The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game.
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In this episode, I talk with ATP doubles player Rajeev Ram. He is number 15 in the world in doubles right now, and last year reached a career-high of number 5. When I catch up with him he is in his hotel room in Australia on a 14-day quarantine. He is one of the players who is not allowed to leave his hotel room at all for fourteen days. We talk about how he manages to train while he is stuck in his hotel room 24/7, and then dive into his career and doubles strategy. We discuss World Team Tennis...
I interviewed Nicole Melichar last summer, so this is her second appearance on the show. In this episode, I catch Nicole from Melbourne, a few weeks before the Australian Open. She is in quarantine and is only allowed to leave her room for five hours per day. Last summer when I spoke to her she was number 19 in the world, now she is all the way up to number 11. We talk about how quarantine is going in Melbourne and what her plans are for 2021 - she is playing with a new partner this year. We als...
This is a strategy episode for league or tournament doubles players who struggle to make adjustments during a match. If you've ever been down in a match, knowing something needs to change, but not sure how to dig yourself out of the hole you're in, this is for you. Learn how to create a winning gameplan for a specific opponent. Find out how to seek out the weaknesses of the other team, no matter your skill level. I also discuss 3 stories of in-match adjustments I've made to help illustrate how y...
This is a strategy episode for league or tournament doubles players who struggle to make adjustments during a match. If you’ve ever been down in a match, knowing something needs to change, but not sure how to dig yourself out of the hole you’re in, this is for you. Learn how to create a winning gameplan for a specific opponent. Find out how to seek out the weaknesses of the other team, no matter your skill level. I also discuss 3 stories of in-match adjustments I’ve made to help illustrate how y...
In this episode, Will talks with Gigi Fernandez, one of the greatest doubles players of all time. Gigi won 17 major doubles titles on the professional tour and two Olympic Gold Medals. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010. Today, she specializes in teaching club and recreational adult doubles players. This is a really rare opportunity where you get someone from the pro-level teaching at a recreational level or club level. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Gi...
In this episode I talk with Joel Drucker who has covered tennis for over 30 years and had his work featured on HBO, CBS, The Tennis Channel, the New York Times, the Huffington Post, Forbes, the LA Times, and many more. We discuss his article, which has five great ideas on how pro doubles players can grow the game of doubles and how doubles strategy has changed over the years. He shares some great stories, including his experiences with John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, the Bryan brothers, and the Jen...
In this episode, Will chats with ATP doubles player Nick Monroe. Nick turned pro in 2004 and has since won four doubles titles. He reached a career-high ranking of number thirty in the world, and in 2020 he reached the quarter-finals of the French Open. We talk about World Team Tennis, his new role at the Tennis Channel, how he adjusts his strategy when playing with different doubles partners, and what the twenty-four hours leading up to a big match looks like. **Doubles Strategy Course** This v...
Will chats with former ATP doubles player, Eric Butorac who has ATP 18 doubles titles, reached a career-high of #17 in the world, and played Division III tennis. During the conversation, they discuss Eric's Ted Talk where he shares his story about making it from D3 to the ATP tour. You'll learn a lot about the process of improving that Eric used and advice that you can implement into your own game. Eric also shares how he got started in tennis and when he realized he had to stick to doubles to "...
This episode focuses on net play strategy for doubles tennis. It covers why getting to the net is advantageous, the key goals once you're there (controlling the middle, forcing errors), and when to play aggressively versus conservatively. The host discusses the importance of lateral movement, accepting the risk of getting passed, and specific opportunities to move forward or poach effectively, along with tips for beginners to start experimenting with net play.
Learn winning return strategies for doubles tennis, covering the roles of the returner and their partner. Discover general rules like where to return and stand, plus specific tactics for returning against teams who serve and stay back, serve and volley, poach frequently, or use I-formation, with tailored advice for deuce and ad court returns.
This episode, part two of a four-part series on doubles strategy, focuses specifically on serve strategy. It covers the distinct roles of the server and their partner, emphasizing communication and team dynamics to maximize advantage. The episode also delves into specific strategies for serving and net play on both the deuce and ad courts.
Learn the fundamental strategies and mental approaches essential for effective doubles tennis. This episode dives into data-driven insights on rally length and winning percentages, how to analyze points based on process rather than just outcome, and applying probabilistic thinking during matches. Discover the specific roles and responsibilities of each player on the court and how managing emotions like anger can impact your strategic thinking and overall performance.
Jeff is the coach of the #1 men’s doubles team in the world, Robert Farah and Juan Sebastian Cabal. Jeff is a former ATP player has won multiple doubles titles. He has coached on the pro tour since 2013 and helped Farah and Cabal win the 2019 Wimbledon and US Open . The interview with Jeff below dives deep into what it takes to develop a great doubles team. Tennis players and coaches at all levels should listen and absorb all the information Jeff offers from his experience. **Doubles Strategy Co...
Nicole won the Wimbledon 2018 mixed doubles title. She also was a finalist in women’s doubles that same year. Nicole has been ranked as high as #12 in the world and is currently the #19 ranked WTA doubles player. She has one title so far in 2020. **Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point. 25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe...
ATP strategy coach Craig O'Shaughnessy joins the podcast to share his expertise on doubles tennis strategy. He explains key concepts like the 'center window,' effective formations, and how club players can apply pro data and tactics. Craig also covers serve and return strategies, handling lobs, targeting weaknesses, and shares fascinating stories from his coaching and playing career, including dealing with pressure.
Gaby is a two-time mixed doubles grand slam champion (Australian Open ’18 & French Open ’17), Wimbledon finalist in 2019, and current world #7 ranked WTA doubles player. She was also an Olympic athlete in the 2016 Rio Games for Canada. **Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point. 25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teacha...
