Jon Levey

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[Steve Tignor @SteveTignor]

The Rally: Best-of-five set matches were back in tennis-reformers’ crosshairs at this labor-intensive US Open

But is there a better solution than going to best-of-three? https://t.co/dO8uDcjINx writers Steve Tignor & Jon Levey discuss another option https://t.co/5swSg3E2iR

[TENNIS @Tennis]

Step on court in a brand-new premium model that comes either with standard lacing, or an innovative BOA option for a truly customized fit.

Shoe Review: Head Endure Pro ⤵️

https://t.co/fqxKoVR4r2

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

@BastienFachan Both things can be true. Bof5 is great and the matches take too long.

The simplest solution would be to eliminate deuce games. It would shorten the matches to more realistic lengths—better for the players and the fans. Women could conceivably adopt the format.

[TENNIS @Tennis]

How can you improve your serve? 🤔🎾

A strong throwing motion has long proven key to a clean delivery:

https://t.co/MuOCHikFTk

[TENNIS @Tennis]

"Use the heaviest racquet you can comfortably swing." That was once the norm when it came to a tennis player’s equipment. 💪

Not anymore. For the current generation of champions, less racquet weight equals more performance.
https://t.co/PwkhawJ56O

[Patrick McEnroe @PatrickMcEnroe]

This is no joke…..

“Tennis for Dummies”, 2nd edition is out!!!

https://t.co/3H7wW7F1EF

[TENNIS @Tennis]

Racquet Review: Head Gravity Tour 2025 ⤵️

A revamped design turns up the power and spin potential in this hotly anticipated update.

From @levey_jon: https://t.co/XSWErmmjBk

[TENNIS @Tennis]

American No. 1 Taylor Fritz won his First Round match against compatriot Jenson Brooksby 🦅

Brooksby has returned to tour after a two-year absence. ⤵️

#AO2025
https://t.co/4KUJ1Ymfzs

[TENNIS @Tennis]

“I like figuring stuff out on my own.” 🧠

Self-described 'loner' Alex Michelsen solved Monday's challenge by ousting 2023 #AusOpen finalist Tsitsipas.

From @levey_jon:

https://t.co/5GVcFwHb1A

[TENNIS @Tennis]

For the first time in a long time, Novak Djokovic isn't the odds-on favorite to win Down Under. But The Demolition Man continues to push forward with a relentless approach to tennis and life. #AO2025

From @levey_jon, on the ground in Melbourne:
https://t.co/yZ5ZcfviTf

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

· 300 km of Babolat RPM Blast Strings​, 12,600 times the length of a tennis court
· 56,250 minutes to expertly customize his Racquets​, 490 times the flight duration from Paris to Manacor

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

Some numbers from Babolat on Rafa's gear:
· 125 Bags​, always carried on his right shoulder
· 1,250 Pure Aero Rafa Racquets​, not even one broken
· 16,500 m of Babolat VS Original Overgrip​, every grip applied by Rafa himself (cont.)

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

Roger Federer on designing racquets—and an unforgettable bucket-list item in Central Park https://t.co/gF25Bb2rCF

[TENNIS @Tennis]

Playing with joy 😁

Roland Garros and Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz talks about being a role model, his love of hard courts, and managing pressure ⤵️
https://t.co/ZUZIYqkRBy

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

Djokovic, Sinner, Krejcikova and Callie Smith doing pickleball dingles at Head event.

[Solinco @SOLINCOsports]

"The two possible setups in the hybrid lets users turn the dials on the string’s performance."

Read @levey_jon's write up on our latest poly-poly hybrid, the Hyper-G Hybrid System

@Tennis

https://t.co/jpHyncIwNz

#hyperg #hyperghybrid #solinco

[TENNIS @Tennis]

Fifty years ago at #RolandGarros, Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert each won their very first major titles.

The rest is history.

👉 A roundtable with @ptbodo, @levey_jon and Joel Drucker on a pair of two-handed teens, primed to take over the world: https://t.co/FIFhqLp54F

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

Iga to Naomi...

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

@andyroddick @Served_Podcast Hey Andy,

I’m the gear editor at https://t.co/Qf6KetNWny. I play with and review just about everything out there. Got plenty of demos. Let me know if I can help.

[Jon Levey @levey_jon]

@looseshoulders @Tennis @head_tennis Unfortunately, still a challenge.