Between media, creativity, and expression.
Whether it is tennis commentary, strategic communication, creative production, or visual work, I am driven by shaping content with clarity, purpose, and a distinct point of view.
Analysis, language, and creative communication.
In media and communication, I combine sporting expertise, editorial thinking, and creative execution: from live commentary and analysis to strategic club communication and journalistic formats.
Player. Analyst. Commentator.
As an active ATP Tour professional and former college player in the United States, I combine deep tennis knowledge from firsthand competitive experience with a strong media background. For Sporteurope.tv, I worked as a commentator and analyst during the US Open in 2024 and 2025.
My particular strength lies in analyzing matches not only from a tactical and technical perspective, but also in explaining the mental side of the game in an authentic and accessible way. Thanks to my bilingual background, I am able to work in both German and English.
Communication, identity, and community.
In my role at TC 1899 Blau-Weiss Berlin, I was responsible for the club’s strategic communication around tennis operations. This included building and managing the official Instagram channel, developing a consistent corporate identity, and designing all graphics independently in Adobe Photoshop.
In addition, I conceptualized and organized a Pro-Am event that gave members the opportunity to play together with the club’s professionals. I adapted the concept from my college tennis experience in the United States and reinterpreted it in a new context. I was also responsible for supporting players and parents and for acquiring sponsors.
Built the official Instagram channel with results, announcements, and club communication.
Independently developed a consistent visual identity and created all graphics in Adobe Photoshop.
Conceptualized a Pro-Am format, supported members, and actively acquired sponsors.
Game, Set, Reality
With “Game, Set, Reality,” I write a column for Matchball Magazin in which I explore tennis not only from a sporting perspective, but also through a personal and societal lens. The series is designed for four issues per year and can be expanded continuously.
Why I Still Love Tennis
The opening piece of the column explores the ambivalence of the sport: between fascination, frustration, and lasting passion.
Between Hunger and Peak Performance
On nutrition on the tennis tour, and why it is essential for performance, recovery and health.
Walking Betting Slips: When Your Investment Serves a Double Fault
On sports betting, hate messages, and the dark side of an industry where players become a financial product.
Code Violation
I started making my first beats at around the age of 16. Hip-hop was the entry point, but before long electronic music completely pulled me in.
The deeper I got into that world, the more it became a space where I could switch off, experiment, and lose myself creatively. In the summer of 2024, I finally started DJing myself. I was immediately fascinated by the craft. Since then, I have been playing sets for myself and for others.
My artist name Code Violation comes from tennis. In that context, a code violation means crossing a line. For me, that captures exactly what music does: it breaks routines, questions rules, and gives me the freedom to create my own space.
Digital platforms with structure.
I build websites for associations, brands, and companies: from structure to user guidance to design implementation.
More on my approach as a web developer
New association website with clear user guidance and editorial structure for clubs, results, and communication.
Brand website for a streetwear label with a tennis identity: shop structure, storytelling, and community presence.
Selected visual projects.
In addition, I also work in visual and brand-related contexts in front of the camera. It is not my main focus, but it is a creative field that complements my profile in a meaningful way.
For media, creative projects, or collaboration.
I welcome inquiries related to media work, creative formats, communication, and selected collaborative projects.
hello@jonas-pelle-hartenstein.de