Love-Love Tennis

Expert Insights (w/Rafael Fulton Fernandes)

Tune in to our latest podcast episode with our first international guest, Rafael Fulton Fernandes. Hailing from Brazil, Fernandes started playing the game at the age of 5 and now lives and works in N.C.'s Triangle region, where he also volunteers his time as a tennis coach. In this episode, hear Fernandes share 5 tennis lessons that can also be applied to life and hear his ideas on how more diversity can be brought into the sport. To learn more about his coaching services, connect with him online:  Instagram: @rafaelfulton or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelfulton/

Tennis is Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changing

Tune in to this episode to learn more about how the world of tennis may be moving in a more digital, Web3.0 direction. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares recent news about tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou's efforts to grow the game through NFTs and more. 

Breaking-Back With Heart (One Skill of Rafa’s That We Love-Love)

Tune in to this episode to hear about one special tennis skill that 21 Grand Slam-title-holder Rafael "Rafa" Nadal holds that you can try to master during your future tennis matches. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares Rafa's winning approach and advice.

Get an Early Head Start and Win More Later in 2022

Tune in to this episode to hear 7 pre-match tips and 4 early-match tips to help you win more matches in 2022. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares winning advice that some Love-Love Tennis Book Club members may already know.

Want to Improve Your Tennis? Start Reading.

Tune in to this episode to hear how you can improve your tennis game by reading. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares details on what some Love-Love Tennis Book Club members have learned from reading tennis-related books during 2021.

Tennis in the Metaverse, Anyone?

Tune in to this episode to hear about one of the most interesting tennis venues in the world right now: the metaverse. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares details about one of the latest advancements in virtual reality tennis and tips on how you can get started playing tennis on a virtual court.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Heads Up, Guys!

Tune in to this special episode, produced in association with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares ways that tennis players can learn more about male breast cancer. The episode highlights key organizations raising awareness about the disease, including one North Carolina-based non-profit, Going Beyond the Pink, who is dedicated to supporting both males and females within the breast cancer community.

Tennis Tip: Tennis Tournaments and Surprise Shots

Tune in to this episode for a quick tennis tip on how to handle more advanced shots offensively and defensively during matches. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares advice on where you can find online training to help you master a variety of tennis shots and become a more proactive tennis player.

Expert Insights (w/Victoria Niemeyer)

Tune in to our latest episode to hear how you can better establish physical, nutritional, and mental balance into your tennis game and overall approach to sports. Former N.C. State University Varsity Swimming & Diving Team member Victoria Niemeyer shares her unique perspective gained from her collegiate athletic experience, her sociology degree studies focused on the development of elite athletes, her experience as a swim coach, full-time mom and aspiring stand-up comedian.

Tennis Tip: How Do You Handle Setbacks? Ask Keni or Juan Martín.

Tune in to this episode for a quick tennis tip on how to overcome setbacks. Ruth Dobson-Torres, Love-Love Tennis podcast host and USTA tennis player, shares advice inspired by the comeback performances of Olympic silver medalists Kendra “Keni” Harrison and Juan Martín del Potro.