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 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. Dave has been a player and coach and currently works with Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury. Dave recently went on a Functional Tennis podcast (linked below) and had a great conversation that we build on here. In this conversation we talk about: The differen...

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 the top athletes in the world in every sport. His job is to be the bridge between all the people working to help athletes in the course of physical development. In this conversation, we talk about: Why we may never see a tennis player serve over 160 M...

 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 many years and is full of insight. He talks about winning Grand Slams with Jamie Murray and Mate Pavic. He does a great job of analyzing the game from a coach’s perspective. In this conversation, we talk about: What Bruno does to prepare before a big...

 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 maintain focus and resources to expand your mental toughness on the tennis court. A few of the questions answered include: What should I do before big points during the match? What should I be doing before serves and returns? How do communicate better with m...

 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 before our match. A few of the questions answered include: Where should I watch my opponent from during their match? What are the most important shots to look for when scouting? How do I use the warmup to scout effectively? When should I make adjustments to...

 In this interview, we chat with the Founder of Tennis Analytics , Warren Pretorius. Warren is probably the most mentioned person on this podcast and is a pioneer of sports analytics, especially tennis.  Tennis Analytics provides match reports and videos for colleges, ATP & WTA players, as well as tennis coaches. Their data-driven approach helps players at all levels improve.  Warren has worke...

 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 anyone looking to improve their level . Demi Schuurs and Desirae Krawczyk discuss serve and net strategy before a point at the 2022 Indian Wells Masters. Note: 3.5 & 4.0 are level-based ratings created by the United States Tennis Association. USTA d...

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 happen during the second half of the year, and Wimbledon . On top of lots of analysis on which teams and individuals are playing well, we also throw in some strategy based on what the top teams are doing. During this episode, we’ll talk about some sur...

 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 would win, if a coach fed us balls they would look much better, and shot-for-shot I could never beat them. But, I don’t have to. Too many of these players manage to beat themselves. Maybe you are that player. If you find yourself making too many err...

 In this interview, we chat with the Founder/CEO of SwingVision , Swupnil Sahai. Before creating the SwingVision App, longtime tennis player and fan, Sahai worked at Tesla.  The SwingVision App allows tennis players to record matches using AI for automated scoring, stats, and even line calls. By simply setting their iPhone up behind the baseline, players are able to use this data to analyze and im...

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, and Spain. Uros recently released a new book, Mine: An Illustrated Guide to Women’s Doubles , ( on Amazon here ). In this conversation, we talk about some of the content in his book: Doubles situations that every player encounters and how to improve...

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 high level for her entire life and is now coaching players of all levels. She also posts lessons on her website , where you can book time with her. During her playing career, Abi was a force to be reckoned with, terrorizing players with her aggressive s...

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-line. An important part of any player’s strategy is shot selection, and that includes when to use the down-the-line shot. During this episode, we’ll focus on 1-up 1-back scenarios returning from the deuce and ad courts, as well as some tips on when t...

  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 full-time since 2011, helping players globally perfect their game. On May 31st, he will be releasing a new book, Essential Tennis, culminating everything he has learned from coaching and playing tennis. You can pre-order the book on amazon here &...

Will discusses everything racquets with Michelle Heidbrink, a specialist at Tennis Warehouse . Michelle, after growing up playing tennis and playing at the University of New Mexico , has dedicated her life to making sure that tennis players of every level purchase the right gear for their game.  We talk about the importance of demos, the different types of strings, common mistakes people make in p...

 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 players in the game including the Bryan Brothers and Martina Navratilova.  In Will's Doubles Playbook , he applies some of these pro-level strategies to club-level players. Although we don't all have massive serves and groundstrokes, we can a...

 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 you or simply annoy you like it does most people. I’ve played several mixed doubles matches over the last few months in very windy conditions. I’ve made different adjustments each time that have helped me play better which I reveal in this episode.  Th...

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 anyone looking to improve their level .  Note: 4.0 & 4.5 are level-based ratings created by the United States Tennis Association. USTA describes a 4.0 player as: “This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter de...

 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, Will tells a story that happened at Indian Wells. We believe doubles should be more popular. You can support by watching more doubles, buying a shirt below, and demanding it from your tennis TV provider. Get your shirt at shop.thetennistribe.com --...

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 doubles”. We’ve compiled several interviews with top tennis minds including Eric Butorac, Gigi Fernandez, Rajeev Ram, Gaby Dabrowski, and more on their thoughts. Our guests in this episode: Have over 30 Grand Slam victories combined. Several have reached...

 In this interview, we chat with tennis media personality, Blair Henley. If you can think of it, post-match interviews, player introductions, trivia, writing, etc…, Blair does it. Blair has interviewed Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and more. She’s also been featured by Tennis Magazine, ESPN, WTA, and dozens of other outlets. This was a special episode, as I was joined by fellow Ten...

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 also a great doubles player). This was recorded from the food court area at the Dallas Open where Steve was playing. You’ll gather some insights into what it takes to coach in the pros, as well as some practice strategies from an experienced player an...

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 your less tactically-sound opponents. The three tactics mentioned in the podcast come straight out of my new e-book 25 Winning Doubles Tactics . If you find these tactics helpful, you’ll definitely benefit from the other 22 winning doubles tactics....

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 our hotel lobby during the 2021 World Team Tennis season for a quick conversation. Nick turned pro in 2004 and has since won four doubles titles. He reached a career-high ranking of #30 in the world, and in 2021, he made it to the round of 16 at the A...

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 what it takes to run a pro tournament, as well as some doubles strategies from an Aussie who has coached at every level of tennis. After trying several sports as a kid, Peter grew to love tennis, and that love turned into several years of playing and...