Latest posts by Stefan Jonsson

New Balance Fresh Foam X CT-Rally v2 tennis shoes – Comfort meets Durability

Written by: Stefan Jonsson |

The New Balance Fresh Foam X CT-Rally v2 is the latest evolution in the Rally/Lav family. While New Balance doesn’t call it “fourth generation,” this shoe is effectively the successor to the Fresh Foam Lav, Lav v2 and the first CT-Rally. With the v2, New Balance continues to refine what the line is known for: […]

The Wilson x RF Laver Cup Collection 2025

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The partnership between Roger Federer, Wilson, and the Laver Cup continues into 2025 with a brand-new Wilson x RF Laver Cup Collection.This special-edition line, designed in collaboration with the maestro himself, arrives just in time for the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco and promises to combine classic luxury with modern elegance. The collection is […]

USA and Australia defeated, Final 8 confirmed for the 2025 Davis Cup Finals

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The 2025 Davis Cup Finals now have their full lineup, but not without some major upsets as two of the tournament’s most storied nations, the USA and Australia, were eliminated in a dramatic weekend of qualifying ties. Joining hosts Italy in the Final 8 are Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany and Spain. The biggest […]

New record achievements by Alcaraz and Sabalenka following US Open victories

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The 2025 US Open saw the two World no 1 players, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, prove their position at the top. Their championship runs were not just about winning a major title, they showed with new milestones just how good they are playing at the moment. Here’s a look at some of the most […]

New apparel collection from ABOUT, for tennis and padel players

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Italian designer Alberto Bresci has launched his new brand, ABOUT, with a 2025 apparel collection that combines luxury sportswear with a unique design. The name ABOUT basically consists of Bresci’s initials, AB, and the word OUT, symbolizing his unconventional design approach of thinking outside-the-box. Alberto Bresci is the founder of the luxury sportswear brand Hydrogen […]

Davis Cup Qualifiers Preview, 12–14 September 2025

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Let’s look closer at the upcoming Davis Cup Qualifiers Second Round being played this coming weekend (12–14 September 2025). The winners of these seven ties will earn a spot in the Bologna Final 8 together with hosts Italy. It’s best-of-five rubbers (four singles, one doubles), held over two days. Each match is best of three […]

Alcaraz now with over 50 million dollars in career prize money

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Following another great year on the tour, and a second US Open title, Carlos Alcaraz has now surpassed the $50 million mark in career prize money. At just 22 years old, his victory in New York didn’t only give him a fancy trophy, but also placed him in an exclusive group of the sport’s highest-earning […]

Ekaterina Alexandrova’s Racquet – Player Profile

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Ekaterina Evgenyevna Alexandrova is a Russian player with five WTA singles titles. But what is her racquet and gear? Ekaterina Alexandrova’s tennis racquet Ekaterina Alexandrova’s racquet is an interesting one for the professional tour. It is a Blade 98S (seemingly not sold in the US, this links to TWE), with a string pattern of 18/16, […]

Belinda Bencic Racquet – Player Profile

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Belinda Bencic is a previous world no 4 on the tour with nine WTA singles titles, but what her current racquet? Belinda Bencic tennis racquet Belinda Bencic’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 100, most likely an older version painted like the Blast Blue. She strings it with Yonex Polytour Pro yellow in the mains and […]

Tristan Schoolkate’s Racquet – Player Profile

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Tristan Schoolkate is an Australian player that recently entered the top 100 in the rankings. Learn below about Tristan and what racquet he is using at the moment. Tristan Schoolkate’s tennis racquet Tristan Schoolkate’s racquet is a Wilson Blade Pro (H22) in a 16/19 string pattern. He strings it with a hybrid setup, meaning polyester […]