Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
Podcast with Petros Tsitsipas
In this podcast with Petros Tsitsipas, we talk about his recent shift towards singles after spending the last few years focusing on doubles. We also get into the dynamic and psychology of being a part of a tennis family with both Stefanos and Pavlos playing professionally, the father being a coach and the mother having […]
The New Adidas Y-3 Collection
The Adidas Y-3 Collection is a collaboration between Adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. Since its debut in the early 2000s, Y-3 has redefined the way sportswear can merge with high fashion. They have just released a new collection for the US Open 2025 endorsed by athletes like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Maria Sakkari and Alexander Zverev. What is Y-3? […]
Jack Draper Leaves Nike for Vuori
Nike is dropping yet another player. Britsh superstar Jack Draper is leaves Nike for Vuori. Although neither Draper nor Vuori has officially announced the deal, fans have already spotted him training in unbranded clothing, marking a clear departure from his familiar Nike kit. Also, kudos to Craig Shapiro for being the first to drop the […]
Solinco Brain Dead Hybrid String Review
I have had my hands full doing a Solinco Brain Dead Hybrid String Review. This pre-packaged hybrid consists of 1.20 gauge Mach-10 and Hyper-G Round (click for reviews). What is it? A hybrid string setup is when you combine two different strings to get a blend of performance. Kind of like making a dish with […]
The Tennis Mentor combining Coaching and Creativity
When you think of a modern tennis coach, you might imagine a whistle-blowing instructor feeding endless baskets of balls. But Ashley Neaves—better known as The Tennis Mentor—has built a career and a community around a different vision. He’s as passionate about empowering players as he is about sharing insights with millions online. Ashley recently hit two huge milestones: […]
The Best Comfort Racquets
What Makes a Racquet Comfortable? Here is a quick guide to the best comfort racquets. If you’ve followed our series on racket categories such as power, control, spin, you knew this one was coming. Tennis is a physical game. It demands speed, strength, and repetition. Unfortunately, that repetition, especially with the wrong gear, can lead […]
Pro Player Racket Changes 2025 Part 2
Welcome back, fellow tennis nerds! In part two of our ongoing deep dive into the whirlwind world of pro player racket changes, we explore the latest cosmetic updates, mysterious blackouts, and the growing obsession with the Babolat Pure Aero. Are ATP and WTA pros going a bit racket-mad? Possibly—but if you’ve ever fallen down the gear-testing rabbit […]
Tennisnerd newsletter, July 21st 2025
Here is another edition of the Tennisnerd newsletter. Please subscribe at the bottom to get the latest. Thanks for all your support. A big chunk of my tennis summer is already behind me. In May, I visited the French Open and took part in a fun HEAD event, where I had the chance to hit […]
Pro Player Racquet Changes – Summer 2025
Fellow tennis nerds, welcome back to the beautiful chaos that is the tennis tour and some spotted pro player racquet changes 2025 (Summer). If you thought gear obsession was just for us mere mortals, think again. Across the tour, pros are quietly (and not so quietly) testing new frames, ditching old sticks, and chasing that […]
Wilson Ultra V5 Review – Ultra 100 and Ultra 99 Pro
These new Wilson Ultras aim to deliver accessible power, a plush feel and a more refined experience for different levels of players. Let’s dive into how these Wilson racquets perform on court. You can buy Wilson gear at Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe (get 10% off using the code TNERD10) and Tennis Only. Also, check out the Wilson official website, […]