Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
Episodes
Gaby Dabrowski & Gugu Olmos Interview at the Canadian Open
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this short conversation with top-ranked WTA doubles partners Gaby Dabrowski and Gugu Olmos, we discuss their chemistry as a team, what they're...
Dave O'Hare Interview Coaching ATP Doubles, Aggressive vs Offensive Tennis, & Strategy
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with the coach of the top doubles team in the world, Dave O’Hare. This was recorded from our hotel lobby in Montreal at the Canadian Open. ...
Dr. Mark Kovacs Interview: Off-Court Training, Injury Prevention, & 160 MPH Serves
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with physical development expert, Dr. Mark Kovacs. Mark has been a player, coach, doctor, physio, and worked with many of t...
Bruno Soares Interview: Habits, Routines, Practice, & Doubles Strategy from a 6x Major Champ
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with six-time Grand Slam champion, Bruno Soares. Bruno has been one of the most respected doubles players on the tour for...
10 Things You Can Do to Maintain Focus During a Tennis Match
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss 10 things you can start doing on the court to maintain focus during your matches.You’ll learn several methods to mainta...
How to Scout an Opponent for a Doubles Match
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a reader’s question on “How to scout an opponent?”You’ll learn what I am looking for if I get to watch my opponent...
Warren Pretorius Interview: Tennis & Moneyball, Improving with Analytics, & How to Find a Good Coach
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with the Founder of Tennis Analytics, Warren Pretorius. Warren is probably the most mentioned person on this podcast and ...
Improve from 3.5 to 4.0: Technique & Strategy Advice to Level Up Your Game
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the framework a 3.5 player can use to improve their game and become a 4.0 player. Still, the principles in this episode apply to an...
Mid-Season Review: ATP & WTA Doubles Stories So Far in 2022 + What's Ahead
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanlon Walsh, our content writer and social media manager, joins the podcast to talk about what has happened on the doubles tours in 2022, what will h...
5x Club Doubles Players Should Stop Missing
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All of the time I play people who have a bigger serve, better forehand, and more technically-sound volleys than me.If we played a singles match they...
Swupnil Sahai Interview: Challenge Line Calls & Improve Your Game with Swing Vision
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with the Founder/CEO of SwingVision, Swupnil Sahai. Before creating the SwingVision App, longtime tennis player and fan, ...
Uros Budimac Interview: 20 Doubles Situations, Transition Volleys, & Enjoying the Grind
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with tennis coach and author, Uros Budimac. Uros has coached tennis for about 20 years and is certified in Canada, the US, ...
Abi Spears Interview: Half Volley Technique, College Tennis, & Doubles Strategy from Former WTA #10
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with 2017 Australian Open mixed doubles champion and former top 10 player, Abi Spears. Abi has been playing tennis at a hig...
When to Hit Down-the-Line in Doubles: Deuce & Ad Court
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When should you hit down-the-line in doubles?One of the biggest mistakes club-level players make is going for too much or hitting too often down-the-l...
Ian Westermann Interview: The #1 Reason People Don't Improve, Doubles Therapy, & Beating Yourself 6-0, 6-0
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with online tennis coach and the founder of Essential Tennis, Ian Westermann. Ian has worked as an online tennis coach fu...
Michelle Heidbrink Interview: Choosing the Right Racquet & Strings
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will discusses everything racquets with Michelle Heidbrink, a specialist at Tennis Warehouse. Michelle, after growing up playing tennis and playing at...
Will Hamilton Interview: 3 Doubles Plays That Work for 3.5/4.0
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with tennis strategy specialist and founder of Fuzzy Yellow Balls, Will Hamilton. Will has worked with some of the top pl...
How to Play Doubles in the Wind
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we play better doubles in the wind?Since outdoor tennis is never perfect, knowing how to play in the wind can be a strategic advantage for yo...
How to Improve from 4.0 to 4.5: Analyzing the Technical & Tactical Differences Between Levels
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the framework a 4.0 player can use to improve their game and become a 4.5 player. Still, the principles in this episode apply to anyo...
Why Isn't Doubles More Popular? A Story from Indian Wells
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over 60% of adult tennis players play doubles, NOT singles. Why, then, is singles so much more popular than doubles? To illustrate how crazy this is...
How to Grow Doubles - 16 Opinions from Grand-Slam Champions, Coaches, & Industry Experts
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, instead of chatting with tennis personalities or talking strategy, we’re going to discuss one of our core missions, “How to grow ...
Blair Henley Interview: Traveling the Tennis Tour, Doubles Discussion, & Interviewing GOATs
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we chat with tennis media personality, Blair Henley. If you can think of it, post-match interviews, player introductions, trivia,...
Marc Lucero Interview: Coaching Steve Johnson, Practice Strategy, & Making Doubles Cool Again
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got to spend some time chatting with top 100 ATP singles coach, Marc Lucero. He coaches American pro tennis player, Steve Johnson (who is a...
3 Winning Doubles Tactics to Start Using Right Now
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss three of the best tactics to improve your doubles and win more matches. This episode is for those of you looking to gain an edge over...
Nick Monroe Interview at 2021 World Team Tennis: Mixed Doubles Strategy, Deciding Points, & Matchday Routines
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ATP doubles player, Nick Monroe, returns to the podcast (listen to my previous episode with Nick Monroe). This time, I got to sit down with Nick in ou...
Peter Lebedevs Interview: 2022 Dallas Open, The Importance of High Percentage Tennis, & The Toughest Volley in Tennis
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I got to spend some time chatting with the new ATP Dallas Open tournament director Peter Lebedevs.You’ll gather some insights into ...
Asia Muhammad Interview: Where to Aim On Returns, When To Call Off a Poach, & Overhead Technique
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get insights from current top-50 doubles players. Asia Muhammad has six career WTA tour-level titles, most recently winni...
Nicolas Pereira Interview: Underrated Doubles Serve, Bunt Return, and More Doubles Strategy with Tennis Channel TV Analyst & Former Top 50
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll get insights from a former pro player who is still a part of our sport as one of the best tennis analysts on TV. Nicolas Per...
Luke Jensen Interview: 1993 French Open Doubles Champion, NY Empire Coach, & Grand Poobah of Tennis
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today you get to hear from one of the great doubles advocates of our sport. Luke Jensen is a former professional tennis player with 10 career doubles ...
Caroline Dolehide Interview: World Team Tennis, 2022 Plans, & Strategy with WTA #27 Doubles Player
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Dolehide is one of the top rising American women on the WTA tour. At only 23 years old, she is currently number 27 in the world in doubles, a...
Rick Leach Interview: 9x Grand Slam Doubles Champion & World Team Tennis Coach
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Leach is one of the top doubles players of all time. He won five major titles in men's doubles and four in mixed. Rick just coached the Oran...
Alexa Guarachi Interview: Discussing World Team Tennis, the WTA Finals, & Strategy with the WTA #13 Doubles Player
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexa Guarachi, fresh off the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, is one of the best doubles players in the world. In this episode, I chat with the world #13 d...
Strengths vs Weaknesses in Tennis: They're Not as Simple as You Think
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you talk to most people about their strengths and weaknesses in tennis, they'll say something like "I hate my backhand." But when yo...
Talking World Team Tennis with COO Allen Hardison
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the COO of World Team Tennis, Allen Hardison. We talk about last season's success in the middle of the pandemic, wh...
5 Lessons from Watching Doubles at the Indian Wells Masters
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will spent 5 days at the PNB Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California watching, speaking with, and learning from the best doubles players in the wor...
Strategy Episode: Serve Team Adjustments & Maximizing Practice Time
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how one adjustment on my serve helped me beat a player I always struggled to win against. I'll show you my thought process behind each...
Jorge Capestany Interview: USPTA & PTR Master Professional Coach
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you know your doubles partner? In this episode, I speak with Jorge Capestany, who has coached tennis for decades and thinks that underst...
Steve Smith Interview: Volley Technique and Tennis Stories from a Coaching Legend
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Smith is more than a coach. He's a coach's coach. He's a teacher. He's also a student. Steve has worked in the tennis profes...
How to Prepare for a Big Match
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to win big matches? Or not know how to prepare? In this episode, I discuss what I've learned over the years that helps me prepare...
Jack Broudy Interview: Founder of the Non-Linear Tennis System
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jack Broudy from Broudy Tennis. Jack is a tennis player, coach, author, speaker, and inventor. He's coached college ...
Strategy to Beat 40+ vs 18-39 Players
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Older 40+ players are crafty, have more control, and never miss. Young 18-39 players are fast and hit the ball hard!This, of course, is an overgeneral...
3 Doubles Strategy Stories from Real Matches
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how I took away an opponent's strength by shifting my position, and how being more aggressive at the net helped my partner hold serve (e...
When & How to Lob in Doubles
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When is the best time to use the lob in doubles? Is it more important to lob the ball high in the air, or lower and deep in the court? When should I u...
When to Play 2-Back in Doubles (& How)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In doubles, getting to the net is a winning strategy. But sometimes it pays to play two-back in doubles.Why would we want to play two-back?What are th...
Christo van Rensburg Interview: Former World #1 & '85 AO Doubles Champion
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Christo van Rensburg. He was a part of the #1 doubles team in the world with Paul Annacone and won the 1985 Australian O...
How To Practice For Doubles (With Drills)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about practicing specifically for doubles. We should be practicing the things that will help us improve on the match course. S...
3.0/3.5 Case Study: Transforming Your Doubles Game with Cyndy & Dan Lobb
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Cyndy and Dan Lobb. This is a unique episode because you probably don't know Cyndy and Dan from the ATP or WTA tour ...
Mixed Doubles Strategy
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will answers questions from listeners on mixed doubles strategy and covers:The difference between mixed doubles vs men´s and women´s doubles.Some of...
How to Win More Tiebreakers (& Dance with the Nerves)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss tiebreakers. Whether you play recreationally, competitive USTA league matches, or even on the pro tour, tiebreakers matter....
Doubles Down Under: Australian Open Week 2 Check-in
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will checks in on "doubles down under" with Tennis Tribe writer, Hanlon Walsh. They discuss the Australian Open doubles draws so far and mak...
Rajeev Ram Interview: 2020 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champion
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Talking Strategy with World #11 Nicole Melichar
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Creating a Gameplan & Making In-Match Adjustments
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Beat the Lob or Pusher in Doubles
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Gigi Fernandez Interview
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 professiona...
Joel Drucker Interview: Fixing Doubles on the Pro Tour
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Y...
Nick Monroe Interview: ATP Doubles Player & Tennis Channel Analyst
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-h...
Eric Butorac Interview: 18-Time ATP Doubles Champion
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Net Play Strategy for Doubles
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why you should be trying to get to the net in the first place, and the different goals we should have once we are at the net: how you should ...
Winning Return Strategies for Doubles
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We cover the jobs of the returner and the returners' partner, and how to return against different teams who serve and stay back, serve and volley...
Serve Team Strategy for Doubles
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talk about serve strategy for doubles. This is part two of our four-part series about doubles strategy. We cover the differe...
Foundations of Doubles Strategy & The Mental Game
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in a four-part series on doubles strategy. In this episode, I discuss the foundations and fundamentals that you need to kn...
Jeff Coetzee Interview: Coach of #1 ATP Doubles Team
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 dou...
Nicole Melichar Interview: WTA #19 Doubles Player
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Craig O´Shanessy Interview: World's #1 Strategy Coach
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is the strategy analyst for Wimbledon, the ATP Tour, and the New York Times. He has also been the strategy coach for Novak Djokovic and currentl...
Gaby Dabrowski Interview: WTA #7 Doubles Player
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gaby is a two-time mixed doubles grand slam champion (Australian Open ’18 & French Open ’17), Wimbledon finalist in 2019, and current world #7...