Quinn Gleason Interview: WTA vs ITF, College Tennis vs Pro, & Lessons from the US Open

Quinn Gleason is the WTA's #107 ranked doubles player. She reached the top 100 for the first time in 2023. Quinn played college tennis at Notre Dame. I chatted with Quinn during the Australian Open while she was wrapping up some off-season training.In this conversation, we discuss the balance of managing a WTA and ITF schedule since Quinn qualifies for some but not all WTA events.  We also discuss Quinn's off-season preparations and the impact of the ever-changing ITF and WTA landscape on players like her.Quinn also shares:How WTA players choose doubles partners from week to week.What her ideal doubles partner's skill-set would include.Her experience playing in front of a packed house on Grandstand at the US Open against Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula.What she thinks she needs to take the next leap into the top 50. I loved her answer to this.How she's improving her forehand return by training with a shorter backswing.Finally, we discuss Quinn's favorite tournament, books, and tackle the challenges and potential of doubles, advocating for increased visibility and popularity of the sport.See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/quinn-gleason-interview/**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-do ----- **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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