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Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisAshley Neaves, the Tennis Mentor, award-winning tennis coachIn this episode of the Tennisnerd podcast, I sit down with none other than Ashley Neaves – The Tennis Mentor – to dive into all things tennis improvement. Ashley recently crossed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, a huge milestone that reflects his impact on club players and coaches around the world.
We chat about his journey creating tennis content, what he's learned from coaching thousands of players, and how you can level up your game with smart, practical tips. One of the highlights? Ashley introduces his brand new Tennis Training Deck – a unique tool designed to help players of all levels struct...
2025-08-061h 09
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThe Racquet Pod with HenrikHenrik Wallensten, Davis Cup stringer, racquet tester, and tennis journalist, joins the pod again to talk about the latest experiments and the never-ending racquet tinkering madness.
Are you looking for a new racquet or string? Check out our page about recommended racquets or strings on Tennisnerd.net. And don't forget our exclusive deals and discounts.
2025-05-0454 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisKarue Sell on chasing dreams, dealing with injuries, and his racquet switchPro player and YouTuber Karue Sell is back on the podcast to talk about his latest adventures on the Challenger Tour and coming back from his recent injury. We also get into his racquet change and the YouTuber life. Karue is, as always, entertaining and refreshingly straightforward. If you are not already subscribed, you can check out his YouTube channel here.
2025-04-261h 24
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNew racquet, Munich string tensions, Ostapenko bagel and moreI summarize an interesting week on the tennis tours and we get into some gear and tennis tech as well.
2025-04-2120 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisATP Pro Turned Author, Conor Niland on his award-winning book, The RacketConor Niland is a former tennis player from Ireland who reached 129 in the world during a career with some strong highlights and lowlights, all captured beautifully in his book, "The Racket.
We talk about the book and his life on tour, starting as a College player and ending up playing Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open (and with pretty much everything in between).
The Racket is a fascinating read, giving you a deep look into life on the professional tennis tour and I very much enjoyed my conversation with Conor.
2025-04-1752 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisPod solo for the nerds - Pro Player Strings and TensionsI summarize the week of the Monte Carlo Masters, talk about pro player strings and tensions from the tournament, and look ahead at the coming week. In a few days, there will be a normal guest episode, don't worry :) Ps. There is a video version of this solo pod on the YouTube channel. Ds.
If you are curious about the strings and tensions, here is the link to that post.
2025-04-1421 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisSolo pod, Monte Carlo Masters, Gear and moreSince we got good feedback on the first solo pod, I recorded a quick one from my hotel room with a preview of the Monte Carlo Masters and some gear talk. I hope you enjoy it.
Don't miss our recent ATP string tension video, where we analyze some pro-player string tension trends. And as always, there is plenty of new content on tennisnerd.net
Don't forget to play some tennis!
2025-04-0720 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisLavie Sak on making tennis bags, giving back, and the Davis CupLavie Sak is the founder of ADV, which makes excellent tennis bags and accessories. But Lavie's passion is not only creating tennis products; he is also keen on giving back to the sport he loves. He is involved in Tennis Cambodia and talks about his experience on the lower rungs of professional tennis and how help is needed to get the sport to grow in developing countries.
2025-04-031h 01
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisSolo pod, Jonas talks Miami Open, pro player racquets, strings and moreDesperation? Inability to find guests? The height of narcissism? No, we have some excellent episodes coming your way. But I wanted to give myself a Monday morning challenge and do a solo podcast talking about some recent tennis news, but also getting into pro player gear and upcoming reviews. If you don't mind a solo pod from time to time, let me know on socials. Also, if you hate it.
2025-03-2432 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTennis gear talk with HenrikMy buddy and fellow tennis nerd, Henrik Wallensten, joins the pod again to discuss the latest gear, his current racquet experiments and give a review of the Asics Gel Res X among other things.
2025-03-0657 min
QualityShot Tennis PodcastNew Racket, New Tsitsipas? FT. TennisnerdTsitsipas was impressive in Dubai beating Auger Aliassime for the title and he has a new racket in hand! I talk about his new set up and Jonas from TennisNerd joined me to talk tennis and gives his insights of Stef's old set up and the set up he would suggest for the Greek starTimestamps:00:00 Intro 00:08 Tsitsipas Dubai win and New setup07:19 Jonas on Tsitsipas' Old setup and his suggested setup
2025-03-0415 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThe Pure Drive 2025 with Team BabolatIn this conversation, I talk about the new Pure Drive 2025 with Olivier Carlier, Group Marketing Manager for Tennis Racquets, and Maxime Olejniezak, Product Line Manager for Tennis Racquets for Babolat.
We discuss the history, innovations, and future of this iconic racket. The conversation covers the evolution of the Pure Drive, its significance in the tennis world, and the latest advancements in technology and design. The team shares insights on player feedback, target audiences for different models, and the importance of accessories and strings. They also touch on their personal tennis journeys and the excitement surrounding Babolat's upcoming...
2025-02-2443 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNeya joins the podcast to talk about her tennis journey and moreNeya is a beloved influencer/content creator based in Melbourne who has developed a strong passion for tennis and is sharing her journey to improve in the sport. Earlier this year, she went to the Australian Open and shared some interesting opinions about the event. I got to know Neya during the Tennis Warehouse partner summit, and I find her to be a refreshing and engaging voice. You can check her out on Instagram as @supertoneyan
2025-02-1254 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThe Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry with Author Giri NathanGiri Nathan is a tennis journalist working on his first book, "Change-over, A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis," detailing the growing rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. In this episode, recorded at the end of December 2024, we talk about that in-depth but also cover other players on the men's tour getting into their gear and more.
You can find out more about the book here: https://bit.ly/TNchangeover
2025-01-271h 01
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNew Tfights with Patrice Chabrel from Team TecnifibrePatrice Chabrel is a senior product manager at Tecnifibre with many years of experience in the racquet industry. In this episode, we talk about the new Tfights and more! Lots of insight to be gained for tennis nerds here :)
2025-01-2439 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis on choosing a tennis racquetNikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis is back on the podcast and this time, we focus on his recent series about finding his next racquet. Choosing a new racquet can be a very frustrating process and Nikola is feeling it! We get into ways to make the process smoother, some tips and tricks, discuss racquets overall, get into doping on the pro tour, and look ahead at the 2025 tennis season.
You can check out his content on YouTube or get exclusive access to his membership content. Use the code TENNISNERD10 for 10% off. You can find other Tennisnerd Deals...
2024-12-261h 39
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisBen Johnson from The Tennis 101 on going viral and much moreBen Johnson is a videographer and creative director who found his way back to tennis some years back. Last year, he started The Tennis 101, which has risen to viral success on TikTok and Instagram. We talk about his journey in tennis, his love for filmmaking and editing, what racquet he should switch to, and much more.
2024-12-171h 05
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastChoosing Racquets, Strings, & the Best Options for Doubles with Jonas Eriksson from TennisnerdAre you using the right tennis racquet? What about strings? Jonas from Tennisnerd is one of the world's leading experts in tennis racquets and strings, having reviewed 1000s of racquets and consulted for ATP & WTA tour pros.I first met Jonas in Austria at the Head headquarters on a trip with Tennis Warehouse to test out the new Gravity. Recently, we went to SLO California to test more gear with the TW team. I've learned a ton from Jonas and wanted to have him on so you can too. In this conversation, Jonas and I discuss the...
2024-12-1150 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastChoosing Racquets, Strings, & the Best Options for Doubles with Jonas Eriksson from TennisnerdAre you using the right tennis racquet? What about strings? Jonas from Tennisnerd is one of the world's leading experts in tennis racquets and strings, having reviewed 1000s of racquets and consulted for ATP & WTA tour pros.I first met Jonas in Austria at the Head headquarters on a trip with Tennis Warehouse to test out the new Gravity. Recently, we went to SLO California to test more gear with the TW team. I've learned a ton from Jonas and wanted to have him on so you can too. In this conversation, Jonas and I discuss the...
2024-12-1151 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisWill Boucek on working with top doubles teamsWill Boucek is the founder of The Tennis Tribe and a doubles specialist and analyst. Boucek scouts and coaches elite doubles players to perform better and worked with team US and the USTA at the Olympic Games. How do we grow the game of doubles, and what can club players do to play better doubles? We talk about all that and more in this episode.
2024-12-051h 18
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisOscar Torres, Ex-Pro, Coach and Content CreatorOscar Torres used to play professional tennis but now works as a performance coach, training pros and amateurs. He also creates instructive and entertaining content on Instagram @oscartorreslab
In this conversation, we get into his pro career but also bigger topics like the state of tennis, what needs to be done for it to survive long-term, what we can learn from other sports, the struggling format of professional tennis and much more. I am keen to hear your opinions on these topics in the comments on Instagram or YouTube. Thanks for listening. Any subscribe, like, or follow h...
2024-11-281h 08
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisSarah Koudouzian, co-founder of RichsportThis is Sarah's second time on the podcast. The last time we talked, she was working on founding a tennis company, and now it is here! Richsport sells colorful and fun tennis accessories and merch. If you're curious about their products, this podcast works better on YouTube, but if audio is your thing, you can check out their website.
I wish Sarah and Nicole all the best with their new venture. Ps. I really like the overgrips myself, and I am pretty picky! Ds.
2024-11-2240 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisBeckett from Tenncom talks about racquets and moreBeckett Chung is one of the founders of Tenncom Media, where he reviews gear and creates video content with his business partner Simon Cuell. Check out Tenncom on YouTube for a taste of their refreshing and engaging style. Beckett knows a lot about racquets and strings, so we delve into that. Before this recording, we spent a week with Tennis Warehouse, testing some exciting gear for 2025, so we also look ahead at next year.
2024-11-141h 18
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThe Gear of the Year 2024 with Henrik WallenstenHenrik is back on the podcast to discuss the Gear of the Year 2024. We focus on racquets but also mention strings and shoes towards the end. It's a nerdy pod, but hopefully, you can get something out of it. Full video with footage on the Tennisnerd YouTube channel.
2024-10-2930 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisCoach Conor Casey - the funniest tennis coach on social mediaCoach Conor Casey used to play professional tennis and write for sitcoms. Now, he entertains and informs a growing audience with funny and relatable tennis content on his Instagram account @tenniscoachconorcasey
2024-10-261h 03
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisFabio Molle from Functional TennisFabio Molle is the founder of Functional Tennis, the largest tennis-related account on Instagram with 1 million followers. Functional Tennis is also famous for the Saber, a training racquet with a 37 sq inch head size which has been seen in the hands of top pros. He also runs a podcast with many interesting guests, like top pros and coaches. We talked about his background in tennis, pros and cons with running an ecommerce business, creating tennis products and much more.
Check out the Saber
2024-09-2157 min
The Functional Tennis Podcast[Part 2] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson aka TennisnerdPart 2 of the 2024 Functional Tennis Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd). We chat about round 2 and 1/4's results as well as a semi final previewaJonas is one of the leading racket experts and puts out great reviews on his YouTube channel which you can see here.Head over to the Functional Tennis Instagram stories to get voting.Finally a shoutout to Tennis Warehouse Europe who are sponsoring this event along with the Shoe of the Year which will run in. a few weeks. You can get details on...
2024-09-1728 min
The Functional Tennis Podcast[Part 1] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson aka TennisnerdThe racket of the year is back and Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd) jumps on to chat about results from round 1 and previews round 2.Jonas is one of the leading racket experts and puts out great reviews on his YouTube channel which you can see here.Head over to the Functional Tennis Instagram stories to get voting.Finally a shoutout to Tennis Warehouse Europe who are sponsoring this event along with the Shoe of the Year which will run in. a few weeks. You can get details on all the rackets over on the...
2024-09-1232 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisDan Wolken, author of "Cocomania"Dan Wolken is an award-winning columnist for USA Today who has covered sports for over two decades. He is also a dedicated tennis player. He has written a book about Coco Gauff called "Cocomania," and we talk about the book, Coco, the state of tennis and even get into racquets and strings towards the end.
Check out Dan's book on Amazon
2024-09-0257 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRick Macci on who wins the US Open 2024 and lots moreLegendary coach Rick Macci is back on the podcast, and this time, we discuss the US Open 2024, how a player develops a style, the importance of going for your shots, junior tennis development, and lots more.
2024-08-2554 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisWe talk Extreme racquets with Dennis and Max from HEADGlobal business manager Dennis Fabian and Global product manager, Maximilian Bauer from HEAD join me to discuss the new HEAD Extreme racquets, their upcoming releases, and much more. I hope you enjoy the podcast. There was a lag when recording this remote podcast, I hope it doesn't affect your listening experience too much. Thanks, as always, for listening.
2024-08-1948 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisPeter Clarke, Ex-ATP Pro, Founder of CoachlifePeter Clarke is a former professional tennis player who retired in 2007 and was ranked in the top 250 players in the world. He has recently launched the impressive Coachlife platform, where coaches for the top players in the world deliver in-depth lessons about technique, mindset, nutrition, match play, and more.
I have tried the Coachlife platform, and it is an excellent tool for inspiration and improvement. Use the code TENNISNERD10 to get 10% off.
2024-07-1648 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisJose Hernandez-Fernandez, ex ATP pro turned tennis coachJose Hernandez Fernandez (also known as Bebo) is an ex-pro player from the Dominican Republic who retired from the ATP Tour in 2020 and has since coached. He achieved success with WTA top 40 player Yue Yuan earlier in 2024 when she won her first WTA title and reached the quarter-finals of Indian Wells.
I know Bebo personally, and for this podcast, we got to sit down in person and talk about his life on tour, the successes and struggles of being a tennis pro, growing up in the Dominican Republic, and what tennis organizations can do better to improve...
2024-07-0434 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTalking tennis balls with HEAD's Mauro PinaffoTennis balls have been in the spotlight lately, with multiple complaints about quality and consistency from pro tennis players. Why is this happening, what has been done to improve the situation, and what can be done in the future? Mauro Pinaffo is HEAD's Senior Global Product Manager for Tennis and Padel balls and gives us all the answers and some interesting stats and details about tennis balls you might not know.
2024-06-2739 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTim Puttock, R&D Director PrinceTim Puttock is back on the podcast! This time, we talk about upcoming Prince releases, their product portfolio, strategy and the recently reviewed Phantoms. Tim has a wealth of experience as a racquet engineer and I think there is a lot to learn from this conversation.
2024-06-221h 03
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisMichael Joyce, coach of Sharapova, Pegula and many moreMichael Joyce reached a career-high of ATP #64 and transitioned to a very successful coaching career. He worked with Sharapova for 7 years before her retirement and coached players like Pegula, Azarenka and Keys. Now, he works with American WTA-talent Ashlyn Krueger.
Michael is also one of the featured coaches in Coachlife, a new platform focused for players of all levels to improve their tennis. Get 10% off using TENNISNERD10.
2024-06-131h 10
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisEric Lee, co-founder of Toroline StringsEric Lee is the co-founder of the hyped-up string brand Toroline. He used to play D1 college tennis and started the company alongside other strong tennis players to challenge the string market with softer, more colorful string options. They have been on a strong path in 2023/2024 with the success of pro player/content creator Karue Sell and their custom poly hybrid venture called Omakase. In this episode, we talk about their journey, racquet nerding, the string market, and the jungle of options for the consumer.
2024-05-301h 08
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisPodcast with Swingvision CEO, Swupnil SahaiI have been a fan of the AI-driven software Swingvision since I first tried it in 2021. Apple has featured it in its famous Keynote speeches, named it "App of the Day," and given it an Apple design award. Ex-pros Andy Roddick and James Blake have been early investors, and there are also backers like Jason Liu from Strava and Albert Lee from MyFitnessPal.
I was excited to sit down with Swupnil Sahai, the CEO and co-founder, to discuss Swingvision's journey so far and its future.
2024-05-2351 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRackets and runners with Luca BergLuca Berg from the YouTube channel Rackets&Runners joined me on the podcast to talk about gear. His detailed and organized racquet reviews for tennis and pickleball are rapidly growing his fanbase. We had a great conversation about gear and the world beyond.
2024-05-161h 31
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNikola Aracic on the GOATs, heavy racquets and underarm servesNikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis returns to the podcast to talk about the remaining GOATs (Rafa and Novak), why heavy racquets can be bad for you, why underarm serves are disrespectful and much more.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Rafa’s last rumble, Novak’s superpower and the player’s right to emotions
34:05 Bublik and disrespectful and pointless shots like the underarm serve. Highlights culture on TennisTV.
58:16 The viewability of tennis, bad angles, shadows, lack of options
1:14:00 What is the white racquet? Nikola’s hunt for strings from the 90s and how his racquet p...
2024-05-092h 01
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTennis as therapy with Daniel RutkowskiMy friend and doubles partner, Daniel Rutkowski, who has been on the channel many times, joined me to discuss competitive tennis and the things many players struggle with, such as match tightness, negative self-talk, changing patterns, and dealing with pushers, etc. Daniel was a strong junior player who left tennis for years and now has been back to competitive tennis with success in German league play and several titles on the ITF Masters Tour.
This is a shorter podcast, but we will be back with the longer format next week.
2024-04-3025 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNew HEAD racquets and strings with Dennis FabianDennis Fabian is the Global Business Manager at HEAD, where he works on tennis and pickleball. In this episode, he talks about new strings and racquets, gives tips on how to avoid tennis elbow, categorizes the different racquet lines, and much more.
2024-04-2337 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRacquet madness with Henrik WallenstenExperienced Davis Cup string and racquet play-tester Henrik Wallensten is back on the podcast to discuss his latest bouts of racquet madness. If you are lost in the racquet jungle, this episode might make you feel less alone...
2024-04-1640 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisInterviewing the Pros - Craig ShapiroCraig Shapiro is a bit of a media icon on the tennis scene. He has been around the tour since the 90s when he traveled as Andre Agassi’s personal racquet tech. He runs an excellent podcast.
He has just returned to New York from the Sunshine Double, so we are going to talk about his experiences there, his career in tennis and much more.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
01:00 How much tennis do you watch?
03:52 How is tennis doing as a sport?
14:31 The origin story
23:14 The Craig Shapiro Podcast
30:23 Int...
2024-04-091h 13
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisCameron Price, From Baseline to ProCameron Price is an aspiring professional tennis player and a coach at the Delgado & Lee Pro Tennis Academy. After having heart problems in October 2022, he is back to playing tennis, coaching, and competing in tournaments. While away from the sport, he promised himself that when he could play again, he would document his tennis journey and share everything he learned. Now, you can learn about Cameron's pro journey on his YouTube channel.
Cameron has built a Notion template for ambitious tennis players, which you can find at tennisplayeros.com
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:28...
2024-04-021h 02
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThomas Alm is the David Goggins of tennisThomas Alm is a Swedish coach with 25 years of experience coaching professional tennis players. He can be called the David Goggins of tennis, as he is an ultra-marathon runner and is all about going all-in. Professional tennis is all about winning after all.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 What’s up in your life?
02:55 The importance of personal chemistry between player and coach
05:51 Tennis coaching culture and finances
11:49 What went wrong with Swedish tennis?
18:42 The money on the pro tour
24:24 Physical vs Mental coaching
32:06 Celebrity coaching and other approaches
43:24 Mak...
2024-03-261h 12
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisAllen from AC Tennis gets in-depth about racquetsAllen is an Australian tennis enthusiast and the creator of the YouTube channel AC Tennis. His channel focuses on in-depth racquet reviews and comparisons. He’s been playing tennis since he was 5 years old and loves everything related to tennis gear.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 The Happy Slam
07:25 Allen’s tennis schedule
11:16 How did you improve?
15:43 The racquet review process
19:51 How good is the new Blade V9?
34:23 Match racquets
56:19 Swing weights and quality control
1:05:50 Blade V9 vs the World of 98s
1:13:09 Racquet brands, updates and cosmetics
1:20:42 Tenni...
2024-03-191h 56
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisThe Tennis Ball Problem with Phil from TweenerheadPhilip Fama is a coach, player and content creator with his brand called Tweenerhead. He reached out and wanted to discuss the tennis ball problem, and I thought, why not do it as a full podcast and also talk about other thing about tennis? We had a great conversation, and Phil's passion for the sport we all love truly shines through. This is what the podcast is about, our love for tennis and how we make it stronger as a sport.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:02 The tennis ball issue
11:11 Tennis is a gear-driven game, for...
2024-03-111h 00
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisAshley Neaves, the Tennis MentorIn this episode, I’m joined by Ashley Neaves, also known as “The Tennis Mentor.” Ashley is an award-winning coach who works with everyone from kids to recreational to high-level competition players. He creates content on social media and recently released a course with Liam Broady’s coach, David Sammel, called Bulletproof at the Baseline.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
01:56 Hanging out with the pros in 2023
04:03 Testing racquets on a smart court
06:17 Tennis is exciting. How do we market it better?
13:07 Working with Felix Mischker, Tennis Brothers
17:49 How to get new players to enjoy...
2024-03-061h 05
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisBeckett from Tenncom joins me to talk racquets, racquet, racquetsToday, it is something for you gearheads. Beckett Chung is a fellow tennis nerd reviewing racquets and talking about gear-related topics on his channel Tenncom. He is very knowledgeable, so check it out!
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
01:27 Tennis in Canada
03:00 Beckett’s gear journey
08:50 The quality control conundrum
13:43 Our spec range and racquets
21:01 Testing products you don’t enjoy
29:21 Grail racquets and Federer’s personal frame
35:30 Talking to the racquet brands
42:50 Older racquets vs new
50:34 What racquet feels the best right now?
55:14 The right racquet for the ri...
2024-02-281h 30
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisHow to develop a Billion Dollar Mind with Rick Macci and Dr Nivedita JerathDr. Nivedita Uberoi Jerath and legendary coach Rick Macci are here to talk about mental tennis, mental health, motivation, and their new book, Billion Dollar Mind: A Practical Guide to the Game of Life. In this episode, we cover plenty of topics on and off the court related to how you can strengthen your mind. You will find plenty of powerful wisdom nuggets in this one.
Check it out Billion Dollar Mind on Amazon
Time stamps
00:00 Intro and Billion Dollar Mind
03:46 How Rick and Nivedita met
09:13 Healthy mind, healthy life
21:40...
2024-02-211h 10
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisLiya Davidov's Journey from College Tennis to the Tennis ChannelLiya Davidov is a Digital Programming Coordinator for the Tennis Channel and writes for tennis.com. She used to play college tennis for New Jersey, still follows the sport closely on her social media channels, and has a strong passion for writing in and outside tennis.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Liya, her work and tennis career
11:05 Doubles is underrated
17:07 Liya’s tennis background
21:45 The difficulty and solitude of competitive tennis
27:08 Pickleball or Padel?
31:47 How much tennis do you watch? And who do you like to watch?
40:48 Tennis is in a...
2024-02-1451 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisKarue Sell about life on the pro tourKarue Sell is back on tour and on the Tennisnerd podcast for the third time. We talk about his return to pro tennis, life on tour, travel, what the ATP can do better, and, of course, his new racquet. You should check out his excellent YouTube channel My Tennis HQ, which gives some excellent coaching advice and other exciting content like match play footage from Karue and more.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:40 How important is fitness to your success on the court?
10:05 Scheduling and planning as a tennis pro
18:10 The travelling is…
23:25 Capturing th...
2024-02-081h 35
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNew Blades and more with Henrik WallenstenHenrik Wallensten returns to the podcast to discuss the new Blades V9, Strikes, Speeds, tennis shoes, and more. When talking, Henrik is at the Davis Cup match in Helsingborg, Sweden, where he strings for the Swedish team. The first part of the podcast was done a bit impromptu on the run, and the sound of the first part on my end is so-so, but it improves in the second half when I am back in the "studio."
2024-02-011h 04
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisEliza Wastcoat, Australian Open Mid-Tournament RundownEliza returns to the pod! She is a digital strategist who comments on the tennis world on the rapidly growing account @Itselizasworld.
She now also has a YouTube channel called Liza West.
Today, we will get into the ongoing Australian Open, tennis fashion and branding, and the bigger picture of what is happening in the tennis world.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
02:53 Australian Open moments so far
10:59 Ostapenko serving burgers
16:50 Exciting fresh faces in the draw
19:03 Sabalenka heading to the title?
23:06 What is Nike doing these days?
26:55 N...
2024-01-231h 55
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNikola Aracic is back to discuss racquets, the Australian Open and moreNikola Aracic is one the most popular online tennis coaches in the world with his brand Intuitive Tennis. He is refreshingly honest and straightforward and has become one of my favorite people in the world to talk about tennis with. This is his third time on the podcast and we get into various topics as highlighted in the timestamps below.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:46 What it requires to improve in tennis
19:05 Mental vs Technical skills
31:14 Coming to the court with different racquets
38:30 Racquets, racquets, racquets
1:14:11 Rafa’s return and sports legend’s desi...
2024-01-122h 31
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisGear of the Year 2023 with Henrik WallenstenRacquet tester and Swedish Davis Cup stringer Henrik Wallensten is back on the podcast. In this episode, we break down 2023 regarding gear and discuss all the racquets, strings, and balls we tested during the year. We also look forward to 2024 and reflect on the reluctance of several racquet brands to send demos for review.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:06 From wooden racquets to…
09:00 Racquet releases in 2024, but no demos?
14:44 The beauty of the Blade 100
18:21 Wilson Shift - a new line
23:13 The Aero Rafa racquets
28:12 HEAD Radical
32:30 Yonex VCORE
35:30 Yonex PERCEPT
2023-12-281h 35
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisHow to find your racquet with Mehrban from Tennis FilesThanks, Mehrban, for having me on your podcast Tennis Files and asking some great questions about racquets and strings! Make sure to check out the Tennis Files on your favorite podcast platform.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:13 Jonas’ First Racquet
02:42 How do you find your ideal racquet? Step 1
05:26 Recording yourself
07:33 Typical mistakes
10:42 How do you find your ideal racquet? Step 2
12:47 How to demo a tennis racquet
18:18 Narrowing down your selection
20:45 Buying and selling racquets
27:47 How many racquets do you have?
29:30 Where to go from the Pure Aero VS 2017
2023-12-211h 23
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisAlex ChanYou might have seen Alex’s engaging videos on Instagram, where he creates wide-reaching content about tennis. He also worked for 13 years in community engagement for the USTA and has been a certified PTR Coach since 2010, working with beginners and intermediate players. As far as tennis nerding goes, he has 16 years of stringing experience.
We get into his work on the grassroots level of US tennis and how to get more people to enjoy the sport we all love.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and Alex’s background in tennis
05:26 Making tennis more accessible
11:23 Worki...
2023-12-111h 07
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRyan Burbary, Velociti TennisRyan Burbary is the founder and owner of Velociti Tennis. Velociti tennis is a new tennis brand with a one of their products being the first bio-degradable tennis string in the world. It is called Catalyst and after testing the string I had to reach out to Ryan and talk about it. Ryan grew up in tennis stores and strung his first racquet when he was 12. A true tennis nerd!
You can try the Velociti Catalyst here: https://velocititennis.com/ Use the code TENNISNERD to get a discount.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:40 Growing u...
2023-11-251h 40
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRick Macci on Alcaraz’s future, the Djokovic Domination and moreStar coach Rick Macci returns to the podcast to discuss his current coaching projects, the hot topics on the ATP and WTA tours, and much more.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
05:19 What are the key ingredients for a tennis player to make it as a pro?
08:02 A varied game on the WTA Tour
12:14 When should you start addressing the mental game of tennis?
16:08 Hitting and playing is a different sport
18:18 Alcaraz's end of the season
23:02 Djokomination
24:30 The shining starts of American tennis
31:22 Which players can dominate in years to come?
2023-11-1657 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisEliza WastcoatEliza Wastcoat is a digital strategist and tennis nerd who creates engaging stories on her Instagram account @itselizasworld. Everything from tournament news, player profiles, trends, and more.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:30 Getting into tennis later in life
06:29 How can tennis attract more people?
11:00 Bringing out tennis personalities and tennis etiquette
29:00 Breakpoint, good or bad?
40:15 Eliza as a commentator?
43:25 The Ultimate Tennis Showdown
52:14 Eliza’s tennis goals
54:05 Does doubles deserve more love?
59:32 Growing up in a sports fan household
1:02:54 From UK to LA
1:12:11 Dealing with Besserwissers on...
2023-11-091h 29
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisSimon Freund, Pro player and Content CreatorSimon Freund is a professional tennis player and content creator. He details his journey on the Futures tour on his channel and has a growing audience. He is now sponsored by STIGA, who has just entered the racquet space. We talk about his career as a player and a content creator but also about improvements to tennis, the lack of prize money, and much more.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:39 Does doubles deserve more love?
03:24 Conditions on the Futures tour
05:35 The ball debate and always adjusting
10:12 Planning tour travel
13:30 Switching to a new...
2023-11-021h 31
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRachel Stuhlmann, tennis player and entrepreneurRachel Stuhlmann is a leading tennis influencer with well over 300k followers on Instagram. She played for the Missouri Tigers in college and had a top hundred NCAA ranking. She is now working on multiple projects to develop a stronger interest in the sport. Sadly, we had to record this podcast on Zoom, but the quality will be better for the next podcast!
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
01:00 30 days at home in a year of traveling
04:41 Being a triplet
07:48 How is tennis doing vs pickleball in the US?
12:50 Rachel’s tennis career
16:47 Do...
2023-10-3026 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisChris Edwards returns to the pod and the PrestigeChris Edwards is the Director of Web Content for Tennis Warehouse and a play-testing legend on the team. This is his second time on the podcast. We get into his recent switch to the Prestige Classic 2.0.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and recent switch to Prestige Classic
09:46 Summarizing 2023
25:13 The importance of details
34:52 String choices
40:14 Looking towards 2024
45:58 Should you get a difficult or easy racquet to help you improve?
49:02 Good racquets for the one-handed backhand
54:33 Favorite shoes
56:40 Favorite strings
1:08:57 Dampener or...
2023-10-261h 16
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisGill GrossGill Gross is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel, US Open Radio, Cracked Racquets, and UC San Diego. He runs his own YouTube channel where he deep-dives into tennis matches with his Monday Match Analysis. We had a long and in-depth chat about tennis and media, storytelling in tennis, the importance of your coaching team, and predictions about players like Alcaraz, Auger-Aliassime, Tsitsipas, Kyrgios, Djokovic, and Nadal.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:16 Gill’s background as a journalist and tennis player
08:35 Keeping up with the tennis world is not easy!
16:10 Putting coaches into the spotlight to se...
2023-10-192h 04
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTony Wright, Balanced TennisTony Wright is a USTPA Elite professional and a teaching pro at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. He runs the brand Balanced Tennis, where his interesting and often humorous clips using film references caught my and many other followers eyes. It turns out he is also a really nice guy and an interesting chat. In this podcast we get into anything from coaching headaches, to the life of being media on the tours and, as well, lots of gear.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
03:34 Starting tennis late
07:59 Coaching kids vs seniors
16:17 Typical issues among rec players
2023-10-122h 11
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisFelix Mischker from Tennis BrothersFelix has become a well-known figure on the professional tennis circuit by documenting his quest for one ATP point on his YouTube channel, Tennis Brothers. We sit down with him after he has just gotten his first point! But the journey doesn't stop there, of course...
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Combining tennis career with YouTube
12:20 Tennis and money
20:04 Tennis is too old-fashioned in terms of media
27:00 Is UTS the way to go?
29:35 Next steps in Felix’ journey
35:13 Felix’ maturity as a creator and entrepreneur
38:29 The work behind The Road to a...
2023-10-051h 57
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisMark SansaitMark Sansait is a part-time tennis coach and runs a YouTube channel where he shares his competitive play, string reviews, and more. He is a regular feature of the Real Tennis channel and the Essential Tennis circuit and plays at 5.0 NTRP level. He is known for his explosive (he calls it "toxic") personality on the court, often resulting in humorous outbursts.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:06 Competing in your 30s or 40s
13:34 Setting goals for improving
15:04 Dealing with losses and fast food
19:37 Tennis background
23:30 An Ode to the...
2023-09-271h 26
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNikola from Intuitive Tennis is back!One of your favorite podcast guests, Nikola Aracic, from Intuitive Tennis, is back on the pod! This was a marathon one. Sadly, there were some audio/video sync issues, so the video version covers around 50% of the topics discussed here. But the audio should give you PLENTY of interesting topics to dive into. I hope you like it!
Timestamps:
00:00 We are tennis nerds
10:00 Tennis is a confidence game
15:54 Playing an ATP pro as an amateur
19:00 Different levels of tennis
35:00 The excitement and pain of competition
47:28 The battle against yourself
1:25:00 O...
2023-09-152h 42
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisKarue Sell, Part 2Karue Sell is an ex-pro player who still competes at a high level on the UTR circuit. He is on the Marcos Giron coaching team and runs MyTennisHQ, a popular website and YouTube channel. He has now released a coaching platform with his friend, ex-pro player Klay Thompson called MPROOV. We talked about how YouTubers hurt your tennis, the experience of playing table tennis with Roger Federer, and much more! Video episode on YouTube.
2023-09-061h 30
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisPodcast with Juan from RestringJuan is the co-founder of Restring, a company developing tennis strings with a focus on sustainability, durability and snapback. Their first string, Restring Zero, has garnered lots of praise and we sat down to talk about the journey with Restring, developing strings, being a hitting partner to the pros and much more. As always, video episode on YouTube and more tennis on tennisnerd.net
Get 10% off Restring Zero here: https://shoprestring.com/?ref=tennisnerd
2023-08-311h 35
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisUS Open Predictions with Coach Karl AdrianCoach Karl Adrian joins me to go through the US Open draw. "Adri" has been in several Tennisnerd videos, is now on the ATP player Roman Safiullin team, and runs the Tennis Valley Academy in Estepona, Spain. In this episode, we look at the men's and the women's draws and make predictions.
2023-08-2737 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisDylan Gee from Tennis with DylanDylan Gee is a London-based tennis coach who has built a strong following with the Instagram account @tenniswithdylan. He used to play professional tennis and is now mixing tennis coaching with sports modeling and influencer engagements. We talk about his passion for coaching, meeting Alcaraz, the rise of Chinese tennis, and much more.
2023-08-221h 08
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisStringing on tour with Nikki RoennI sit down with my friend, ex-pro, and stringer, Nikki Roenn. We talk about the conditions for stringers and his recent experiences stringing at tour events.
2023-08-1732 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisDavor Dekaris, Tennis HausDavor Dekaris is a tennis director of Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington, Louisiana. He is an ex-pro player turned tennis coach who has had significant success with his brand Tennis Haus. We talk about everything from professional tennis life, to coaching club players, the state of tennis, and content creation.
2023-08-131h 11
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisMeike Babel, former top 30 WTA playerMeike Babel is a former WTA top 30 player who now works as a coach and is building a strong online following. She is refreshingly open and honest, and we had a great conversation, which I hope you all will enjoy! If you do, please subscribe to the podcast.
2023-08-061h 19
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisGrisha Kuklin, Gladiators TennisGrigory "Grisha" Kuklin is an aspiring pro player and content creator with his brand name Gladiators Tennis. He has been a hitting partner to top pros like Medvedev and Rublev and documents his journey on the ITF Tour on his YouTube channel. He is refreshingly honest and energetic, and we had a lot of fun in this hour of conversation.
2023-07-311h 02
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisWhen tennis becomes therapy with Sarah KoudouzianSarah Koudouzian is a bestselling author and fitness entrepreneur. She was once a high-ranked aspiring pro, but a nasty injury crushed her tennis dreams, and she had to find herself outside the tennis court. In this podcast, we talk about her journey outside tennis and how she found the sport again when she needed it most.
You can check out her book here: https://amzn.to/3rCh3P7
And her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkoudouzian
2023-07-241h 27
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisSimon Konov, Top Tennis TrainingTop Tennis Training is leading the charge of online tennis training on YouTube. The company is run by Simon Konov and Alex Slabinsky, two former tennis pros. They reach more than 350k subscribers on their YouTube channels and have amassed 200 million video views and 100 000 online students. I talked to founder Simon Konov about their journey on YouTube, the brutality of being a lower-ranked tennis pro and we also get some top tennis training tips for club level players.
2023-07-1652 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisIan Westermann, Essential TennisIan Westermann is one of the leading tennis coaches and personalities on YouTube. He has created educational tennis content for 14 years and built a large following. He has recently also written a book about improving as a tennis player called Essential Tennis: https://amzn.to/3PH9Vee
2023-07-101h 38
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRick Macci on Wimbledon, AI, Novak and moreI had the fortune to sit down with star coach Rick Macci to discuss Wimbledon, the addition of AI, Novak's legacy, Raducanu, and much more.
The video version is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3K9RBvFRff4
Find out more about Rick and his incredible coaching career: https://rickmacci.com/
2023-07-0354 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisChristopher Clarey, Author of the Federer biography, The MasterI am joined by Christopher Clarey, a sports journalist who spent over 30 years at the New York Times and did many personal interviews with Roger Federer. This prompted him to write the Federer biography, "The Master", which has become a bestseller. Now he is working on a book about Rafa Nadal and has recently left the Times and started a Substack. We talk about his work, tennis, media, and even get into racquets.
Check out The Master: https://amzn.to/3CRhfMU
Christopher's newsletter: https://substack.com/@christopherclarey
2023-06-291h 15
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisFoot Doctor Zach ThomasDr. Zach Thomas has built a significant following on social media as "Foot Doctor Zach," where he tests tennis and basketball shoes. Dr. Zach is a board-certified Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon. In this podcast, we talk about his favorite tennis shoes, things to look for in finding the right shoe, and why pros rarely upgrade their shoes.
2023-06-221h 10
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRacquet talk with Henrik WallenstenHenrik Wallensten is a racquet reviewer and tennis reporter for the Swedish Magazine. He is also a stringer for the Swedish Davis Cup team and plays with success on the ITF Masters Tour. Once in a while, we catch up on racquets, strings and tennis in general. This podcast also discusses our recent trip with Adidas to Paris.
2023-06-151h 07
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisKarue Sell, My Tennis HQKarue is a former #33 best junior player in the world, #371 ATP professional, and former UCLA college tennis standout. He co-founded My Tennis HQ and regularly shares his tennis knowledge and experience on his YouTube channel. He is also currently on the team of ATP pro Marcos Giron. In this episode, we talk about his career as a player, coach, and YouTuber. We also get into "tennisnerdy" topics like racquets, strings, and how your equipment can mold your game.
2023-06-061h 34
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisNikola Aracic from Intuitive TennisNikola Aracic is a former top 40 NCAA D1 college player and tennis coach with 25 years of experience. He is one of the leading coaches on YouTube and has built a devoted following thanks to his straightforward approach and coaching methods. In this podcast, we talk about everything from how he got started, to racquets and strings, if it's too late to become a pro and much more.
2023-05-271h 56
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisCoach Evan wrote a bookEvan Gaudreau is a former D1 college player and coach who has developed a quite unique way of looking at tennis. We have talked about his box system and patterns of play in several podcasts before this one, but now he has put his thoughts down into a book called Shell Game. Check it out on Amazon.
2023-05-211h 10
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisMichelle Heidbrink, Tennis WarehouseMichelle is familiar with most people who follow the world of tennis gear. She is a play-tester, content creator, and podcaster for Tennis Warehouse. Make sure to check out her podcast, Talk Tennis! This conversation goes from racquets to shoes to wine and many other topics. We hope you like it, please subscribe if you do!
2023-05-111h 35
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTroy Lara, Playtester Tennis WarehouseI sit down with Troy Lara, one of the long-timers at Tennis Warehouse and an integral part of their play-testing and content team. We talk about how he started at TW, his racquet history and compare our thoughts on recent releases.
2023-05-061h 23
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRacquet talk with Henrik - Artengo, the Blade 100 and the best tennis ballsGear tester Henrik Wallensten joins me again on the podcast to discuss his latest batch of test racquets, balls, shoes, and strings. Henrik has contributed reviews to Tennisnerd, the Swedish Tennis Magazine, and strings for the Swedish Davis Cup team. He also likes pizza.
2023-04-2359 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRick Macci, legendary coach of Williams sisters, Roddick, Sharapova...Rick Macci is a legendary coach from the US. He has won the USPTA national coach of the year seven times and trained five number-one-ranked players:
Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams. We talk about his coaching career, the King Richard movie, his latest passion project, and much more!
2023-04-181h 05
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisWill Hamilton from Fuzzy Yellow BallsFor this episode, I am joined by Will Hamilton, one of the co-founders of Fuzzy Yellow Balls. He was one of the first tennis content creators on YouTube and has since created and sold loads of instructional tennis content with stars like the Bryan Brothers and Martina Navratilova. This podcast went all over the place, from YouTube CPM levels to why Alcaraz's drop shot strategy should be copied (according to data).
2023-04-101h 34
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisChris Edwards, Director of content at Tennis WarehouseIf you watch tennis gear reviews, I am sure you are familiar with Chris Edwards and his team. He has worked on content for Tennis Warehouse products for over 20 years. We met in Kennelbach, but didn't have time to sit down for a recorded interview. But we managed to do a longer one over Zoom. I hope you like it!
We cover the review process, racquet history, play-testing and many other topics!
2023-04-011h 24
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisTennisnerd interviewed by Tweener HeadThis episode is a little different. Phil interviews me from Tweener Head, a tennis youtuber who you should check out. This is the video version of this interview on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36XxBOITCEQ
I hope you enjoy this podcast episode! And don't forget to play some tennis...
2023-03-0456 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisRacquet talk with Henrik - New Pro Staffs, Radicals, bags and shoesHenrik Wallensten is back on the podcast to talk about the new Pro Staffs, his experience with the Radicals, the importance of a good bag, why swing weights are too high, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode...
For more tennis, go to Tennisnerd.net
2023-02-2556 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisWhy not focus on doubles?Dennis Timar is back on the podcast after a week's break. We look at what happened with a non-pro defeating Jack Sock, Medvedev returning to winning ways, and Swiatek serving bagels left and right. We also believe some players should focus more on doubles...
2023-02-2250 min
Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennisCongrats Novak and ArynaDennis and I summarize the Australian Open 2023 and congratulate the two singles champions, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka. What does this mean for the rest of the year?
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2023-01-3128 min
Linus på baslinjen podcastOn the road 12! Jonas Eriksson om Tennisnerd och framtidens tennismaterialJonas Eriksson har en bakgrund som schackspelare, journalist och arbetandes inom spelbranschen men driver idag bosatt på Malta tennis communityn Tennisnerd där han framförallt inriktar sig på att recensera tennismaterial.
I det här avsnittet pratar vi bland annat om:
- hur han byggt upp konceptet Tennisnerd
- vad han tänker och fokuserar på när han testar bland annat tennisrack
- trender inom stängning vad gäller senor och hårdhet
- vad Jonas anser om RS produkter
- varför schackspel är en bra skolning för tennisspelare
- hur han hoppas på att kunna utveckla...
2022-01-2550 min
Open EraReplay: String Theory and Racquet Evolution with TennisnerdSimon and Devang are BOTH away this week, but as they prepare for live tennis in Toronto, catch an episode recorded last year on a subject dear to their hearts. The 1997 French Open is known for the breakout of one Gustavo Kuerten, but it also ushered in a change that we are still feeling today. The Tennisnerd’s Jonas Eriksson joined the guys to talk about racquets, strings, and Guga. We'll be back next week with a fresh episode for our wonderful listeners. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad...
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