Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss in detail their Top 3 news worthy items from 2024 in this exciting and entertaining year-end special!

Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss match play deficiencies seen at both the junior and adult levels and and how to play better in matches. Topics include importance of training intensity, serve/return game, transition game, drills, dealing with emotions, court geometry, etc.

Resources and Links: 16 second CureRoger Federer's outstanding speech at Dartmouth Alex Deminaur in training - Crazy - Dont' try this at home.

Philosophy in dealing with Failure in matches- Giannis reaction- GOLD -  THERE IS NO FAILURE IN SPORTS

Soham, Alex and Tarun discuss Injuries and Prevention of Injuries in Tennis.

Early Specialization in Youth Sports

Tennis injuries -juniors survey

Heat illness - cramps

Soham and Tarun discuss the Pro Game, including their favorite players from ATP/WTA, singles and doubles tennis, as well as what can we learn from these pros.

Related

String Theory- The finest piece of tennis writing. Period.

Strokes of Genius

Stan Wawrinka vs Gasquet - Commentators going absolutely bonkers reacting to insane level of tennis.

Sampras vs Agassi USO 2001

Open by Agassi - Autobiography

Steffi Graf

Soham and Tarun discuss technology in tennis, including topics like Rackets, Strings, Analytics, Apps, Videos, etc.

Broad survey of tennis Tech

Bill Jacobsons Tennis computer

Guide to tennis courts.

Rackets & Strings

The crew discuss things like the improvement process, match management, recognizing patterns, risk taking, dealing with nerves in a match and a bunch of other related fun topics.

Links

• Dr Jim Loerhr's 16 Second Cure
• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Winning Ugly - Brad Gilbert
• Euclidean tennis

The gang gets together to discuss the mental aspects of tennis. Broad topics like growth mindset, emotions, energy, self awareness, junior tennis philosophy for parents and kids are discussed in this part 1 of Mental Tennis series. It's a Q&A format with Soham & Alex where Alex talks about her experiences as a pro player and coach, and Soham on his experiences coaching and competing.

Resources

Jorghe Capstany - Tennis IQ podcast

Books

Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallaway

Fearless Tennis Jeff Greenwald

Winning Ugly - Brad Gilbert

The whole Tennishackery gang Alex, Soham and Tarun get together to discuss tennis fitness: what, why and hows.

Resources

Risks of early specialization in tennis

Dr Mark Kovacs itpa-tennis.org 

https://kovacsacademy.com

Some good Instagram accounts

https://www.instagram.com/_baselinepower_/

@squatuniversity.

Disclaimer - Do not learn stuff especially olympic lifting and friends without proper supervision and training.

Episode 2 features Soham's visit to the recently concluded Indian Wells Masters. We talk about broad ranging topics focused on this tournament and more importantly what we can learn from the pro game and players.

The launch episode of the Tennishackery podcast. The place where we discuss all things at the intersection of tennis, technology and the brain game. Episode 1 is about what is Tennishackery, how we came about, a little about each of us and the kind of content we are hope to bring. Please follow us on our socials .

Instagram: @tennishackery X: @tennishackery Email: tennishackery@gmail.com

Website to be launched soon :-)

In this fun Thanksgiving Special episode, Soham and Tarun discuss the recent happenings in the world of tennis from drug controversies to debating allowing on court coaching and more. On Court Coaching: https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/16dx0lz/continue_to_allow_coaching_or_get_rid_of_it/ Halep questions dual-standards: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/simona-halep-says-impossible-to-understand-why-iga-swiatek-doping-treated-differently

Craig , Soham and Tarun discuss USTA NTRP ratings! More Resources: USTA NTRP FAQ https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/adult-tennis/programs/national/usta-ntrp-ratings-faqs.html#tab=tournaments Deeper dive into ratings http://computerratings.blogspot.com/p/usta-ntrp-faq.html Ratings and Skill explained by Ian Westerman https://youtu.be/x0ug-ttLjng?si=iLCC1YSO7pyTnATA

Soham and Tarun talk about the events from the world of tennis, plans for Tennishackery. Some of the discussions include US Open 2024 , the rise of Sinner and Sabalenka to the summit of the rankings, the Saudi Kings slam, Retirement announcements by Rafa, Gasquet, Thiem and Cornet, and upcoming talents.. Links: ⁠Gasquet vs Wawrinka

⁠⁠Casper Ruud on Six Kings slam⁠⁠

Sinner Doping Controversy explained ⁠

Join us for a fun & insightful discussion on the doubles game with Will Boucek of thetennistribe. Will is well known for his work on doubles strategy at both the pro and amateur levels. Recently, he was a part of the US Olympics team's brain trust - that resulted in medal outcomes (M doubles Silver and Bronze).

We talk doubles strategies, pro game, data analysis, common mistakes, etc. Will Boucek @thetennistribe https://www.thetennistribe.com

Link to Will's outstanding cheatsheet on serve returns.

We discuss Soham Mookerjea’s (UTR 9.1 singles, 8.6 doubles) experience playing an open tournament (singles and doubles)! We also discuss tournment vs. league tennis, the level of competition at open tourneys, etc. Furthermore, we dissect a few of Soham's points against Jan Silva (UTR 12.5 singles).

https://hornetsports.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/jan-silva/8530.

The entire gang is joined by new contributor to Tennishackery - Tennis director Craig Lazarchik. We engaged in discussions on coaching philosophies, junior tennis , skill development, etc.

Soham and Tarun discuss Wimbledon 2024!

Soham, Alex & Tarun discuss Soham's trip to Roland Garros 2024 and what we can learn from the pros!

Related

Top RG matches.

Nadal's RG dominance.

Soham and Tarun kickoff 2025 with special announcements - website launch. We also discuss the ongoing Aussie Open Links

tennishackery.com Tennishackery Episode 12 Ft Will Boucek - Doubles discussion

We discuss the parenting side of junior tennis with Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces. The episode discusses information about coaching, competing and of course parenting juniors.

Links

parentingaces.com

tennishackery.com

This one is a sure blockbuster. Full house with Soham, Alex, Craig & Tarun wrapping up the Aussie Open Singles and discussing the phenomenon of "Choking" in tennis.

@Soham and @Tarun discuss the Aus Open so far and the semi finals lineup.

Related

Andy Roddick Hilarious presser after AO 07 loss to Roger

Craig, Soham and Tarun discuss the recently concluded Indian Wells 2025 event, results and stars. The episode talks about the rise of the young talents in both men's and women's draws, importance of the mental part of tennis and a look forward to the upcoming events and slams.

In this exciting special episode with Jeff Greenwald from Fearless Tennis, the Tennishackery team discuss the mental aspects of tennis. In this conversation, some of the topics of interest include: habits, on and off court training, meditation and visualization, overcoming YIPS, demystifying and destigmatizing choking, understanding the pleasure in pressure situations, evolution of mental training from juniors to college and professional circuit, and identity of the legends of the game.Online Resource: https://fearlesstennis.com/

Soham and Tarun analyze a Match featuring Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans from the 2021 Monte Carlo Masters. The objective at Tennishackery is to bring this type of data-driven analysis for competitive/recreational players of all levels and ages!

Links

YT Video Highlights of Evans vs Novak Monte Carlo 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBg9kHZu_cM

Brain Game Tennis article discussing this match

https://braingametennis.com/dan-evans-dismantled-novak-djokovic-heres-how/

The Tennishackery gang gets together for our quarter century episode to discuss High Performance Junior tennis, Coach Alex's experiences at the Maze Cup and some of the exciting news in the world of Tennis!!

Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss the Roland Garros Finals (Women's and Men's) and what we can learn from those matches. We also go in depth to discuss pressure, nerves, choking or being clutch in competitive singles and doubles tennis, and share some of our own personal experiences.

Soham and Tarun pay a special tribute to Rafael Nadal and his tennis journey!Links:

Roddick's Rafa tribute @served

2017 Aussie Open Final

2008 Wimbledon Final

2022 Aussie Open Final

2019 US Open Final

Soham , Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the North American hard court season and leadup to the US Open 2025. Lively discussion on the Mixed Doubles experiment and the Medvedev match controversy. #usopen2025 #tennis #tennishackery #tennispodcast

Soham, Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the Wimbledon singles, Sincaraz rivalry, Iga's dominance, grass court tennis, and give a sneak peak into momentum-based analysis.Men's Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyelEvCPWMIWomen's Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tid4EqF99zE

We are extremely honored to have 17 time slams champion, 2-time Olympics Gold medalist Gigi Fernandez! Gigi talks about her journey, the tennis mindset, her Gigi method and more. You don't want to miss this special episode!!Tennis for Hope: https://gigifernandeztennis.com/tennis-for-hope/

Soham, Coach Craig and Tarun discuss the finals and recap USOpen 2025.

Join us for a masterclass on Tennis strategy, analytics and the journey of Coach Craig O'Shannessey, who is a Grand Master of modern tennis strategy and analytics.Topics discussed include drills, stats, and history of tennis analytics. braingametennis.com

Soham and Tarun discuss Serving in detail with Coach Craig. Part 2 on Return to follow soon..Related:Dr Mark Kovacs on the Tennis Serve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krKYy4eqgdQ

Coach Craig Lazarchik delivers a masterclass on return technique, mindset and strategies. Those who like/comment/share this receive bonus content of the return technique video by Coach Alex!Tip from Coach O Shannesy on returns (Episode 32):

The Tennishackery team discusses the following in this special year-end episode:1. Year in the world of Tennis (ATP/WTA)2. Growth in Tennis 3. Milestones Achieved at Tennishackery (Product, Podcast. Services).

Tarun and Soham discuss goals for 2026, Aussie Open 2026 thus far and updates on Tennishackery and upcoming milestones!Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KLHG2edXm8

Tarun, Soham and Coach Craig review the recently concluded Aussie Open 2026, with special focus on Men's and Women's Semi-Final and Final!!

Tarun and Soham discuss the Indian Wells 2026 tournament, fan experience, key observations, and tournament feedback.

Tarun and Soham discuss the Miami Open 2026, including Tarun's fan experience and key observations from men's and women's live action.