The Functional Tennis Podcast

The Functional Tennis Podcast

Fabio Molle

Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (34)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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60%
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About This Podcast

Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis.

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Recent Episodes

Is College Tennis In Trouble? with ITA CEO Dave Mullins

May 26, 2026 37m

College tennis has never been stronger on court… but behind the scenes, major changes are happening.In this episode, I’m joined by ITA CEO Dave Mullins to break down what’s really going on in US…

Luciano Darderi on Reaching the ATP Top 20

May 13, 2026 10m

While at the Italian Open in Rome with ASICS, I got the chance to sit down with Luciano Darderi for this mini episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast.Luciano talks about growing up between Argentina…

“I Wasn’t a Great Junior” ATP no.73 Mattia Bellucci

May 11, 2026 14m

In this short episode from the Italian Open in Rome, I sit down with Mattia Bellucci for a quick chat about his journey from an average junior career to breaking into the ATP Top 100.Mattia talks…

What It Takes at U12 Level Now - Sebastian Lavie at IMG Future Stars

May 01, 2026 25m

What does it actually take to compete at the top level in under-12 tennis today?In this episode, I’m at the IMG Future Stars in Greece, where some of the best young players in the world come together…

I Tried Something New… (My First YouTube Video Is Live)

Apr 15, 2026 3m

I tried something new.For a long time, I’ve talked about starting a YouTube channel where I get back on court and test myself against players better than me. The reality is, I never really had the…

Does the Saber Improve Your Tennis? Here’s What the Data Shows

Mar 27, 2026 51m Transcript

Over the past 12 months, I’ve been working with biomechanics researcher Dr Nick Busuttil to better understand one simple question…Does the Functional Tennis Saber actually improve your game?In this…

Balancing Singles Ambition and Doubles Success with Marc Polmans

Mar 10, 2026 37m

Marc Polmans is now ranked inside the top 60 in doubles after making the Australian Open doubles final but he still sees himself as a singles player.In this episode, we talk about the reality of…

Why 55% of the Top 100 Use Luxilon with Justin Van Malderen

Feb 25, 2026 39m

Justin Van Malderen from Luxilon is back on the Functional Tennis Podcast.At the 2025 US Open, 55% of the Top 100 were using Luxilon strings. In this episode, we discuss why.We talk about falling…

The new ASICS Solution Speed FF4 with Yuhi Tanigaki

Feb 05, 2026 31m Transcript

In this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Yuhi Tanigaki, Product Manager for Tennis Footwear at ASICS, to go behind the scenes of the new Solution Speed FF4.Yuhi plays a central…

Quick Update from Functional Tennis

Feb 03, 2026 11m

A brief catchup with whats been going on at Functional TennisPodcast breakNew Saber EditionsThe FT99New 2027 productsTariff complicationsPodcast guests

Wilson's "Pure Aero" - Racket catchup with The Tennisnerd

Oct 18, 2025 32m

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, Fabio chats with Jonas Eriksson, better known as Tennis Nerd, the go-to voice in the tennis world for rackets.With the Functional Tennis Racket of the…

Jesper De Jong's linear progression continues

Sep 30, 2025 28m Transcript

This week I’m joined once again by Dutch ATP player Jesper de Jong, who has continued his steady rise on the professional circuit.Since our last chat, Jesper has broken into the top 100, reached his…

“Djokovic Match Showed Me the Level” Jaime Faria

Sep 16, 2025 37m

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast I’m joined once again by Portuguese player Jaime Faria, who continues to make strides on the ATP Tour.Since our last chat, Jaime has broken into the top…

“Every Tennis Parent’s Journey Is Different” with Garry Cahill

Sep 03, 2025 50m

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined once again by Garry Cahill, one of Ireland’s most respected coaches, former Davis Cup captain, and Performance Director at Tennis Ireland.In…

Building People, Not Just Players. John Williams, coach of world no.1 Doubles Taylor Townsend

Aug 12, 2025 57m Transcript

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast I’m joined by John Williams, coach and mentor to world number 1 doubles player Taylor Townsend.John’s approach to coaching is anything but conventional. He…

Going All In Changed Everything for Wheelchair Champ Charlie Cooper

Jul 28, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode, I chat with 17-year-old American wheelchair tennis player Charlie Cooper, a rising star who’s already claimed 2 junior wheelchair singles Grand Slam titles.Born with spina bifida,…

College Champ Starting Her Pro Journey, Dasha Vidmanova Ep260

Jul 02, 2025 24m Transcript

🎙️ This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Dasha Vidmanova, the former US College #1 player and 2024 NCAA singles, doubles, and team champion.Born in Moscow and raised in Prague,…

“I Didn’t Think I’d Go Pro” Aleks Kovacevic ATP #77

Jun 17, 2025 44m Transcript

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by American ATP player Aleks Kovacevic, currently ranked #77 ATPAleks takes us through his surprising journey to the pro tour, from not…

Spotting Tennis’s Next Star with Clinton Coleman from IMG Tennis

Jun 04, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode, I speak with Clinton Coleman, Senior Scout at IMG Tennis, who helped discover and guide some of the sport’s brightest young talents, including Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Eala, Mirra…

Luca Van Assche: Building Belief, Beating Pressure, and Loving the Grind

May 20, 2025 33m Transcript

This week I’m joined by Luca Van Assche, one of France’s top young players and a former Roland Garros junior champion. We chat about his fast rise to the ATP top 70, what it really takes to make the…

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