Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
Coach Craig Veal Interview: Developing Consistent Performance, Same vs Different Partners, & Doubles Strategy
16 May 2025
Craig Veal shares his experience coaching three top-40 WTA doubles players: Desirae Krawczyk (#14), Olivia Nicholls (#32), and Teresa Mihalikova (#34). Currently in Paris, preparing his players for the upcoming French Open, Craig and I discussed how he manages multiple players while sharing strategy insights, and more.Craig's coaching philosophy centers on "coaching people first, tennis second," which has led to long-term coaching relationshipsHe shares one doubles tactic that is more effective on clay vs other surfacesHis top 3 questions for club doubles players playing with new partnersHow Olivia Nicholls has improved her ranking so consistently, plus insights into her match review processWhy right-handed players in the ad court should hit more forehands rather than relying solely on backhandsWhere Des Krawczyk's mixed doubles success comes from, including her in-match "dad jokes" 🤣Why ATP doubles faces different challenges than WTA doublesThis was a fun conversation that I think everyone will enjoy, whether you're a club player looking to improve or a WTA doubles fan. Watch Craig's players this year and follow him below.Learn more about Craig & follow:InstagramTwitter/XWTA Coach Profile ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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