Dan is the new and promising up and coming player. Previously, his game was to return as many shots as possible but this has changed tremendously last Friday.
He had increased his power in both forehands and backhands(esp) and is going for the kill more while still retaining his previous gameplay. As quoted in a recent interview with regards to which is his favourite shot, he replied "My backhand". Now the tour has two players with dangerous and venomous backhands in Tong and Dan. Though, I must say Tong backhand has massacred me many more times.
There is still plenty of room for improvements for our player of the week "Dan" (same goes to the rest of us) in terms of positioning but the increase in power in his rallies signal warning to the rest of the player. Will he rise to the summit of the ranking?? Stay tune to find out!!!
I hope one day he can rise through the junior ranks and be a serious contender and good hitting partner with us. So far, I find him too passive a tennis individual. Next big thing for 2011? Only time will tell...
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