Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
French Open: Draw breakdown
For you who subscribe to my newsletter (to do so, just fill in your e-mail in the form below), I recently sent out an e-mail with my breakdown of the French Open draw. It looked like this (cut-down, low-res – pdf attached to the newsletter). I will follow up what I got right and what […]
French Open Draw 2016
The French Open Draw was done today and is published on the official website. Without Roger Federer in the draw, Nadal got pushed up to seed number 4. Looking at the French Open draw of 2016, the dream final of Nadal vs Djokovic is not possible, but we can get a blockbuster semi-final instead since […]
Federer Out of French Open
It’s not a huge surprise that Roger Federer pulls out of the French Open, as I tweeted a couple of days ago, but still a letdown for tennis fans all over the world. It’s the first time since 1999 he’s not playing a Grand Slam which means an unbelievable and close to unbeatable streak of 65 […]
What is a pro stock tennis racquet?
A pro stock tennis racquet is basically the blank paper version (called a hairpin) of a retail tennis racquet. It can be based on the mold of an older racquet or a brand new one. Then pro racquet technicians (for example P1, RPNY, the official pro room of a major tennis brand) customize the racquet […]
Yet another Djokovic vs Murray final
There is little doubt who is the player to beat in 2016. But there also seems to be little doubt who number two is. With Federer’s unlikely season full of sickness and injury woes, Andy Murray has stepped out to the plate and played solidly even on his least favorite surface – clay. He’s now […]
Novak Djokovic’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 7 July 2026Novak Djokovic needs no major introduction to most tennis fans, his stats speak for themselves and he is surely one of the greatest tennis player of all time. Djokovic has been endorsing the Head Speed model for years. But what is really Novak Djokovic’s tennis racquet? Let’s find out more about Djokovic […]
Djokovic vs Nadal Rome Masters 2016
When the draw came out a lot of mouths started watering. Another chapter in the phenomenal Djokodal rivalry. Match number #49! Currently Djokovic has the lead, 25 – 23 and he has won the six latest matches. Actually the last time Nadal beat Djokovic was in French Open 2014. The odds from the bookies are […]
Who is Filippo Volandri?
Do you remember Filippo Volandri? The Italian clay court specialist who was under suspicion for both match-fixing (tennis betting related) and doping (of which he was later cleared). By tennis gear nerds and racquet-aholics he’s mostly known for his “ridiculously” low string tensions (often around 30-35 lbs / 13-16 kgs). On Monday was the first […]
Tennis Jobs in Azusa (USTA)
Occasionally we will post tennis jobs and other interesting content from partners and friends. Here is your opportunity to contribute to a great tennis community and do something with and for the sport you love. – TN Are you interested in seasonal and part-time employment in the Azusa area? Are you responsible and looking to […]
Buying Top Players Racquets and Gear
Roger Federer was back in winning action again today in Rome despite rumours of a bad back. He’s as always looking sharp in all Nike outfit and swinging his trusted Wilson Roger Federer Autograph 97. When you wear the gear of your favorite players, it can boost your inspiration and make you feel a bit more […]