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. Valerie Camillo Appointed WTA Chair 2. Nicolas Mahut Plays Final Match in Paris 3. Americans Shelton & Fritz Clinch ATP Finals Spots 4. Tennis Beef: Bublik vs. Moutet 5. Sinner Surpasses $50M In Prize Money COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this

Can cutting down on unforced errors really transform your tennis game? Discover the strategies and mental tactics used by the pros, as Bill Oakes enlightens us on how even a slight shift in focus can elevate your recreational play. Bill is a sports marketing, sponsorship, communications and event production professional. He has worked at Wake Forest University, the Winston-Salem Open, the USTA Southern Section and numerous sports marketing firms over the last thirty plus years. ...

Mark Philippoussis joins Viv Christie in Pod Laver Arena to reflect on a career that saw him crack the top 10, reach two Grand Slam finals and star in two triumphant Australian Davis Cup teams. The Melburnian's star soared when he stunned world No.1 Pete Sampras as a teenager, in his home city, at Australian Open 1996, and two years later appeared in his first major final at the 1998 US Open. Philippoussis admits his second major final defeat, to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2003, was more painful

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In this episode, Steve Smith and Dave Anderson discuss the upcoming GreatBase Tennis workshop at Ave Maria University (Dec 18–20). They reflect on the enduring coaching philosophies of two key pillars of their curriculum: Welby Van Horn and Dennis VanderMeer. From balance training to group dynamics, they explore what made these legendary teachers effective and why their methods are still needed today. The episode also highlights the cultural shift away from fundamentals and discipline in mode...

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. Masters 1000 In Saudi Arabia 2. 2025 Davis Cup Drama 3. Djokovic Withdraws From Paris Masters 4. Ronaldo Backs Brazilian Tennis 5. Insane Pickleball Win Streak COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here:

What can adult recreational players learn from the pros? Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades of experience. Discover how concentrating on minimizing unforced errors and focusing on strategy rather than hitting winners can revolutionize your performance, whether you're a 2.5 or 3.5 USTA player. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star ratin...

The First Serve Live chatted to Tim Connelly from Hume Tennis and Community Centre after his recent induction into the Tennis Coaches Australia Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve with the latest news. Play USA Tennis Pathways supports athletes who want to go down the college pathway, assisting players to get recruited to a college that meets their academic and athletic goals. If you are a player, parent, or coach and are interested in the college pathway in the United States, contact Lachlan Puyol at playusatennispathways@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Racquets Biz, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Andi Neugarten, CEO and founder of 6lovesports, the fastest-growing women’s padel community in the United States. A lifelong athlete, Ironman finisher, and former tennis player from South Africa, Andi shares how she transformed a personal frustration—struggling to find women to play with—into a nationwide movement connecting and empowering thousands of female players. You’ll hear: The story behind 6lovesports and how it’s...

Ben reacts to the Rolex Paris Masters 2025 draw and speaks about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner potentially making another final against each other. Who in the draw can stop either of them?❤️ 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:

What happens when the scoreboard no longer defines you? We share how breast cancer reshaped our game, our mindset, and our joy—on and off the court. Hear the hard parts and the hope. We were thrilled to speak with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse! She is one of the most recognized playtesters in the world. In addition, she is the host of the Talk Tennis podcast, a ridiculously good tennis player, and does a million different things! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you liste...

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I recently helped two 3.0 ladies' teams prepare for USTA Nationals. The 1st team actually won Nationals in the 40+ division this past weekend. We spent 30 minutes discussing strategy before playing doubles for a few hours. This episode previews the first 10 minutes of the strategy discussion with the 2nd team, who heads to Nationals next week. How doubles matches are won lost.The importance of understanding rally length.What to practice leading up to nationals.Members only: My favorite w...

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Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our varsity girls tennis team. We hope you enjoy it.

JG previews the quarter finals in Vienna and Basel 2025 and gives his predictions on who will win each of them. Jannik Sinner is the favourite but can anyone stop him? ❤️ 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:

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In this episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith and Dave Anderson announce a three-day workshop set for December at Ave Maria University. Open to all, the event aims to spotlight tennis's "golden growth opportunity" by focusing on the eight core pillars of the GreatBase curriculum and beyond. They discuss the need to improve tennis coaching at all levels, not just through better technique but through deeper lessons in character, discipline, and education. From grip fundamentals t...

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. Raducanu ends season early 2. ITF launches player care program 3. Scotland's court clash: Tennis vs Padel 4. "Kissing Defense" denied 5. Orange Bowl welcomes wheelchair tennis COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter