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Interactive Forum August 2025: Botic van de Zandschlup: Point Sequences
Botic van de Zandschulp (NED; b. 1995; 6'3"/191 cm) is a rare late bloomer who keeps ambushing the elite: US Open QF as a qualifier in 2021; a straight-sets stunner over Alcaraz at the 2024 US Open; Nadal in his Davis Cup farewell that November; and Djokovic as a lucky loser at Indian Wells in 2025.
His core patterns: heavy FH to open the court; compact 2HBH that holds its line well DTL; opportunistic forward movement—vs. Alcaraz he won 28/35 at net.
What do you guys think of his motion—serve, FH, volley, backhand (and slice), footwork?
Based on Brian’s upcoming two-handed backhand definitions, where does he fit? He’s one of the rare men’s players with a bent/bent hitting structure.
Let the discussion begin!
His core patterns: heavy FH to open the court; compact 2HBH that holds its line well DTL; opportunistic forward movement—vs. Alcaraz he won 28/35 at net.
What do you guys think of his motion—serve, FH, volley, backhand (and slice), footwork?
Based on Brian’s upcoming two-handed backhand definitions, where does he fit? He’s one of the rare men’s players with a bent/bent hitting structure.
Let the discussion begin!