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Member feed for the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. Tennis Tribe Members get exclusive access to premium episodes, AMA"s, and more.--The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game.

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22:54

Christian Harrison Interview: Offseason Training,...

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2025/12/20

Christian Harrison is the top-ranked American player on the ATP doubles tour. He began 2025 outside the top 80 before climbing to No. 15 in the world. We discuss his year with fellow American Evan King and his new partnership for 2026 with Neal Skupski. You'll learn about his off-season planning, drills, and smarter training. This brief talk blends stories from Christian's season with lessons on chemistry and insights into the ATP doubles tour. Key wins, narrow losses, and confidence sw...

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73:43

Developing Juniors & Academies, Advice for Coaches &...

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2025/12/13

Mark Bey is a US Davis Cup assistant coach and a former assistant coach to the Bryan Brothers. He has coached eight players to the #1 USTA national ranking and 13 players to ATP & WTA career highs. He's been a junior developer for 35 years, currently working at the Glenview Tennis Club in Glenview, Illinois. In 2017, Mark had five players in the US Open. In this episode, Mark shares advice for players, coaches, and parents of junior players, along with stories from the Bryan Brothers' car...

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30:41

Mixed Doubles Strategy: Advice for Ladies & Guys,...

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2025/12/09

Mixed doubles isn't actually much different from men's or women's doubles when it comes to developing a strategy. However, several things happen more often in mixed. It's good to know what those are and how to handle them. This episode will help you think about mixed doubles with clear rules for serve order, return sides, and court position that help you win. The differences between the girl and the guy in mixedHow girls can deal with faster paceHow guys can deal with slower pace and lobsWho ...

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52:36

ATP Finals, Momentum in Tennis, Return Training, 2025...

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2025/11/28

Calvin Betton coaches ATP #3 doubles player, Henry Patten, and ATP #38, Luke Johnson. Henry and his partner, Harri Heliovaara, won the ATP Finals earlier this month. I spoke with them at Indian Wells earlier this year (listen here). This conversation with Calvin unpacks their title run at the ATP Finals, the idea of momentum in doubles, and how return pressure transformed late‑season results. We reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to 2026. Lessons from variance and tight lossesWhy momen...

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52:55

AMA: 1st Serve %, Net Movement, 2-up, Poaching,...

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2025/11/20

In this 'Ask Me Anything' episode, I cover a variety of your questions from Instagram, email, and the membership. Topics include 1st serve percentage, poaching, volley targets, 2-up vs 1-up 1-back, net positioning and movement, and more. In total, I answer seven questions. The first three are free to all, and the last four are for members only. My 3-step system to improve first-serve percentageDrills for improving your first serveWhat to do at the net when there's a fast-paced crosscourt rall...

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79:07

How to Win USTA Nationals: Roster Building,...

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2025/11/13

A few months ago, I trained a Dallas 3.0 team as they prepared for USTA Nationals. They won nationals a few weeks later, going 6-0. This podcast is a conversation with that team. They went from wildcards in the city playoffs, with some doubts on if they should even be there, to 2025 National Champions. They used data-driven scouting, heavy match play, a team-first mindset, and strategy. If you're a league player or USTA captain, this episode is a must-listen. Setting clear expectations for ro...

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28:24

How to Poach: Common Mistakes, Timing, Positioning, &...

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2025/11/07

Link to the Instagram Post Possibly the most important skill to have in doubles, aside from the serve and return, is poaching. In this episode, I break down the poaching mistakes I see over and over again from doubles players at all levels. We'll discuss timing, direction, and simple positioning that can flip returns into easy finishes. Members get the full five-mistake breakdown plus drills. The free preview covers the two biggest errors and how to fix them fast. Exactly when to move on your...

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41:18

David Macpherson Interview: Bryan Bros Stories, Club...

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2025/11/04

David Macpherson coached the Bryan Brothers for over 15 years. He's a former #11-ranked ATP doubles player and also coached John Isner from 2018 to 2023. He's one of the smartest doubles coaches on the planet, so you'll learn a ton in this conversation. We unpack how smart scouting, sharp words, and steady culture turned the Bryan Brothers into the GOATs and made John Isner a doubles force for a short stretch in 2022. We also discussed tactics for club players. Early mentors shaping his preci...

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34:15

USTA Nationals Training: Winners vs Errors, Rally...

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2025/10/22

I recently helped two 3.0 ladies' teams prepare for USTA Nationals. The 1st team actually won Nationals in the 40+ division this past weekend. We spent 30 minutes discussing strategy before playing doubles for a few hours. This episode previews the first 10 minutes of the strategy discussion with the 2nd team, who heads to Nationals next week. Members can watch the video here. How doubles matches are won lost.The importance of understanding rally length.What to practice leading up to national...

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41:27

The Serve Toss, Pancake Serves, Overhead Tips, &...

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2025/10/16

Peter Freeman is one of my favorite tennis coaches to speak with because he has so much experience coaching club doubles players. Like me, Peter creates a ton of online content, including one of the largest online tennis conferences, Tennis Con. I've presented at Tennis Con for the past 3 years and cannot recommend it enough for club players. 👉 Join Tennis Con 9 for Free » I spoke with Peter to preview Tennis Con 9, which is a little different this year. We also discussed some takeaways from

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17:28

Excuses! Why Don't Club Players Use More I-Formation?

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2025/10/10

I recently posted an Instagram video asking why club doubles players don't use I-Formation. It now has over 210,000 views and 100 comments, many of which are excuses. In this episode, I break down the five most common excuses and share my rebuttal. I hope that this will convince some of you to start using serve formations more often to help you win matches. Here are the excuses... "Our serves aren't good enough.""I'll get hit in the back of the head by my partner's serve.""Club players are to...

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39:48

3.0-4.5 Doubles Lessons on Poaching, Down-The-Line...

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2025/10/01

I share seven strategy lessons gathered from recent experiences at the US Open, Davis Cup, and coaching club players heading to Nationals. These lessons are particularly helpful for the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 level doubles players who tend to get some of these things wrong. Focusing on what happens most - and why we get this wrong.How to think about getting to the net.Scouting what your opponents do and don't do, plus how to handle the lob.Members Only: Statistics on hitting down the line - t...

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44:24

Creating Structure On & Off-Court, Learning from...

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2025/09/24

Jamie Cerretani, a former top 50 ATP doubles player and founder of Inspired, shares his holistic approach to coaching professional doubles players through structured preparation, mindset work, and career optimization. Working with JP Smith, who reached a career-high ranking of 50 in ATP doublesCreating a daily structure for players that includes tennis practice, gym work, and family timeViewing family responsibilities as strengths rather than distractions for professional playersLearning from...

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53:39

The Mental Game, Lessons from Coaches, & Drinking...

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2025/09/17

2025 US Open Champions, Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, take us behind the scenes of their incredible run, sharing details about their mental approach, the dynamics of their successful partnership, and their victory celebration in New York. How many days did they take off after winning the US Open?How to come back after losing the first set 0-6Developing belief as players who don't naturally possess unwavering confidenceFinding the perfect balance between high energy and mental focus durin...

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21:21

Volley Training, US Open Semifinal Prep, Match...

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2025/09/10

Bruce Lipka, coach of US Open doubles champion Erin Routliffe, joins the show for the second time. I spoke with him before Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski played their semifinal match in New York. Why preparing for semifinals involves months of workChampionship-level doubles requires continuous improvement rather than focusing on winning or losingHow they turned around a 0-6 first set in the quarterfinalsThe compact tournament format creates challenges with mental recovery as players compet...

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21:36

Joe Salisbury Interview: Athleticism, Team Chemistry,...

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2025/09/05

Three-time US Open Champion Joe Salisbury joined me before the start of this year's tournament to discuss his athleticism, doubles partnership with Neal Skupski, college tennis experience, and more. Tomorrow, Joe and Neal play in the US Open Final on ESPN. Here's what we discussed before the tournament. Attributes his exceptional athleticism to his parents and playing multiple sports growing upCredits natural instincts and mobility work for his remarkable court speed and movementExplains how ...

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17:38

New Partners, New York Food, Practice, & Goals with...

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2025/09/03

Nicole Melichar-Martinez joins us from the US Open to share insights on her recent doubles success and preparation for the final Grand Slam of the year. I spoke with her fresh off a title in Monterey with new partner Cristina Bucșa. Detailed breakdown of Nicole's practice routine, including specialized drills for volleys and overheadsComparison of New York to other Grand Slam cities, with particular focus on commute times and logistical challengesFood recommendations for NYC, with Nicole rank...

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31:39

Rajeev Ram Interview: Doubles Tips, New Partnerships,...

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2025/08/23

Rajeev Ram joins me for the first time in 2025. He's coming off a Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati with new partner, Nikola Mektić. Rajeev shares insights on building team chemistry in doubles partnerships. He offers a nuanced perspective on the singles vs doubles player debate and provides practical advice on net play strategy, return tips, and career longevity. We also discussed: FishesBuilding team chemistry quickly in a new partnershipExplains his "two-by-four" analogy for effective net p...

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22:11

Lloyd Glasspool & Julian Cash: Winning Streaks,...

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2025/08/19

At the Cincinnati Open, I spoke with the current #1 doubles team on the ATP tour. Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash's win streak ended at 22 in Cincinnati. We discuss their dominant run on the ATP doubles tour and the mental approach that has led to their success. The pair shares insights into their tiebreaker tactics, physical and mental challenges during their streak, and the fundamentals of what makes a successful doubles partnership. Strategies for tiebreakers, including energy management a...

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22:31

Doubles Practice with ATP & WTA Coach Dan Kiernan

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2025/08/15

I spoke with ATP & WTA Coach, Dan Kiernan, in Cincinnati about life as a professional coach, doubles drills, practice sets, and more. This episode will help you rethink how you practice. Dan works with multiple players on different teams, not uncommon for doubles coaches, so you'll get insights into what his day-to-day responsibilities look like. Dan's daily schedule can involve up to 7-8 hours of court time, plus meetings, court bookings, academy management (Soto Tennis Academy), podcast...

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