Best Aussie Wildlife Podcasts (2024)

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Storm Hunter Interview: Recovery, Lefty Strategy, & Aussie Wildlife 1:10:47

10d ago1:10:47

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Storm Hunter is one of the best doubles players on the WTA tour over the last several seasons. She's a Wimbledon finalist (2023), world #1, and US Open mixed doubles champion (2022). Unfortunately, the 2024 season was cut short for Storm as she suffered a torn Achilles in April. I spoke with her from Australia in June as she continues rehab. We dis…

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James Cerretani Interview: Gratitude, Growth Mindset, & Love for Doubles 1:05:08

3d ago1:05:08

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James Cerretani is a former ATP doubles player with a career-high ranking of #45 in the world. He won four ATP doubles titles, made the Wimbledon quarterfinals twice, and played college tennis at Brown where he is in their Hall of Fame. James joined the team of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic earlier this year to help improve their performance. I sp…

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Marcelo Arevalo Interview: The Highs & Lows of Winning a Major 26:13

20d ago26:13

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Marcelo Arevalo is a top 10 doubles player on the ATP Tour who recently won Roland Garros for the second time in three years. In this episode, he shares his experience winning the French Open again. One of the things that makes tennis so difficult is the sustained focus required to win. This can create mental fatigue and stress. Marcelo doesn't dan…

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Paul McNamee Interview: Hsieh Su-wei Stories, Team Roles, Strengths & Weaknesses, & Doubles Strategy 55:22

27d ago55:22

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Paul McNamee is one of the best doubles players AND doubles coaches of all time. He has four men's doubles major titles, plus a Wimbledon mixed title. Today, he's best known for being the mastermind coach behind one of the best and most entertaining doubles players in today's game, Hsieh Su-wei. Paul joined me as the grass court season was just get…

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Angela Kulikov Interview: On Net Skills, Dealing with Injury, & Doubles Strategy 1:10:47

1M ago1:10:47

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Angela Kulikov is a WTA doubles player with a career-high ranking of 57 in the world. She played college tennis at USC where she was the #1 doubles player in the country. She joins me from California as she rehabs an ankle injury. We discussed her wide array of hobbies including flag football, coaching tennis, and now, golf. She shares her path to …

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Greg Moran Interview: The Truth About Tennis 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

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Greg Moran has coached tennis for over 45 years and specializes in the recreational player. He's a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff, the Cardio Tennis National Speaker's Team, and the USTA's Coach Developer program. He's also written several books and in this conversation we discuss his latest, The Truth About Tennis: The Definitive Guide for th…

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5 Things You Can Learn Watching Pro Doubles 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Watching pro doubles can 100% help you improve your own game, regardless of your skill level. Here are 5 things to look for when watching ATP or WTA doubles live or on TV. In between the points. Formations and variety. Net position, movement, court coverage, & shot selection. Baseline... When they MISS! If you're not currently watching pro doubles,…

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Where Your Eyes Should be at the Net 15:08

2M ago15:08

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Over the past six months, I've closely studied net players at every level of tennis. One of the most difficult concepts to teach is where the your eyes should be at the net. This episode covers where to focus your eyes and what to look for when you're at the net. Almost no club-level players get this right because it goes against our natural tenden…

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Murphy Jensen Interview: Knocking on Death's Door 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Murphy Jensen is the 1993 French Open doubles champion, tennis coach, cardiac arrest survivor, mental health advocate, keynote speaker, co-founder of WEconnect, TV host, and the most impactful guest we've ever had on the Doubles Only Podcast. This episode is not about doubles. It's far more important. Murphy suffered from depression and addiction w…

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3 Mindset Lessons from My New Masterclass 21:03

3M ago21:03

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Three lessons that will improve your mental game on the doubles court. There's obviously a huge difference between pro and club-level doubles players. While we can't emulate their 120 MPH serves, we can absorb their mindset. These three lessons from my new Masterclass have helped me more than any others over the last several years and I know they'l…

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How to Support Your Doubles Partner 17:40

3M ago17:40

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Doubles is a TEAM sport. You have to not only worry about playing well yourself but also need to know how to get the most out of your partner. This episode covers several things you can do to support your doubles partner so they play their best! Three conversations to have with your partner before the match starts. One thing that is proven to help …

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3 New Doubles Lessons: Approach Drill, Attacking Strengths, & Using the Wind 29:37

3M ago29:37

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This episode covers three new lessons I've learned recently while coaching a high school team. These players are around the USTA 3.0 to 4.0 level. How to think about attacking the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent. A tactic that worked for one of my doubles teams in windy conditions. How I structured approach plus volley drills, and why. Si…

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Marcel Granollers & Horacio Zeballos Interview at the Miami Open 8:10

3M ago8:10

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Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers are one of the most accomplished doubles pairings of the last five years on the ATP Tour. I spoke with them in Miami after their second-round win. We discussed their 7-5 6-3 win which Horacio said was one of their "best matches this year." They faced two players whom they've faced many times, Mate Pavić and Ma…

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Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury Interview from the Miami Open 18:02

3M ago18:02

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Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are 3-time reigning US Open Champions. I spoke with them in Miami after their second round 7-5 7-6 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Thanassi Kokkinakis. Adam Ross from Florida Tennis joined me for this interview. We asked the US Open champs about the match, including a specific tactic they kept going to that I picked…

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Elise Mertens Interview from the Miami Open 8:56

3M ago8:56

8:56

Elise Mertens is the 2nd ranked doubles player on the WTA tour. She has four major titles including the 2024 Australian Open. I spoke with Elise in Miami after her 1st round victory. We talk about that match, practicing for singles vs doubles, and how she and Hsieh Su-wei adjust to different opponents. Elise also shares why focusing on your good po…

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Wesley Koolhof & Nikola Mektić Interview from the Miami Open 10:03

3M ago10:03

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Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektić have been one of the best doubles teams on the ATP Tour in 2024. They've won three titles so far, including Indian Wells, and I spoke with them in Miami after their first-round win. We talked about the match, their 10-point tiebreaker success, how they handle pressure & nerves (they each deal with it differently), a…

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Bethanie Mattek-Sands & Sofia Kenin Interview from the Miami Open 18:08

4M ago18:08

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Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia (Sonya) Kenin won the 2024 Miami Open. I spoke with them after their 2nd round victory in Miami for about 10 minutes. Bethanie & Sonya deliver some fantastic doubles strategy tips throughout this conversation, so listen carefully. We discuss: Their first two victories, including what adjustments they had to make. How…

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Rohan Bopanna Interview from the Miami Open 13:28

4M ago13:28

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Rohan Bopanna won the Australian Open earlier this year, reached #1 in the world, and turned 44 years old on March 4th. I spoke with Rohan at the Miami Open after his round 1 victory. He and his partner, Matt Ebden, won that match in a third set after dropping the first. We discuss adjustments he made to turn it around. I also asked Rohan how he sp…

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Gaby Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe Interview from the 2024 Miami Open 9:25

4M ago9:25

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Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are the 4th and 5th ranked doubles players on the WTA Tour. They won the 2023 US Open and have been on the show several times previously. Previous Episodes: Gaby Dabrowski Interview Erin Routliffe Interview In this short post-match interview from Miami, we discuss their 6-4 6-4 round of 16 victory. How they won a h…

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Austin Krajicek Interview from the 2024 Miami Open 22:47

4M ago22:47

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World #1, Austin Krajicek, joins the show for the second time. We recorded from the hotel lobby in Miami where Austin had a few days off due to weather. Listen to my previous interview with Austin here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/austin-krajicek-interview/ We discuss how he spent his off days, book recommendations, hotel choices in Miami, the n…

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Matt Ebden Interview: The State of Professional Doubles 22:44

4M ago22:44

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This conversation with Australian Open Champion, Matt Ebden, focuses on the state of professional doubles and where it might go over the next several years. Helping to make pro doubles more popular is one of my passions and missions for Tennis Tribe and this podcast, so I was excited to chat with Matt about this topic. Matt is the 3rd ranked double…

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Nicole Melichar-Martinez, Ellen Perez, & Coach Carlos Martinez at Indian Wells 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez are the number 7 & 8 ranked doubles players in the world. They recently made the finals at the WTA 1000 in Dubai and followed it up with a WTA 500 victory in San Diego. This conversation with them and their coach, Carlos Martinez, took place a day after their round 1 win at Indian Wells. We chat about that v…

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Tereza Mihalíková Interview: ATX, Net Movement, & Rabbit Farms 16:41

4M ago16:41

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Tereza Mihalíková is the 56th-ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. Tennis Tribe writer, Hanlon Walsh, and I spoke with her at the ATX Open where she partnered with Yanina Wickmayer during her off day. This is a short conversation where we ask about her win vs Sloane Stephens & Peyton Stearns, 4-6 6-2 10-2. Tereza played a near-perfect tiebreaker …

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Sophie Chang Interview: On Goals vs Process, Smiling, & How to Focus on Big Points 48:38

4M ago48:38

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Sophie Chang is the 82nd ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. She made the 3rd round of the 2023 US Open with Alycia Parks and has 1 WTA & 21 ITF doubles titles. I sat down with Sophie at the 2024 ATX Open where she lost a close first round match (7-6 7-6) to the top seeds alongside Angela Kulikov. In this long conversation, we speak about the ma…

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Bibiane Schoofs & Katarzyna Kawa Interviews: ATX Open Finalists 16:57

4M ago16:57

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Bibiane Schoofs (Netherlands) is the 92nd-ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. Her partner at the ATX Open, Katarzyna Kawa (Poland), is ranked #93 in doubles and top 200 in singles. Schoofs and Kawa made the finals in Austin. This episode includes two interviews with the finalists, after their quarterfinal and semifinal victories. We spoke about …

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Olivia Nicholls & Olivia Gadecki Interviews: ATX Open Doubles Champions 27:52

4M ago27:52

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Olivia Gadecki (deuce) is a 21-year-old Australian ranked 77 in the world in doubles and 140 in singles. Olivia Nicholls (ad) is the #81 ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. The Olivia's won the 2024 ATX Open. This episode includes our conversation from Saturday after they got a walkover in their semifinal match, followed by a few quick questions…

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Nadiia Kichenok & Oksana Kalashnikova Interviews from the ATX Open 15:18

5M ago15:18

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This episode includes two post-match interviews from the ATX Open with top seeds, Nadiia Kichenok and Oksana Kalashnikova. I chatted with them after their round one and quarterfinal wins in Austin. Nadiia and Oksana are both inside the top 55 on the WTA doubles tour. You'll learn: Why they used more I-formation in their first match, but less in the…

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ATX Open Interview with Maya Joint & Sabina Zeynalova (University of Texas) 8:45

5M ago8:45

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This is the first in a series of post-match interviews with doubles players from the ATX Open, in Austin, Texas. Maya Joint (Australia) and Sabina Zeynalova (Ukraine) won their first-round match 6-7 6-4 10-4 and chatted with me after. Sabina is a junior at the University of Texas where she plays on the women's tennis team. Maya (17) plans to join h…

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3 Mental Myths to STOP Believing in Doubles 16:35

5M ago16:35

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As we dive into the mental side of doubles over the next several weeks, I wanted to share 3 mental myths that many doubles players believe. Join the newsletter for more mental lessons. Once you stop believing these and reframe your mindset, you'll be a better doubles player. Great players don't get nervous. Losing a point is bad. If you miss or get…

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2024 ATX Open Preview with Tournament Director Christo van Rensburg 46:19

5M ago46:19

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Christo van Rensburg, former world #5 in doubles and tournament director of the WTA 250 ATX Open, joins the show for the third time. In this episode, we preview the 2024 ATX Open and learn a few new doubles lessons from Christo. The ATX Open is entering year two on the WTA Calendar, and fans can expect some exciting changes at the event. The field …

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Will Blumberg Interview: In-Match Adjustments, Tiebreaker Advice, & Partnership Adjustments 18:18

5M ago18:18

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Will Blumberg is the #93 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour. He was a 10-time All-American at North Carolina and made the finals of the 2024 Dallas Open where this conversation was recorded. Will and I sat down on his day off in Dallas to discuss his career, the pro doubles tour, and strategy. You'll learn: Why Will and his partner, Rinky Hijika…

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Neal Skupski Interview: Practice Drills, Scouting Opponents, & Mixed Doubles 26:25

5M ago26:25

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Neal Skupski is one of the best doubles players in the world over the last several years. He's a 3-time Wimbledon Champion, winning 2 mixed titles (2021, 22) and 1 men's title (2023), former world #1, and a recent Australian Open mixed doubles finalist. He is currently the #8 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour. I spoke with Neal on a day off for…

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Net Play Strategy AMA: Improving Reactions, Lob Coverage, Transition Volleys, & More 34:06

5M ago34:06

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This is an AMA (ask me anything) episode on net play strategy. My new Masterclass on net play strategy for doubles is live and on sale through Sunday so I wanted to answer your questions on the topic to kick off the launch. I answer 7 of your questions about net play including: What to do when you're playing lobbers and don't have opportunities at …

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Quinn Gleason Interview: WTA vs ITF, College Tennis vs Pro, & Lessons from the US Open 43:40

6M ago43:40

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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 qualifie…

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Peter Lebedevs Interview: Dallas Open Preview & Improving Volley Skills 31:17

6M ago31:17

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Peter Lebedevs joins the show for the 3rd time as the Dallas Open enters year three as an ATP 250 tournament. Peter is the tournament director for the tournament and an accomplished tennis coach as well. You'll get a sneak peek of what to expect from this year's Dallas Open and a look at the 2025 event which is moving to the Dallas Cowboys practice…

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Styrling Strother Interview: Transforming the Practice Court for Doubles 1:34:00

6M ago1:34:00

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Styrling Strother is an innovative tennis coach who trains junior players and adults to transform the way they practice and think about the match court. He is a Tennis Performance Trainer (TPT) with the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), a PTR Professional Coach, a best-selling author, and the founder of Styrling Strother Tennis, …

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Joel Myers Interview: Doubles Skills for 3.0 to 4.0 Level Players 51:33

6M ago51:33

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Joel Myers is a USPTA Elite Professional tennis coach, the 2021 USPTA San Diego Pro of the Year, and the tennis director at Coronado Tennis Center in San Diego, California. He also is a former Division 1 college player from Australia with professional aspirations before injuries ended his career early. Joel also has nearly 120,000 followers on Inst…

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Ben Rothenberg Interview: Reforming Pro Doubles & His New Book on Naomi Osaka 1:43:22

6M ago1:43:22

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Ben Rothenberg is one of the most prolific and influential tennis journalists of the last several decades. He covered tennis for the New York Times for over 10 years, has contributed to The Racquet, and has been featured on BBC, CNN, and many other major news networks. I wanted to have Ben on to talk doubles and discuss his new book, Naomi Osaka: H…

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Jonathan Stokke Interview: How to Fix Your Toss, Read the Serve, & Volley Tips 1:12:51

7M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Jonathan Stokke is a former tennis player at Duke where he was an All-American in doubles. He played in the US Open twice and coached at Duke for several years after playing. He now resides in South Carolina where he coaches junior players and adults. I wanted to have Jonathan on the podcast because of a lesson I saw him give at Tennis Con 7. He's …

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Carlos Martinez Interview: Playing Under Pressure, Off-season Training, & Coaching Doubles 51:54

7M ago51:54

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Carlos Martinez is the coach of top 20 WTA doubles players, Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez. He also coaches WTA singles star Karolina Pliskova. Carlos was a top junior player in Colombia, where he grew up in Bogota, before playing college tennis for division 1 teams, Western Michigan and Jackson State. Carlos is one of the best mental coa…

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Transition Game in Doubles: Mistakes, Tactics, & Drills to Improve 16:47

7M ago16:47

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The ability to transition to the net in doubles is an underrated skill to have. It's also something doubles players rarely practice. This episode covers common mistakes I see on the half-volley and the approach shot, as well as several drills you can use to practice your transition game. You'll learn the best ways to serve & volley, return & volley…

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Craig O´Shannessy Interview: World's #1 Strategy Coach (Rebroadcast) 50:04

8M ago50:04

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This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Craig O'Shannessy from October 2020. 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 currently works with 4 players inside the top 100 including world #8 Matteo Berrettini. You can follow him on his website, Brain…

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Rick Macci Interview: Serena & Venus Stories, Finding a Good Coach, Mental Strength, & More 57:40

8M ago57:40

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In this episode, I interview one of the greatest tennis coaches ever. Coach Rick Macci has coached tennis for over 40 years. He's helped five players reach world #1 including Serena and Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, and Jennifer Capriati. If his name sounds familiar, it may be because Rick was portrayed by Jon Bernthal in the movie…

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Doubles Game Styles: How to Counter Pushers, Attackers, & Baseliners 21:07

8M ago21:07

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In doubles, you'll often play against a team with one of three different game styles. Pushers - they lob endlessly, never miss, and make you beat yourself. Attackers - they serve and volley, get to the net, and apply relentless pressure. Baseliners - they play straight-up doubles, usually 1-up 1-back, with really good groundstrokes that force error…

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Kirsten Flipkens Interview at the WTA Finals 18:04

8M ago18:04

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Kirsten Flipkens is a former WTA player who retired earlier in 2023 and is now coaching. I spoke with her at the WTA Finals where she was coaching Demi Schuurs & Desirae Krawczyk. We chatted about: Her transition from player to coach. Doubles tips for club players. How to improve drop shots and slices. Her favorite doubles drill. Mixed doubles stra…

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Demi Schuurs Interview at the WTA Finals 18:36

8M ago18:36

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This is a conversation with Demi Schuurs from the WTA Finals in Cancun. Demi partnered with Desirae Krawczyk and I spoke with her between her first and second matches. We discussed how she spent her days off in Cancun, including her gym routine. I asked her how she's had so much doubles success with different partners. This is her 5th consecutive W…

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Coach Dan Kiernan Interview at the WTA Finals 24:27

8M ago24:27

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Dan Kiernan is the coach of 2023 US Open Champion Gaby Dabrowski, ATP doubles team Lloyd Glasspool & Harri Heliovaara, a podcast host, and a former podcast guest from earlier this year. Dan chatted with me and Tennis Tribe doubles writer, Hanlon Walsh, from the WTA Finals in Cancun a day after Gaby and her partner, Erin Routliffe, beat the top seed…

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Elise Mertens & Storm Hunter: Round 2 Interview at the WTA Finals 7:26

9M ago7:26

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This is another interview with Elise Mertens and Storm Hunter from the WTA Finals. This time I spoke with the 2nd seeds after their second match victory over Melichar-Martinez and Perez. They won the match 7-5 6-4 over a two-day period and numerous rain delays. We discussed how they handled the delays, as well as a tactic I noticed their opponents …

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Vera Zvonareva & Laura Siegemund: Round 1 Interview at the WTA Finals 12:17

9M ago12:17

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This is another interview from the WTA Finals and it's a great one. We chatted with 2020 US Open Champions, Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegmund, after their 3-set victory over Krejcikova and Siniakova. We discussed the rollercoaster of a match where they lost a two-break-lead in the 2nd set as well as two match points in the tiebreaker. I asked how t…

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Elise Mertens & Storm Hunter: Round 1 Interview at the WTA Finals 8:53

9M ago8:53

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Elise Mertens and Storm Hunter are the #2 seeds at this year's WTA Finals in Cancun. This is a short conversation with them after their 1st round match where they defeated Aoyama & Shibahara 6-4 6-2. We discussed how they took momentum after going down an early break in the first set. Then I asked them how they game plan against a player like Shuko…

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