Latest posts by Stefan Jonsson
Zverev’s Ball Mark Photo Sparks Hawk-Eye Debate at Madrid Open
Top seed Alexander Zverev stirred controversy during his third-round match at the Madrid Open, when he paused play to photograph a disputed ball mark, challenging the accuracy of the Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling system. The incident, which earned him a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct, has tennis fans once again talking about the reliability of technology on […]
Joao Fonseca vs Tommy Paul, Madrid Open, Preview and Predictions
Tonight, April 26, the Madrid Open second round features an intriguing clash at the Caja Mágica as 18-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca takes on American No. 11 seed Tommy Paul. Set for the evening session on Manolo Santana Stadium, this first-ever meeting sees a rising star against a more experienced top-20 player. Here’s a look at […]
Francisco Comesana’s Racquet – Player Profile
Francisco Comesaña is an Argentine tennis player that likes the clay courts and caused some upset victories on the ATP Tour recently. What is Comesaña’s racquet and gear? Francisco Comesaña’s tennis racquet Francisco Comesana’s racquet is a HEAD Radical MP, but we are unsure which older version of the Radical it is. It could be […]
Alcaraz out of the Madrid Masters, Aiming for French Open as Netflix Series Drops
As I’m sure you have already seen, world no 3 Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the 2025 Madrid Open, nursing a left leg hamstring injury from the Barcelona Open final. The 21-year-old Spaniard, a two-time Madrid champ, is now focused on getting back for his French Open title defense next month. Meanwhile, his Netflix docuseries, […]
Andre Agassi Set for Professional Pickleball Debut
Tennis legend Andre Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion and former world no 1, is making headlines again as he prepares for his professional pickleball debut at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida, starting April 30th, 2025. The 54-year-old, who retired from tennis back in 2006, will team up with 18-year-old Anna Leigh […]
Hugo Gaston’s Racquet – Player Profile
Hugo Gaston is a fiery, left-handed French player, with a career high rank of no 58, but what is Gaston’s racquet and gear? Hugo Gaston’s tennis racquet Hugo Gaston’s racquet is a Wilson Blade Pro, also known as the H22 pro stock. He strings it with natural gut in the mains and Luxilon 4G in […]
The smart ball machine: The Partner
Tennis players always try to find new ways to practice and improve their game, and ball machines are nothing new. However, Tennibot’s “The Partner” ball machine is a different thing all together, as it’s using AI and autonomous mobility to simulate real-match conditions, giving a more personalised training session. Unlike traditional ball machines that fire […]
Jacopo Vasami’s Racquet – Player Profile
Jacopo Vasami, a left-handed promising talent from Italy, might be one of the next big stars on the tour. But what is Vasami’s racquet and gear? Jacopo Vasami’s tennis racquet Jacopo Vasami’s tennis racquet is, like many pros, a Wilson Blade 98 16/19. He strings it with Luxilon Alu Power, but we don’t know the […]
Daniel Altmaier’s Racquet – Player Profile
Daniel Altmaier is a German player with a career high rank of 47 (October -23), but what is Altmaier’s racquet and gear? Daniel Altmaier’s tennis racquet Daniel Altmaier’s tennis racquet is the Yonex Ezone 98. I am not sure which generation he is using. Many pros favor the Ezone DR 98, but this might be something […]
Crowd Influence in Tennis, Is There a Home Advantage?
Generally in sports betting, home advantage is a widely discussed factor that can sway outcomes and odds. When looking at for example football or basketball games, the impact of a supportive home crowd can be massive. But is it the same for tennis, an individual sport with a global setting and less consistent “home” venues? […]