Tennisnerd - Where we bond over tennis

Solo pod, Jonas talks Miami Open, pro player racquets, strings and more

Desperation? Inability to find guests? The height of narcissism? No, we have some excellent episodes coming your way. But I wanted to give myself a Monday morning challenge and do a solo podcast talking about some recent tennis news, but also getting into pro player gear and upcoming reviews. If you don't mind a solo pod from time to time, let me know on socials. Also, if you hate it.

Tennis gear talk with Henrik

My buddy and fellow tennis nerd, Henrik Wallensten, joins the pod again to discuss the latest gear, his current racquet experiments and give a review of the Asics Gel Res X among other things.

The Pure Drive 2025 with Team Babolat

In this conversation, I talk about the new Pure Drive 2025 with Olivier Carlier, Group Marketing Manager for Tennis Racquets, and Maxime Olejniezak, Product Line Manager for Tennis Racquets for Babolat.

We discuss the history, innovations, and future of this iconic racket. The conversation covers the evolution of the Pure Drive, its significance in the tennis world, and the latest advancements in technology and design. The team shares insights on player feedback, target audiences for different models, and the importance of accessories and strings. They also touch on their personal tennis journeys and the excitement surrounding Babolat's upcoming anniversary.

Neya joins the podcast to talk about her tennis journey and more

Neya is a beloved influencer/content creator based in Melbourne who has developed a strong passion for tennis and is sharing her journey to improve in the sport. Earlier this year, she went to the Australian Open and shared some interesting opinions about the event. I got to know Neya during the Tennis Warehouse partner summit, and I find her to be a refreshing and engaging voice. You can check her out on Instagram as @supertoneyan

The Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry with Author Giri Nathan

Giri Nathan is a tennis journalist working on his first book, "Change-over, A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis," detailing the growing rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. In this episode, recorded at the end of December 2024, we talk about that in-depth but also cover other players on the men's tour getting into their gear and more.

You can find out more about the book here: https://bit.ly/TNchangeover

New Tfights with Patrice Chabrel from Team Tecnifibre

Patrice Chabrel is a senior product manager at Tecnifibre with many years of experience in the racquet industry. In this episode, we talk about the new Tfights and more! Lots of insight to be gained for tennis nerds here :)

Nikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis on choosing a tennis racquet

Nikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis is back on the podcast and this time, we focus on his recent series about finding his next racquet. Choosing a new racquet can be a very frustrating process and Nikola is feeling it! We get into ways to make the process smoother, some tips and tricks, discuss racquets overall, get into doping on the pro tour, and look ahead at the 2025 tennis season.

You can check out his content on YouTube or get exclusive access to his membership content. Use the code TENNISNERD10 for 10% off. You can find other Tennisnerd Deals here.

Ben Johnson from The Tennis 101 on going viral and much more

Ben Johnson is a videographer and creative director who found his way back to tennis some years back. Last year, he started The Tennis 101, which has risen to viral success on TikTok and Instagram. We talk about his journey in tennis, his love for filmmaking and editing, what racquet he should switch to, and much more.

Will Boucek on working with top doubles teams

Will Boucek is the founder of The Tennis Tribe and a doubles specialist and analyst. Boucek scouts and coaches elite doubles players to perform better and worked with team US and the USTA at the Olympic Games. How do we grow the game of doubles, and what can club players do to play better doubles? We talk about all that and more in this episode.

Oscar Torres, Ex-Pro, Coach and Content Creator

Oscar Torres used to play professional tennis but now works as a performance coach, training pros and amateurs. He also creates instructive and entertaining content on Instagram @oscartorreslab

In this conversation, we get into his pro career but also bigger topics like the state of tennis, what needs to be done for it to survive long-term, what we can learn from other sports, the struggling format of professional tennis and much more. I am keen to hear your opinions on these topics in the comments on Instagram or YouTube. Thanks for listening. Any subscribe, like, or follow helps the podcast and is much appreciated.

Sarah Koudouzian, co-founder of Richsport

This is Sarah's second time on the podcast. The last time we talked, she was working on founding a tennis company, and now it is here! Richsport sells colorful and fun tennis accessories and merch. If you're curious about their products, this podcast works better on YouTube, but if audio is your thing, you can check out their website.

I wish Sarah and Nicole all the best with their new venture. Ps. I really like the overgrips myself, and I am pretty picky! Ds.

Beckett from Tenncom talks about racquets and more

Beckett Chung is one of the founders of Tenncom Media, where he reviews gear and creates video content with his business partner Simon Cuell. Check out Tenncom on YouTube for a taste of their refreshing and engaging style. Beckett knows a lot about racquets and strings, so we delve into that. Before this recording, we spent a week with Tennis Warehouse, testing some exciting gear for 2025, so we also look ahead at next year.

The Gear of the Year 2024 with Henrik Wallensten

Henrik is back on the podcast to discuss the Gear of the Year 2024. We focus on racquets but also mention strings and shoes towards the end. It's a nerdy pod, but hopefully, you can get something out of it. Full video with footage on the Tennisnerd YouTube channel.

Coach Conor Casey - the funniest tennis coach on social media

Coach Conor Casey used to play professional tennis and write for sitcoms. Now, he entertains and informs a growing audience with funny and relatable tennis content on his Instagram account @tenniscoachconorcasey

Fabio Molle from Functional Tennis

Fabio Molle is the founder of Functional Tennis, the largest tennis-related account on Instagram with 1 million followers. Functional Tennis is also famous for the Saber, a training racquet with a 37 sq inch head size which has been seen in the hands of top pros. He also runs a podcast with many interesting guests, like top pros and coaches. We talked about his background in tennis, pros and cons with running an ecommerce business, creating tennis products and much more.

Check out the Saber