Dave O´Hare - Grand Slam Winning Doubles Coach

In today´s episode we talk to Dave O´Hare who coaches one of the best doubles teams on the ATP Tour.

Dave is a former pro player and still represents Ireland in the Davis Cup. He´s been working with Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram for almost 3 years, helping them to World number 1 doubles pair and the 2022 US Open mens doubles title.

Dave and Joe were college roommates and doubles partners at the University of Memphis. They also played together on the tour before Dave started coaching Joe & Rajeev in 2021.

Dave´s passion for the sport and doubles shines through in this chat. Highlights include:-

• Imposter syndrome on the tour.
• Helping his players through the highs and lows of pro tennis.
• Individual vs. Team Coaching in Doubles.
• The importance of process over outcome.
• Louis Cayer´s Impact on British doubles.
• His and Joe´s transition from College teammates to Coach and player.
• The importance of communication and synergy in doubles partnerships.
• Which doubles pairs to look out for in 2023.

Other Episodes you might like:-

• #102: Louis Cayer- The Doubles Guru (Our most popular episode!)
• #132: Joe Salisbury - Double US Open Champion
• #140: Rajeev Ram - Multiple Grand Slam Champion

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