Mouratoglou Academy French Riviera

I remember when a ten year old Coco Gauff arrived at Mouratoglou Tennis Academy.

After just two days of watching her play, I told my team that she was destined to be a star. Some players have a special way of taking over the court. It is a quality I call an aura.

Serena Williams had it. Roger Federer had it. Now Coco has it too. She brings a unique energy to every match that creates genuine excitement for everyone watching.

She is also a remarkable competitor. She plays with her whole heart and stays fully engaged in every single point. Her results are already proof of her greatness. At just eighteen years old, she became one of the youngest players to reach one hundred WTA wins.

Are you struggling to play your best when the temperature rises? 🥵

While some players seem naturally comfortable in the sun, others find the heat incredibly difficult to manage. If you want to improve, the best advice is to face the challenge directly by training during the hottest part of the day.

Your first few sessions at noon will likely feel terrible, but that is exactly what your body needs to adapt. Avoiding the sun will not help you prepare for a real match. The more you expose yourself to these conditions, the better your body will react when it truly counts.

Do you train in the heat? 🎾🔥

Roger Federer had a secret weapon that left his opponents completely stranded. 🎾✨

While his slice backhand is legendary, Roger also had a special variation that was almost impossible to handle. By hitting a cross-court slice with heavy sidespin, he created a shot that would skid off the court and sharply curve away toward the sideline, making it incredibly difficult to reach.

This move forced his opponents into a desperate position where they were technically inside the court but completely out of the play, struggling with a low ball that offered no good solution. Most of the time, Roger would simply finish the point on his very next shot.

The magic behind this shot came from combining two different effects. He would slice the ball from high to low while using a bent wrist to strike the side of the ball.

This technique created multiple directions of spin at once, causing the ball to shoot both down and sideways after the bounce. It was a display of pure technical genius that remains unique in the history of the sport.

Who has the best slice today? 👀

Is your search for more power actually holding your game back? 🎾💥

Many players believe that the secret to a stronger shot lies in pure muscle or aggressive hip rotation. However, these common approaches often lead to the exact opposite of what you want. Relying on muscle or force creates unnecessary tension.

Jumping too hard with your legs can leave you off balance and slow to react. Even the idea of leading with your hips is a misconception because your hips should naturally follow the movement of your hand.

If you want to unlock true power, you need to change your approach. Start by lightening your grip to a level of three or four out of ten. This simple adjustment frees your wrist and allows you to generate a powerful whip effect. True power comes from staying relaxed, allowing your arm and wrist to move faster and more freely.

Instead of waiting for the ball, step forward and strike it on the rise, just like Jannik Sinner. This allows you to take time away from your opponent and gives them less time to react.

These small technical changes are what lead to massive results on the court.