The Road to Roland Garros 2024 has begun, with the main draw of first ATP Masters 1000 of the clay season kicking off on April 07, 2024. The other prime clay court tournaments to follow are Barcelona Open (ATP 500), Madrid Masters 1000 and Rome Masters 1000, before we head to Paris at end of May for the second grand slam of the year. Rafael Nadal, who has cumulatively won above mentioned 5 tournaments a whopping 52 times, is still not fit and has recently also withdrawn from Monte Carlo. This comes after successive withdrawals during the whole of the …
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The first clay court Masters 1000 tournament of 2024 has arrived! Who will make their mark in the Monte-Carlo Masters and capture the title? I outline five contenders who may have what it takes to slide into the clay season with a bang (in no particular order). Jannik Sinner The 22 year old Italian has been the standout player on the ATP tour this year. He secured his maiden grand slam title in Melbourne earlier this year, claimed the ATP Rotterdam title, just recently won the Miami Open and has lost only one match so far in 2024 (to Carlos …
The 2024 ATP season is about 3 months old, and we already have one new Grand Slam champion in Jannik Sinner and are amid the sunshine double. With Rafael Nadal still out due to injuries and Novak Djokovic struggling with form and eventually focusing on the majors only, is the door wide open for the next-gen and some new faces? Or has the era of Alcaraz and Sinner already begun, and we will see them dominate the foreseeable future? Let us know your opinion in the comments below, but if I had to bet my money on some underdogs to …
This take on the tennis GOAT debate is written by our guest contributor Nikola Serafimov. Let me know what you think in the comments below. What makes a tennis player great or even the greatest of all time? The popular answer is the number of Grand Slam titles won, or perhaps weeks being number 1. Under these metrics, Djokovic has the strongest case, and it is hard to dispute the facts.  However, what if I told you that we will never be able to know who the real GOAT is? It could be Diego Schwartzman, Gael Monfils, or Novak Djokovic, …
This Toroline Toro Pro String Review is written by fellow tennis nerd and TN patron Robert James. Thanks, Robert, for the contribution! If you want to try Toroline strings, you can order them from the official website using the code TENNISNERD and get 20% off. Introduction It’s undoubtedly challenging to be a Tennisnerd without hearing the excitement surrounding Toroline strings over the last few months. I have played with Toroline strings for a while, having played with a full bed of Toroline Caviar over the last year or so. When all the excitement about K-Pro and K-Pop started, I had some …
As a student-athlete, your daily grind is no small feat – it’s a testament to your dedication. Despite the challenges, a certain satisfaction comes from having the balancing act. If your passion for tennis runs deep, a day in your life as a student-athlete can be rewarding and enjoyable. Here’s a glimpse of how your day should usually unfold. Is balancing tennis and academics easy? Contrary to the stereotypical early riser image of a student-athlete, your mornings aren’t a frantic rush. Ensuring you get a solid night’s sleep is paramount. It’s a strategic move as a junior tennis player recovering …
The Business of Tennis: How Tennis Players and Organizations Build Successful Careers and Brands. The Business of Tennis Tennis is not just a sport; it’s a business. Behind every successful tennis player and brand lies a meticulously crafted strategy that enables them to achieve their goals and stand out. From the court to the boardroom, tennis professionals must navigate a complex landscape of sponsors, endorsements, and organizations while maintaining peak physical and mental performance. This article will explore the business of tennis and how successful players and organizations build thriving careers and brands. Building a Successful Career in Tennis It …
Stefan Kornitzky is back with a guest post. If you want to contribute, contact us! This time he has written a Yonex Sonicage 3 Review. Yonex Sonicage 3 Review Check out the Yonex Sonicage 3 tennis shoes on Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe or Tennis Only. Background As a long-time player and fan of Babolat’s Pure Drive series, I usually also opted for Babolat shoes. Despite not being the heaviest guy at about 83 kg and 1,79 m, I am very rough on shoes, which means that in a regular year, I use up at least five pairs. Most of these shoes …
Today we have a guest review from Stefan Kornitzky, a fellow tennis nerd from Germany. He has written a Babolat RPM Team Review. Babolat RPM Team Review I have been using the black Babolat RPM TEAM string (link to check it out at Tennis Warehouse Europe) in my 2021 Babolat Pure Drive for quite a while now. In addition to black color, the string is also available in blue and pink and in 1.25 or 1.30 mm – diameters. However, I only tested and played the black 1.25 mm version. The Setup I have been using the Babolat Pure Drive rackets …
Master racquet technician Michael Gordon contacted me to write about his HEAD TiS6 Frankenstein project. How could I say no? HEAD TiS6 Frankenstein This project came about from using a 107″ Head radical in an 18×19 string pattern for a year. I found the larger head size created a larger sweetspot and the denser string pattern helped keep the power in check. I liked it, and it got me wondering why tennis brands don’t make larger head size rackets geared towards good-level players who try to hit like pros, but without the world-class timing they possess. I then came across …