The Tennis Files Podcast

On Episode 277 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban and Tennis Express playtester and content writer Sam Jones will talk about the 8 racquets I’m testing to choose my next stick. Sam has always been fascinated by new racquet and string technologies and how they can help players improve their games and avoid injury. This passion led him to a position at one of the largest online tennis retailers in...

On Episode 276 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal the 8 keys tennis players need to level up their games. On the show, you’ll learn why you need to create goals and a long term vision for your game, why its important to develop an open and positive mindset, the importance of analyzing your strengths and weaknesses, why consistently putting in the work is crucial to leveling up your tennis ga...

On Episode 275 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll talk about the 5 best doubles strategies to use against aggressive opponents. On the show, you’ll learn about my crazy ACTA league doubles match last weekend, why you should try to hit down the line when you get the chance, how to get to the net first, how to use your strengths against an aggressive player, how to get the ball away from the net play...

On Episode 274 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Meike Babel, former top 30 WTA Pro, reveals how to use mindfulness to develop a winning mindset. Meike played on the WTA Tour for 10 years and was ranked #27 in singles and #45 in doubles. She is the founder of Meike Babel Coaching, where she focuses on mental skills training and tennis coaching for tennis players of all levels. Meike was the women's ten...

On Episode 273 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to transform your tennis fitness with coach T.C Costello. T.C is the Senior Director of Athlete Development at The Junior Tennis Champions Center. He is the current fitness coach of ATP Top 20 pro Frances Tiafoe and he works with WTA player Alison Riske as well as numerous ITF Top 10 players. He is also an NSCA strength and conditioning...

On Episode 272 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Andrew Reiley from Cult Tennis will share epic tennis stories. Andrew is the founder of Cult Tennis Youtube Channel where he tackles all aspects of the sport including players, tournaments, controversies, scandals, and more. He is a former Division III College tennis player and he majored in Nutrition and Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta. On the show, Andrew ta...

On Episode 271 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching to talk about why obsession is the key to your tennis success. Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching. He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year. Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, leads really fantastic 7-day an...

On Episode 270 of The Tennis Files Podcast, legendary tennis player and coach Brad Gilbert will reveal how to become a tough competitor, reduce errors and bounce back quickly after losses. Gilbert achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in 1990 and career-high doubles ranking of world No. 18. He won 20 singles titles and a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics. Gilbert also coached sever...

On Episode 269 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn the top singles strategies and tactics from grand slam champions with Paul Annacone. Paul is a former professional tennis player and one of the world’s leading coaches and commentators. During his 14 years on the tour as a player, Annacone won three ATP titles and reached a career high ranking of No. 12 in singles. He won the 1985 Australian...

On Episode 268 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed elite tennis coach John Craig about how to develop winning singles strategies. John is a USPTA professional and a RacquetFit certified coach with over 35 years of tennis coaching experience. He is also the founder of Performance Plus Tennis. John has appeared on my Tennis Summits on multiple occasions to share his fantastic lessons and wisd...

On Episode 267 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed coach Emma Doyle about the top practices of the world’s best coaches. Emma is an international high-performance tennis coach turned corporate/team coach specializing in helping leaders and teams harness their energy, discover their purpose, and achieve high performance under pressure. She does this by inviting her clients to adopt a curious...

On Episode 266 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Harry Tong from Tennis Spin about tennis shoes, overgrips, and training tools to improve your game.  Harry fell in love with tennis from the age of 6. He developed an affinity for tennis equipment and gear, and worked in the tennis department of a sporting goods store in college. He is the creator of the Tennis Spin Youtube channel where he...

On Episode 265 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to choose the best racquets and strings for your game with Harry Tong from Tennis Spin.   Harry fell in love with tennis from the age of 6. He developed an affinity for tennis equipment and gear, and worked in the tennis department of a sporting goods store in college. He is the creator of the Tennis Spin Youtube channel where he uploads...

On Episode 264 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Milan Krnjetin, a former ATP pro, about how to be relentless and have a clutch mentality. Milan started playing tennis in his hometown Novi Sad, Serbia, and he was ranked #2 in Serbia in the 18s division. He eventually came to the U.S. and played college tennis for Auburn University (top 25 program in the country). Milan played in profession...

On Episode 263 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the 6 lessons I learned from Nick Kyrgios at the 2022 Citi Open. On the show, you’ll learn the recap of my Citi Open experience, the benefits of a lower ball toss on the serve, the importance of a serious and focused mindset, a tip from Jessica Pegula on how to react when you're losing in doubles, Kyrgios big weapons in tennis, and much mor...

On Episode 262 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal 15 lessons from poker that apply to your tennis game. On the show, you’ll learn my WSOP and WPT experiences, how I compare poker to tennis, how patience can get you more wins, the emotional ups and downs in both tennis and poker, decision making practices, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful fr...

On Episode 261 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Raheel Manji from Mission Elite about how to coach yourself and problem solve through adversity. Raheel is a former Team Canada and Indiana Hoosier Captain and a former ATP ranked pro. He played #1 at Indiana University. He is also a 4-time title holder. Raheel is currently the CEO of Mission Elite. On the show, you’ll learn how to develop i...

On Episode 260 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time, Rick Macci, about how to excel under pressure, hit more effective volleys, and develop better forehand technique. With over 247 USTA National Championships since 1985, Rick is one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time. He has coached five number one players; Venus and Serena Wi...

On Episode 259 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching reveal how to generate power and the importance of fundamentals. Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching. He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year. Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, leads really fantastic 7-day an...

On Episode 258 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed elite tennis coach Jorge Capestany about training mistakes, pressure points, and footwork intensity. Jorge is one of only twelve people worldwide that has earned the distinction of Master Professional with the USPTA and International Master Professional with the PTR. Jorge is a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Perform...

On Episode 257 of the podcast, mental game expert Jeff Greenwald will reveal how you can transform your mindset and play loose under pressure. Jeff is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant and licensed psychotherapist. He is the author of the 3rd best-selling tennis psychology book entitled The Best Tennis of Your Life and Fearless Tennis. He was also ranked No.1 in the world i...

On Episode 256 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to mentally prepare for your matches. Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of...

On Episode 255 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Will Hamilton from Fuzzy Yellow Balls about serve power, the championship traits of the best players in the world, and how to improve your anticipation. Will co-founded Fuzzy Yellow Balls, one of the biggest and most well-known online tennis instructional websites on the planet. Will has partnered with many of the game's best players and coa...

On Episode 254 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Babolat sales representative Allan Iverson about how to get the best performance out of your racquet. Allan has appeared on several Tennis Summits and the podcast over the years to talk about all things tennis gear and equipment. He has 25 years of experience teaching tennis and running pro shops. Allan was awarded Tennis Industry Sales Rep...

On Episode 253 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Ramon Osa reveals his step by step process for how to play your best tennis under pressure.  Ramon is an expert at helping players discover the fun in tennis, while showing them what they need to do to improve their mental game, technique and tactics. Ramon is the founder of Osa Tennis 360, where he produces value-filled and fun tennis videos. He also ha...