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tennishackeryEpisode 37: Aussie Open 2026 Recap!!!Tarun, Soham and Coach Craig review the recently concluded Aussie Open 2026, with special focus on Men's and Women's Semi-Final and Final!!
2026-02-0555 mintennishackeryEpisode 36: Aussie Open 2026!!!Tarun and Soham discuss goals for 2026, Aussie Open 2026 thus far and updates on Tennishackery and upcoming milestones!Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KLHG2edXm8
2026-01-3043 mintennishackeryEpisode 35: 2025 Year-End Special!!The Tennishackery team discusses the following in this special year-end episode:1. Year in the world of Tennis (ATP/WTA)2. Growth in Tennis 3. Milestones Achieved at Tennishackery (Product, Podcast. Services).
2025-12-1654 mintennishackeryEpisode 34: Serving and Returning - Part 2Coach Craig Lazarchik delivers a masterclass on return technique, mindset and strategies. Those who like/comment/share this receive bonus content of the return technique video by Coach Alex!Tip from Coach O Shannesy on returns (Episode 32):
2025-11-1757 mintennishackeryEpisode 33: Serving and Returning - Part 1Soham and Tarun discuss Serving in detail with Coach Craig. Part 2 on Return to follow soon..Related:Dr Mark Kovacs on the Tennis Serve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krKYy4eqgdQ
2025-10-2956 mintennishackeryEpisode 32: Ft. #1 Tennis Strategy Coach - Craig O'Shannessey!Join us for a masterclass on Tennis strategy, analytics and the journey of Coach Craig O'Shannessey, who is a Grand Master of modern tennis strategy and analytics.Topics discussed include drills, stats, and history of tennis analytics. braingametennis.com
2025-09-181h 00tennishackeryEpisode 31 - USOpen 2025 Finals and RecapSoham, Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the finals and recap USOpen 2025.
2025-09-1040 mintennishackeryEpisode 30 - USOpen 2025 Preview and Lively DiscussionSoham , Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the North American hard court season and leadup to the US Open 2025. Lively discussion on the Mixed Doubles experiment and the Medvedev match controversy. #usopen2025 #tennis #tennishackery #tennispodcast
2025-08-2848 mintennishackeryEpisode 29: Wimbledon 2025 Review (Men's & Women's Singles)!!Soham, Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the Wimbledon singles, Sincaraz rivalry, Iga's dominance, grass court tennis, and give a sneak peak into momentum-based analysis.Men's Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyelEvCPWMIWomen's Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tid4EqF99zE
2025-07-1643 mintennishackeryEpisode 28: Special Episode with Gigi Fernandez!!!We are extremely honored to have 17 time slams champion, 2-time Olympics Gold medalist Gigi Fernandez! Gigi talks about her journey, the tennis mindset, her Gigi method and more. You don't want to miss this special episode!!Tennis for Hope: https://gigifernandeztennis.com/tennis-for-hope/
2025-06-1750 mintennishackeryEpisode 27: Post Roland Garros 2025 Finals Special!!!Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss the Roland Garros Finals (Women's and Men's) and what we can learn from those matches. We also go in depth to discuss pressure, nerves, choking or being clutch in competitive singles and doubles tennis, and share some of our own personal experiences.
2025-06-1049 mintennishackeryEpisode 26: Tribute to the King of Clay - Rafael NadalSoham and Tarun pay a special tribute to Rafael Nadal and his tennis journey!Links:Roddick's Rafa tribute @served 2017 Aussie Open Final2008 Wimbledon Final2022 Aussie Open Final2019 US Open Final
2025-05-2717 mintennishackeryEpisode 25: High Performance Junior Tennis!The Tennishackery gang gets together for our quarter century episode to discuss High Performance Junior tennis, Coach Alex's experiences at the Maze Cup and some of the exciting news in the world of Tennis!!
2025-05-1550 mintennishackeryEpisode 24 : Match Analysis - Novak Djokovic vs Daniel Evans!Soham and Tarun analyze a Match featuring Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans from the 2021 Monte Carlo Masters. The objective at Tennishackery is to bring this type of data-driven analysis for competitive/recreational players of all levels and ages!LinksYT Video Highlights of Evans vs Novak Monte Carlo 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBg9kHZu_cMBrain Game Tennis article discussing this matchhttps://braingametennis.com/dan-evans-dismantled-novak-djokovic-heres-how/
2025-04-1532 mintennishackeryEpisode 23: Special Episode featuring Jeff Greenwald from Fearless TennisIn this exciting special episode with Jeff Greenwald from Fearless Tennis, the Tennishackery team discuss the mental aspects of tennis. In this conversation, some of the topics of interest include: habits, on and off court training, meditation and visualization, overcoming YIPS, demystifying and destigmatizing choking, understanding the pleasure in pressure situations, evolution of mental training from juniors to college and professional circuit, and identity of the legends of the game.Online Resource: https://fearlesstennis.com/
2025-03-241h 01tennishackeryEpisode 22: Indian Wells Masters 2025 RundownCraig, Soham and Tarun discuss the recently concluded Indian Wells 2025 event, results and stars. The episode talks about the rise of the young talents in both men's and women's draws, importance of the mental part of tennis and a look forward to the upcoming events and slams.
2025-03-2127 mintennishackeryEpisode 21: Special Episode featuring Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces!We discuss the parenting side of junior tennis with Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces. The episode discusses information about coaching, competing and of course parenting juniors.Linksparentingaces.comtennishackery.com
2025-02-2359 mintennishackeryEpisode 20: Aussie Open Wrap-Up & Choking Demystified!!This one is a sure blockbuster. Full house with Soham, Alex, Craig & Tarun wrapping up the Aussie Open Singles and discussing the phenomenon of "Choking" in tennis.
2025-01-2855 mintennishackeryEpisode 19 - Australian Open Semis!@Soham and @Tarun discuss the Aus Open so far and the semi finals lineup.
Related
Andy Roddick Hilarious presser after AO 07 loss to Roger
2025-01-2434 mintennishackeryEpisode 18: Tennishackery Website & Aussie Open Preview!Soham and Tarun kickoff 2025 with special announcements - website launch. We also discuss the ongoing Aussie Open
Links
tennishackery.com
Tennishackery Episode 12 Ft Will Boucek - Doubles discussion
2025-01-1540 mintennishackeryEpisode 17: 2024 Year-End Special!!Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss in detail their Top 3 news worthy items from 2024 in this exciting and entertaining year-end special!
2024-12-2059 mintennishackeryEpisode 16: Improve your Tennis Match Play!Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss match play deficiencies seen at both the junior and adult levels and and how to play better in matches. Topics include importance of training intensity, serve/return game, transition game, drills, dealing with emotions, court geometry, etc.
Resources and Links:
16 second CureRoger Federer's outstanding speech at Dartmouth
Alex Deminaur in training - Crazy - Dont' try this at home.
Philosophy in dealing with Failure in matches- Giannis reaction- GOLD -
THERE IS NO FAILURE IN SPORTS
2024-12-091h 05tennishackeryEpisode 15: Thanksgiving Special!In this fun Thanksgiving Special episode, Soham and Tarun discuss the recent happenings in the world of tennis from drug controversies to debating allowing on court coaching and more.
On Court Coaching:
https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/16dx0lz/continue_to_allow_coaching_or_get_rid_of_it/
Halep questions dual-standards:
https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/simona-halep-says-impossible-to-understand-why-iga-swiatek-doping-treated-differently
2024-12-0231 mintennishackeryEpisode 14: USTA NTRP Ratings!Craig , Soham and Tarun discuss USTA NTRP ratings!
More Resources:
USTA NTRP FAQ
https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/adult-tennis/programs/national/usta-ntrp-ratings-faqs.html#tab=tournaments
Deeper dive into ratings
http://computerratings.blogspot.com/p/usta-ntrp-faq.html
Ratings and Skill explained by Ian Westerman
https://youtu.be/x0ug-ttLjng?si=iLCC1YSO7pyTnATA
2024-11-2351 mintennishackeryEpisode 13: Tennishackery Updates & Discussing the World of Tennis!Soham and Tarun talk about the events from the world of tennis, plans for Tennishackery. Some of the discussions include US Open 2024 , the rise of Sinner and Sabalenka to the summit of the rankings, the Saudi Kings slam, Retirement announcements by Rafa, Gasquet, Thiem and Cornet, and upcoming talents..
Links:
Gasquet vs Wawrinka
Casper Ruud on Six Kings slam
Sinner Doping Controversy explained
2024-11-0743 mintennishackeryEpisode 12: Doubles discussion with Will Boucek (@thetennistribe)!Join us for a fun & insightful discussion on the doubles game with Will Boucek of thetennistribe. Will is well known for his work on doubles strategy at both the pro and amateur levels. Recently, he was a part of the US Olympics team's brain trust - that resulted in medal outcomes (M doubles Silver and Bronze).
We talk doubles strategies, pro game, data analysis, common mistakes, etc. Will Boucek @thetennistribe https://www.thetennistribe.com
Link to Will's outstanding cheatsheet on serve returns.
2024-08-261h 00tennishackeryEpisode 11: Soham @ the $25K Brightwork Open!We discuss Soham Mookerjea’s (UTR 9.1 singles, 8.6 doubles) experience playing an open tournament (singles and doubles)! We also discuss tournment vs. league tennis, the level of competition at open tourneys, etc. Furthermore, we dissect a few of Soham's points against Jan Silva (UTR 12.5 singles).
https://hornetsports.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/jan-silva/8530.
2024-08-2632 mintennishackeryEpisode 10: Tennis Coaching PhilosophiesThe entire gang is joined by new contributor to Tennishackery - Tennis director Craig Lazarchik. We engaged in discussions on coaching philosophies, junior tennis , skill development, etc.
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tennishackeryEpisode 8: Roland Garros 2024Soham, Alex & Tarun discuss Soham's trip to Roland Garros 2024 and what we can learn from the pros!
Related
Top RG matches.
Nadal's RG dominance.
2024-06-1656 min
tennishackeryEpisode 7: Tennis Injuries and PreventionSoham, Alex and Tarun discuss Injuries and Prevention of Injuries in Tennis.
Early Specialization in Youth Sports
Tennis injuries -juniors survey
Heat illness - cramps
2024-05-1751 min
tennishackeryEpisode 6: The Pro GameSoham and Tarun discuss the Pro Game, including their favorite players from ATP/WTA, singles and doubles tennis, as well as what can we learn from these pros.
Related
String Theory- The finest piece of tennis writing. Period.
Strokes of Genius
Stan Wawrinka vs Gasquet - Commentators going absolutely bonkers reacting to insane level of tennis.
Sampras vs Agassi USO 2001
Open by Agassi - Autobiography
Steffi Graf
2024-05-0132 min
tennishackeryEpisode 5: Technology in TennisSoham and Tarun discuss technology in tennis, including topics like Rackets, Strings, Analytics, Apps, Videos, etc.
Broad survey of tennis Tech
Bill Jacobsons Tennis computer
Guide to tennis courts.
Rackets & Strings
2024-04-2749 min
tennishackeryEpisode 4: Tennis - A Brain Game (Part 2)The crew discuss things like the improvement process, match management, recognizing patterns, risk taking, dealing with nerves in a match and a bunch of other related fun topics.
Links
Dr Jim Loerhr's 16 Second Cure
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Winning Ugly - Brad Gilbert
Euclidean tennis
2024-04-131h 03
tennishackeryEpisode 4: Tennis - A Brain Game (Part 1)The gang gets together to discuss the mental aspects of tennis. Broad topics like growth mindset, emotions, energy, self awareness, junior tennis philosophy for parents and kids are discussed in this part 1 of Mental Tennis series. It's a Q&A format with Soham & Alex where Alex talks about her experiences as a pro player and coach, and Soham on his experiences coaching and competing.
Resources
Jorghe Capstany - Tennis IQ podcast
Books
Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallaway
Fearless Tennis Jeff Greenwald
2024-04-0657 min
tennishackeryEpisode 3: Tennis FitnessThe whole Tennishackery gang Alex, Soham and Tarun get together to discuss tennis fitness: what, why and hows.
Resources
Risks of early specialization in tennis
Dr Mark Kovacs itpa-tennis.org
https://kovacsacademy.com
Some good Instagram accounts
https://www.instagram.com/_baselinepower_/
@squatuniversity.
Disclaimer - Do not learn stuff especially olympic lifting and friends without proper supervision and training.
2024-03-2839 min
tennishackeryEpisode 2: Indian Wells Masters Tournament 2024Episode 2 features Soham's visit to the recently concluded Indian Wells Masters. We talk about broad ranging topics focused on this tournament and more importantly what we can learn from the pro game and players.
2024-03-2430 mintennishackeryEpisode 1: Introducing Tennishackery and the FoundersThe launch episode of the Tennishackery podcast. The place where we discuss all things at the intersection of tennis, technology and the brain game. Episode 1 is about what is Tennishackery, how we came about, a little about each of us and the kind of content we are hope to bring.
Please follow us on our socials .
Instagram: @tennishackery
X: @tennishackery
Email: tennishackery@gmail.com
Website to be launched soon :-)
2024-02-2833 min