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On Episode 419 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the top lessons I learned from the super tri-level sectionals.

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On Episode 418 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Peter Freeman and I will talk about the top 10 doubles blunders and tennis con 9 preview.

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On Episode 417 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Lavie Sak, founder of ADV (Advantage) — a brand creating innovative gear for tennis, pickleball, and other racket sports.

In this episode, you’ll learn Lavie’s tennis journey, how he turned setbacks into comebacks after a failed venture, the story behind ADV’s cutting-edge products designed to help players perform and feel their best on and off the court, and much more!

I hope you enjoy my interview with Lavie! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!

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On Episode 416 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’ll talk about the 7 game-changing doubles lessons from Peter Freeman and Mehrban’s Atlanta Camp.

In this episode, you’ll learn key strategies to sharpen your volleys, positioning, and shot selection, behind-the-scenes insights and takeaways from the camp, practical lessons you can apply to boost your doubles confidence and results, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 415 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman and Mehrban Iranshad will walk you through the top 10 doubles tactics from the 2025 US Open.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the return lob is an effective tactic, how to earn confidence to own the net, how to control the middle of the court, what is the “first four shots rule”, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 414 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest breakthroughs in how tennis players can actually improve their game between lessons with the latest technology.

Swupnil Sahai is the CEO and co-founder of SwingVision, an award-winning app that uses AI to track your matches, give you stats, and even call lines. But most excitingly, SwingVision has just launched Coach Reviews—a new feature where you can submit your match footage and get personalized feedback from certified coaches, right inside the app.

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On Episode 413 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’ll talk about how to fix a shallow racket drop.

In this episode, you’ll learn what a shallow racket drop is, 3 keys to a more powerful serve, why deep racket drop matters, drills you can do to produce more power and spin, and much more.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 412 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the serve timing secrets that add instant power.

In this episode, I’m going to break down exactly what the early racket drop is, why it kills your serve, and the step-by-step fixes that have worked for me and for top players I’ve studied, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 411 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal what poker taught me about winning more tennis matches.

On this episode, you’ll learn a recap of The World Series of Poker why I competed in Las Vegas, the similarities between poker and tennis, how to improve decision-making under pressure, how to read your opponent and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 410 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban spoke with Dr. Reza Ghorbani of APMI Health and Wellness Center about injury prevention and recovery for tennis players.

On the show, you’ll learn about the critical concept of early intervention, how to train your body to prevent injuries, the best exercises to strengthen your ankles, advanced recovery methods such as cryotherapy, Dr. Ghorbani life-changing experience visiting the Rafael Nadal Academy, why you must become proactive about treating your injuries, and much more! APMI Health an...

On Episode 409 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching reveals why tennis knowledge isn’t power and the real process you must go through to reach your tennis potential.

Pete has coached division 1 college players and has produced state level and national champions. He has been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the Year. He has also coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titles. Peter has a huge passion for tennis and will do whatever it t...

On Episode 408 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll take you behind the scenes of a dramatic, emotional, and unforgettable weekend at 9.0 Mixed Doubles Sectionals.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 407 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling French Open finals in recent memory—maybe even one of the greatest ever: Alcaraz vs. Sinner.

In this episode, I’ll break down serve numbers, return, winners, errors, net play, and mental toughness. And I’ll also give you practical takeaways from this match that you can apply to your own tennis game, based on how the world’s best perform under pressure.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me...

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On this solo episode of the podcast, Mehrban dives deep into one of the most transformative lessons he’s had in years — a session with his coach Hayan that revealed the power of small grip adjustments across every major stroke.

If you’ve ever felt like your serve lacks pop, your volleys aren’t stable, or your slice just floats — this episode is packed with actionable tweaks that can give you more power, spin, and control instantly.

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On Episode 405 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach Mike Digby about how he prepares for intense practices, develops consistency, and the keys to improving your serve.

Mike is currently coaching at Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. He is a former US collegiate tennis player and he graduated in 2019. He worked as a full time hitting partner with top tennis players such as Federer, Tsitsipas, Nadal, Halep, Djokovic and more.

On the show, you’ll learn how Mike prepares fo...

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On Episode 404 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach Mike Digby about lessons he learned from practicing with the top players in the world.

Mike is currently coaching at Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. He is a former US collegiate tennis player and he graduated in 2019. He worked as a full time hitting partner with top tennis players such as Federer, Tsitsipas, Nadal, Halep, Djokovic and more.

On the show...

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On Episode 403 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal the 5 most common mistakes that 3.0-4.5 doubles players make.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through my recent experiences playing USTA League doubles matches and the biggest takeaways from them, along with tips I’ve learned from the best coaches in the world. Fortunately I have been doing quite well this season in mixed and men’s combo doubles matches (15-7) thanks to the strategies I’ve implemente...

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On Episode 402 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Furi Sport’s Erick Mathelier about how to develop a unique tennis brand.

Erick started playing tennis at the age of 13. His dedication to training helped him earn a scholarship to play Division I tennis. Erick has a Masters in Urban Policy and Management and eventually became an entrepreneur and a Co-Founder of Furi Sport with Michelle Spiro. Erick currently resides in New York.

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On Episode 400 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about simple strategies to win more singles and doubles matches.

Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former Al...

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On Episode 399 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about deliberate practice and the keys to winning in college and junior tennis.

Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is...

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On Episode 398 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed high-performance tennis and corporate coach Emma Doyle about the traits that all champions have in common.

Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on the WTA Tour. She currently runs coaching qualifications for a High-Performance Workplace and Coaching Certification. Emma has also been a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach, and she travels the world as a professional speaker s...

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On Episode 397 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the five reasons why tennis players can’t serve properly.

Pete has coached division 1 college players and has produced state level and national champions. He has been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the Year. He has also coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titl...

On Episode 396 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed coach Tom Allsopp about the secrets to power and consistency in tennis.

Tom Allsopp is a tennis coach and the founder of TPA Tennis, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their tennis technique. With a passion for breaking down complex concepts, Tom offers in-depth tutorials on everything from footwork and ball control to mastering advanced strokes. He has worked with players of all ages for over 20 years, on three continents: England, Australia, and America. Although he has USTA and...

On Episode 395 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to train smarter, move efficiently, and avoid injuries with Lane Evans.

Lane has been teaching tennis for over 45 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sport. He’s a Master RSPA Professional and Level 3 Certified Tennis Specialist with the Professional Tennis Registry. He is a Master Tennis Performance Specialist with the International Tennis Performance Association and a Master Trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association, holding six certifications in fitness and performance. Lane also played a key role in developing the...

On Episode 394 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed tennis coach and author Adam Blicher about effective communication in tennis.

Adam is a Danish tennis coach whose career has taken him around the world representing the Danish Tennis Federation. At just 21, he made history as Denmark’s youngest Union Coach, and two years later, he was honored as the Danish Tennis Federation’s Coach of the Year. In 2015, he received the Paul Arber Young Coaches Award from the iTPA. Adam also hosts the Tennis Coaches Podcast, “Dissecting High Performance in Tennis”, where he’s extracted...

On Episode 393 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I answer insightful questions from the audience about movement, strategy, and tips for improving the consistency of your strokes.

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 392 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with actor and tennis coach Christopher Crabb about how he went from both competing on the court and acting at the highest level to coaching famous celebrities.

Chris is a tennis coach in Los Angeles with an A-list rolodex of clients. His tennis students include George Clooney, Alec Baldwin, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Elle Fanning, Steve Carell, Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy, Dakota Fanning and Jeff Probst. Chris...

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On today’s episode of the podcast, I interviewed 2021 US Open Girls Singles and Doubles Champion Robin Montgomery about her incredible journey from the juniors to the WTA Tour.

Robin was born and raised in Washington DC and trains at both the Junior Tennis Champions Center in Maryland and the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France. After winning both the Junior Singles and Doubles titles at the 2021 US Open, she is now focusing her efforts on WTA Tour tournaments. Rob...

On today’s episode, you’ll learn why you’re not improving in tennis and how to start improving this year.

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll learn how to conquer your tennis goals in 2025 with coach Peter Freeman.

In this interview, you’ll learn why players don’t reach their goals, how to focus on the process and not on the result, the importance of having a coach to help achieve your tennis goals, how to improve your deep practice element, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know...

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On Episode 388 of The Tennis Files Podcast, world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs will reveal how to create a fitness plan to level up your game.

Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is the Senior Director of Sports Science for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the founder of The International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) of which I am a...

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On Episode 387 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with fellow content creator and Tennis Channel Podcast Network host Gill Gross about Novak Djokovic’s visa cancellations and our predictions for the Australian Open.

Gill is the host of Monday Match Analysis on the Gill Gross Youtube Channel, which has over 12k subscribers. He is also the host of Three - A Tennis Show which focuses on Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and is on the Te...

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On Episode 386 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Sports Dietitian Tara Collingwood reveals how to make small changes in your diet to boost your energy and performance on the tennis court.

Tara is a nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Campus in Orlando, Florida. She is also currently the Team Dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and Nutrition Consultant to The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Athletic Department. Tara has worked with nume...

On Episode 385 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your serve technique featuring advice from Karue Sell, James Ludlow, Peter Freeman, Dr. Mark Kovacs, and your host Mehrban Iranshad.

On the show, you’ll learn the biggest serve leaks, how to gain more power on the serve, how to fix the racquet drop, how to use your kinetic chain, how to do proper serve toss, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you...

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On Episode 384 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed fellow tennis player and content creator Dillon Sykes about his journey to reaching the 5.0 level.

Dillon played Division III college tennis at Christopher Newport University. He plays USTA Leagues and competitive tournaments at the NTRP 5.0 level. Dillon is also the founder of Dill Plays YouTube Channel where he shares match play footage from USTA leagues and tournaments against 4.5-5.5 tennis players.

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On Episode 383 of The Tennis Files Podcast, with Thanksgiving approaching, I will reveal 15 tennis-related things I’m thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.

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Episode 382 - Rafa Nadal Has Retired - Why We Will Miss Him

On Episode 382 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will talk about Rafa Nadal’s retirement and his most important traits that you can learn from.

I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.

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In this special episode, I will answer questions from the Tennis Files community about net play, serve power, injury recovery, and footwork.

When you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll be directed to an optional form where you can describe your tennis-related challenges. I’ve received tons of questions from the Tennis Files audience, and after reviewing some of them, we’ll be answering 12 of them in this episode. A big thank you to the Tennis Files community for sending in your questions!

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On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Foot Doctor Zach Thomas about how to find the best tennis shoes for your feet and your game.

Zach is a Podiatrist, tennis player, and is known by many as Foot Doctor Zach. He publishes very unique video reviews and teardowns of the most advanced tennis, basketball, running and training shoes for athletes. Zach currently has 20k subscribers on his YouTube shoe review channel. Lately I have re...

On Episode 379 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman and I will talk about the 8 huge mistakes adult tennis players make.

On the show, you’ll learn the common yet costly errors that tennis players make that can impact every area of the game and how to fix those with a few simple adjustments.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!

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On Episode 378 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll share the 5 lessons I learned at 5.0 Nationals and how we got the unluckiest draw of all time!

In this episode, you’ll learn a recap of my 5.0 Nationals experience, my thoughts on the matches, how to compete under pressure, how to stay consistent and reduce errors, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, let me know in the comments below!

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On Episode 377 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the 3 key habits of tennis champions and how to develop them in 90 days.

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 and 30-day challenges, and is a great friend of Mehrban and the Summit!

On the show, you’ll...

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On Episode 376 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Mark Sansait about his experiences playing in USTA Leagues, recording matches for YouTube, and reviewing tennis products.

Mark is the founder of Toxic Tennis. He consistently creates entertaining and educational tennis content. Mark publishes videos of NTRP 4.5-5.0 match play, product reviews, and tutorials on his YouTube Channel, which has nearly 10k subscribers. Mark played college tennis at The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and was recently bumped up to the N...

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On Episode 375 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn my top mistakes and winning strategies from a recent 5.0 singles match.

On the show, we will be analyzing one of my singles practice matches against my friend Greg. You’ll learn why recording yourself during match play is helpful, what types of mistakes you should analyze from your matches, my most successful match tactics and what to avoid, how to play with controlled aggression, and much more!

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On Episode 374 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Vesa Ponkka about how to handle pressure by changing your perspective.

Coach Vesa Ponkka is the Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, and numerous other elite players. He was selected as the 2011 USOC National Developmental Coach of the Year and has trained top junior players in the United States and Europe for national, NCAA, ITF and professional competition...

On Episode 373 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the keys to good tennis footwork.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to timing your split steps, the importance of dynamic warm up for your footwork, how to practice basic footwork patterns, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 372 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I recap the most important lessons and key points from the 2024 U.S. Open Men's Final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz to help you improve your tennis game.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 371 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Emma Green will reveal how to prevent, treat, and heal tennis elbow.

Emma graduated from Manchester University, England as a Physical Therapist and gained a Masters degree in Sports Medicine. She is now dual qualified being both a licensed Physical Therapist (USA) and a Physiotherapist (UK) along with being certified in Clinical Pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Emma has also traveled worldwide with numerous national sports teams, the...

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On Episode 370 of The Tennis Files Podcast, elite tennis pro Karue Sell will reveal how to improve your returns and develop winning strategies.

Karue achieved a career high #371 ATP Tour ranking, 15.01 UTR rating, and is Naomi Osaka’s practice partner. He won over 100 matches at UCLA and reached the NCAA team final. Karue has won several Futures tournaments and he has defeated many ATP Pros including Dominic Thiem, Kyle Edmund, and Hugo Dellien. Karue co-founded MyTennisHQ and spends mu...

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On Episode 369 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with elite tennis pro Karue Sell about how you can simplify your serve and develop a winning mindset.

Karue achieved a career high #371 ATP Tour ranking, 15.01 UTR rating, and is Naomi Osaka’s practice partner. He won over 100 matches at UCLA and reached the NCAA team final. Karue has won several Futures tournaments and he has defeated many ATP Pros including Dominic Thiem, Kyle Edmund, and Hugo Dellien. Karue co...

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On Episode 368 of The Tennis Files Podcast, David Ramos, a performance analytics expert, reveals how you can analyze and improve your game through video.

David is a USPTA/PTR, P1 Professional with over 20 years of diverse professional experience. He is currently the Director of Coaching Education and Performance Analytics at USTA’s National Campus in Orlando, Florida. In his role, David’s primary responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives of USTA’s Player Development including projects for the departments of Coac...

On Episode 367 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the best tennis lesson I’ve ever had.

On the show, I’ll share a recap of my tennis lesson with Dr. Mark Kovacs in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. He has trained many top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young, and Melanie Oudin on peak performance. Dr. Kovacs founded the Kovacs Institute and the Intern...

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On Episode 366 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll hear part two of my conversation with strength and conditioning coach Dean Hollingworth about the five biggest tennis fitness training mistakes that amateur players make.

Dean has over twenty-eight years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has established himself as a highly regarded author, speaker, and fitness and performance consultant. Dean published the Baselinepower video series, which addresses all aspects of fitness training for tennis players. De...

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On Episode 365 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with strength and conditioning coach Dean Hollingworth about how to warm up and strength training efficiently and effectively for maximum tennis performance.

Dean has over twenty-eight years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has established himself as a highly regarded author, speaker, and fitness and performance consultant. Dean published the Baselinepower video series, which addresses all aspects of fitness training for tennis players. Dean’s work wi...

On Episode 364 of The Tennis Files Podcast, founder of Tennis Tribe Will Boucek will talk about advanced doubles strategies.

Will is an ATP & WTA Doubles Strategy Analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe, and host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. He works with club level players, D1 college programs, and top 10 doubles players on the ATP and WTA tour to help them better understand their game and strategize against opponents. He has over 20 years of experience playing and coaching tennis, is a former college player, and is currently an NTRP 5.0.

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On Episode 363 of The Tennis Files Podcast, performance coach and yoga certified instructor Cheri Cope reveals how yoga can positively impact your tennis game by strengthening your mind and body.

Cheri is a performance and motivational consultant at Cheri Cope, LLC. She received a post-master’s certification in Sports Psychology and a RYT 500hr Yoga Teaching Certification. Her coaching services include helping individual athletes, teams and businesses in the areas of motivation and performance achievement, and those who ar...

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On Episode 362 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Vesa Ponkka will reveal how to find your ideal contact point for more powerful and consistent ball striking.

Coach Vesa Ponkka is Senior Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, and numerous other elite players. He was selected as the 2011 USOC National Developmental Coach of the Year and has trained top junior players in the United States and Europe for national, NCAA...

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On Episode 361 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to reduce mishits, strike the ball cleaner, and anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going.

There are three phases you need to learn when the ball is in play: (1) tracking (2) zooming and (3) scanning. A lot of players end up tracking the ball when they should be scanning the opponent instead or vice versa, and many don’t zoom on the ball long enough. These terms may sound...

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On Episode 360 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Steve Smith about how to develop a great base of tennis fundamentals.

Coach Steve Smith spent many years learning and coaching under tennis legends Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn. He founded the Great Base tennis player development system, which comprises a complete system of player development that emphasizes character, learning, and self-discipline. With over 48+ years of tennis coaching experience, Steve is also willing to share his...

On Episode 359 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll walk you through the 5 lessons I learned from winning the 2024 Asian Games.

On the show, you’ll learn the recap of my matches, return tips, how to have consistent wins, how to reduce errors, how to utilize your strengths to win matches, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 358 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with New York Times correspondent and author Christopher Clarey about his book: “The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer.”

Chris is a top international sportswriter and has been a New York Times correspondent for over 25 years. He has covered Roger Federer since the beginning of the Swiss Maestro’s professional career and has interviewed him exclusively more than any other journalist since Federer’s rise to promi...

On Episode 357 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn doubles players’ biggest confidence killers with Mehrban Iranshad and coach Peter Freeman.

On the show, you’ll learn the three biggest confidence killers in doubles, why players are afraid of poaching, how to improve movement and positioning, how to level up your net play and shot selection, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 356 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make a comeback when you’re losing.

In this episode, I’ll share a recap of my doubles match that got our team back to first place in the league, how to reset and focus on the present, how remembering past similar situations can help with making a comeback, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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On Episode 355 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to simplify your tennis game with tennis coach and author Greg Moran.

Greg has over forty-five years of experience in helping players of all ages and abilities improve their tennis, win more matches, and have a great time doing it. He is the author of The Truth About Tennis: The Definitive Guide for the Recreational Player. Greg is a frequent contributor to Tennis Magazine and is the author of the bestselling Tennis Beyond Big Shots books. Greg was the owner and Director of Te...

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On Episode 354 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop a consistent second serve, how to anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going, my favorite pressure drills, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!

I receive tons of questions from the Tennis Files audience on technique, strategy, fitness, and the mental game. On today’s episode, I’ll answer nine of them based on what I’ve learned from decades of playing and...

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On Episode 353 of The Tennis Files Podcast, former WTA pro Vania King discusses the ups and downs of a professional tennis career and her latest project Serving Up Hope.

Vania reached career high rankings of #3 in the world in doubles and #50 in the world in singles on the WTA Tour. She also won two Grand Slams, winning the 2010 Wimbledon and US Open Doubles Championships with partner Yaroslava Shvedova. Vania currently works as the Community Development Ambassador for WTA...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach James Ludlow and Mehrban take a deep dive into the toughest shot to master with the greatest rewards: the serve.

James is a Certified Tennis Instructor at Online Tennis Instruction (OTI). In 2021, James attended a tennis clinic with the Head Coach and Founder of OTI, Florian Meier. Since then, he has developed a huge passion for the technical side of tennis and had spent thousands of hours studying and...

After several months of preparation and hard work, I am super excited to announce that Tennis Summit 2024, a free online tennis conference that I am hosting, is now open for registration! 

From April 22-27, over 40 world class coaches and experts will reveal proven strategies, techniques, mental and fitness exercises to level up your game. And the most awesome thing of all is you can get your ticket to watch all these online lessons, presentations and live masterclasses for free (for a limited time) at tennisfilessummit.com!

For today’s podcast epis...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On Episode 350 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 5 keys to mastering an explosive forehand.

On the show, you’ll learn how to execute a proper unit turn, how to uncoil your body efficiently, the most common forehand power killers, how the contact point varies for different grips, drills to develop powerful acceleration, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, let me know in t...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On Episode 349 of The Tennis Files Podcast, pro tennis coach Claudio Pistolesi reveals his top insights from over four decades of playing and coaching on the ATP/WTA Tour that will help you reach your fullest tennis potential.

Claudio is the Director of the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) Bolles in Jacksonville, Fl. He ranked as high as #71 on the ATP Tour. He trained and coached many top ATP/WTA Tour pros, including Monica Seles, Robin Soderling, Simone...

On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from Tri-Level Nationals.

On the show, you’ll learn the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formations and read your opponents, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to y...

On Episode 347 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Vince Van Patten about the keys to performing at the highest level as a former professional tennis player, actor, and poker player/commentator.

Vince achieved a #26 ATP singles ranking and #24 doubles ranking. He reached the 3rd round of the US Open and Wimbledon in singles, and the Quarterfinals of the French Open in doubles. Vince defeated tennis legend John McEnroe and two other top ten players en route to winning the Seiko World Super Tennis tournament. Vince was also a famous actor and is...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On Episode 346 of the podcast, I’ll walk you through my 9 biggest takeaways that I learned from taking a private lesson at the USTA National Campus.

I recently took a trip to Orlando and booked a one-on-one lesson at the USTA National Campus a few days before returning home. This training session was a big eye opener to the areas in my game that could use some work. Right after the lesson, I jotted down my key takeaways fr...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On this episode of the podcast, Meike Babel, former top 30 WTA Pro, reveals her top mental game strategies.

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. She was the women's tennis assistant coach at Tulane University and at Vanderbilt University.

On...

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On Episode 344 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Lisa Stone, the founder of Parenting Aces, to talk about how to develop successful junior and college tennis players.

Lisa has created one of the most valuable resources for tennis parents and junior players with her Parenting Aces platform. Fortunately for us, she took the initiative to research and find the best information on how to develop junior players after being urged to do so by a fellow tennis...

On Episode 343 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn about the ups and down of playing on the ATP tour, match preparation, and technical changes with Ante Pavic.

Ante achieved career high rankings of #132 in singles and #106 in doubles at the highest levels of our sport. He reached the 2nd round of Wimbledon and 1st round main draw at the French Open. Ante won 31 Futures and Challenger titles and he is currently a tennis coach in the Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida.

On the show, you’ll learn Ante...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On Episode 342 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to level up your serve returns, increase your first serve power, develop a stronger mindset, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!

I went back into the Q&A mailbag and selected seven excellent questions from the Tennis Files community for today's episode. I'll explain how to level up your NTRP rating, critical checkpoints to develop first serve power and second serve consistency, how to...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On Episode 341 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the most important changes I’ve made to how I approach training and thinking about tennis that has transformed my game.

The top pros make tennis look simple, but it is far from an easy game. All of us have gone through struggles and obstacles in tennis and we need to keep figuring out ways on how to improve to reach our potential. Sometimes it can take months or y...

On Episode 340 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 7 doubles tells that will win you more matches.

On the show, you’ll learn what to look for when doubles teams use serve signals, the best times to poach, serve positioning in doubles, how to play more aggressively, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the late...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn how to increase your forehand power, develop second serve consistency, improve your concentration, fitness, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!

I receive a ton of questions from the Tennis Files community on a wide range of topics, from technique and strategy to fitness and the mental game. Today we'll explore step by step methods and proven approaches I've learned from decades playing the ga...

On Episode 338 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to structure your tennis workouts with Nathan Martin from Tennis Fitness.

Nathan Martin has worked on the ATP and WTA circuits since 1999, including as a head tennis trainer at the renowned Sanchez Casal tennis academy in Barcelona. He specializes in strengthening and conditioning tennis players. Together with his wife, Giselle Martin, they have successfully created a unique tennis fitness system at tennisfitness.com called the Martin Method. Nathan and Giselle have also developed a deep knowledge of how to produce elite female athletes th...

On Episode 337 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how coaches can better work with sports parents with J.P. Nerbun.

J.P. is a leadership coach who co-hosts the Coaching Culture Podcast. He is also the author of The Sports Parent Solution and The Culture System. J.P. founded TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community.

On the show, you’ll learn how to buil...

On Episode 336 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to peak your tennis game in 2024 with Peter Freeman!

Pete has coached Division 1 college players, produced state level and national champions and been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the year. He has coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titles. He has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube (currently at 66 thousand subscribers) and at Crunch Time Coaching. Pete hosts Tennis Con each...

On Episode 335 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the top takeaways from the show in 2023! 

For this special year-end episode, I went through this year’s podcast episodes with grand slam champions, former ATP/WTA players, world-class coaches and tennis experts, as well as my solo episodes. Then I selected the most downloaded and most popular episodes and took clips from each of them containing the best advice on how to improve your tennis game.

On the show, you’ll learn how to perform best under pressure, doubles...

On Episode 334 of The Tennis Files Podcast, racquet and strings expert Jonas Eriksson from Tennis Nerd and Mehrban have an in-depth discussion about how to choose the best racquets and strings for your game.

Jonas is the founder of TennisNerd.net and hosts the Tennis Nerd Podcast. He also has 49k subscribers on YouTube. Jonas creates tons of awesome content, including racquet and string reviews, tips and tricks to improve your game, tennis gear reviews, and much more. Jonas is passionate about testing racquets, strings, shoes, and tennis tools. He is also an avid t...

On Episode 333 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to play more confident and relaxed with Nathan de Veer.

Nathan is a mental performance expert who specializes in helping players and athletes master their mind with proven mindset strategies. He played Division I tennis at DePaul University and he is currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He also created a website (nathandeveer.com) to share most of his work on the mental side of the game.

On the show, you’ll learn my private coaching session experience with Nath...

On Episode 332 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make your opponents miss with Jonathan Stokke.

Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the first student-athlete in prog...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro Marcus Willis about how he went from teaching tennis lessons for 30 pounds an hour (about $40) to playing Roger Federer on Center Court at Wimbledon in 2016. 

Marcus has reached a career high ranking of #322 in singles and #209 in doubles on the ATP tour. He was also ranked as high as 15 in the combined junior world rankings. But Marcus struggled to breakthrough on the pro tour unti...

On Episode 330 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the most important serve power leak.

On the show, you’ll learn how understanding the kinetic chain can be beneficial to your technique, how to perform extreme corrections when changing your technique, how to add power and spin to your serve, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to rece...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Kevin Garlington, the founder of Total Tennis Domination, on how we can go from being stuck and frustrated to rapidly improving our games.

Kevin is the Head Tennis Pro at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Oklahoma and also churns out online tennis instruction content at Total Tennis Domination. He previously worked with my friend Ian Westermann at Essential Tennis, one of the biggest and most well-known online te...

On Episode 328 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn my favorite exploitative singles and doubles tactics that work every time.

On the show, you’ll learn exploitative singles and doubles plays, how to improve your awareness on the court, how to make opponents hit outside their comfort zone, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the late...

On Episode 327 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 5 key lessons from Goran Ivanisevic’s 2001 Wimbledon Victory.

On the show, you’ll learn about the epic, never seen before run of a #125 ranked player who received a wildcard into Wimbledon and ended up winning the whole tournament. You'll also learn five key lessons from Goran's victory, the most interesting quotes from his post-finals press conference, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below...

On Episode 326 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to stop playing tentatively during matches.

On the show, I’ll share my nerve-wracking story at tri-level nationals, the importance of having a game plan, techniques to avoid having a tight grip, how to give yourself the confidence to swing more freely, and much more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

And be sure to subscribe to Tennis File...

On Episode 325 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your mental health and resilience with the WTA’s Mental Health and Performance Team.

On today’s episode, I interviewed three esteemed guests to talk about mental health: Caroline Zadina, Becky Ahlgren Bedics, and Kathy Martin from the WTA’s Mental Health and Performance Team.

Caroline is a Mental Health Care Provider at WTA who has counseled a wide range of athletes from high school to elite college and semi-professional competitors. She consults with NCAA member institut...

On Episode 324 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to play tennis more intuitively with Nick Aracic from Intuitive Tennis.

Nick is the creator of the Intuitive Tennis Teaching Methodology and a USPTR Professional with 25 years of experience. He is a former top 20 junior in Germany and former 2. Bundesliga Player (DTK Dortmund). Nick achieved number a #37 NCAA Division 1 ranking and was a 3-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. Intuitive Tennis currently has 240K+ subscribers on Youtube with 40+ million views, 102K+ Instagram followers and 47K+ Tiktok followers.

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed current ATP and former collegiate coach Peter Smith about how to overcome adversity and develop a winning mindset.

Coach Smith is currently the General Manager/Director of Tennis for The Jack Kramer Club in Rolling Hills, California. He also has one of the most prolific records in college tennis history. Coach Smith guided the University of Southern California Men’s Tennis team to 5 NCAA Championships and has notch...

On Episode 322 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries and strengthen your body with Kayla Fujimoto Epperson.

Kayla is a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is also a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. She is the owner of the Athlete Connection since 2020. Kayla is a Former Division I tennis player at Indiana University and she completed a Kovacs Institute Tennis Serve Biomechanics Fellowship. She currently trains Jennifer Brady (U.S. Open Doubles Semifinalist and 3rd round Singles).

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world, Lee Taft, about how to become faster and stronger on the tennis court.

Lee is known as “The Speed Guy” and has devoted over 30 years to training and teaching his multi-directional speed methods to athletes, top performance coaches and fitness professionals around the world. He’s been a Strength and Speed Coach at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy...

On Episode 320 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 7 essentials on how to prepare for matches.

I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.

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