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Tecnifibre Razor Spin String Review
I got my hands on the new Tecnifibre Razor Spin a little after Jonas put out his first look at the string, and after a full playtest I have to say I quite like it. That might come as a surprise from me, because I’m usually not a fan of four-sided strings. Square profiles tend […]
Prehab – the secret for a healthy tennis season?
Somewhere between training and rehabbing existing injuries, there is a hidden champion of preparation that often goes unmentioned. Prehab, as the name suggests, should prevent you from serious injuries and extend your performance, without necessarily being heavy training itself. Especially in tennis, there are structures that get loaded every time that we step on a […]
Ferrero and Alcaraz – is there a way back?
In an interview for Spanish television, Juna Carlos Ferrero opened up for the first time about the split from Carlos Alcaraz. There had been many rumors online, and while you shouldn’t take everything for truth, it seems that JCF has cleared a lot of these with his remarks. But let’s take it step-by-step and see […]
Ultra-thin gauge strings – a playtest
We all usually play strings in between a 1.20 and 1.30mm gauge on average, even if some of us go thinner or thicker depending on the type of string. This rule of thumb has been embedded deeply in the minds of players apparently, as you hardly find recommendations outside of this norm. But recently, string […]
Tennis in Doha and Dubai – Does this make sense?
The pro tours are currently visiting the Arabic peninsula, with tournaments in Doha and Dubai. One thing, that has repeatedly been mentioned, is that the tournaments often do not attract the crowds that we see in Australia, Europe or the Americas, where tennis has a longer history. Especially in Doha last week, there were many […]
The Best Clay Court Shoes in 2026 – Speed or Comfort?
As always, the European spring brings the start of the outdoor season in most countries here. And for most of us, this means getting a new pair of clay court shoes, with the famous herringbone pattern on their soles. As tennisnerds, we want to wear the best and most stylish pairs, of course. This little […]
Davis Cup preview – February 06-08, 2026
Right after the Australian Open we are back to regular tennis, and this includes the first week of Davis Cup action. The British team has already kicked off things on Thursday, with Jack Draper making an impressive comeback alongside Cameron Norrie. The top-seed Spain and the host / defending champion Italy are already waiting in […]
Australian Open 2026 – The fashion and looks of the tournament
With tennis back on the biggest stage, the apparel designers also are back doing what they (should) do best. The Australian Open are the first big opportunity for sportswear companies to show their newest looks and as per usual, there is the good, the bad and the outright ugly. This year, a couple of brands […]
The Sincaraz rivalry 2026
All of men’s tennis has come down to one big rivalry last year, Carlos Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner. Most experts and pundits expect this to continue into the 2026 season, with some challengers still struggling and their advantage seemingly just growing. But who might have the upper hand in the Sincaraz rivalry this year and […]
Players to watch at the 2026 Australian Open
And here we are! It is yet time for another edition of the first Slam and players who might surprise us there. As we haven’t seen a lot of tennis yet, these early tournaments are always likely to have some good surprises in store. Think of Joao Fonseca upsetting Rublev last year or even back […]