The Tennis Files Podcast

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Mehrban Iranshad from Tennis Files (tennisfiles.com) is committed to helping you improve your tennis game. He will uncover the best strategies, training methods, mental attitudes, and techniques that will enable you to reach your tennis potential. Mehrban will interview the top minds in tennis on The Tennis Files Podcast, including professional and elite tennis players, coaches, trainers, authors, and other tennis experts. Tennis is a demanding and complex sport which requires hard work, consistency, problem solving, and the determination to reach your tennis goals. Mehrban will find the answers to your tennis problems so you can break through your struggles and become a better tennis player.

Recent Episodes
  • TFP 404: Mike Digby — Lessons Learned From Practicing with the Top Players in the World – From the 2022 archives
    Apr 23, 2025 – 51:49
  • TFP 403: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That 3.0-4.5 Doubles Players Make – From the 2022 archives
    Apr 16, 2025 – 27:28
  • TFP 402: How to Develop A Unique Tennis Brand with Furi Sport's Erick Mathelier – From the 2022 archives
    Apr 9, 2025 – 48:27
  • TFP 401: How to Choose The Best Strings for Your Game with Richard Groenewold – From the 2022 archives
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:24:13
  • TFP 400: Simple Strategies to Win More Singles and Doubles Matches with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives
    Mar 26, 2025 – 54:32
  • TFP 399: Deliberate Practice and the Keys to Winning in College and Junior Tennis with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives
    Mar 19, 2025 – 56:20
  • TFP 398: 5 Traits That All Champions Have In Common with Emma Doyle – From the 2022 archives
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:29:41
  • TFP 397: 5 Reasons Why Tennis Players Can't Serve Properly with Peter Freeman – From the 2022 archives
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:10:19
  • TFP 396: Master Your Technique - Tom Allsopp’s Secrets to Power and Consistency
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:13:24
  • TFP 395: How to Train Smarter, Move Efficiently, and Avoid Injuries with Lane Evans
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:17:23
  • TFP 394: Effective Communication in Tennis with Adam Blicher
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:06:11
  • TFP 393: Q&A Edition — Overcoming Nerves, Serve Power, and Consistent Groundstrokes
    Feb 5, 2025 – 30:18
  • TFP 392: From The Big Screen to The Tennis Court with Coach Christopher Crabb – From the 2022 archives
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:17:21
  • TFP 391: Robin Montgomery — US Open Junior Singles & Doubles Champion – From the 2022 archives
    Jan 22, 2025 – 46:30
  • TFP 390: Why You're Not Improving
    Jan 15, 2025 – 18:51
  • TFP 389: How to Conquer Your Tennis Goals in 2025 with Peter Freeman
    Jan 8, 2025 – 39:59
  • TFP 388: Dr. Mark Kovacs — How to Create A Fitness Plan to Level Up Your Game – From the 2022 archives
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:02:01
  • TFP 387: The Djokovic Australian Open Saga and Tournament Preview with Gill Gross – From the 2022 archives
    Dec 25, 2024 – 01:09:14
  • TFP 386: How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara Collingwood – From the 2022 archives
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:08:37
  • TFP 385: Serve Technique Masterclass Featuring Sell, Ludlow, Freeman, Kovacs, & Iranshad
    Dec 11, 2024 – 59:32
  • TFP 384: Inside the Mind of a 5.0 Tennis Player with Dillon Sykes – From the 2022 archives
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:04:57
  • TFP 383: 15 Things I'm Thankful For - Happy Thanksgiving!
    Nov 27, 2024 – 16:09
  • TFP 382: Rafa Nadal Has Retired - Why We Will Miss Him
    Nov 20, 2024 – 14:32
  • TFP 381: Q&A Edition — Net Play, Serve Power, Injury Recovery and Footwork
    Nov 13, 2024 – 38:38
  • TFP 380: How to Choose the Best Tennis Shoes For Your Feet with Foot Doctor Zach Thomas – From the 2021 archives
    Nov 6, 2024 – 50:56
  • TFP 379: 8 Huge Mistakes Adult Tennis Players Make
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:04:11
  • TFP 378: Five Lessons I Learned at 5.0 Nationals + The Unluckiest Draw of All Time!
    Oct 24, 2024 – 21:38
  • TFP 377: 3 Key Habits of Tennis Champions and How to Develop Them in 90 days with Peter Freeman
    Oct 16, 2024 – 52:17
  • TFP 376: USTA Leagues, Unbiased Product Reviews and the Best $40 Reel of String Ever Made with Mark Sansait – From the 2021 archives
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:00:10
  • TFP 375: 5.0 Singles Match Analysis - My Top Mistakes and Winning Strategies – From the 2021 archives
    Oct 2, 2024 – 21:55
  • TFP 374: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:14:40
  • TFP 373: STOP Ignoring Your Footwork!
    Sep 18, 2024 – 17:45
  • TFP 372: Sinner's Mentality & Movement Propels Him to U.S. Open Victory Over Fritz
    Sep 11, 2024 – 18:11
  • TFP 371: How to Prevent and Treat Tennis Elbow with Emma Green – From the 2021 archives
    Sep 4, 2024 – 58:06
  • TFP 370: How to Improve Your Returns and Develop Winning Strategies with Karue Sell – From the 2021 archives
    Aug 28, 2024 – 57:09
  • TFP 369: How to Simplify Your Serve and Develop a Winning Mindset with Karue Sell – From the 2021 archives
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:00:43
  • TFP 368: How to Analyze Your Game Through Video with David Ramos – From the 2021 archives
    Aug 14, 2024 – 59:04
  • TFP 367: The Best Tennis Lesson I've Ever Had (Dr. Mark Kovacs)
    Aug 7, 2024 – 21:59
  • TFP 366: Tennis Specific Movement Training and Recovery with Dean Hollingworth – From the 2021 archives
    Aug 1, 2024 – 57:52
  • TFP 365: How to Warm Up and Strength Train for Tennis with Dean Hollingworth – From the 2021 archives
    Jul 24, 2024 – 54:30
  • TFP 364: Advanced Doubles Strategies with Will Boucek
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:02:02
  • TFP 363: How Yoga Strengthens Your Mind and Body with Cheri Cope – From the 2021 archives
    Jul 11, 2024 – 59:51
  • TFP 362: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives
    Jul 3, 2024 – 01:02:21
  • TFP 361: How to Watch The Ball and Scan Your Opponent – From the 2021 archives
    Jun 26, 2024 – 26:44
  • TFP 360: How to Develop a Great Base of Tennis Fundamentals with Steve Smith – From the 2021 archives
    Jun 20, 2024 – 01:45:53
  • TFP 359: 5 Lessons From Winning The 2024 Asian Games
    Jun 13, 2024 – 27:24
  • TFP 358: Christopher Clarey – The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer – From the 2021 archives
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:03:23
  • TFP 357: Winning Doubles: Tackling Your Biggest Confidence Killers
    May 29, 2024 – 53:16
  • TFP 356: How to Make a Comeback When You’re Losing
    May 23, 2024 – 21:09
  • TFP 355: How to Simplify Your Tennis Game with Greg Moran
    May 15, 2024 – 56:08
Recent Reviews
  • JJZoltek
    Tennis Files-phile
    Tennis Files is great for those of us addicted to tennis and can’t get enough of that in-depth content/analysis. The topics are great and so are the guests. Mehrban may not be a pro player or coach, but he is still a stud on the court. I’ve seen it first hand, he’s got some serious game and is a nice guy too. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
  • Bmcerlai
    Useful information
    Podcast is always insightful and helpful
  • ERVINGBERLIN
    Great Tennis Podcast
    Mehrban does a great job of finding guest to discuss tennis related topics! There have been many times I found great takeaways from guest. His technology related topics allowed me to discover swing vision and the Proton ball machine. Mehrban is also a very good tennis player! I had the chance to meet him and get to see him play at tennis con live last year.
  • AustinTxDave
    Dedicated host with access to great guests!
    Really enjoying the show. Plenty of excellent interviews along with tips and tricks for improving your game. Good stuff!
  • GT1only1
    The Best Tennis Podcast for recreational players trying to improve, here’s why:
    Mehrban started interviewing top coaches so he could improve — we get the benefit. His episodes cover all aspects of performance, Technique, Tactics, Mental, and Physical. His guests all explain proven insights that apply to recreational players of every level. He is an excellent host and has a smooth way of keeping the information flowing He also makes sure that it is easy for us to absorb with clarifying follow-up questions. Through this podcast and his annual summit with dozens of top coaches, I have been exposed to so many different perspectives on all aspects of playing — while I am not able to absorb nor implement it all, this has shown me a clear path forward for my own areas of improvement. I cannot recommend the Tennis Files Podcast strongly enough. Please keep it up, Mehrban! Thank you
  • Meogie
    Excellent content
    Episode 330 on serve power leaks was very helpful!
  • jss649
    Great tennis focused podcast for players looking to improve
    Great insights from Mehrban as he shares his experience and how he works to improve his game. Not the most fluid interviewer but the content and guests are top notch.
  • recoverme
    Mehrban really gets it
    I enjoy the game and especially enjoy the podcast.
  • sncuuebbrrifjebebdbd
    Great podcasts
    Mehrban does a great job getting world-class guests and delivers useful content.
  • RobGJens
    Love it - helps me coach my son
    Excellent podcast. With a son in juniors it helps to listen here so I can provide some advise and help him think about various aspects of the game.
  • dwaydream
    Great tennis content.
    I really enjoy this podcast. Good tips and perspective from tennis insiders.
  • ArchanJoel
    Best Tennis Podcast
    So pro, best guests, most usable information for your game and Mehrban is funny too!
  • TRBinSpring
    Obsessed in Spring Texas
    Love listening to this show in the morning while at the gym. The tennis tips and talks remind me why I want to work out
  • victor román
    Entertaining and Informative
    Excellent work, Mehrban! So glad I’ve discovered your work. Your interviews are so helpful—beyond playing better and having a more solid mindset, I’ve changed my eating and gotten new shoes! Thanks for all the work you do for the tennis community. Good luck with your matches!
  • Mch from RVA
    Love the podcast
    I love listening to this podcast! Merhban has interesting topics, great guests, and a very relaxing voice. (I cant listen to some podcast channels as the voice(s)are annoying.) Merhban is humble (will tell stories of his own struggles) and a little corny, but in a good way where he makes it fun! I have been listening to him for a long time and I am glad to have posted his 100th review!!!
  • H C Asad
    Contact point
    The contact point episode is one of the best! Not only the instructional particulars but very importantly the emphasis on contact point as a key priority. For me, the episode arrived at an essential time: I was struggling with what to really focus on for development— mental, footwork, strategy, technique? Knowing we can really only concentrate on one or two things at a time. The episode brought me the answer: point of contact. Interestingly, as the episode discusses, working on contact point also requires footwork, strategy and tactics. By coincidence (or not) I had already ordered a special racquet designed to help with contact point training. Here we go! Thank you Mehrban for continuing the Tennis Files!
  • The tennis files
    The tennis files with Mehrban Iranshad
    Fantastic podcast with useful tennis tips especially for different level tennis players and coaches. This podcast got me through the 2020 pandemic and I listened on my way up to 2021 sectionals with my 4.5 team. I think technically you have what you have at playoffs but mentally it’s always good to listen to Mehrban! Keep up the great interviews and content!
  • Sabina🎾
    Love the discussion and topics
    I have listened to this podcast for a long time and it’s one of my favorite tennis podcasts. I love the focus on how to get better and the mix of sharing his own experience and interviewing coaches within every aspects of the game. Really incredible content Mehrban creates for our tennis community including the yearly tennis summit and I appreciate that a lot. Fun to listen to while learning and enjoying this wonderful sport!!
  • Jorge Lopez-Diaz
    Mehrban “Frankenstein” Iranshad
    What a great way to bring to life the best monster encyclopedia than to grab the best of the best in every aspect and putting it all together for everyone to nourish from. Great episode organization, great content and great humor! Recently had a job promotion which came with an hour of commute and I’m never going to dread it because it gives me the chance to enhance every aspect of my tennis career through just enjoying a great conversation with the greatest minds in the sport. Couldn't be more happy with this podcast.
  • Theiafo
    Tennis Files
    The podcast has been invaluable for this 70 yo tennis athlete It covers so many venues with so many tennis pros It has been my go to since Tennis Summit 2020 and filled a void during COVID So thank you Mehraban😊🎾 Too
  • Pokhofdszr
    Great for players and coaches (at least this one)
    This is a great podcast for recreational and league players and even coaches. I’ve only started listening this year, but I’ve listened to earlier episodes as well. And several episodes I’ve listened to several times. I’m not a career tennis professional, but I am a high school tennis coach, and this podcast has been very helpful to me as a coach.
  • Timmytennis78
    Amazing Tennis Content
    I listen to almost every tennis related podcast on the web. The Tennis Files is among my favorites and one of best available. Excellent mix of guests, coaches, pros, trainers, play testers, and more. Check it out and you won’t be disappointed.
  • Kavi Colin
    Great pod!
    Keep up the good work. Enjoy listening to This pod. Good content helps you learn about all aspects of the game. Kaveh
  • Kaitlinsdad
    Very Good
    I have a junior girl player and being a non tennis playing athletic father I’m always looking for insight to help her. This has been a very good resource for me . Thanks a lot. Keep it up , you can’t know how much you help us on her journey.
  • Max Branding
    This rocks!
    Mehrban is an expert and gets the most out of his guests. Must-listen for anyone who plays tennis or is interested in the sport. Look forward to every episode
  • AndySelz
    100 Episodes!
    Congratulations on reaching 100 episodes! That is a huge accomplishment. Every episode is packed with great advice. Your podcast has helped me become a better player. Hoping for 100 more! Kim from Tennis Fixation
  • Ace301
    Listen and Learn
    Great guests + great questions = great tennis podcast. If you are serious about tennis, you seriously need to start listening to this podcast.
  • coot55
    Great podcast
    Good depth of topics. Probably the best overall tennis podcast out there.
  • LudaBang
    Smart tennis talk
    Most tennis shows I used to listen to do recaps of tournaments and give their opinions. Mehrban interviews really interesting people with unique perspectives at all levels of tennis. The interview with David Fish was so thought provoking. This is the best tennis podcast hands down. Thanks.
  • CoachBetts
    Outstanding
    Few as selfless and passionate as Mehrban. Appreciate the love and wonder with which he approaches the game.
  • KStod7
    Guests to Inspire Tennis Development
    I have been listening to Mehrban for several months now and can say that I have learned something about tennis that applies to my game from every single interview. I am a 40+ 4.0ish league doubles and singles player with renewed aspirations of being the best I can be after a long break from last playing in high school! Great content, variety of sophisticated guests and topics, wonderful - often free - resources for all levels. Nice work and thanks so much :)
  • TheRealBD
    Outstanding content
    Mehrban does a terrific job keeping the topics fresh and he is an extremely polite and engaging host. This is by far THE BEST tennis podcast out there. Go back and start from the beginning and work your way through the podcasts and you'll see (hear, actually) the learning curve he went through to become a little more comfortable/less stilted/awkward with his guests. It is actually refreshing to hear someone as genuine and authentic as Mehrban Iranshad on his TennisFiles podcast. Thanks for your gifts to our game!!!
  • Matt rugby DC1324
    Well done, always improving!
    The interview with Clay Thompson is invaluable. Thanks for all the hard work!
  • merdely
    Has already helped my game!
    I've been catching up through old episodes of TFP and have been learning a lot. I've learned specific things to help my game like trying to set up points to exploit my strengths and drills like having my hitting partner hit to me when I can only use my weapon. I've even decided to try stringing my racket at an even lower tension after listening to a Master Racket Technician say that he recommends going with the lowest tension you're comfortable with. I like Mehrban's philosophies, including continually striving to improve. I'm almost done making my way through the older podcasts and can't wait to get to the new ones.
  • C-h-r-I-s topher
    Great podcast
    This is a great podcast for any player or fan. The in depth one on one interviews are a nice change of pace compared to other tennis podcasts.
  • paisteh
    Amazing. Must listen!
    Mehrban is very soft spoken, and somehow gets the most amazing guests. The perfect length, and such great discussion and questions are asked of the guests. Love it!
  • SidBeckleyWV
    Excellent!
    Outstanding content from a very sincere and passionate Tennis player!
  • junezilla
    A+!
    A fantastic podcast about all things tennis and a great resource for players at all levels; the interviews in particular are very fun and engaging.
  • Carl - Saratoga Springs Tennis
    Outstanding Podcast for All Players
    Great podcast! Very informative and aimed at every level of player. Keep up the good work Mehrban and I’ll be a loyal listener.
  • Michael J. O'Connell
    Valuable resource for all levels
    A fresh, creative perspective on tennis. Filled with helpful insights.
  • aHc12345
    great podcast!
    What an excellent podcast! I like the interviews and insights from top professionals who have been around the game many years. I know these insights will definitely help with raising my own level. Great topics - I look forward to future casts
  • JanieRuGal
    Excellent Podcasts
    Great for amateur players! Very informative with interesting guests!
  • ENaylor
    Great Stuff
    Great information from the very first serve. Excellent procast..
  • Ard Shad
    Excellent Podcast
    This is very informative to tennis players on all levels. I learned a lot of helpful advice from Mehrban and his guests. I am looking forward to listening to more episodes from Mehrban.
  • Jmcbride928
    Extremely helpful!
    These podcasts are very helpful and the host is very knowledgeable!
  • Chelsinotorious
    5 Stars!
    Its nice to see someone giving back to the tennis community in this way, great content! Mehrban got it right from the first serve :)
  • rfkent
    great for tennis players
    If you are an amateur tennis player this is very cool with some great tips. RIch Kent
  • CLH4581
    Great tennis information!
    This podcast is very informative for players at any level and/or people new to tennis. Mehrban has brought on knowledgable and interesting guests. He really focuses the questions so that the audience has key takeaways to improve their game. I look forward to seeing who else he brings on his show!
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