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Viktorija Golubic is a player from Switzerland with a career high singles ranking of no 35 on the WTA Tour. Known for her distinctive one-handed backhand, she has been a consistent presence on the WTA Tour for over a decade and remains a key figure in Swiss tennis. But what is her current racquet and
If you’re flying with tennis racquets, the thing to sort out before you leave for the airport is whether they travel in the cabin or in the hold. That depends on the airline, the aircraft, and how the racquets are packed – and it is rarely as straightforward as the published bag dimensions suggest. I
The total prize money pool for 2026 is $15,750,000, up 1.61% from last year’s $15.5 million. That’s roughly €14.07 million or £11.74 million at current rates. The increase is not huge but symbolic: 2026 is the first edition of the new cycle after the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) negotiated an extension to keep the…
After going dormant in 2021, the iconic team-based league co-founded by Billie Jean King in the 1970s is officially returning under CEO Stephen Amritraj with an interesting relaunch running December 1–15, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the reimagined circuit: Dedicated December Off-Season Window…
While most tennis ball machines feed from a fixed position, the AceiiLab A1 combines vision tracking with a moving feed point. Changing where the next ball comes from adds different angles, timing and footwork demands to solo practice. The A1 is designed to make solo practice feel closer to hitting with another…
In this post we’re taking a closer look at two interesting training accessories from Xpand, the Gravity Belt and the Kinetic Band. Short version: the Gravity Belt is the one to buy for footwork, leg strength and staying low; the Kinetic Band is the one to buy for rotation, weight transfer and effortless power. They
Ben Shelton’s four-year run as the face of On’s on-court line is coming to an end. The 24-year-old American has agreed (not officially yet) to join New Balance from 2027, ending a partnership with the Swiss brand that began in March 2023. On has confirmed the split, however, New Balance is yet to issue a
The 57th edition of the ATP 250 Stockholm Open (now the Bybit Stockholm Open) began on Sunday at the Kungliga Tennishallen, and the first two main-draw results have already landed. Thiago Agustin Tirante edged Jaume Munar 7-6(3), 6-3, and Juan Manuel Cerundolo dispatched Swedish wildcard Elias Ymer 6-1, 7-6(4). The…
Carlos Alcaraz has ticked off another box. On Sunday in Bercy, the 23-year-old beat Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win the Rolex Paris Masters for the first time – a ninth Masters 1000 title, and the one that had been missing from a résumé that already looked pretty complete. The match It was tighter than
Marie Bouzkova is a consistent Czech WTA tour player with a career high singles rank of No 21. She first gained international attention as a standout junior, winning the 2014 US Open girls singles title. What is Bouzkova’s racquet and gear though? Marie Bouzkova’s tennis racquet Bouzkova uses a Yonex Ezone 100 strung…
Every winter I hear the same complaint: “My racquet feels like a plank.” The frame is the same, but the circumstances are different. Cold air makes the ball feel firmer and slower off the court, and it makes strings stiffer, particularly polyester strings. Less power, less pocketing, more shock up the arm and a sweet
Only two players remain in Paris, the last Masters 1000 event of the year, let’s look at the details ahead of Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton with our betting predictions. Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton Alcaraz has reached his first Paris final and goes for his first title here, after never getting past the quarterfinals
The final piece fell into place on Friday in Paris, and the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals field is now official. Rafael Jodar claimed the eighth and last spot when Carlos Alcaraz edged Taylor Fritz in a dramatic Paris Masters quarter-final, a match in which Fritz held two match points before the Spaniard roared back in
Every time I publish something about the Babolat PP01, the same question lands in my inbox: how does it compare to the HEAD Speed? It makes sense. When I wrote my first impressions of the PP01, the closest comparison I could make was “a little of the Speed-style all-round character.” One important caveat before we
I’ve been on a bit of a string journey lately, testing new releases, some ready-made hybrids from ReString and a few combos I came up with on the fly. In this post I’ll go through what worked, what didn’t, and what to think about when you hybrid two polyesters or bring natural gut into the
We’re heading into the quarterfinals at the Rolex Paris Masters, and we’ll be watching the 8th meeting between Alcaraz and Fritz. We’re also covering the late match: Casper Ruud vs. Nuno Borges, with our predictions and best bets. Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz Alcaraz is the second seed and has had an easy route to
Nicolás Mejía is an Colombian player reaching for the top 100, he currently serves as his country’s No. 1 singles player. After developing his game through the ITF and Challenger circuits, he has emerged as a consistent force on the tour. But what is his current racquet and gear? Nicolas Mejia’s tennis racquet Nicolas…
The Bybit Stockholm Open has been one of the most atmospheric events on the indoor ATP calendar for decades. If you’re making the trip from abroad you’ll want to choose your accommodation strategically. Stockholm isn’t a huge city, but staying in the right neighbourhood or at some of the best Stockholm hotels can make…
There has been some major upsets already in Paris, will it continue? Today it’s round of 16 day and here’s a preview for two great matchups for Thursday: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Berrettini and Arthur Fils vs. Taylor Fritz, with our betting predictions. Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini Alcaraz has started well in…
Solinco is the brand that I restring more than almost any other. Big bite on the ball and a stringbed that doesn’t go dead after a couple of sessions. Those are the two reasons that Juniors, college players and club hitters all come back to it. The hard part is the roster is much bigger.
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