Tennis star Taylor Fritz joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about tennis. Is Nadal vs Djokovic the most competitive rivalry in tennis history? What’s the best string tension for your racket? How do you read an opponent’s serve? Answers to these questions and many more await on Tennis Support.
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00:00 – Tennis Support
00:10 – A little nervous, a lot of topspin
01:41 – 90% effort, 10% Sharapova
01:56 – Big ace energy
02:33 – Nadal-Djokovic: 46 majors and no love lost
02:54 – All’s fair in love and love
03:39 – Lefties have got it good
04:03 – Crank dat
04:45 – Game. Set. Ice pack.
04:58 – Topspin? Pick your moments
05:31 – “You cannot be serious!”
06:02 – Taylor’s return is on the fritz
06:38 – Hitting aces is so boring
06:51 – Know when to take the L
07:34 – The secret to a Federer forehand…
08:31 – Know your balls
09:03 – More tension than a tiebreak
10:23 – The overperforming racket
12:13 – No fear like match point
12:28 – 65% of the time, it works every time
12:49 – We got match coaching before GTA 6
13:25 – Court speed faster than my excuses
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@solo-angel
June 23, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Tennis rackets for muggles is like magic wands for wizards.
@TheInselaffen
June 23, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Fritz is a FryGod, but Murray is the FryGOAT.
@Afrobrit
June 23, 2026 at 6:26 pm
Love to see the twinkle in his eye when talks about his serve (he knows it is easily top five in this current era, when it is completely on)!
@abc-ei3ik
June 23, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Love Taylor
@jacksonvile12345678
June 23, 2026 at 6:34 pm
That was great, super cool guy!
@HamzaBenji
June 23, 2026 at 6:58 pm
Fed-nad was always one sided wtf r u on bout 😂
@sleepyjoe8958
June 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm
How are your girlfriend’s footjobs?
@TheSentinel909
June 23, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Bro Fritz is such a smart dude – I can listen to him talk tennis all day (the only downside was the hesitation on the Nadal Djokovic question lol :D)
@valitsenimimerkki
June 23, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Excellent episode
@Peace2humankind
June 23, 2026 at 7:20 pm
This was pretty cool.
@Joshgees
June 23, 2026 at 7:22 pm
he’s overrated
@martinp9046
June 23, 2026 at 7:29 pm
He seems like such a humble nice dude.
@alika9238
June 23, 2026 at 7:32 pm
He realized about his return performance. Hope he can find the solutions soon😫😫😫
@izzylouuuu
June 23, 2026 at 7:36 pm
i really hope he becomes an analyst in the future, i love listening to him talk about the game!
@elham.p.mohammadi
June 23, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Please feature a badminton expert as well, such as Axelson or the @Badminton Insight couple. Thank you for considering it. It’s such a beautiful sport.
@sammya8017
June 23, 2026 at 7:45 pm
So honest straight forward and informative.
@ej-miranda
June 23, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Fritz would make such a good coach. Most analytical player on tour.
@standardking5077
June 23, 2026 at 8:04 pm
not even close, it’s still federer nadal. sorry but fritz isn’t old enough to have seen it unfold
@cortexion4128
June 23, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Is Nadal – Djokovic the most competitive? Lemme introduce you to McEnroe – Conors lol
@a7347-q9v
June 23, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Genius
@ProperGirlTennis
June 23, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Haha so in the end so all these power, control, spin rackets, beam width, strings, balance points, weight, led tape, grip sizes, etc etc don’t matter at all. You really just need to learn the proper technique. Brilliant! I’ll just pick the prettiest racket that matches my outfit then 😂😂😂
@emeraldartelia
June 23, 2026 at 8:41 pm
legendary video
@check4v
June 23, 2026 at 8:44 pm
The most competitive rivalry in tennis history is Gonzales-Hoad or Rosewall
@3.5TennisSingaporeDiaries
June 23, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Fritz seemed like such a cool chill dude in real life. Thanks WIRED for getting him to go deep on these! Would love to see more!
@luyin1961
June 23, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Fritz is such as tennis nerd, as all top players are. So awesome! More tennis QAs please.
@ArchieSanghen
June 24, 2026 at 10:59 am
More athletes K-pop group & boyband & girl group
@drewh7797
June 24, 2026 at 11:06 am
i could listen to him talk tennis all day. he’s so intelligent and a great communicator
@sophieoshaughnessy9469
June 24, 2026 at 11:12 am
Tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis and prob more likely to be aggravated by Continental or eastern grips. Today’s cranked over western grip more like to affect the medial aspect of elbow (which is known as golfer elbow).
@den_525
June 24, 2026 at 11:36 am
Is it just me… or these answers were all pretty bad lol
@AlienGivesManABeard
June 24, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Whatever Taylor, when are you streaming League again?
@DebraMoulton-x9o
June 24, 2026 at 12:42 pm
I appreciated Taylor’s insights on the game. He remains my favorite player.😊
@InternetGirl1093
June 24, 2026 at 1:15 pm
He didn’t answer the tennis elbow question!! I am gutted b/c I currently have it and its so annoying and painful, I was hoping for a tip on how to solve it. LOL
@squidink123
June 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm
interesting that fritz doesn’t like coaching in tennis. I feel like that’s a very unpopular opinion, because almost every sport (even most individual sports) allow coaching. boxing, gymnastics, golf, etc all allow coaching during or in between rounds. i don’t see a compelling argument for the opposite
@bigams1
June 24, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Nice silver necklaces and gold watch, lol
@tommyselikhov
June 24, 2026 at 1:41 pm
OMG I love his answers! There is so much tennis wisdom in it!!! I changed the way I perceived Taylor as a player! Hope his career would be long and brilliant!
@pampoovey9
June 24, 2026 at 2:01 pm
I love Taylor but he is far too diplomatic for this format. You shoulda got spenny and brought in Joker or McEnroe, then we would have been properly entertained.
@mdtys
June 24, 2026 at 2:18 pm
it’s the balls
@hankhill7827
June 24, 2026 at 2:45 pm
“Know your balls” Yes King ✊😤
@MohammadIsmail-sq5jy
June 24, 2026 at 3:41 pm
How lefties have advantage when your serve against their backhand and your cross court hit is against their bachhand with your frohand!
@fuju3695
June 24, 2026 at 4:56 pm
AHY THE LIKE DOING THAT
@skadess2107
June 24, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Why do you hate alexander zverev so much, Taylor? 😂
@angelacamp8386
June 24, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Taylor, Tommy and Riley should start a podcast when they retire
@q4short
June 24, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Appreciated this
@manal-op6ic
June 24, 2026 at 6:40 pm
thanks for fritzplaining
@dimadimants3677
June 24, 2026 at 7:07 pm
Re 0-6 losses, atp stats incl qualifiers this year: 32% won next set after losing 0-6 vs 25% after losing 1-6, 29% 2-6, 30% 3-6, 33% 4-6!!!
@aemiliadelroba4022
June 24, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Tennis balls have changed, they are heavier and don’t bounce high , I guess people want to see long rallies, 😮😮😮
@HonkyMonky
June 24, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Coolest guy on the tour!
@piscesgroovesupreme
June 24, 2026 at 8:08 pm
1:28 That subtle shade to Zverat and his dumb conspiracy theory whereby they’ve slowed the courts so that Sinner and Alcaraz can win more 😂😂😂😂
@jinkytorres8687
June 24, 2026 at 8:54 pm
Hello if lawyer here can you inv narratives pls help law by mike inv is ruining someone
@HolgerRuneFan
June 24, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Not a big Taylor fan, but this was exceptional. Taylor is quite articulate here and obviously very handsome. Excellent job!
@meecruz1102
June 24, 2026 at 9:13 pm
Indeed!😊❤
@jjacekj
June 25, 2026 at 5:08 am
Sabalenka recently employed the tactic of losing a set 0-6 to mess with her opponent’s head, but unfortunately for her she did it in the deciding sets 😀
@cyanlama2163
June 25, 2026 at 5:27 am
I cant repeat it more often:
As a teenager, you should not have the generational talents as role models, you need that hard workers and nerds!
Fritz is is where he is because he never stopped learning and trying. He is not a god given physical beast or something.
I was listening to Daniel Evans in a podcast and the way he talked about the mental part was impressive.
Sincaraz will teach you sheet. All the could say is “never give up” because stuff just happens to them
@hadrienplat3mace
June 25, 2026 at 5:53 am
perfect guest
@unid3ntifiedz
June 25, 2026 at 6:07 am
6:06 wrong sub lol
@l-_-lShadowCat
June 25, 2026 at 6:28 am
A couple of timestamps:
10:15 There you (we) have it, racquetaholic freaks!
12:41 This! Please revert the on-court coaching. Tennis is an individual and lonely sport.
@secondnebula
June 25, 2026 at 6:38 am
I have 500 mil on you winning wimbledon man you better pull it out
@jonfreeman9682
June 25, 2026 at 8:15 am
Come on Taylor Fritz. A Grand Slam is within reach. You can do it. Just need to add drop shots as you almost never use them and need more tactical point construction and wide angle shots. Then you got this and can hang with Super Sinner and Carlos. You can win Wimbledon.
@brunomartins_beats
June 25, 2026 at 9:22 am
Why they didnt ask why he chokes everytime has a important game ?
@KCJxxx
June 25, 2026 at 11:21 am
😂
@usclvr19
June 25, 2026 at 10:29 am
Let’s go Fritz analyst
@JackStockham-c4v
June 25, 2026 at 11:55 am
My favourite player on tour
@yournamehere7182
June 25, 2026 at 12:09 pm
He should use that gigantic Prince racket 🤷♂
@asmasayyad6175
June 25, 2026 at 12:19 pm
👍
@windycitygirl63
June 25, 2026 at 12:21 pm
Great job, Taylor😊
@MasterDelon-c1z
June 25, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Do you string your racquet with a FULL BED of whatever you’re using, or do you use different strings for the CROSS STRINGS or the MAIN STRINGS? Cheers.
@TommyDavidVerbal
June 25, 2026 at 1:48 pm
IMO grunting helps because it means your breathing exhaling when hitting the ball.
@JovanMijajlović035
June 25, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Need more of him doing things like this and explaining tennis.He speaks about it so well and no matter what your level of game is you could understand and apply a lot of the stuff he is talking about
@goosetrooper
June 25, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Curious if he uses the portable Pro-Stringer. Sooo good to have.
@alisa-bg1wr
June 25, 2026 at 2:51 pm
so good! thank you, Taylor!
@rollingschmon
June 25, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Win or lose Fritzy represents our country like a boss every time.
@cheek1m0nkey
June 25, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Wow, this was great. Loved the answers.
@numero364
June 25, 2026 at 4:24 pm
not the biggest taylor fan in the world, but i enjoyed this!
@kenzologist
June 25, 2026 at 4:37 pm
I hope Taylor knows how much we value his interviews! He’s consistently the most insightful atp player and one of the few ones willing to nerd out about tennis and talk about things beyond surface level. We appreciate you a lot and just so you know, if you ever decide to start a pod you’ll have a listener in me for life ❤️
@AsemaB
June 25, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Really enjoyed this, thanks Taylor
@dastanprobg2071
June 25, 2026 at 5:54 pm
best USA player for many years, high level always
@NellieKAdaba
June 25, 2026 at 8:08 pm
I’ve never heard of him, because it’s been a while since I’ve watched tennis. The last time I watched tennis was when Nadal, Federer or Murray were playing.
@servantofgodcheng8953
June 25, 2026 at 8:34 pm
The best video i watched about the technical side of the game. Thanks
p.s. His separation with Morgan Riddle is a loss for both of them. And Olivia Jade is not bad
@franekfranek9231
June 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
Taylor is a true professional
@janetdimacali5619
June 26, 2026 at 2:17 am
He speaks well and explains things clearly. He could be an analyst post his playing career.
@orelkabetz6049
June 26, 2026 at 3:47 am
AMAZINF STUFF
@averageiqytuser
June 26, 2026 at 6:52 am
6:05 he asked in r/tabletennis, got the tennis answer😂
@violet640
June 26, 2026 at 6:52 am
Most good looking athletes are in tennis 🎾. Fritz- one of the handsomest. 😊
@mojojojo3575
June 26, 2026 at 8:43 am
I tried losing 6-0 all the time but i also lose the next sets
@jackee_
June 26, 2026 at 9:52 am
never seen so many positive Fritz comments lmao, don’t let the r/tennis people see this lmao
@adamfalgout6601
June 26, 2026 at 11:35 am
I use a 18×20 string pattern also, I have hybrid strings. Wasabi mains at 53lbs and Wasabi-X crosses at 55lbs. The reason my crosses are tighter, is because it’s a much much softer string than the mains, so it balances them out. I love the way it plays and feels, I may even do a 3lbs differential to test.
@Vajra1021
June 26, 2026 at 11:39 am
Frizz should team up with Andy Rodicck on the podcast
@Kombo-Chapfika
June 26, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Regarding lefties: there’s an asymmetry in the scoring, all ad points are served into the ad court. That ad side cross court favours lefties as that’s the eighties backhand side and their forehand. 2c
@gio_i22
June 26, 2026 at 2:12 pm
he’s so perfect for this content!! always taking the time to explain things clearly 🙂
@markconner5341
June 26, 2026 at 3:24 pm
I don’t know why but it drives me batshit crazy is when grown men say “I feel…..I feel……”
@renedominguez8395
June 26, 2026 at 6:17 pm
This guy has so much knowledge. Hope he gets as lucky as the DA at some point of his career
@rrd333
June 26, 2026 at 6:17 pm
This guy has so much knowledge. Hope he gets as lucky as the DA at some point of his career
@rocha2333
June 26, 2026 at 6:59 pm
Interesting watching him talking about technical stuff. Very knowledgeable and explained it really well.
@keithhayes844
June 26, 2026 at 7:19 pm
I hate Taylor Fritz because my wife has a crush on him
@user-rx8no1zt4c
June 26, 2026 at 8:21 pm
I like Taylor Fritz
@jrt70
June 26, 2026 at 8:30 pm
He might be right about courts not changing the last fifteen years, but the fifteen years before that…
@Cleveland_Rocks
June 26, 2026 at 10:25 pm
underlooked? he means overlooked?
@trentchaffee5185
June 27, 2026 at 2:29 am
That was a solid Q & A. Thank you. Respect to Taylor Fritz and good luck with the rest of the grass swing.
@Bejman13
June 27, 2026 at 9:10 am
It’s interesting because I find grunting really does help my game. It’s an exhale and release of tension right before the shot that I believe relaxes me and allows me to be more fluid. Who actually knows if it helps but I think it does
@Tennisace40-s4c
June 27, 2026 at 9:23 am
I go to Fritz for stringing advice? I think not. But he’s seems to be a chill guy.
@marikal9683
June 27, 2026 at 11:46 am
Invite Daniil Medvedev and ask him about the tennis balls. He has an opinion on this 😂 and all the answers 😂😂
@malawi89
June 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm
How on earth is Nadal-Federer the most competitive rivalry?
@SondersMelody
June 27, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Enjoyed his answers and sharing personal stories. Only question I think he missed was Tennis Elbow. Players get tennis elbow that have never played golf before.
@bf2206
June 27, 2026 at 3:37 pm
He will be a top coach one day if he wants
@zodcx
June 27, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Very informative, also beautiful man
@JJguitarbeginner
June 27, 2026 at 11:35 pm
I like Fritz and Murray, cos i use Radical for almost 20 yeras 😂
@arinakaren
June 28, 2026 at 2:37 am
Nadal-Federer rivalry IS the correct answer. Love him!
@patrickhamning1734
June 28, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Blame tsitsipas for coaching. He proved that coaching during match is unavoidable so they let it go and allow coaching
@Windansea
June 29, 2026 at 1:36 pm
What an excellent interview! Packed with insights! I’d like to hear what racquet he used for that golden set. And whether he considered switching after that unintended situation.
@elkrazi
June 29, 2026 at 11:23 pm
Thanks Taylor you’re the best
@Jambassador
June 30, 2026 at 1:34 am
No joke I literally learned so much in 10 minutes as a lifelong player
@lemoncrash1814
June 30, 2026 at 10:25 am
Just watched a video on vocal fry and came here to confirm, yup this guy has more vocal fry than anybody.
@Vegemiteslut
July 1, 2026 at 8:06 am
So this is why he hasn’t been playing with Pika for a while
@pezboy715
July 1, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Lmao RIP to 4:47 he didn’t answer the question at ALL 😂
@luckyluke8518
July 1, 2026 at 9:34 pm
6:52
@romanieo
July 2, 2026 at 12:06 am
Burt Reynolds and Tom Selleck drinking in a bar said, let’s REINCARNATE as a tennis player. Success. Tom Reynolds, Burt Selleck, Taylor Fritz.
@emmaf4320
July 2, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Taylor, you should continue using your girlfriend’s racquet and setup 🙂