Adam de Vries

Babolat Tennis Coach & Qualified PE Teacher

[Gigi Salmon @gigi_salmon]

If you or anyone you know has a love of tennis and writing (and is aged between 18-24) then this is for you 👇😊

[Bastien Fachan @BastienFachan]

This is awesome from Gael Monfils:

Q: Do you think you can win the tournament?

Monfils: 'Win? No... To be honest with you, it's not even a dream. My dream is to be old, with a lot of kids, and healthy. That's your dream, I guess, [for me] to win a Slam'

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

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[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Andy Murray's Wimbledon career is over 💔

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of their planned appearance in the mixed doubles with a sore wrist 🤕

#Wimbledon

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Andy Murray writes a note to his younger self ahead of his 1st Wimbledon

1. Get a haircut 😂

2. Get some clothes that fit 😂

3. Try to enjoy it. It will be gone before you know it. 🥹

My heart can’t take it. 💔

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

@acrossleytennis @LeedsCC_Help It’s alright , not much rubbish with 2 kids I bet!

[Chris Evert @ChrissieEvert]

The WTA is about equality. We have been leaders and role models in women’s sports. We have made decisions the last 50 years with integrity and dignity. We have empowered women…Take less money and do the right thing…🙏💪👍

[Marina Hyde @MarinaHyde]

My column on FIFA boss Gianni Infantino patronising women beyond belief, Prince William snubbing the Lionesses, Man United waiting to clear their Mason Greenwood decision with female players … not a great few days for some of football’s guys in suits https://t.co/jDmd9QZhKu

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

What a fantastic moment this was. Always loved JCF and you can see the great relationship they have. 👏🎾

[TENNIS @Tennis]

We did it, coach. 😭😭

@carlosalcaraz | @juankiferri | #Wimbledon

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

Oooo yes please. Perfect Sunday half term viewing. Unless you already have the French Open on that is.

[The Guardian @guardian]

TV tonight: the juicy story of how tennis became the sport of gods https://t.co/OceumqLd42

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

What an image this is. The bond these two have is incredible.

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

Imagine how good she’s going to be when she gets her eyes fixed 👀🤣😍

[York Tennis Club @yorktennisclub]

We can’t wait to start our Easter camps next week! We specialise in small scale, fun and engaging sessions for children aged 5-14. Please visit the York Tennis Club website to book a place.
#yorktennis #yorkshiretennis #easterholidays #sportscamps #holidaycamps

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

@PB_tennis @YorkshireTennis @MasonClark_UK @the_LTA Nice video Pete

[Adam de Vries @Aj_deVries]

@Calvbetton Is there a dislike button?

[Nick Lester @nicklester]

A landmark day in men’s professional tennis, a top 10 that does not include Rafael Nadal for the 1st time since April 2005, mind boggling achievement.

[Jess Phillips @jessphillips]

I'm glad I have the kind of Dad who wouldn't want a knighthood. I think he's glad he has the kind of daughter who wouldn't try to impress him with one, I'll just pop round and have a cuppa and a chat.