Spin The Racket

In this episode of Spin The Racket, host G and Lu welcome JY Aubone, Director of Player Relations and Media Host at INTENNSE. They discuss JY's extensive background in tennis, his transition from professional tennis player to coach, and the innovative concept of INTENNSE, a team-based tennis format. The conversation covers the challenges of becoming a professional tennis player, the importance of community in the sport, and the future of American men's tennis. JY shares insights on superstitions, coaching experiences, and the excitement surrounding INTENNSE matches, as well as his thoughts on the current state of tennis and the potential for American players to win grand slams.

In this episode of Spin The Racket, hosts G and Lu welcome Sarah Christopher as they dive into the intersection of tennis and fashion at the US Open. They discuss their personal experiences with tennis, Sarah's creative career in sports branding, and the cultural significance of fashion in tennis. The conversation transitions into a segment called 'Fit or Fault,' where they critique the fashion choices of top players such as Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, Shelton and others at the US Open, highlighting trends, standout outfits, and some underwhelming looks. The hosts emphasize the importance of representation and creativity in sports fashion, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about the players' styles. The episode wraps up with a fun segment on which outfits the hosts would choose for each other, emphasizing the significance of confidence in wearing bold styles.

In this episode of Spin The Racket, hosts Gerard and Lu, along with special guest Nic Howe, dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming US Open. They discuss the changes in the mixed doubles format, the appeal of doubles tennis, and analyze both the women's and men's draws. Predictions are made for potential champions, and the hosts share their thoughts on various players' performances and styles. The conversation highlights the significance of the US Open in the tennis calendar and the unique atmosphere it creates for players and fans alike.

In this episode of Spin The Racket, Gerard and Lu discuss their recent experience playing USTA tournaments and share personal anecdotes about fitness, training, and the challenges of managing expectations in matches. The episode also features a segment called Courtside Chat, where they answer listener questions about ranking Grand Slams and the best generation of tennis players. The conversation wraps up with a lighthearted hypothetical match-up between the hosts.

In this episode of Spin the Racket, hosts Gerard and Lu welcome their first guest, Jake Tuchmann, to discuss his journey as both a competitive tennis and pickleball player. They explore the impact of match length on player performance, the balance between academics and athletics in college tennis, and the transition from competitive play to recreational leagues. Jake shares his personal journey, including hydration and nutrition strategies for maintaining energy during matches, the importance of recovery, and lessons learned from injuries. They reflect on the competitive spirit in sports, the importance of mental stability, and the technical differences between tennis and pickleball. Jake also gives his take on the ongoing turf war between tennis and pickleball. The conversation also delves into whether men should continue to play best of five set matches in the grand slams.

In this episode, Gerard and Luis discuss their experiences with tennis and the growing popularity of pickleball. They explore the joy of playing and watching tennis, the challenges of improving skills as adults, and the impact of pickleball on tennis infrastructure. G and Lu emphasize the importance of community engagement and the need for a balanced coexistence between tennis and pickleball.The conversation delves into the pros and cons of standardizing tennis balls across tournaments, highlighting the financial implications and the potential loss of local nuances in the sport.

🎾 Welcome to "Spin The Racket," where we dive into the world of recreational tennis! Join hosts Gerard and Luis as they share their personal journeys into the sport, discuss the inspiration behind starting the podcast, and introduce the engaging segment "Spin the Racket." In this episode, they tackle the fun debate: should Wimbledon change? Plus, get a sneak peek into what's coming next in episode two. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to for all things tennis. Stay tuned and keep spinning! 🎙️