Gulbis VS de Bakker

by **djarvik** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:47

Lets settle this once and for all.

Who is better?

by **Otlichno** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:50

At the moment, Gulbis without a doubt. But it took Gulbis 4 years after his turned pro date to play his best tennis. De Bakker is still in his 4th year so we have to wait and see if De Bakker can continue on his good form this year.

by **patko7** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:51

djarvik wrote:Lets settle this once and for all.

Who is better?

My favorite players

... Gulbis is better of course.

by **petrelli83** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:31

Gulbis...absolutely

by **Banthasmaker** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:41

Gulbis without a doubt; better forehand and backhand, a more efficient serve and he have a nice touch.

by **SlicerITST** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:45

The question should be who the more talented of the 2 is. Id say Gulbis. But i think de Bakker will fulfill all of his potential while i find this doubtful with Gulbis.

by **djarvik** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:51

Well, you maybe right, but this year...he is doing great. He is reached QF, SF a few times, he got a title too.

But the main thing is, he is playing better then ever. Take a look at his last matches. He is moving better, his BH is more solid, drop shots are on another level altogether. He is breaking less rackets too.

That alone is a HUGE progress from past 4 years....and he is 21 still.

I am starting to believe again....results AND the game is now there. Mentality is drastically improved too.

Got to give credit to de Bakker. He will be the more consistent one, for sure.....but does he have enough "bite" to win tournaments?

You don't have to ask that question about Gulbis, you do about the de Bakker. Thats the difference.

by **Yippie-Caiay** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:23

gulbis shots are among the best in the atp...his mentallity and "thinking" is bad

by **Coolhand Texas** » Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:43

De Bakker!

by **AUSSIE_FABS** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:06

On clay I reckon de bakker is better.

by **djarvik** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:43

AUSSIE_FABS wrote:On clay I reckon de bakker is better.

ehhhh maybe at molding Clay :lol:

not playing tennis. Although I failed to specify better at "what" :lol:

Clay so far has been the best surface for Gulbis, surprisingly.

BTW - de Bakker takes first set 6.3 ....is broken in second now.

What do you guys think of Federer VS Gulbis today?

by **maximo** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:47

federer will win easy, 6-2, 6-4 :lol:

by **djarvik** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:52

maximo wrote:federer will win easy, 6-2, 6-4

hmmmm

I disagree.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Hea ... 4&oId=G858

If Federer will struggle with his first serve, he will be in a lot of trouble. They both employ similar tactics of going for a lot and early. Gulbis more so then Fed. Plus Gulbis himself is serving great, so it will be tough for Fed to break him 3 times a match, but not impossible.

I say a 3 setter for Fed or a straight set victory for Gulbis.

by **Mike Rotchtickles** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:54

Gulbis will show Federer who's the real GOAT. :lol:

There will be a little rustiness probably, but Federer is going to pull through as usual. Looking forward to the match though.

by **djarvik** » Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:58

bloufo wrote:Gulbis will show Federer who's the real GOAT.

There will be a little rustiness probably, but Federer is going to pull through as usual. Looking forward to the match though.

Yeah, I am thinking the same. Just hoping for a bit of rustiness from Fed + great form of Gulbis may result in an upset. Nothing against Fed, but that would be great for tennis! More air time for Gulbis = me happy :lol:

BTW - de Bakker drops second set with a bread-stick and is broken in third. Against Troicki

I was thinking he got this one.

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