Nicole Melichar-Martinez: Clay Season, How Partnerships Work, Mental Health, & FOOD!
May 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 237
Episode description
Nicole Melichar-Martinez, ranked #21 on the WTA doubles tour, shares insider perspectives on partnership dynamics, tournament conditions, and the future of doubles.
- The clay season in Europe offers beautiful cities, but she isn't a fan of the extended tournaments
- Which tournaments treat the doubles players well, and which ones need improvement
- WTA now conducts post-tournament surveys to gather player feedback
- Her take on the 2025 season so far, including partnership breakups, WTA Finals favorites, and more
- Why finding a doubles partner is similar to dating
- Her perspective on mixed doubles and playing Indian Wells with Andrey Rublev
- How WTA supports players with mental health resources
- Her Foodie Instagram account (below) showcases Nicole's passion for food photography
She also answered a lot of your questions from Twitter and Instagram. Follow Niki below and watch her throughout the rest of the 2025 season.
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