Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
Roland Garros 2016 Final: Murray vs Djokovic
I had the feeling it would go this way, but still I really had hoped for more “tennistainment” in the two semi-finals of the French Open. But both Djokovic and Murray showed why they are the players to beat during this clay court season and after two clinical performances it was all set for the […]
Roland Garros 2016: Quarters and Semis
After a rain-packed second week we’re closing in on the semi-finals at Roland Garros. The remaining quarter-finals happen today around 13 CET if the weather permits. Djokovic is taking on Berdych and Goffin is playing Thiem. Djokovic has an astounding 23-2 head-to-head record against Berdych so I simply can’t see HOW Berdych can beat the […]
Stan Wawrinka’s Tennis Racquet
Stan Wawrinka’s tennis racquet is marketed as a Yonex VCORE Pro 97 330, but is actually an older Yonex VCORE 95D racquet. Stan Wawrinka’s tennis racquet A lot of recreational players wonder about Stan Wawrinka’s tennis racquet. What racquet does he use to get that pace and spin on his shots? Stan Wawrinka is advertised […]
Roland Garros 2016 2nd Week Predictions
We’re into the second week of Roland Garros of 2016 and it’s been a topsy-turvy tournament so far with Nadal and Tsonga leaving the tournament due to injuries. Thiem has been the most solid youngster (starting to be an established top 20 player) and Ramos, Gulbis and Gasquet has been surprises. My predictions haven’t been as confident […]
Richard Gasquet’s Racquet
Richard Gasquet’s racquet is not what most people think he plays with. It is painted like the latest HEAD Extreme MP 2024 but is actually his old Head LiquidMetal Instinct Tour XL (pro stock code PT161A). The original specs over Head LiquidMetal Instinct Tour XL: Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm. Length: 27.50 inches / […]
Nicolas Almagro’s Racquet
A lot of people are probably wondering what the hard-hitting Spaniard Nicolas Almagro is playing with. It’s not a Wilson, Head or Babolat so what can it be? Almagro has actually recently changed his racquet from a Dunlop 500 Tour to a Volkl Powerbridge 10 MP with a 16×19 string pattern under paint job of a Volkl […]
Roland Garros 2016 R2: Results and predictions
We’re two rounds into the Roland Garros of 2016 and it’s been a thrilling ride so far with quite a few tight five set matches. My draw breakdown and predictions are going well so far, but we haven’t seen a lot of upsets either. What I’m most impressed with so far is how well the youngsters are […]
Roland Garros: First Impressions
The first round of this year’s Roland Garros is almost over (except for Zverev having a 2-1 sets lead over doubles phenomenon Pierre Hughes-Herbert) and it’s time to look at my predictions and summarize what’s been going on so far. Let’s start with the top half of the draw. I’m pretty pleased with my French […]
RS Tennis – Balls and Strings review
If you’re a tennis fan or a Swede, I’m sure you haven’t missed that ex-French Open finalist (twice), Robin Söderling has quit tennis and devoted his attention to launching tennis products under his brand name RS Tennis. I’ve been playtesting the RS Lyon strings for a while and recently started hitting with the All Court […]
Rafael Nadal’s Tennis Racquet
What is Rafael Nadal’s tennis racquet? Nadal endorses the Babolat Pure Aero but plays with an AeroPro Drive Original painted to look like one. Rafael Nadal’s tennis racquet is not what a lot of people will tell you it is. Rafa endorses the Babolat Pure Aero racquet but actually uses the Babolat AeroPro Drive Original that he […]