a rec player. Clear winners on regular balls five feet behind the baseline and constantly painting lines. 4. Dude is 5'10" and was acing you like John Isner. The difference in pace and, again, precision is ridiculous.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
The sad story of that video is that most of the commentators really like it without understanding what they just saw. ITF dude played on his 60% abilities maximum by tactics, patterns, and power. Also, in that match yall never find anything mental, which is the cost of 99% of the real match in the ranking tournament. And if everyone from comments just saw how better Govind is technically but absolutely can't get how better he is mentally. A friendship non-ranking match means nothing for both of them and the mental part is not reflected in the game. But it's way way more important in "money time" than all other skills like "big serve" or forehand with volleys. So it's just wasting of time when amateur players try to compare themselves with pros on non-ranking matches like that in their home courts 10 minutes from their house right after they took a shit on their own toilet and parked their car in the same place as a hundred times before. The ranking tournament is a wild story when you get to the court using an airplane and taxi and shuttle bus.. waiting for the match time in the locker room, fighting with your stomach after yesterday's food in a new place, and with jetlag after changing the time zone from +9 to -10. Tennis is not just the seed of your serves or the aiming of your forehand dude.
@@dorokhovea very astute comment and I think it’s something that is not discussed often enough in professional tennis and to some degree in competitive recreational tennis matches.
Great points!
When I was teaching tennis for a living, I went to the US Open. I was 24, in my tennis prime, 5.5 level teaching pro. I was standing next to the players on the outer courts one thing was evident. I watched them, and remember thinking "Yep, I can hit the ball at that pace." But they were warming up and standing still... not even taking a step. Just banging the ball back and forth effortlessly (and this was 2 non-seeded dudes I never heard of). The accuracy was INSANE. Literally not even moving, just hitting the ball right to each other's racquets at 60-70 mph. People really don't understand how much better pros are than normal people. This guy was prolly holding 80% of his game back, prolly due to him being in recovery from an injury.
Definitely felt like Govind was holding back, what a beast.
@@WinstonDu one handicap could have been is that Govind has to cover the doubles court.
I feel like I saw a couple shots that were out and he played them anyway
@@navinadv Why would he do that, and risk an injury when he is in recovery?
@@Triggy6825 haha more than a couple.
For sure. Recovering from an injury this was probably the perfect get back into it competition for him.
love how chill Govind is. Hope he turns up and breaks the top 150
he will go back to serving dahi wada where he came from
Hope he can go even higher. Like the guy. But the tour is hard. So many good players.
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The greatest ever camera angle to watch tennis! I wish all the games were broadcasted like this!
yeah I love not being able to see what happens on one side of the court
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lol. You’ve clearly never been to a live pro tennis match. 😂
Lol this is usually the angle that most low end broadcasting will prob use due to just one camera.
You are only able to see one side. Great if you only want to see one person playing at a time. Shitty otherwise and not entertaining
One of my favorite tennis videos ever. Perfect intro, clean angle and editing, two guys having a blast while playing killer tennis, perfect outro. Rooting for both of you. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love watching tennis from this angle. It makes you feel as if you are playing as well. Great video! I am mainly into BJJ now and only play tennis once every few months, but this reminded me how much I loved to play.
Winston, you looked really good out there man. Definitely you're improving a lot. I think you are higher than 4.5 at this point.
groundstrokes yes....everything else no.
Improving..yes....but 4.5.. that's a stretch... 3.5 to 4.0 at best.....
@@rjh7070 You LMAO, keyboard warriors..
Yes he is more like a 5 I think.
He’s improving but it’ll be a while before 5. He just doesn’t have the most gifted hands or the natural technique of someone who played as a kid.
just rewatched this and love how govind still enjoys tennis at this level. Dude is genuinely playing like he is with friends from high school, just chillin and having a great time.
Thank you Govind and Winston for the content. Winston, I think you played better this match than any other match I've watched of yours. You did really well in the rallies considering the skill level difference. Super nice of Govind to do this for content!
Loved the increase in pace on your shots Winston. Also your footwork is looking wayy better, good stuff
@@WinstonDu winston you still young you can start a complet schedule of trainning you got the best friends and coaches to develop in tennis and why not compete at high level ...except if you have a job or business that take all your time and concentration..good luck.
@@WinstonDu I also saw great improvement in your rally shots that you are not leaning backward anymore but putting weight in your shots. It probably was also on of the Karue's advices as I remember.
God. Watching Govind’s forehands and serve make me so jealous. Super clean hitting and that sound - you know they’re solid shots!
Govind hits the ball so crisply that it sounds like a pickle ball coming off a (hard) pickleball paddle.
Good stuff, Winston! It's amazing how good these pros are and you held your own a lot better than most of us would. Keep it up!
So proud of you Winston. Epic hitting with Govind, who is obviously super accomplished. Gold content. 50k is super close! Cheers and thank you for sharing this with us. M
The beauty of his game aside, Govind is sheer class. His warmth and good humor are a great testament to his character. Very impressive.
Hopefully he has some students and/or becomes club pro. Can't imagine making money as a pro player at his low level. I follow chess, even less popular than tennis, and unless you're in the top 50, or really top 20, it's hard to make good money in that art/sport.
@@raylopez99 #facts IDK myself, but I've heard it said that you have to be Top 75 in tennis to make money -- esp. because the costs of competing (i.e., *training*) are quite high.
Love your content, thank you for the consistency & work! Keep it up.
So clean. Professionals are on another level, and it’s nice seeing you improve too!
This really gave an insight into the quality of tennis at high levels which is sometimes difficult to make out when two pros are playing with each other on TV. Govind's precision is mind boggling. Good stuff!!
THANKS Govind, for slumming it for us!!! Most appreciated! :) You actually brought Winston's game up a notch.
Thank you for this. Level difference is insane in tennis. Still cant believe people think they can win anything against the top pros.
What a great opportunity. Glad you both enjoyed it so much, as I did as well. Something that most won't be able to do. Hoping Govind get's back to 100% soon, and you get to do more of these types of sets/videos :)
Love how you get out there and compete! So many players want to spend all of their time practicing technique. Naturally, that is an essential aspect of training, but without the consistent element of match play (with a wide variety of opponents) you never reach your peak potential. Seeing you get out here an mix it up on court is a great lesson for all competitive minded players. Keep up the good work!
Loved that you played well Winson, and could tell you had a blast! more govind!
Excellent content!!! Thank you.
So cool to see the speed, angle, and depth of the shots coming at the camera. Really illustrates the difference in skill and effectiveness of the shots
Thanks for posting very helpful
this is great! thanks for putting this up. Govind seems like such a chill guy and I love his little screams whenever he makes a mistake hahah. Keep up the great work. SUBBED!
Govind was very kind to Winston's serve. Loved seeing Winston come to net even if it didn't always pan out (short approaches, etc.) Well played by both and fun to watch.
You both are extremely talented. Great camera positioning to appreciate the crazy angles
Thanks for this great to watch
I really like Govind’s forehand. Totally in control, and he develops great lag and snap. His movement and backhand looked a little tentative. Hopefully, he gets back to 100% physically and he is able to compete at his high level again. Thanks for posting.
Yeah, I noticed his forehand was great!
His first serve percentage too.
Very well done guys! Much respect.
This was so fun to watch. Illustrating that there are substantial levels to this game.
Super cool to watch Govind play. Hope you can play well in the Challengers / ITFs. You can tell he was being a good sport and great guy all-around. The FH would be unreal to see it in action. Thanks Winston for the nice video. If you get the opportunity, it would be cool to see Stevie and Govind play a set or two.
This is amazing !!! Govind is one of my favourite players. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Watching Govind's groundstrokes and serve was a pure delight. Such effortless and attractive form that professional players like himself possess. They make the game look easy. Seemed like a real nice and humble guy too!
Winston you got a game off a top 400 player in the world. I'd be happy with winning one point. Govind is amazing!
Great video Winston! You have improved significantly and played well against a very solid pro. Govind seems like a great guy. That forehand is nasty.
Govind hits the ball so clean, full arm extension on backhand and forehand . Hope we can see him on the tour.
You played better against Govind than against Karue. Keep up the good work.
Good stuff! You guys are both fun to watch.
just getting into tennis, I enjoyed this video a lot. I am also amazed at how much power Govind generates in his serves and forehand. Subb'd hope to see more :)
This is awesome
I enjoy a lot yogur videos Winston. Good job today ! Congrats from Argentina
Great vid! Looks like Govind is going easy but hard for him to go all out in the situation. Thanks for posting!
Excellent effort, Winston. Govind is a great guy and an excellent professional. I wish him a speedy recovery from his injury and a successful career. Cheers, Tony UK 🇬🇧
I LOVE this!!
Winston your returns are fantastic man! He's hitting some bombs and you were doing great getting them back. Nice!
What a great time. Well done Winston and Govind you were just awesome.
Awesome content Winston 🙌
He is a chill dude. Enjoyed this a lot. His forehand placement is nasty! Winston you played really well.
First time tuning in in a while, and let me say Winston's game has improved. I was impressed with how he stayed with that guy in so many points.
One of your best matches so far, although govind wasn’t serious, taking a game from a pro it’s a remarkable feat!
That was awesome Winston!!! Good job!! ❤❤ Thanks Govind for playing 😊
Great to watch, really interesting to see the difference and pressure
trust me, a lot of us recreational players celebrated with you on that one game you won 🎉. Great play Govind.. goes without saying!
Happy you got that game! It was fun to watch.
Wow! Great Play! You guys hit hard and are really accurate.
Great match! And congrats for getting a game Winston! Others mentioned the differences in the serves, but I really saw the differences in the effortless play from Govind. Winston was running all over the place and Govind was often just in the same spot waiting for the right moment to end the point. Finding a way to get on the offense more will be the key next time Winston! Fun to watch!
I would love to have a tennis buddy like Govind. He's so chill and didnt just destroy Winston. I love how Govind Whoos! every great shot of Winston too, even though he still returned all of them.😊
Good playing Winston!! Excellent serve returns you have!!!!!!!!
so cool of you to recognize his sportsmanship, super sincere
It was so fun !! I felt like I was really playing a game
Thanks for sharing this. It really tells me the level of pros... Still great job Winston!
Awesome, thanks for posting. That last game he was out for blood after you broke him in the previous game, he turned up the volume on those serves!
I looked that you both had fun out there and it was so nice of Govind to hit with you. You are a lucky guy. Best of luck to Govind upon his return from injury.
After watching this video, I developed quite a lot because I had the chance to observe the difference in the stance just before the hit between you and a top ATP player. That contributed to me a lot. Thank you so much for making this video.
Thanks for uploading. Interesting to see such a matchup. Govind was not giving 100% surely, but hit hard and served well. I think your game has more potential too, with finetuning and a better serve.
Winston your game and content continue to improve. You played great against a player who hits like he could be pulled out of a video game! Govind is so good and a great sport! Amazing video
first time seeing this channel - you have sick baselining! also Govind's forehand is nasty; he was surgical with placement. Inside inside seems to be a favorite of his.
Awesome video! I’ve always wondered what the difference is between UTR 8 and UTR 14. So entertaining! Could watch this style of video all day!!!
Good to see this Winston! You held your ground well for playing against a pro!
Fun set to watch. Winston played very well considering level difference.
Great job man! If I took a single game off of ANY player I'd be jazzed. Love tennis, haven't played in years, watch it like it's football lol Glad you got to 84K subscribers!
Great video! Very good production. You did awesome in the match, too. But he turned it up slightly after you took that one game. That was the final kiss of death.
this looks fun, great match Winston!
The way the pro moves is noticeable, smoother and quicker. Good match man. 👍
Your game has improved, especially the forehand 🙌
Good tennis lesson from the pro. I have played against few national ranked players and they often dictate the points and find weaknesses of your game and all you can do is playing defense and often playing catch up from all the flaws and mistakes that you make throughout match. That is why it is often better to play with someone with your capabilities for improvements in your own game. Any coach can easily see this set programs and solutions to your games so you can get to your next level. It is like a building a fortress.
Very nice hitting from both 👏
Great set 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. The professional player has such a wonderful smooth relax way of hitting,✅
Thanks for this! It’s a great way to showcase the difference of n levels of play. A few things I observed: -Govind’s serve has much more speed -Your ground strokes looked solid and you could keep up a rally. Govind has the ability to move you much more and set himself up for a winner. -finishing a point even when you have the edge seems really difficult. On a few occasions you missed a volley or overhead shot in a finishing position or let him get back into the point Man, I’d live to be able to play as well as you! Well done!
Great match guys, really fun to watch. 👍
Pros are just so consistent, that was awesome to watch
Fun to watch!
Anything short and your boy is eating it up, keep in mind that the pro is injured and still smashing clean winners on short balls. Great job on the video my friend.
it's very interesting to see the footwork of the professional player so close and in details!
I thought Winston's ground strokes had a big improvement and the serve too in the last few months. Really nice match to watch.
Thanks
Proud of our boy, Winston! You played great, overall!
Great vid ! Govind is awsome 💙
very enjoyable video! great camera angle!
That forehand winner at 7:05 was just uncalled for lol.
It always looks like the pros play in slow motion. Footwork is perfect and racquet speed is perfect. Well done.
That court is just amazing, good game by the way, you are really consistent with your shots. Your video makes want to go back on the court someday :/
Nice video Both u guys seem to be super nice…well done!
Enjoyed and subscribed thxxxx
Great sound
Great video. Always wanted to see the difference between pros and top recreational players.