Men’s All American Championships: A Look at Rally Length
While attending the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, I watched over 50 different matches and engaged with over a dozen coaches over six days. A lot of the discussion revolved around the change in ball, from the Wilson US Open to the Dunlop Championship ball. A large percentage of the coaches believed that the balls […]
Q&A with Mat Cloer
Q&A with Mat Cloer Driving Player Development through Data DrivenInsights Across the Entire Pathway Mat Cloer – Sr. Manager Performance Analytics and Coaching Education USTA Player Development Mat Cloer’s journey in the world of tennis is a testament to his dedication and expertise across various levels of the sport. An accomplished collegiate player at Florida […]
The Secret to Grand Slam Success
Have you ever wondered what sets Grand Slam champions apart from their opponents, starting in the quarterfinals onward? Let’s unlock the secret! In 2024, a total of 16 different players (including Sinner and Alcaraz) competed in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. Of these, all but four players had Top 20 serves (based on ATP […]
Mastering the Game: Exclusive with Coach David Nainkin
David Nainkin’s career in tennis spans decades, marked by remarkable achievements as both a player and coach. Graduating with a degree in sociology after playing for UCLA from 1991 to 1992, Nainkin’s passion for the sport led him to represent South Africa in the Davis Cup in 1998 and 1999. In 2004, he joined […]
How Jessica Pegula Conquered Toronto. Twice.
History was made at the National Bank Open in Toronto, as Jessica Pegula became the first woman to win the event back-to-back since Martina Hingis in 2000. The American star defeated her compatriot Amanda Anisimova in a thrilling three-set final, after overcoming two former college players, Peyton Stearns and Diana Shnaider, in the quarterfinals […]
Djokovic’s Olympic Comeback: How Data Reveals the Serb’s Strategy to Beat Alcaraz on Clay
Djokovic’s Olympic Comeback: How Data Reveals the Serb’s Strategy to Beat Alcaraz on Clay Novak Djokovic made history by winning his first Olympic gold medal in men’s singles, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a dominant performance on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The victory was especially sweet for Djokovic, who had lost to Alcaraz in […]
2023 AO Juniors
Every week, Tennis Analytics dives deep into the data, bringing you a stat of the week to help you understand tennis better and become a little smarter. For the next few weeks we take a look at the stats from the 2023 Australian Open Junior event. Over the course of 6 matches, Alexander Blockx played […]
WTA vs NCAA-W Return
Every week, Tennis Analytics dives deep into the data, bringing you a stat of the week to help you understand tennis better and become a little smarter. For the month of March, we will compare key stats of the pros vs college players. Who makes more return errors – top WTA pros or NCAA-W […]
ATP vs NCAA-M Return
Every week, Tennis Analytics dives deep into the data, bringing you a stat of the week to help you understand tennis better and become a little smarter. For the month of March, we will compare key stats of the pros vs college players. Do ATP players make more or fewer errors on the return of […]
How do serve stats differ between WTA and NCAA players?
Every week, Tennis Analytics dives deep into the data, bringing you a stat of the week to help you understand tennis better and become a little smarter. For the month of March, we will compare key stats of the pros vs college players. Last week we compared serve stats of Pro vs College Men, […]