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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

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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42:16

Neal & Ken Skupski: Winter Olympics, World #1, AO, &...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Neal Skupski is currently ranked #1 in the world in doubles. He won the Australian Open earlier this year, and has made three of the past four major finals. His brother, Ken Skupski, is a former top 50 doubles player who now coaches Neal and his new partner, Christian Harrison. Neal & Ken joined me at the Dallas Open to unpack the Australian Open Title, the new partnership with Christian Harrison, and the British system that has elevated five British players inside the top ten. We dig int...

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35:35

ATX Open Preview, Recruiting Venus Williams, &...

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2026/02/12

Former world No. 5 and ATX Open tournament director, Christo van Rensburg, joins the show again to preview a star-packed field for his upcoming tournament, led by Venus Williams. Christo shares how he recruits players, changes coming in 2026, including a huge announcement for 2027, and the player field this year. We also dig into practical doubles strategies you can use. How Venus Williams’ wildcard came together and what it means for fansBehind-the-scenes recruiting with agents and player re...

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25:18

AMA: Playing Down to Your Opponent's Level, Finding...

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2026/02/05

I recently asked Tennis Tribe Members what they want to improve in 2026. In this episode, I respond to six of their answers with challenges to help them improve different strategic and mental aspects of their doubles games. Topics include playing against players who don't follow patterns and mishit the ball, building patience on slow balls, and taking away the middle against pace and spin. I also share drills, mindset resets, and simple challenges to improve your on-court thinking. The first ...

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39:24

Tennis Gear Deep Dive: Dampeners, Grips, Bags, &...

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2026/01/26

This episode is a little different. I'm diving into tennis gear, everything except the racquet and shoes, with the founder of one of my favorite brands, ADV. I use their bags, dampeners, and even sweat bands. Lavie Sak has a tech background, plays tennis, and used to coach as well. We explore how his company lets players lead the design of its products. From dampeners to grips to their popular bags, ADV innovates as well as any company in tennis. Lavie shares the messy first prototype, the to...

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33:48

Dallas Open Preview, Court Surface Speed, & Tips to...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2026/01/19

We preview the Nexo Dallas Open’s second year as an ATP 500 with tournament director Peter Lebedevs. Peter and I discuss court speed and ball consistency on tour. We also dive into what he learned in year one at the new Dallas Open facility and what changes fans can expect in 2026. Peter is an excellent coach as well, so I asked him how he would help a club player improve their game this year. How court speed is measured and targeted for fairnessWhy balls feel different despite standardizatio...

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45:34

6 Lessons from 2025 with Jonathan Stokke

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2026/01/09

Jonathan Stokke is a former D1 player at Duke who played doubles in the US Open in 2001 & 2002. He has over 100k Instagram followers, a growing YouTube channel, and a podcast. My episode with him from 2024 is still one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. In this conversation, we share six lessons we learned in 2025 that will help you win more in 2026. We focus on poaching, timing, balance, smarter formations, technique, and more. Timing for an effective poachNet play as the highe...

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55:11

Sem Verbeek Interview: Positivity, From College to...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Sem Verbeek is the #36 doubles player on the ATP Tour. He made the Australian Open semifinals and won the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title in 2025. As a result, Sem has been nominated for Amsterdam athlete of the year. Vote for Sem here. I love watching Sem for his positive energy on the court, and that's where we began this conversation. We trace Sem's path from Amsterdam to Grand Slam runs, focusing on the mindset, structure, and choices that turned steady progress into breakthroughs. The conv...

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22:14

How to Hit Your 2026 Tennis Goals

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2025/12/28

2026 is nearly here, so it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and set goals for next year. To help you, I wanted to share five ways to hit your 2026 doubles goals. It's not easy to improve. You must be intentional with how you spend your time on and off the court. Playing against better playersFix your techniqueGet in better shapeImprove your strategyPlay more tennisI share the most efficient and effective ways to approach each way to improve, including in matches, clinics, and lessons. ...

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24:23

Christian Harrison Interview: Offseason Training,...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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75:12

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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32:11

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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54:05

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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32:52

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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, while you'll need to become a member for the last four. 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...

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80:37

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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16:37

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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42:48

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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14:25

Preview: USTA Nationals Training - Winners vs Errors,...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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. How doubles matches are won lost.The importance of understanding rally length.What to practice leading up to nationals.Members only: My favorite w...

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42:56

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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18:57

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

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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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21:13

Preview: 3.0-4.5 Doubles Lessons on Poaching,...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

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. Note: Tennis Tribe Members get access to all seven lessons, while everyone can preview the first three. Focusing on what happens most - and why we get this wrong.How to think about getting to the net.Scouting what your opp...

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