Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

• Luke Johnson Interview: Tiebreaker Strategy, Climbing the Rankings, & Winning the Barcelona ATP 500

  Luke Johnson is currently ranked #40 in ATP doubles and is coming off his biggest career win at the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona with partner Sander Arends. I spoke with him earlier this week about his recent success, doubles strategy, and more.How he and Sander's complementary playing styles create an effective partnershipAdvantages to using different returning styles and court positioningThe journey of rising through the ATP rankings, effectively halving his ranking each year for five consecutive yearsOne practice lesson he's learned from his coach, Calvin Betton, that you can implement tooCollege tennis as a developmental pathwayMaintaining composure and strategic thinking during crucial tiebreakersAt the end, Luke breaks down the championship-winning 10-point tiebreaker from the Barcelona Final point-by-point.Watch it here on YouTubeLearn more about Luke & follow:ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagram-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

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• Erin Routliffe Interview: Winning Charleston, Playing with Penko vs Gaby, & Clay Court Strategy

  Erin Routliffe, the #3 ranked WTA doubles player, unpacks her recent title run in Charleston with Jelena Ostapenko and shares insights about navigating the 2025 season so far.How her off-season injury affected her at the start of the year and how Gaby Dabrowski supported herExperience playing doubles with Ostapenko and winning in CharlestonDifferences between playing with Ostapenko versus her regular partner Gaby DabrowskiPlans for the clay court swingWhy she doesn't look at drawsHer friendship with Asia Muhammad and learning from each other's gamesThe toughest teams she & Gaby have facedThoughts about recent US Open mixed doubles format changes that disadvantage doubles specialistsErin is one of the best players to watch if you want to learn how to play smart doubles. She possesses great net skills, movement, and strategic variety from the baseline that you should try to emulate. Follow Erin throughout the rest of the 2025 season.Previous interviews with Erin:Sep 13, 2023 - Dealing with Nerves & 10-Point Tiebreakers from 2023 US Open ChampionDec 21, 2022 - Her Huge Ranking Leap, Practice Routines, & Match PreparationLearn more about Erin & follow:WTA ProfileWikipediaInstagramTwitter/X-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

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• Doubles Special: Problems, Solutions, & the Future of the Pro Doubles Tour with Dan Kiernan

  In this special episode on the state of doubles and the professional doubles debate, I speak with ATP & WTA Coach, Dan Kiernan. Dan is the coach of Gaby Dabrowski, Michael Venus, and Nikola Mektic, and has been on the show several times before (below).In this conversation, we examine the future of doubles from multiple perspectives and challenge current assumptions about the format's viability.Reactions to the idea that "doubles specialists have no place in the future of tennis"The doubles debate centers on "the WHO, not the WHAT" – personality and storytelling matter more than formatUS Open's controversial changes to the mixed doubles format make commercial sense in the short-term but we must consider the long-term timeline as wellDoubles players face three options: accept diminished status, fight for change within the tour structure, or break free to create their own tourProfessional doubles needs to embrace vulnerability, personality-driven content, and innovative viewer experiences to thriveThe seven tennis governing bodies lack a cohesive vision for doubles, focusing instead on short-term commercial prioritiesFor it to survive, doubles specialists must take initiative in building their own brands and connecting authentically with fansInnovations like free fan movement, court-side service, and more relaxed atmosphere could transform the doubles spectator experience and change in a way that singles is resistant toThis is an open invitation to everyone in tennis – players, coaches, tournament directors, and media – to continue this conversation and work together toward solutions that benefit doubles and the sport as a whole.Previous Episodes with Dan Kiernan:Dan Kiernan Interview: GROWTH, Coaching ATP Doubles, Aggressive vs Consistent Returns, & an Illegal Volley Drill - April 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Interview at the WTA Finals - November 5, 2023Coach Dan Kiernan Shares Stories from the WTA Finals, 2nd Set Adjustments, Positive Mindset, & More - November 20, 2024More from Dan:Dan's Podcast - Control the Controllables | Twitter | InstagramSoto Tennis Academy | Twitter-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

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• Ellen Perez Interview: WTA Partnerships, Rennae Stubbs Lesson, US Open Mixed, & 2025 Goals

  Ellen Perez is the #17 doubles player on the WTA tour. I spoke with her at Indian Wells on an off day after her 2nd round win with Jelena Ostapenko. We discussed their partnership, working with coach Rennae Stubbs, US Open Mixed changes, and more.Working with Rennae Stubbs and understanding strategic shot placementOstapenko's funny on-court naturePartnership changes early in the 2025 WTA doubles seasonGoals for the rest of 2025Adjusting to playing with doubles specialists like Melichar-Martinez vs more baseline-oriented/singles players like Mertens & OstapenkoHer candid reaction of the US Open mixed doubles format changesFinding the right communication style with different partners' on-court personalitiesCheck out our previous episodes with Ellen below where we dive deeper into her full tennis journey.Other interviews with Ellen:WTA Finals Match Breakdown, 2023 Plans, & Balancing Doubles vs Singles - November 16, 2022Her Story, Lefty Advice, How to Slide, The Doubles Calendar, & More - September 25, 2024Learn more about Ellen & follow:WTA ProfileWikipediaInstagramTwitter/X-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

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• Andrea Vavassori Interview: The USO Mixed Doubles Post, Grand Slam Finals, & Italian Tennis

  Andrea Vavassori is the #9 doubles player on the ATP Tour and won the 2024 US Open Mixed Doubles title with Sara Errani. He also reached the final of the men's doubles at the Australian Open earlier this year.I spoke with him at Indian Wells this year about those achievements, his vision for the future of doubles, the controversial US Open mixed doubles changes, and a lot more.Potential innovations for mixed doubles including a ranking system and year-end Masters event to increase visibilityReflecting on his successful partnership with Simone Bolelli and their journey to three Grand Slam finalsExplaining his reaction to US Open mixed doubles format changes and why tradition matters more than money (Read his viral Instagram post)Describing how Bolelli's calm demeanor complements his energetic playing styleHighlighting the "Sinner effect" that has transformed tennis popularity in ItalyDiscussing the challenges of balancing singles and doubles careersAndrea and Sara went on to win the BNP Paribas Open mixed doubles draw in Indian Wells less than a week later. He is on the ATP player's council so I'm hoping he can continue to fight for doubles and make positive changes for tennis.Learn more about Andrea & follow:ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagram-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

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