The Failed Attempt Paradox , or How to Tame Your Inner Monkey. That's the title of our latest mental tip. If you think you don't have an inner monkey, you'll get to know one today thanks to our mental expert, Dr. Sebastian Altfeld. He explains why this inner monkey isn't a bad thing at all and what it has to do with the failed attempt paradox. And you'll be surprised, because every tennis player is already familiar with both the failed attempt paradox and their inner monkey. You just might not have been able to understand them properly before. We hope you enjoy getting to know your inner monkey. And even more importantly: we wish you success in dealing with it "correctly." To help you with this, Sebastian provides a worksheet that you can use to conduct a so-called 3S reflection on your game and your competition. Sounds exciting? It is, and it will definitely help you improve your game!
As versatile as his game was, so too are his professional endeavors today. I'm talking about Nicolas Kiefer, former professional tennis player with six ATP Tour titles and a silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Nicolas, known to most by his nickname "Kiwi," is not only a consultant, coach, ROBINSON sports ambassador , and, together with Andreas Riediger, founder of the NK-4 tournament series , the European Fast-4 Tennis Race. Did you know that Kiwi also launched his own fashion label, #kiwifash ? I interviewed Kiwi about it because, of course, I wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look. When the idea came about, how the #kiwifash label was founded, and what's available in his online shop—Kiwi reveals all in the interview. And one thing is certain: #kiwifash naturally offers tennis apparel for women, men, and kids—including teamwear. Yes, and perhaps you or even your team will find the dream outfit for the new clay court season there?
Over the next few weeks, we invite you to our special feature "Tennis & Family in Carinthia . Tennis and family – a combination that's especially important on vacation. Ideally, a hotel's vacation package should suit all family members – then a dream vacation is practically guaranteed. For families where everyone or some of the family wants to play tennis on vacation, tennis courts and suitable training programs are, of course, essential. But activities off the court are also in demand. All of this can be perfectly combined in the vacation destination of Carinthia in southern Austria, with over 600 outdoor tennis courts . Add to that mild temperatures from March well into October, warm lakes for swimming, action-packed adventures for adrenaline junkies, magical moments in nature, and irresistible Alpine-Adriatic cuisine that delights young and old alike. In our special feature, we'll introduce you to wonderful tennis hotels for families and show you exactly what (tennis) families can expect and what you can look forward to. As always, varied, a little different, and full of highlights. Join us on a family tour to Carinthia!
By the way: the tennis hotels we've featured are not only perfect for families, but also for TennisTraveller without children.
Life begins at 66, at 66 you start having fun. Udo Jürgens sang this, knowing that his now-legendary lyric contains a great deal of truth and conveys a great deal of motivation for "senior age." Joerg Pfuhl daily on tennis courts around the world that life in tennis doesn't end at 60. He has written a wonderful book about his tennis career, which truly took off after retiring from his successful career as a publishing manager: " Second Serve" is the title of his debut book, published by Edel Sports. The title couldn't be more fitting. This 208-page book tells the story of how Joerg, at 60, made it into the senior tennis world rankings, why his first serve had to be followed by a second, and how he discovered entirely new facets and talents within himself. A wonderful read, motivating, amusing, and thought-provoking – and not just in relation to tennis! This book is a source of inspiration not only for aspiring and more or less active (tennis) seniors, but for everyone facing what may be the final chapter of their life. Stay tuned for our book review.
College tennis is a topic that's currently occupying a lot of my and my family's thoughts. After our daughter Mia went to the USA as a student-athlete two years ago, we're now in the middle of the "onboarding" process for the second time. Our son Tom will also be packing his tennis gear in August to play at a college in Alabama. This is reason enough for me to chat with Dennis Eichner, father of 17-year-old Leni Eichner from Meerbusch. Leni will also be graduating from high school in the spring and will be flying to the USA on a scholarship to play college tennis, so they're currently facing the exact same questions and challenges as we are. Dennis and I find this exchange of experiences between parents incredibly valuable. Even though we're going through the process for the second time ourselves, sharing experiences is invaluable. It helps you gain a better understanding of the vast world of college tennis and also shows that there are quite a few differences. You'll soon find out how it's all going for Tom in a separate blog post. Today, it's all about Dennis and Leni and their journey in the USA . Let's get started!
NK-4 meets Kranichhöhe on Sunday, March 30, 2025. On this day, the first NK-4 tournament for children, teenagers, and adults , the NK-4 TWH Cup , will take place in the tennis hall of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe Much, just outside Cologne. Short sets to 4, no ad, no let, and at least two matches per player promise lots of fun and excitement! Anyone can participate, regardless of club membership; guests are expressly welcome. The NK-4 TWH Cup will be something truly special, as Nicolas Kiefer, former professional tennis player with six ATP Tour titles and a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, will be there in person. He will be involved with the local organizer and, of course, available for questions and a friendly chat about tennis. For me, this tournament is also very special: bringing two partners together and creating something new is a great joy! And so today I'd like to give you a little insight into why the NK-4 tournament format is perfectly suited not only for clubs, but especially for tennis hotels. I'll be discussing this in an interview with Nathalie Wisser, the tennis-enthusiastic managing director of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe in Much .
Today I've got something for your ears again! In an interview with Padelmann and our padel expert Yannik Mann, I'm talking about the padel podcast Murmelcast , which Yannik has been running since 2024 together with tennis and padel enthusiast Clinton Thomson from Tennis Ewige Liebe . It's all about padel and sometimes a bit about tennis too. Training experiences, tournaments, stroke techniques, and much more to help you really get the ball rolling. But find out for yourselves what all gets mumbled about in the podcast! Enjoy!
How does my child get a tennis scholarship at a US college? What do we as parents need to consider? How can we best support our child in this multifaceted process, from the initial vague idea to the concrete step across the pond? These are just some of the questions we suddenly found ourselves asking in 2023 when our daughter Mia expressed her wish to go to the USA on a tennis scholarship after graduating from high school. I wrote a five-part series on our blog about her journey, documenting how Mia, and especially we as parents, experienced the entire application process right up to her departure. Currently, we're preparing everything for our son Tom's stay at college in Alabama in the summer of 2025. And that presents some new challenges as well!
Today I would like to warmly invite college tennis webinar for parents on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Sandy Franz from Keystone Sports and me your questions in this free and informal webinar. And I'm sure you'll have plenty, right? Whether you've just started looking into college tennis or are already in the middle of the application process, we will certainly be able to answer your questions. And we'll do so openly and honestly, just as you've come to expect from us.
This year, our partner HEAD is celebrating a very special anniversary: 75 years of HEAD . 75 years full of innovation and triumphs. And it all started not with a tennis racket, but with the very first metal ski with a sandwich construction, developed by Howard Head in the USA in 1947. With this, he revolutionized the ski market. Tennis came into the picture in 1968 when a "tennis division" was established within the company. And just one year later, the first metal tennis racket used at the US Open. Another innovation and a small revolution in tennis. Today, HEAD is a ubiquitous tennis brand, trusted by so many tennis professionals. Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova – the list could go on and on with absolute top stars. It's also interesting to note that many technological innovations are conceived not far from us. Kennelbach near Bregenz is HEAD's innovation hub. We're excited to see what innovations will emerge there in the future. We're sure there will be quite a few. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEAD! And of course, to celebrate the anniversary, HEAD is 12 unique prizes , including a Gravity Racket signed by Sascha Zverev.
MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT – WITH THE NEW GRAVITY TENNIS RACKET SERIES FROM HEAD. With its massive sweet spot and state-of-the-art technologies, the HEAD GRAVITY 2025 tennis racket series empowers aggressive, next-generation players to dominate the game.
Aggressive players of the next generation will dominate the game from the baseline with HEAD's new GRAVITY 2025 tennis racket series. Endorsed by Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev, the GRAVITY 2025 series has been upgraded with a new grommet set, among other features. This new Half Cap technology incorporates a longer construction that enhances feel and signature sound while providing added protection and durability. Responding to popular demand, HEAD has expanded the GRAVITY series with the new GRAVITY TOUR racket , designed for advanced, next-generation players looking to dominate from the backcourt. The first GRAVITY racket with a 98² head size, this racket features a 16/19 string pattern, offering a high level of control and touch.
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