RUclips is my favorite in-house entertainment, and Real Tennis is my favorite channel. The way the matches are presented is so interesting. I love hearing what the players are thinking during the changeovers and I love the commentators! I feel like you guys are my friends, Mark, Scott, Ben, Topher, Kevin, Ian, Chris and more! it's just so great. It's my favorite reality TV. I will miss you guys.
Thank you to the entire Real Tennis team for all the incredible content and amazing matches that you uploaded. It was such a pleasure to be featured on the channel and meet the team. Hopefully the channel can make a comeback down the road!
Thank you for all the content over the years. You are my favorite youtuber by far. That being said, I understand this move as you are not running a charity. Again, thank you and all the best for the future endeavors
So sad. It was such great idea and I loved to watch these matches. I hope, you will find other options to make this happen. And thanks to Mark for all the work behind the camera!
Great content and great personalities. Plus very entertaining tennis. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks to all involved. Will miss the channel. See you on Essential Tennis. And big ups to the production team. I know what it takes to put videos like these together.
I'm going to miss this channel, it has produced a lot of entertaining content during such a short period of time. Also, the editing has always been top notch.
What a sad video!! Really sorry to see all you guys go. I feel guilty I didn't financially support. Wouldn't have made a difference but I would feel better. A hug from Miami to all of you!! Godspeed.
Ahh such a shame, I've followed the channel and essential tennis for a while. I hope it picks back up one day. Thanks Ian for all your hard work. I've got the book too!
Ian I want to thank you for everything you’ve done. It’s much appreciated. Maybe this can still happen, but I was hoping for a ‘final boss’ match between you and Will Hamilton. That would be SICK. Thanks big guy. Tennis for life.
Thank you Ian and all at your channel for the two (2) great years!!! We really appreciate it and your content. Sad to hear that it was not profitable. We know and root that your next channel or idea will successful. Will miss you all! Best!
That’s sad. I’ve had many different RUclips ventures of varying successes, so I totally get it! It’s much much harder than people think if you get an early breakout video. All I can say is that we all Hope something unforeseen happens and you guys can start making videos again quickly! Your fans really do appreciate all the hard work and we genuinely love these videos. Best tennis matches on YT by far! Come back soon ❤❤❤
Sad to see you go. I was a member when you first announced but there wasn't any content for a month then it was doubles which I don't care about. RUclips rewards more frequent uploads so Winston videos get more exposure. Good luck and hopefully these comeback in one form or another. Thanks Ian
Very sad about this news. I knew this channel this year and was the only one that dealt with the psychological part of tennis in a relevant way. Cheers from Brazil!
Completely understandable, the youtube algorithm has been more vicious than ever it seems. I can say for myself I remember 1-2 yrs ago watching regularly then when I was very busy I skipped a few videos here and there, only to the algorithm show me this again when MEP shows up again. Hopefully the algorithm and therefore the channel will improve in the future so we get to resume the match videos
Good content and good ideas can't always be monetized. No shame. You did what you love and it didn't work out. Most businesses don't succeed. In any case, I hope you go on to bigger things. Best of luck.
Each match has been a real pleasure to watch so while it may not have been monetarily profitable it made me remember why I loved amateur tennis so much.
There were too many random dudes. Needed same maybe 6-10 fellas more often with something on the line at the end. Lost its lustre unfortunately because it was well made content but I didn’t know half the people were by the end. Like why should I care about some random dude against random dude? As opposed to angry old man v MEP etc
why don´t you change content, like rackets reviews, equipment like tenis bags, shoes, etc. regardless of that, thanks for the amazing content this years
Thanks for all the entertaining matches. I watch a few different tennis match content creators and while the production isn't the same, it's still fun to watch matches, especially once you have established personalities. Ever think about cutting back on all the editing and just using 1 camera? I'm sure plenty of us would continue watching and you wouldn't have to spend so much money on editing (assuming that's what makes this channel unprofitable).
That's a pity but understandable. Great production. Really enjoyable, for me especially the high level singles. I'm not sure if it's true but I thought maybe you got most views for those matches.
I love watching the pros, especially during the grand slams, but, can I really learn much from watching them? I think I learn much more from watching these matches because of the commentary and because the players are great, but not super-human mutants.
Well if you had done a small research on other channels that future matches and have great success(Winston Du). You would know that people want to see VERY good players play each other and not grinders vs pushers. You should showcase at least college players or maybe create a tournament with a small price for them. No wonder why both channels goes from bad to worse every year your understanding of what people want to see in a tennis channel is very bad.
It makes me wonder if they were simply unsuccessful bringing in local WI players from UW Milwaukee or Madison playing against 5.0s or something. That could have been some great content
@@DurpenHeimer i kinda wanted to see them challenge other clubs in nearby cities like chicago. plenty of 5.0s to put on a tournament only 1.5 hours away!
Well, that's a different niche, but it'll be sad if there's no good channel with 4.5/5.0 tennis - I'm a lot more interested in that than random near-pro players (when I can just see actual pros). For me, the best matches on Winston's channel are Winston's own matches (and those do tend to have the most views). Maybe it's because I'm a 4.5/5.0 myself, and maybe there just aren't enough of us out there.
RUclips is tough man. Hope to see Essential Tennis come back strong in 2025!
I have been so puzzled on why this content isn't taking off! It has been sooo entertaining!
I LOVE this channel! Hope to see you back
RUclips is my favorite in-house entertainment, and Real Tennis is my favorite channel. The way the matches are presented is so interesting. I love hearing what the players are thinking during the changeovers and I love the commentators! I feel like you guys are my friends, Mark, Scott, Ben, Topher, Kevin, Ian, Chris and more! it's just so great. It's my favorite reality TV. I will miss you guys.
Thank you Ian, and everyone at Real Tennis for all the videos throughout the years!
Thank you to the entire Real Tennis team for all the incredible content and amazing matches that you uploaded. It was such a pleasure to be featured on the channel and meet the team. Hopefully the channel can make a comeback down the road!
Thank you for all the content over the years. You are my favorite youtuber by far. That being said, I understand this move as you are not running a charity. Again, thank you and all the best for the future endeavors
So sad. It was such great idea and I loved to watch these matches.
I hope, you will find other options to make this happen.
And thanks to Mark for all the work behind the camera!
How sad, this was my favorite tennis channel and it will be missed! A hug from Brazil
I have no idea why this channel does not have hundreds of thousands. I think the sport of tennis is going to blow up soon, i wouldn’t quit on it yet
Great content and great personalities. Plus very entertaining tennis. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks to all involved. Will miss the channel. See you on Essential Tennis. And big ups to the production team. I know what it takes to put videos like these together.
It was a great run. You will always be remembered as an innovator.
I'm going to miss this channel, it has produced a lot of entertaining content during such a short period of time. Also, the editing has always been top notch.
What a sad video!! Really sorry to see all you guys go. I feel guilty I didn't financially support. Wouldn't have made a difference but I would feel better. A hug from Miami to all of you!! Godspeed.
I will miss your channel and especially you, Ian. I hope to continue to see you at Essential Tennis.
Ahh such a shame, I've followed the channel and essential tennis for a while. I hope it picks back up one day. Thanks Ian for all your hard work. I've got the book too!
Ian I want to thank you for everything you’ve done. It’s much appreciated. Maybe this can still happen, but I was hoping for a ‘final boss’ match between you and Will Hamilton. That would be SICK. Thanks big guy. Tennis for life.
Thank you Ian and all at your channel for the two (2) great years!!! We really appreciate it and your content. Sad to hear that it was not profitable. We know and root that your next channel or idea will successful. Will miss you all! Best!
Thanks for all the incredible content, and thanks to all the incredible players! Hope to see this come back in the future.
That’s sad. I’ve had many different RUclips ventures of varying successes, so I totally get it! It’s much much harder than people think if you get an early breakout video.
All I can say is that we all Hope something unforeseen happens and you guys can start making videos again quickly! Your fans really do appreciate all the hard work and we genuinely love these videos. Best tennis matches on YT by far! Come back soon ❤❤❤
Cheers, Ian! I really enjoyed this channel and loved the content. Hopefully, this isn't the final goodbye 🤞
Sad to see you go. I was a member when you first announced but there wasn't any content for a month then it was doubles which I don't care about.
RUclips rewards more frequent uploads so Winston videos get more exposure. Good luck and hopefully these comeback in one form or another. Thanks Ian
Thank you for being amazing and awesome.
That's a shame. Best of luck with whatever you do next.
Good luck and thanks for all the content!
Very sad about this news. I knew this channel this year and was the only one that dealt with the psychological part of tennis in a relevant way. Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks for all the great content Ian , Your self MArk and all your people Scott Broady Angry old man loved all of it !!!
THANK YOU ALL
Hats off to you and the team. Content was great! USTA should sponsor you.
Thanks Ian and Team for all the content. Enjoyed for many years!!!!! Good luck and hopefully we can meet one day!!
I really appreciate all you've done. It's been a fun ride.
Completely understandable, the youtube algorithm has been more vicious than ever it seems.
I can say for myself I remember 1-2 yrs ago watching regularly then when I was very busy I skipped a few videos here and there, only to the algorithm show me this again when MEP shows up again.
Hopefully the algorithm and therefore the channel will improve in the future so we get to resume the match videos
Good content and good ideas can't always be monetized. No shame. You did what you love and it didn't work out. Most businesses don't succeed. In any case, I hope you go on to bigger things. Best of luck.
Thank you Ian and team! i have been a fan for a long time and i am a little bit sad...
Very very strange that there aren't a ton more subscribers. Been totally fun to watch and hate on MEP and Mark.
Each match has been a real pleasure to watch so while it may not have been monetarily profitable it made me remember why I loved amateur tennis so much.
I really enjoyed the content, but you are not funding a charity, and it needs to be able to stand on its own … so I get it …
You guys made some great stuff and should be proud. Thank you!
Sad to see this quality content not get the attention it deserves.
The old content back in the original location was great. Too bad you guys lost your space.
There were too many random dudes. Needed same maybe 6-10 fellas more often with something on the line at the end. Lost its lustre unfortunately because it was well made content but I didn’t know half the people were by the end. Like why should I care about some random dude against random dude? As opposed to angry old man v MEP etc
we're gonna miss you guys 😭
Thank you Ian for the amazing content!!!
This was actually a fun channel to watch. Too bad.
will miss you guys!
Gonna really miss the personalities.
Mark, organized? You should the chaos on his Discord. 😂
Such a shame. Makes me wonder how others make it work. The first that comes to mind is Winston Du, but sure you looked into it.
That sucks! I wish you lot the best and hope you can create match videos in the future on this channel or on ET.
why don´t you change content, like rackets reviews, equipment like tenis bags, shoes, etc. regardless of that, thanks for the amazing content this years
Thanks for all the entertaining matches. I watch a few different tennis match content creators and while the production isn't the same, it's still fun to watch matches, especially once you have established personalities. Ever think about cutting back on all the editing and just using 1 camera? I'm sure plenty of us would continue watching and you wouldn't have to spend so much money on editing (assuming that's what makes this channel unprofitable).
Will we get match play on essential tennis?
We'll miss you
That's a pity but understandable. Great production. Really enjoyable, for me especially the high level singles. I'm not sure if it's true but I thought maybe you got most views for those matches.
I love watching the pros, especially during the grand slams, but, can I really learn much from watching them? I think I learn much more from watching these matches because of the commentary and because the players are great, but not super-human mutants.
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well if you had done a small research on other channels that future matches and have great success(Winston Du).
You would know that people want to see VERY good players play each other and not grinders vs pushers. You should showcase at least college players or maybe create a tournament with a small price for them. No wonder why both channels goes from bad to worse every year your understanding of what people want to see in a tennis channel is very bad.
It makes me wonder if they were simply unsuccessful bringing in local WI players from UW Milwaukee or Madison playing against 5.0s or something. That could have been some great content
@@DurpenHeimer i kinda wanted to see them challenge other clubs in nearby cities like chicago. plenty of 5.0s to put on a tournament only 1.5 hours away!
lol
@IanWestermann yep (lol) is exactly the reason this channel is gone.
Well, that's a different niche, but it'll be sad if there's no good channel with 4.5/5.0 tennis - I'm a lot more interested in that than random near-pro players (when I can just see actual pros). For me, the best matches on Winston's channel are Winston's own matches (and those do tend to have the most views). Maybe it's because I'm a 4.5/5.0 myself, and maybe there just aren't enough of us out there.