THE TENNIS PULSE

He picked up a racket at two and a half. He spent 21 years making the impossible look effortless — and the impossible look fun. Now, as Gaël Monfils rides into his final season, we’re sitting down at Bardot in Berlin to celebrate the man, the myth, the Sliderman. Whether you know him as The Entertainer, La Monf, or simply the guy who made you rewind a highlight three times just to make sure that actually happened — this one’s for you. We’re talking career-defining moments, Wakanda flair, and what it really means to play tennis with pure joy. Allez, Gaël. The Tennis Pulse — the heartbeat of tennis culture.

Tennis Pulse is back — and this time we brought reading material. We’re diving into our favorite articles from Clay Magazine and things get real, fast. First up — Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva came out as gay. We talk about what that moment means for tennis, for representation, and for a sport that has been very quiet about this for a very long time. Then we get into the Asian Rising Stars shaking up the tour — because the future of tennis might not look like what you expected. And then… the Djokovic Dilemma. Is he really the GOAT? We say yes. Emphatically. Respectfully. Unapologetically. Yes. Plus — we play But Why? where we ask all the burning tennis questions nobody else wants to touch. We put you in the hot seat with Match Point — our spelling game where we find out if you can actually spell these players’ names. Spoiler: it’s harder than it looks. And we close it out with Ask Charly — because some questions only our expert Charly can answer. Clay Magazine brought the stories. Tennis Pulse brought the conversation. 00:00 Our Favorite Clay Magazine Articles 07:55 Turkey, Philippines and Indonesia: Women's tennis breaks the mold 11:26 Djokovic still wins because the younger generation "is not super good" says Marat Safin 13:44 The Pulse Match-up - a spelling bee on player's name 21:15 Ask Charly 32:17 But Why?

The tennis season is back and so are we. In our first episode of the year we unpack the Australian Open: the matches that mattered, the chaos we didn’t see coming, the fits, the WAGs and Habs, and of course the drama. New segments this season: • A full fashion review of the best and worst looks from Melbourne • Our current favorite WAGs and Habs • Ask Charly where we put our resident expert on the spot • But Why where we tackle the tennis questions everyone is yelling at their TV • Five Word Fit Check our AP fashion game rating outfits in exactly five words • AO Awards for the best, wildest, funniest, and most dramatic moments of the tournament We’re also starting weekly Tennis Pulse History lessons every Thursday. Tell us what topics or debates you want next and subscribe to follow along all season 🎾

She’s the pride of Tunisia. Former World No. 2, five-time champion, three-time major finalist-and a magician on court with fearless creativity and heart. Loved across the tour, founder of her own foundation, and soon-to-be mother, we caught up with Ons at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Ons Jabeur, the Minister of Happiness, is on The Tennis Pulse.

Chris Eubanks has always carried a piece of the south side of Atlanta with him, even as his game took him to college stardom, Wimbledon’s biggest stages, and the Olympic courts. Now, after announcing his retirement, the timing feels right to share our conversation with him from Roland Garros, where we caught up with him for a look back at the journey that shaped his career.

The icon, the champ, the beauty and our girl crush, Gabriela Sabatini, sits down with Zani Suttle in Mallorca. They talk padel vs. tennis, she reveals who she thinks would be a great rival if she was still playing and fashion, fashion, fashion, her headbands and Sergio Tacchini looks.

We brought in psychic + futurologist Sarah Livesey to read the future of the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship 🎾🔮 Who’s going to bring the drama? Who’s going to be the most fun on court? And maybe… who could be the champ? It’s all right here on Instagram. Watch now, drop your own predictions in the comments (and remember—this is just for fun, not betting!). Part 2 loads tomorrow.

Welcome to Thirst-ovision—our spin on Eurovision, but make it tennis and hot. Each host reveals their Top 5 hottest players, past and present… and yes, it gets opinionated. From classic crushes to current heartthrobs, we’re naming names. Drop your Top 5 in the comments and join the thirst… respectfully... we want to know who we missed.

This one’s part sports psychology, part pop quiz, all personality. In this episode of The Tennis Pulse, we get into the part of the game you can’t see: what’s going on in your head when the pressure’s on. We’re joined by Markus Hornig, the mental coach of Germany’s Olympic football team to talk stress, focus, and staying cool when everything feels like it’s falling apart. He breaks down what “flow” really means, how athletes reset after cracking, and why mindset might be the biggest flex of all. Then we flip it—putting him through our signature rapid-fire round with some sharp, no-skips questions. 🎾 LISTEN to The Tennis Pulse: Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-pulse/id1786799730 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/332p2WWaonWDh76dzyyKhc Amazon - https://www.amazon.de/THE-TENNIS-PULSE/dp/B0DQXMZCRQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetennispulse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetennispulse

In this episode of The Tennis Pulse, we shine a spotlight on the emerging wave of talent shaping the future of the game. From the raw power of Victoria Mboko to the tactical promise of Lilli Tagger, we break down who’s rising and why they’re worth watching. We dive into the electrifying style and voice of Justin Engel, highlight the creative energy of Federico Cina’, and reflect on the lasting influence of legend Justine Henin. Expect insights on rising players like Mees Röttgering, Iva Jovic, Hailey Baptiste, and Alycia Parks—each carving their own path on the tour. This isn’t just a rankings recap—it’s a sharp radar check on what’s next, who’s hot, and the pulse of the game’s future.