Brady Jacob - Longer he has played with us the more rewarding it has gotten.

We caught up with Brady Jacob out of PittsburghTennisLeague.com  franchise. He's racked up an impressive 126 wins and 78 losses record over the last 8 years.

Which league are you a member of?

I was a member of the Miami league from 2015-2018 and Pittsburgh from 2019-now.

How did you first learn about it?

Google! You gotta love the SEO-friendly league name. Lol 

How often do you play?

Generally 2-3x a week. In Pittsburgh, I usually rest for the winter and gear up for the spring season. 

What do you like most about the league?

I like that there's a wide variety of players of different backgrounds and experience, but everyone is capable of beating each other on a given day. It's what makes tennis fun and keeps me coming back. 

Tell us about your most memorable match(es)

This year's spring 2 season playoff final was one of the more memorable matches of my life. I was playing against Brendan Mason who had beaten me the last few times we played. He is a tough opponent as he's very athletic and generally I would wear down towards the end of our matches. But this match was different. We split the first two sets and went all the way in the third to a tiebreaker in which I was able to pull out the win. The match lasted around 3 hours which was definitely the longest match I've ever played. I was very proud of how I played that day as I've been working this summer on my conditioning and mental game.  

Do you have any other interesting comments about your experiences with the league?

The longer I've been in the league, the more rewarding it has gotten. I enjoy the ebbs and flows of different players coming in and out, meeting different people and learning their games and adjusting your own over time to get better. I have met a lot of quality players and good people over the years and a lot of them have remained friends. 

How did you get started playing tennis?

My mom signed me and herself up for beginner lessons when I was around 9 years old. I played through high school and then stopped playing competitively for the most part when I went to college at University of Miami. A few years after graduating, I was getting the itch to compete again and that's when I found the league. 

Do you play to compete, or for fun?

Both, of course. 

What level player are you? (NTRP rating)

4.25 

What do you love about tennis?  

Being one on one against the other player. Some matches are more of a physical challenge, some are more of a mental one, and some are both. I am happy to have a sport that I enjoy and know that I will continue enjoying it for many years to come. 

Describe your tennis game:

I consider myself an all-around player who will always do my best to make life tough for my opponent. I'm comfortable coming to the net and putting away points with volleys or overheads. I have heavy topspin on my forehand so I usually rely on that to get my opponent off balance. My one handed topspin backhand has always been weaker, but this season I've gained a lot of confidence in it and am hitting it much more often. 

Tell us a little bit about yourself, for example: What do you do? Where did you grow up? What are your hobbies?

Currently I live outside of Pittsburgh in Oakmont, PA and work in the business side of the Physical Therapy industry. I lived in Miami from 2007-2018 and moved back here mostly to be closer to family and for work. Other hobbies include golfing, electronic music and festivals, yoga, cooking (food, as well as on the tennis court). 

Konda Reddy - Loves the genuine friendships made through the league

We caught up with Konda Reddy out of the Milwaukee Tennis League. He's been playing with us since 2021 and has already played an amazing 109 matches at the time of this profile.

Tell us a little about yourself, for example: What do you do? Where did you grow up? What are your hobbies (besides tennis)?

I grew up in India and moved to USA in 2012 San Diego, CA, and relocated to Milwaukee in 2014 part of work. I started loving Milwaukee culture and settled in Mequon which is north of Milwaukee where I settled with my wife and son. I work in technology as IT Manager for Red Wing shoes, and I love the company culture. My hobbies include running, network building apart from tennis and love to spend time with family on travel.

Which league are you a member of?

Milwaukee Tennis league

Who are your favorite rivals in the league? Why?

Having a group of rivals like Max Dickman, Anil, Tyler and Issac. It is always fun and competitive to play these players, most often leading to 3 sets, a lot of deuces, and more than 2 hours duration. Overall, their varying play styles, strengths, and techniques have challenged me to grow as a player.

How long have you participated in your league?

I started playing in this league in August 2021.

How did you first learn about it?

When I started researching tournaments to build network around tennis and improve my skills, I found multiple leagues, but I found Milwaukee Tennis league that offered a wide range of singles and doubles matches. This league was the perfect fit for what I was looking for with flexibility. Not only did finding a variety of competitive levels cater to players of all skill levels.

How often do you play?

I play tennis daily, participating in approximately 2-3 weekly matches and practicing on non-match days.

What do you like most about the league?

The friendly community with all the players flexible to accommodate each other along with getting a chance to play with players at my skill level and just able to easily get back into playing. It’s incredible how a common interest in the game brings people together, allowing for the formation of genuine friendships along with my understanding of the game and empowering me to become a more versatile player.

Tell us about your most memorable match(es)

I had quite a few of the most memorable matches in league but the most memorable one is with Tyler Welch on the Spring playoffs in 2023. The game was more than 2 hours with either of us wanting to lose a single point but at the end Tyller won (6-4/3-6/6-4). A couple of matches with Max very hectic with lot duces points with duration almost 3 hours games and each of us won one game each.  

Do you have any other interesting comments about your experiences with the league?
It’s nice that people can be moved up or down in skill level groups, it's a goal of mine to have fun and improve game build network.

How did you get started playing tennis?

I became interested in playing tennis in 2015 by watching my son play and started practice matches with friends’ tennis created more interest in game and became a sport I truly enjoy.

Do you play to compete or for fun?

Both I like to build skills and play compete games with fun 

What level of player are you? (NTRP rating)
Currently a 3.0

What do you love about tennis?  
I love tennis. It helps me to keep my fitness and developing mental strength to focus on game during critical phase and provided opportunity to build social network.