Racket One on 3 November 2025
How Jannik Sinner improved his first serve – insight from a tennis analyst
After his victory at the Paris Masters, where the Italian tennis player defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final (6–4, 7–6), tennis analyst Gill Gross discussed several key developments in his game on his Monday Match Analysis podcast. Gross noted that Sinner’s week in Paris highlighted...Racket One on 21 September 2025
Gill Gross argues Sinner’s progress hinges on adding variety without losing identity
A tennis analyst commented on Jannik Sinner’s recent remarks about making his game more unpredictable. The 24-year-old Italian said after the US Open that he wants to “become more unpredictable, even if it means losing a few more matches in the short term.” His comments, made in a...Racket One on 15 September 2025
The turning point: how Alcaraz transformed his serve at the US Open
Over the past two seasons, Carlos Alcaraz has established himself as a player capable of winning any Grand Slam thanks to his versatility. The Spaniard has long been known for his speed, variety of shots, and ability to control rallies from the baseline. The one element that lagged behind was...Alena Soika on 10 September 2025
Sabalenka and the Grand Slams in 2025: consistency without ease
From Melbourne to New York, a bird’s-eye view of the reigning force in women’s tennis reveals both her flaws and the adjustments that finally brought her a Slam. Sabalenka’s season was defined by consistency: one semifinal, three finals. For most players that would be a dream — always in the...Pavel Petko on 16 August 2025
Saved break points matter. One detail sets Sabalenka and Rybakina apart in the Top 10
A quick dive into one key statistic that helps us look at the World No. 1’s loss to Elena Rybakina (4–6, 3–6) from a different angle. One of the standout matches in the early rounds of the Cincinnati women’s event was Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Marketa Vondrousova (6–3, 7–5), where the...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,...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 23 March 2025








