Latest posts by GP

Five contenders to win the Monte Carlo Masters ATP 

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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 […]

Surprise, Surprise – 3 ATP players who might win their first title in 2024

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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 […]

We Will Never Know: A Debater’s Take on the Tennis GOAT Debate

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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. […]

Toroline Toro Pro String Review

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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 […]

Balancing College Academics with a Passion for Tennis

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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 […]

The Business of Tennis

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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, […]

Yonex Sonicage 3 Review

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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 […]

Babolat RPM Team Review

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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 […]

The HEAD TiS6 Frankenstein edition

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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 […]

Why Is Padel Growing More Than Tennis Right Now?

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Padel is one of those emerging sports that have recently started growing in countries like Spain, India, the USA, China, and the whole of Asia. Over the last two decades, over 100 million players have been on the field. Although padel has not been considered an Olympic sport, there are many significant lovers of the […]