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25 Mar 2022
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MYSTORY
What I learnt from my latest tournament loss
Had a tough loss lately ๐ฉ? It happens. Me too. Here are the lessons I learnt from it.
28 Feb 2022
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MINDSET
How to build up your tennis confidence
Feel like you could use some extra confidence on the court ๐คซ? Hereโs my infallible action plan to build back up my once at least decent confidence!
29 Jan 2022
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PROGRESS
How to become a better tennis player overnight
Wish you had a magic wand to step up your game right now โฐ? No need for one. Just focus on one of these aspects and that will do the trick, I promise!
13 Jan 2022
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MINDSET
Tennis advice I wish I knew at 15
Thereโs a million things I would tell mini-me ๐ง, but hereโs my top 5 pieces of tennis advice I wish someone had told me when it was time.
28 Dec 2021
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MYFAVS
3 tennis movies every ambitious tennis player should watch
Looking for an inspiring tennis movie to watch during these winter holidays โ๏ธ? Look no further! I've been binge-watching quite a few lately, so I have some good recommendations for you!
08 Dec 2021
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PROGRESS
These 4 tennis drills make my cardio less of a pain
Wish you could get your cardio in while playing tennis ๐? You can! With the right tennis drills, you can work on your cardio while hitting balls at the same time!
22 Nov 2021
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MYSTORY
Tennis is harder than I remembered
I've just completed my first full week of training (post injury) and WOW, I'm so out of shape ๐. Was tennis always this hard?! Asking for a friend.
12 Nov 2021
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MYSTORY
I'm back! Here's what happened
Hey, I'm back!!! And cannot wait to tell you what I've been up to lately ๐! Looots of things have happened during my absence on here, so... let's get you up to date!
11 Aug 2021
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SMARTPLAY
4 crucial tennis points smart players use to gain momentum
Having trouble to stretch the lead or stop momentum from slipping away ๐ช๏ธ ? Make sure you don't overlook these key points and you'll keep momentum on your side!
01 Aug 2021
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MATCHREADY
How you can survive multiple matches a day - and win match after match
Have more than one match ahead ๐คฏ ? Use these 5 (+1) strategies to preserve your energy, recover faster in between matches and give yourself the best possible chance to keep winning!
23 Jul 2021
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MYFAVS
3 Tennis Autobiography Books That Changed my Life
Looking for some great tennis books to read during the summer โฑ๏ธ ? I got you! In this blog I'll be sharing 3 of my favorite tennis autobiography books, which truly changed my life for the better.
23 Jun 2021
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis body language secrets - How to send and pick up silent signals on the court
Ever noticed that your opponents speak to you without actually speaking to you ๐ถ ? Take my crash course and start making body language work for you!
16 Jun 2021
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MINDSET
My 3 rules for keeping frustration off the court
Getting frustrated for every little thing ๐ค ? Try these 3 tiny mind tricks to hold off your frustration and keep cool when on the court!
09 Jun 2021
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MATCHREADY
5 bad tennis habits preventing you from winning more matches
Wondering if you could do more to win your matches ๐ค ? Break free from these widely-spread poor tennis habits and you'll stop leaving wins on the table!
28 May 2021
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis drop shot - Practice tips and winning strategies from a dropshot-addict
Wish you could hit drop shots like Bublik ๐ง ? Find out my simple-yet-effective drop shot secrets and start developing your soft hand right now!
04 May 2021
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MYSTORY
Living through a tennis injury - A look behind the scenes
You're injured too ๐ค ? We're on the same boat! Find out how I'm dealing with it. Hopefully you'll feel better knowing we're going through the same struggles!
09 Apr 2021
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MINDSET
Tennis nerves and fear - How I got over them
Ever played a much better player and totally messed up your own game just because of fear and nerves ๐ซ ? I did. But not anymore!
22 Mar 2021
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MYSTORY
2020 Tennis Goals Review - Injuries, Change of Plans and Next Challenges
Curious to know how was my 2020 ๐ ? Here are my thoughts on this crazy past year, my report on my last 3-4 months progress and my next goals!
18 Feb 2021
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MYFAVS
Training more thanks to better recovery - What I learned from WHOOP
Wish you could play more tennis ๐คธ ? Tweak these habits to speed up your recovery and you will! I give you my word (and WHOOP's).
24 Jan 2021
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SMARTPLAY
Where to stand on the return of serve - and better cope with hard serves
Have a hard time returning well placed, bomb serves ๐ฃ ? Adjust your position the right way and your return percentages will go up!
13 Dec 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis approach shot - The one mistake that was costing me lots of points at the net
Not sure where to place your approach shots ๐ ? I finally got it, and now my percentage at the net is through the roof!
25 Nov 2020
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MYSTORY
I lost my forehand (but found it back!)
You lost a stroke too ๐ ? Have a read to what happened to me and what worked and what didn't: it might help you find yours back!
13 Nov 2020
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MATCHREADY
How I prepare for my tennis matches
Want to make sure you know how to get match-ready ๐ ? Take a look at how I personally prepare for my tennis matches and never have a doubt again!
07 Nov 2020
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PROGRESS
Want a faster serve? Here's how I got 20 km/h more in 1 month
Find out what was wrong with my old serve, what I changed about it and the progress I've made so far, and then make yours faster too โก !
29 Oct 2020
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MYFAVS
Tennis gear for a match - What's never missing in my bag
Not quite sure what to bring to a tennis match ๐ ? Here's how I pack my tennis bag for my matches! (No useless gear, only essentials.)
05 Oct 2020
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MYSTORY
My tennis goals, one year later - Still on track?
Can you guess how I'm doing ๐ ? Take a look at my latest progress, my fresh new plans and some breaking news you don't wanna miss!
15 Jul 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Forced errors - How to make your opponent miss
Looking for ways to win points even without winners ๐ง ? Smart! Use these ad-hoc strategies to force your opponents into errors and you'll thrive on the court!
10 Jun 2020
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PROGRESS
How I got more power on my strokes with the sweet spot
Want to hit effortless yet powerful strokes ๐ฅ ? The sweet spot might just be the puzzle piece you're missing to turn your shots into dangerous weapons!
03 Jun 2020
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MINDSET
How to set intentions to reach your tennis goals
Not quite sure how to set your intentions ๐ฎ ? Here's how I do! Feel free to follow the exact same steps to find the best for you and your tennis goals!
20 May 2020
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MINDSET
The power of intentions in setting tennis goals
Feel like your tennis goals are not getting any closer ๐ญ ? Set your intentions and start living by them to make sure you stay on the right track!
01 Apr 2020
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MYFAVS
How to make the most of your tennis quarantine
Want to keep improving even while at home ๐ก ? Me too! Find out all the ways you can do just that to make sure you'll be in the best possible shape once it's GO-time again!
11 Mar 2020
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MYFAVS
My experience with the High Performance Tennis Fitness Program
Undecided on the HP Tennis Fitness program ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ ? Read my experience and then decide for yourself whether it's for you or not!
04 Mar 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis court positioning
Wish you could cover the court better, faster and with less effort ๐ ? Make correct court positioning a habit and you will!
26 Feb 2020
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MATCHREADY
How I warm up before a tennis match
Looking for a short, yet effective warm-up routine ๐ฆ ? Here's mine! Take a look and feel free to use it as it is or adjust it to your needs, permission granted!
19 Feb 2020
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MYFAVS
How to speed up your post-tennis recovery with trigger point therapy
Feeling sore and stiff ๐ค ? Try trigger point therapy, you'll feel like new in no time!
12 Feb 2020
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MYSTORY
Learning the Federer forehand - progress update #1
Wondering how it's going with my new Federer forehand ๐ ? Let me update you on my progress, struggles and action plan!
29 Jan 2020
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MYSTORY
Tennis goals update - Beginning of 2020
What do you think, did I smash all my latest short-term goals or miserably missed some ๐ค ? Here's my report, plus some fresh plans to start the new decade with the right foot!
22 Jan 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis shot selection strategies
Want to get better at playing the right shot at the right time ๐ ? Start from these shot selection strategies and make them automatic: your choices will be narrower and your decisions smarter!
15 Jan 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis tempo
Bored of feeling rushed or slowed down during your matches ๐ถ ? Learn to dictate your favorite tennis tempo and never let that happen again!
08 Jan 2020
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis scouting 101 - How to beat your opponent before the match starts
If I had to name one nerdy skill that's helped me to win more matches ๐ since day 1 (even when I had all the odds against me on paper โ๏ธ), scouting would be that skill. It is that important. So why not share what I know about it, so you can skyrocket ๐ your chances of victory tooโ
18 Dec 2019
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis shot selection made easy - zonal tennis
If I say zonal tennis, does it ring a bell ๐? I hope it does! If not, here's what you need to know: zonal tennis is one of the strategies that can help you learn and automate proper shot selection. So you better get good at it!
11 Dec 2019
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MYFAVS
Gift ideas for a tennis player - aka my tennis wish list
Christmas is just around the corner and, with the first snowflakes โ๏ธ, even the first wish list investigations have come. And even though I'm a surprise lover in the DNA ๐งฌ, this year I've decided to write down my wishes. Who knows, maybe Santa Claus ๐ ๐ป will read my letter and bring me one of the things on my list! Plus, why not kill two (or three) birds with one stone? What I'm saying is, you may find something you want to add to your own list too! Or, why not, something to buy for that friend of yours who seems to be thinking about tennis most of the time ๐ญ๐พ.
27 Nov 2019
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SMARTPLAY
Tennis shot selection made easy - the DNO theory
We all know that every ball is different ๐พโฝ๏ธ๐. And yet most of the time, we approach different balls in the same exact way. Why? Because choosing wisely (aka shot selection in tennis jargon), especially when under pressure ๐คฏ, is not an easy task. Not at all! But lucky for us ๐, the DNO theory comes to our aid and makes it much easier. Ever heard about it?
20 Nov 2019
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MYFAVS
Tennis journal - worth a try?
If you're wondering whether keeping a tennis journal is actually useful or just another trend, welcome to the club: I've been there a few years back!
13 Nov 2019
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MYFAVS
Do you really need tennis shoes? Here's all I wish I had known
I lost count of how many times I wondered whether playing tennis in running shoes ๐ was a good idea or not, so I figured I'd share my humble opinion on the subject now that I finally have one! You know, I'd be really happy if my years of trial and error didn't go to waste ๐, but helped someone else instead ๐.
06 Nov 2019
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MYSTORY
I'm learning the Federer forehand! Here's why and how
My forehand has been my weak groundstroke since foreverrr: it's never come natural to me, NEVER! And it's not even like I've been neglecting it compared to my backhand and serve, not at all! Instead, I've always practiced it a lot more, just because it never really felt right to me. Hence I think it's time to acknowledge the fact that the WTA bent-arm forehand is not really my thing and move on.
30 Oct 2019
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MINDSET
How to overcome fear during a tennis match - my experience
Fear is an ugly beast: you cannot hide from her, and you cannot escape from her either. Yet some players always seem to be fearless, no matter the circumstances. How do they manage?
23 Oct 2019
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MYSTORY
My tennis goals
What's in that crazy head of mine right now? What am I working hard for? Where am I heading to? Do I even know it myself? Or I'm just playing tennis for the pleasure of playing? I'm sure you can guess this one :P But for the others, just keep reading and you'll figure everything out!
01 Oct 2019
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MYSTORY
My second-first tennis tournament - the emotions
Ever wondered how you'd feel playing your first tennis tournament? Or, in case you're a tennis player and have already played tens of tournaments, do you still remember how it felt that first time?
19 Sep 2019
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PROGRESS
How I improve my tennis technique without a tennis coach
Think you cannot improve your technique without hours and hours of practice with a coach? Think again! If you are on a tight budget, like me right now, then don't even think you're done with tennis. Because you're not!
22 Aug 2019
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MYSTORY
My tennis comeback
Curious to know how tennis and I made peace after 4 long years of absolute silence? I know you are. After all, even I had lost hope after such a long time and didn't think it was possible. But as 99% of the time, when you least expect it, things fall into place.
15 Aug 2019
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MYSTORY
How I got started with tennis
If you want to know when / why / how I started playing tennis, here's the right place. To be honest, not many people know the whole story. Which is kind of weird, since the tennis court has been my happy place for so many years.