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Tennis Rankings and How to stay on track towards the Top of the Game

With 12 Books to my name and 11 of those that have specifically noted the ‘how’ behind developing a Top 10 tennis ranking alongside Grand Slam Championship wins to ‘how’ to win that maiden Slam to achieve replicated success, if there’s something remarkable to achieve across the tennis landscape there’s a very good chance I’ve researched it, investigated and compiled the data, put in the hard yards, used various analytical models developed over the past twenty years, and delivered on these outcomes.

You don’t get to be at the Top of the game as its leading scientist and authority behind these key metrics without putting in the work. Truth be told, the likes of Swiatek to Alcaraz and their respective ascension to the Top of the game was all noted by these predictive analytics. And whilst I’ve previously shared this, it’s an incredibly important reminder that what has been uncovered — this new wave of data and insights, really does deliver what no Academy and/or Club across the world really does — on repeat.

Sure, you’ve got Serena’s former coach and their Academy. You’ve got various ones here in Australia. Next you’ve got Ferrero to Henin and Clijsters, plus Nadal’s and there’s definitely a two dozen others across the landscape — then ten-fold. By all accounts, you primarily only hear about two or three of them essentially because these coaches are on the ATP tour (primarily) working with Top 10 players. That said, Serena’s former coach did not develop Rune from scratch nor Halep — they’d already peaked.

Ferrero and Alcaraz are a unique story. Same applies for Swiatek and even Jabeur to Rybakina and Sabalenka. That is to say, the WTA has done the hard work and these are not from “big name” Academy’s (at the time) — and that’s the point.

If anything, it’s about the journey and finding those who are willing to be with you on the way to the top. From inception — a new feature on AM8 International I’ve developed to help guide players and coaches, in cohesion, through to delivery-centric outcomes — that Top 10 tennis ranking and more, there’s really a lot more to it than meets the eye.

The funny thing is hundreds if not thousands of potential players are based at these Academy’s around the globe with some Clubs bigger than others. The irony here is that they’re not privy to this data nor have they repeated their results at scale. That’s the difference between them and AM8 International — I let the data do the talking. Which essentially means names from De Minaur to Ostenpenko — Top 10, Collins to Dimitrov who are having stellar seasons and one has already landed back inside the Top 10 with the other on their way, have been tracked in alignment with our data to indicate that these are by no means surprise results.

But promises are a funny thing. A romance of sorts between the dreamers to desires and bringing them to life. But can they really? Try not to fall into the trap unless they have PoW (Proof of Work) and your ranking continues to ascend alongside your performances. Granted, one can be great, but without the two you’re lopsided — you’re missing a key piece to the puzzle. And that’s okay given that 50% of the current Top 10 are missing these key metrics and are lagging so far this season.

But it starts at the foundations. The same applies for time off with injuries and how to mitigate these. But guess what? It comes down to your technical metrics and these technicalities if you may have been built and designed by yours truly — and are attributed to these ranking milestones and their respective achievements. If your coach is not privy to this ‘new’ wave of technical prowess, that Top 10 status is behind the eight ball. Alas, that’s why I designed the 8 Keys to ensure each and every player and coach has access to become the best in the world and join the next generation of play.

The catch? There is none, not really. It simply requires consistency and hard work. The commitment to learn the 7 Keys before the 8th Key runs your game home. And where’s home? Well in this context, comfortably inside that elusive 8% — inside the Top 10, opposed to the 2% that will regress each and every season (as a baseline).

If you’re not inside the Top 10 sure enough you have a long way to go. But that’s what The Long Game was built for to ensure you have a Pathway to follow without getting lost in all the jargon and over promises. For real, to bring dreams to life in contrast to letting them go due to injury and/or underperforming.

Oh, the best part? It’ll also save you ten-fold in the long run. Why? Quite simply I wanted to ensure AM8 International remained affordable and accessible for all which means irrespective of your socioeconomic background, there’s a PoI for you and a place you can go to for guidance and advice whilst keeping you up to speed with the latest insights behind progressing towards that Top 10 tennis ranking — ranked inside the WTA or ATP Top 20 or Top 10, or at the other end of the spectrum — developmental and/or a current high performance player, there are inroads to take (and tackle) step by step.

The best part? The epitome of the tennis world awaits and we’ve got the data to support it. But if anything, today’s lesson really is about caution — not everything you are told is always the truth. As in life, ulterior motives are a truth so if those dreams are as dear to you as my commitment to delivering on our promises, take a few minutes (or an hour, to be thorough) and sieve through AM8 International — then track back in a few week’s when our new upgrade becomes available. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. If anything, you’ll be more informed and better understand the more intricate details that go on behind the scenes and where to get started — irrespective if you’re Top 500 and/or Top 50 on the WTA or ATP tour, we’ve got a place for you to ensure those dreams become a reality.

To learn more about our data, predictive analytics and how to optimise your own performance, head on over to AM8 International. To learn more about AM8 International check out our selection of Books and/or options to join Dr B’s Pack to gain exclusive access to the best in the world. Not quite ready? Head on over to Beyond Top 10 Tennis for free access to 80+ episodes directly from Dr Berge of what it really takes to win multiple Grand Slams to securing that Top 10 tennis ranking with new episodes each week. More? Catch up on our Tips over on TikTok, Twitter, Threads or Instagram for quick snippets to apply in your game, today.

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Australian Open Day 3: Insights on Rybakina v Pliskova

It’s Day 3 of the Australian Open as we wrap up 1st Round encounters and this one has to be one that was on the radar. A current Top 10 player and a former Top 10 player – Pliskova is a constant darkhorse with her capacity to toe the line with almost any Top 10 player. Of course, when it comes to Rybakina, there is a reason why she is on the cusp of winning her second Grand Slam title. Needless to say, these two players deliver a very similar yet unique twist to the game. It is fairly easy to say Rybakina knows how to pack a punch with her serve and follow it up with the simple one two and done. Pliskova on the other hand has a very similar approach, however, as she is no longer at the peak of her career her angles of influence are not as dominant as her counterparts that are closer to the top echelon of play. If you are familiar with my body of work, then this language is quite commonplace that I have refrained from using in our more recent pieces. Nonetheless, these terms are incredibly powerful and noteworthy when it comes to a more rigourous analysis of these type of players, whilst insuring key micro discrepancies are accounted for.

It is important to note that these terms to terminology that is incredibly dominant in the “What is Your Game Missing Series” through to “The 7 Keys to Optimise Your Life” sets the stage for unravelling and showcasing the latest release and 12th title: “How to Develop a Top 10 Tennis Ranking“.

No matter how frequently “How to Develop a Top 10 Tennis Ranking” is disclosed, given that it only hit the stands merely a few weeks ago, there is so much more to learn and share. And these two players in equal measure at varying points of their career align with these key metrics. By all accounts, Pliskova can still bring her A-Game when needed. However, in this encounter and primarily the second set Rybakina has upped the anti and is the more consistently dominant player. Nevertheless, Pliskova still has moments throughout play where those aforementioned angles of influence are compounded and are a direct consequence of the first set going all the way to a tiebreak that could’ve easily gone either way. Of course, when it comes to Rybakina this is no surprise. Perhaps it is partially unfair to have expected the first set to have been more lopsided in Rybakina’s favour, but that just goes to show how impressive Pliskova can be and remains in pushing a Top 10 player all the way.

After claiming the Brisbane International in solid form, Rybakina has entered the Australian Open as one of the favourites whilst at a career high ranking. This is of no surprise given the players recent trajectory over the past 2+ seasons. Interestingly, Rybakina features in the “What is Your Game Missing Series” – prior to her ascension to claiming her maiden Grand Slam Championship more than a season ago. Again, another player that our metrics have tracked over an extended period of time that flagged this player with an increased probability of ascending toward the Top 10 whilst positioning them as a contender for a Grand Slam title(s). Fast forward another season and Rybakina has not disappointed with her level of maintenance and upkeep – it is absolutely exceptional.

Whilst a number of Top 10 players fluctuate their level of play throughout the season, there are only a handful of players that are able to maintain this level of play alongside their serious contention for one of the four Grand Slam titles per season.

Of course, Pliskova has done this before and made deep runs at Grand Slams on multiple occasions. Now it is Rybakina’s time and a changing of the guard in a manner of speaking, that whilst Pliskova is an incredible competitor in tonight encounter, it was Rybakina that shone through on those key moments. That said, it’s important not to take anything away from Pliskova being able to maintain a level of maintenance that is exhibited through the scoreline and further compounded through a multitude of points throughout this close encounter. Of course, Rybakina went into and has gone into this match as favourite, whilst also walking away with the win, this isn’t to say it was an easy task. Potentially one of the more arduous 1st Round encounters, it was anticipated that the likelihood of going to three (sets) was rather high. For Rybakina to close the match out in two tight sets needs to be highlighted that those nerves of steel really did play their part whilst her capacity to go for broke at times when the majority of players would sway to the side of caution — this is just another example of Rybakina’s potential, not merely this Australian Open, but this season, and the next to come if this calibre of play is not only consistent and maintained, but those 8 Keys become even more solidified in her game.

On a final point, the 7 Keys that coincide with The Long Game are an absolute for a player to maintain this level of play that is typically not seen in a player outside the Top 10 and/or on the trajectory to become a barrier breaker. Even though Pliskova’s metrics were not at the level of frequency required for a Top 10 player, she exhibited signs of her former Top 10 status which needs to be noted and is incredibly commendable. Not only does this position Pliskova with an increased potential to ascend closer towards the Top 30, it all comes down to the players application of the 7 Keys and ultimately becoming conscious of the 8th Key and cementing this into their game.

It almost goes without saying that Rybakina in this match and also so far this (new) season has exhibited not only the 7 Keys, but all 8 Keys that further her Grand Slam Championship status and her new rankings high.

Recall, the predictive analytics shared in “The 7 Keys to Optimise Your Life” – revealing the 7 Keys in a rather intricate way whilst providing a roadmap towards the Top 10 tennis rankings. These very metrics alongside the newer science embedded in the new release, “How to Develop a Top 10 Tennis Ranking“, is what really sets these players a part and pinpoints Rybakina for a stellar season ahead if this level of a maintenance with these core metrics is upheld and the 8 Keys are continuously solidified in the player’s game.

To learn more about AM8 International check out our selections of Books to options to join Dr B’s Pack to gain exclusive access to the best in the world. Not quite ready? Head on over to Beyond Top 10 Tennis for free to access 60+ episodes directly from Dr Berge of what it really takes to win multiple Grand Slams to securing that Top 10 tennis ranking. More? Catch up on our Tips over on TikTok, Twitter, Threads or Instagram for quick snippets to apply in your game, today.