5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. 2026 Tennis Hall of Fame Nominees Announced 2. Monfils To Retire after 2026 Season 3. Sinner, Alcaraz win titles 4. Alcaraz Out of Shanghai, Shelton Makes Return 5. Anisimova Reaches WTA Finals COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up

"Did you slow this down?" That's what friends ask when they see their SwingVision footage. Reality check: that's how we actually play! Now with expert coach reviews available worldwide, everyone can get elite feedback on their actual match play. Tennis improvement democratized. SwingVision founder Swupnil returns to discuss the app's latest innovations, including a groundbreaking remote coaching feature and an upgraded motorized Swing Stick that automatically positions your phone for optimal ...

In this conversation, Dale Light shares their journey from baseball to tennis to holistic tennis coaching, emphasizing the importance of playfulness, joy, and a holistic approach to training. They discuss the transition from being a player to a coach, the significance of being present and adaptable in both tennis and life, and the value of resilience in overcoming challenges. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in achieving resilience in sports and personal

When courage is rewarded to a woman with courage, good things can happen. USTA can learn from her. Listen to be enlightened.

Tennis Australia Competitive Play Co-ordinator Sean Spralja joined The First Serve Live to wrap up the first ever Green Ball 10u Nationals held in Adelaide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, we break down all the action from the Wuhan Open — where Iga Świątek delivered a dominant performance against Belinda Bencic to book her place in the quarter-finals against Jasmine Paolini. We analyze what’s clicking for the World No. 1 on hard courts and how Paolini’s fearless game could pose a challenge.Plus, a deep dive into the upcoming Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina showdown — a clash of power, precision, and rivalry that could define the road to the title in

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JG previews Alexandra Eala vs Viktorija Golubic in the quarter finals of the Suzhou Open 2025 in China. Tell us your prediction in the comments! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH:

I recently posted an Instagram video asking why club doubles players don't use I-Formation. It now has over 210,000 views and 100 comments, many of which are excuses. In this episode, I break down the five most common excuses and share my rebuttal. I hope that this will convince some of you to start using serve formations more often to help you win matches. Here are the excuses... "Our serves aren't good enough.""I'll get hit in the back of the head by my partner's serve.""Club players are to...

After a first round bye Alex de Minaur is through to R3 of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai after a 6-4, 6-2 win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli - reflecting on the win, the slow courts and also looking back at his match vs. Jannik Sinner in the semi finals of Beijing earlier in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his burgeoning pro career, Rinky Hijikata has shone on the doubles court. At just 21 years of age, he combined with fellow Aussie Jason Kubler to win Australian Open 2023, and in 2025 reached the Wimbledon men’s doubles alongside Dutchman David Pel. Those results have given Hijikata invaluable exposure to the pressure of huge moments on the game’s biggest stages; experience he hopes to translate to his singles game. As he discusses with Jackson Mansell on this week’s episode,

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The State of Play is our look at the Australian tennis landscape on a global stage featured on ' The First Serve Live' each week. This week's segment featured a discussion around the resignation of Paul Vassalo - Director of Talent at Tennis Australia and your correspondence that came into the show along with some details from the Gemba Report reviewing Tennis Australia's Competitive Play structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Australian Pro Tour spending the fortnight in Darwin, Tennis NT CEO Tania Tandora joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feature guest on 'The First Serve Live' was ATP Executive Vice President - International Region inc Australia, Asia, Middle East and Africa - Alison Lee, 28 years with the ATP based out of their Sydney office. Brett Phillips sat down with Alison in Tokyo at the Japan Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben reacts to Carlos Alcaraz defeating Taylor Fritz in the Toyko Open final 6-4 6-4 and then announcing his withdrawal from Shanghai. He also previews the Beijing Open final, Jannik Sinner vs Learner Tien and gives his prediction on who will win. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL

🔥 Episode Description: The 2025 WTA Beijing Final is set — and it’s a showdown between two rising stars of the next generation! In this episode, we break down the Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova clash for the Beijing title. We’ll cover: How each player made it to the final and the key moments of their runs 🎯 Tactical breakdowns: Anisimova’s heavy baseline aggression vs Noskova’s fearless shotmaking 💥 Head-to-head stats, form comparison, and surface advantages 🧠 Our

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Svitolina & Haddad Maia End Seasons due to Burnout and Fatigue 2. Carlos Alcaraz Injury Scare 3. PTPA Adds Slams To Lawsuit 4. Remembering Nikola Pilić 5. Djokovic, Wawrinka Return to Shanghai SBJ Article on PTPA Lawsuit:

Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout? In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (other than is this a tryout) =) We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: secondservepodcast Facebook...

In this conversation, Lee Anne shares her journey from Trinidad to becoming an elite tennis coach for junior tennis players at the Tennis Patron Academy (in Trinidad).She discusses her early experiences in tennis, how her dad prepared her from a young age to travel internationally, and the pressures faced by young athletes. Lee Anne emphasizes the importance of long-term dedication and community in tennis, particularly for young female players. She reflects on her rediscovery of passion for tennis