"Player development begins with understanding. Measuring academic performance has always been a process from the start of school to the end. 135 applies the same logic to a process of reporting in tennis.....one that measurably supports player and coach through the tennis development journey."
Nicholas Scott
135 Co-founder, Analyst and Coach

CONNECTED DEVELOPMENT

Clear information for the player, parent and coach.

The strongest development outcomes occur when everyone understands the same priorities. 135 provides the evidence, interpretation and communication needed to keep the player’s support team aligned.

Player

The player receives a clear explanation of their 135 Profile and no more than three priorities to focus on before the next reporting period.

Coach

Coaches receive reporting that highlights the player’s developing strengths, tactical patterns and priorities, helping connect match evidence to the training court.

Progress

Short video explainers and ongoing reporting show what has changed, what still requires attention and where the next development focus should be placed.

Built to support the coach, not replace them.

135 adds an experienced Performance Analyst to the player’s support team. We provide coaches with evidence and context they may not have time to produce themselves, while the coach leads the overall player relationship.

THE 135 FRAMEWORK

Understanding what really happens

135 provides profile information on server’s first three shots (135), the returner’s first three shots (246) and extended rallies (7+). This gives players and coaches more useful context than end-of-point data alone.

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Server's First 3 Shots

Developing different serve patterns and strategies begins with understanding what the server is trying to achieve before the service motion even starts

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Returner's First 3 Shots

Return patterns may be attacking or neutralising. Players need both the ability to execute them and the awareness to know when and why.

7+

Extended Rally

From shot 7 onwards, the early server or returner advantage has generally passed. Developing effective long-rally patterns remains important for every player.

Profile

Understand the player

Benchmark

Compare appropriately

Measure

Track progression

The 135 Methodology

135 Capture

It All Starts With the Match Footage

135 Capture is a simple, portable recording solution that makes it easy to record matches and upload them to the 135 Analyzer.

See how match footage becomes meaningful player intelligence.

See How 135 Capture Works →
135 Capture portable match recording system in use on a tennis court

Inside the 135 Analyzer

Inside the 135 Analyzer

Profile

Creates the initial profile of a player’s game by analyzing matches using the 135 Framework. This provides a clear starting point for understanding how a player performs across different rally lengths and match situations.

135 Analyzer Profile screenshot

THE 135 PLAYER PATHWAY

Choose the level of match coverage that suits the player.

Foundation Profile and Competitive Pathway provide the same core service. The difference is the number of matches analyzed each quarter. More matches provides a broader evidence base and allows greater depth in the player’s profile and reporting.

Two matches per quarter

Foundation Profile

Regular profiling, benchmarking and guidance based on two analyzed matches each quarter.

Two matches analyzed each quarter.
  • Player profiling and relevant benchmarking
  • One 135 Self Review match
  • A Player Session with a 135 Performance Analyst
  • Clear development priorities
  • Coach reporting and progress updates
  • Access to the 135 Analyzer.
  • Access to the 135 App for self-recording data in between reporting periods.

US $159 per player, per quarter Players may begin with either pathway option.

Included Foundation Profile Competitive Pathway
Matches analyzed each quarter 2 4
135 Self Review match 1 1
Player Session
Coach reporting and progress updates
Short video explainers
135 Analyzer and App access
60 Minute Performance Review available

The right option depends on the player’s match schedule, development needs and the desired depth of analysis.

135 Performance Review with a player and parent

A deeper understanding

Performance Review

Every Foundation Profile and Competitive Pathway includes a 20 minute Player Session. A Performance Review is available when the player, parent or coach wants to explore the player’s game in greater depth.

The performance review provides up to 60 minutes with a senior 135 Analyst to discuss tactical patterns, development priorities, training implications and future planning. It can be booked as a standalone service or added to Competitive Pathway.

Up to 60 minutes
Accredited 135 Analyst
Player, parent and coach

Testimonials

Some of our Partners

University of Memphis
Wake Forest University
Baylor University
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Learn More

A deeper look at our thinking, methodology and approach to modern player analysis.

Insights & Presentations

F.A.Q.

What is the 135 Framework?

135 is simply the first three shots executed by a server in a given rally. Broadly, we measure player performance by the following metrics:

  • 135 profile (serve patterns)
  • 246 profile (return patterns)
  • 7+ profile (long rally patterns)

It’s important to note that each player is different, so profiles vary. 

The other important aspect is that we talk about “win rates”. For example, when we talk about “a win rate on 1”, we mean unreturnable 1st serves compared to double faults. If your win rate on 1 is 80%, it means you serve 2 double faults for every 8 unreturnable first serves.

For more information, have a look at this article.

How old should players be?

The earlier they start viewing and learning about data and how to apply it to their own match strategies and tactics, the better. 

As soon as a player enters a competitive yellow ball program with aspirations for higher levels of tennis, they, their coach and their parents should be thinking about how to capture information about the way they play.

How long has 135 been around?

135 started life as an app in 2017. Under the name “GT STATS” we further developed into so much more than an app.

We changed our name to “135 Tennis Analytics” in 2020 to reflect both tennis and our 135 Framework.

Our last and final iteration is to “135 Tennis Intelligence”. For more information on our name, have a look here.

Where is 135 based?

135 is headquartered in Australia with operations in the US, Canada and Asia plus analysts and partners all over the world.

As a parent, can I still engage the services of 135 for my child if my coach does not use 135?

Yes you can, although we a very careful not to  mix the messages being provided by a player’s coach.

You can put your coach in touch with us by directing them to our contact page.