Alena Soika on 15 July 2025
Swiatek’s grass breakthrough wasn’t just about winning Wimbledon
In recent years, the women's draw at Wimbledon has felt like a tournament of surprise champions: Rybakina, Vondrousova, Krejcikova. That’s not to take anything away from their achievements — it’s just that none of them managed to build on those breakthrough wins. Injuries, mental struggles,...Marina Oglobla on 11 July 2025
Technology vs. instinct: why AI line judges are drawing player backlash
In 2025, Wimbledon made a historic move: for the first time, the tennis tournament replaced all human line judges with a fully automated AI officiating system. But as the first technical issues began to surface, a wave of skepticism rippled through the locker rooms. Players like Emma...Alena Soika on 8 July 2025
The grass season as a stress test: why Wimbledon 2025 has already made history
This year’s Wimbledon is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. With over a third of seeded players already out, it’s clear: grass punishes hesitation — and this time, no name is safe. In the men’s draw, the first round ended with a record: 13 seeded...Alena Soika on 13 June 2025
Drop shots are more common — but are they a winning advantage?
In recent years, the drop shot has surged in popularity — largely thanks to Carlos Alcaraz. It’s easy to believe the drop shot is a game-changer, especially on slower surfaces like clay, where it seems tailor-made for Roland Garros. But does the drop shot really play that big a role in deciding...Racket One on 11 June 2025
New era confirmed as Alcaraz wins five-set Roland-Garros thriller in Paris
The Alcaraz–Sinner final was expected to be a battle — and it exceeded expectations, quickly entering the conversation among the greatest matches in modern tennis. Drawing comparisons to the 2012 Australian Open final (Djokovic–Nadal) and the 2019 Wimbledon clash between Federer and Djokovic, it...Racket One on 26 May 2025
It is not just about Jannik Sinner. Italian tennis is enjoying a true golden age
Italy is witnessing a broader wave of talent moving up the ATP rankings. Jannik Sinner, now world No. 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion, leads the way — but a new generation is quietly following. One of the more notable breakthroughs this season comes from Flavio Cobolli. The 22-year-old...Alena Soika on 15 May 2025
Top 4 tennis websites for detailed player and match statistics
Free, open-access tools helping tennis professionals and analysts go beyond the scoreline. Atptour.com The official ATP website provides all the essential stats: head-to-head records, current rankings, aces, double faults, first-serve percentages, points won, break points, and more. A...Alena Soika on 23 March 2025
Holger Rune’s coaching carousel: where is this race headed?
After a controversial VAR decision in Miami that led to Rune’s defeat and an abrupt exit, it’s time to look at a deeper issue — his coaching instability. The 21-year-old Dane is no stranger to controversy — his latest exit in Miami, marked by frustration over a VAR decision and a snub to the...Racket One on 17 March 2025
Griekspoor’s breakout at Indian Wells: from setbacks to success
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has been one of the surprises of the Indian Wells 2025 tournament, showing stability and confidence against top-level opponents. His name was already making waves in Dubai, where he defeated world No. 6 Daniil Medvedev after saving four match points. That...Marina Oglobla on 2 March 2025









