Broadening your tactical thinking is vital for success in tennis. Here are some thoughts on improving this part of your game. Success in tennis extends beyond just honing your forehand or perfecting your serve. It’s about embracing a holistic approach to strategic thinking, both on the court and beyond. There’s a wealth of tactics found in other realms that can significantly up your tennis game. This article will explore some avenues that could broaden your strategic horizon and see how they can be applied to tennis. Chess as a way to broaden your tactical thinking Like tennis, chess is a …
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There is a press release on the official ATP tour website where the ATP and Tennis Data Innovations launch Tennis IQ – a performance analytics platform. Tennis IQ – Bringing data to ATP professionals ATP and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) have announced the launch of Tennis IQ. A platform that is supposed to democratize access to cutting-edge data and insights for players on the ATP Tour. Tennis IQ gives ATP singles players access to advanced match analytics. I have had tennis data analysts on the podcast like Fabrice Sbarro and Fred Johnsen, and I am curious if this app replaces …
Coach Evan Gaudreau is back with an analysis of the Indian Wells 2023 Final Alcaraz vs. Medvedev. As always, his writing is very personal… Indian Wells 2023 Final Alcaraz Vs Medvedev Ps. You can check out more of Evan’s pieces here. Ds. So! How have you been? What have you been up to? Have you seen any good bands lately? No! Do you read? What was the last book you read? You don’t read? Ummm! What have I been up to? TBO, I haven’t watched too many matches since the Australian open. I’ve been super busy. Working, writing, and finalizing …
Coach Evan who analyses matches on Tennisnerd from time to time can’t stop marvelling at how Djokovic plays differently than other players. Djokovic Plays Differently ? When you watch Djokovic, you need a pen and paper. Did you get one? Put the “Pen” in your hand (and let go of your “pencil.” Papa always said, “Shake it more than twice, and your “playing with it.” All right! All right! Laugh a little. Don’t be so stuffy. But, when you watch a Djokovic match, forget watching the ball, forget the shots he hits and watch his opponent’s movements. Novak is the ultimate …
Fabrice Sbarro is one of the world’s leading performance analysts. He works with some of the best players on the ATP and WTA tours. Podcast with Fabrice Sbarro Fabrice Sbarro is a true tennis nerd. He was one of the first coaches to employ data and statistics in his work, and today he is one of the leaders in this growing field. He helps professional tennis players develop strategies and tactics as a performance analyst. Often it is developing a game plan before a match based on the opponent’s data, but it can also be about developing a player based …
Athleticism, mental skills, and highly trained techniques of leading tennis players battling for the win at big tournaments leave fans awestruck. Here are the most important stats in professional tennis. However, it’s a sport of percentages and fine margins. For instance, a missed breakpoint or a double fault can make or break the game. Thus, tennis data analysis helps professional players review and optimize their performance for the next matches. Besides, viewers can use the stats to evaluate the match’s potential winner. So what stats are used in tennis frequently? Let’s check out the five crucial tennis parameters to help …
Coach Evan is back with a new post dealing with the concept of highlight reel tennis. What is Winner Ball? Winner Ball In a way, it’s like “grip it and rip it.” “Lock and load.” Hit lasers and “hope for the best.” To be honest, it’s a fun way to play. It’s highlight reel tennis. It’s the way the world is moving. I never thought of it until now, but players are using this form for their Instagram pages. For their Image. From the outside looking in, it looks fun. Attractive. But in the end, it’s like that nice-looking car you drive off the lot, …
Coach Evan is back with a piece about brushing up the ball. Well, actually, don’t brush up the ball! Don’t Brush Up the Ball Here is why you shouldn’t “brush up the ball” and how it can cause you errors. “Brush up on the ball,” the tennis pro said as he fed a ball slowly and without any spin. The boy swung at the ball and released his left hand off the racket at the finish. “Finish your swing,” the “pro” added. “Make sure you keep your hands together.” We’ve all heard these words before. Today, when I hear a teaching pro say …
Coach Evan Gaudreau is back with a new article: Why box training can take you to the next level. Do you box train? Why box training can take you to the next level Can Box training take you to the next level? What’s the alternative? Hit more crosscourts and down the lines? Work on your volleys? Make your forehand bigger? Serve? And so on. Players from the Club level up to the Professional level still think of playing tennis in halves…the Deuce and the Ad sides. And at the higher levels, they are a bit more consistent (rally pace is deeper …
Our creative coach, Evan Gaudreu, is back with his fictional take on what went on in the Ruud camp after his loss to Alcaraz in the US Open finals. The Hangover, the Ruud version Christian walked out of the room as Casper sat cross-legged on the mat. He began by focusing on his breathing and quieting his mind. So many negative thoughts crept in. What could I have changed? It’s funny, he thought, that the announcers thought it was nerves at the beginning of the match. He felt fine. It wasn’t nerves. He was overthinking how he wanted to start …