Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

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 into drills, pressure management, and their relationship. Learn more about Neal & follow: ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagramLearn more about Ken & 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

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. "presentable"when Venus is most likely to playLinks: ATX Open tickets Austin 125Dropshot LLC ----- **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

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 3 are free to all, while you'll need to become a member for the last 3. Members only:Members only:Members only:Links: Become a membermember podcast feedthetennistribe.com/campsTickets and details here. (deadline February 9) ----- **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

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 tough cuts, and why ADV chose quality over mass pricing while partnering with pros who give real feedback. Tennis gripsFeedback loopstraining kitDoubles tipsI use the ADV Pro for travel and the Flex bag locally around Fort Worth. Links: Shop ADV TennisLearn more about ADV & follow: InstagramYouTubeFacebook ----- **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

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. Go to DallasOpen.com to get your tickets. Learn more about Peter & follow: Peter on X/TwitterDallas Open on X/TwitterIDallas Open on InstagramDallasOpen.com ----- **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

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. highest ROI for club playersWhen to poachforce favorable matchupsTennis coaching as a restaurant menuI highly recommend checking out Jonathan's content as well as his doubles camps below. Links: Previous Episode: Jonathan on the Stokke 6 ErrorsVideo Lesson: The Two Doubles Habits That Are KILLING Your Net GameStokke Tennis Coaching & CampsLearn more about Jonathan & follow: WikipediaInstagramYouTube ----- **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

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 conversation blends practical tactics with mental principles that you can use for yourself My favorite podcast interviews are when the guest makes me think more deeply about different topics, and Sem did not fall short. Be sure to watch him on the ATP Tour in 2026! Links: VOTE for Sem before January 5! Amsterdam Athlete of the YearCheck out ADV Tennis BagsHighlights: 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles FinalLearn more about Sem & 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

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. I share the most efficient and effective ways to approach each way to improve, including in matches, clinics, and lessons. You'll also learn ways to track your progress. There are spots still available for the rally trip at Indian Wells, March 3–6, 2026. Email will@thetennistribe.com or click here to learn more and sign up. Mentioned in this episode: Book: Inner Game of TennisBook: Golf is Not a Game of PerfectJonathan Stokke - Stokke TennisIan Westermann - Essential TennisPeter Freeman - CrunchTime CoachingDoubles Strategy Ebooks ----- **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

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. Check out Christian on Control the Controllables with Dan Kiernan. Learn more about Christian & 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

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' careers. Mark's coaching pyramidThe six stages of a matchCommon mistakesLinks: Glenview Tennis ClubUSTA feature on MarkMike Bryan vs Andre Agassi - 2001 US OpenBob Bryan vs Patrick Rafter - 2001 US OpenInterested in an Academy Visit? ----- **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

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. STOP COACHING!If you have more questions about mixed doubles, send them my way! Links: https://www.therosegoldgroup.com/details-bnp ----- **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

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. Why momentum misleads usA deepdive into the lob return:Partnership updatesLearn more about Calvin & follow: InstagramTwitterTennis Unfiltered PodcastLinks: Calvin's X thread of packed doubles stadiumsPrevious podcast with Calvin, Luke Johnson, and Sander ArendsPrevious podcast with Calvin from the 2025 Australian Open ----- **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

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 systemfast-paced crosscourt rallypoach anywayMembers only:Members only: Members only:Members only: Links: Indian Wells Rally TripTennisTribeBecome a membermember podcast feed ----- **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

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. Scouting opponentsReading opponents' patternsTargeting weaker opponentsBeing down a Championship pointLinks: Join me for the Indian Wells Rally Trip in 2026TENNISTRIBEThe training presentation before Nationals ----- **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

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. when to movewhere you should NOT startMembers only: Members only: Members only: Members only: To get the rest of the episode, sign up for a membership here: https://thetennistribe.com/memberships/ ----- **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

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. Advice for coachesBob and Mike's practice rivalryClub tacticsTeam chemistryCoaching John IsnerLearn more about David & follow: WikipediaInstagram ----- **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

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 only:Members only:Members only: Members only:Members only:To hear this full episode and watch the video, become a Tennis Tribe Member. Members can watch the video here. ----- **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

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 our doubles camp earlier this summer, including the two types of serves at the club level, building a chip return, and fixing your overhead. You can watch TennisCon for free for 48 hours once it starts on the 27th. Upgrade to the Lifetime Pass to keep access and play the game. 👉 Join Tennis Con 9 for Free » **Tennis Tribe earns a percentage of sales if you buy the lifetime pass. Learn more about Peter & follow: InstagramCrunch Time Coaching ----- **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

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 too slow.""The net player would be too scared.""the net position isn't fun.""The returner will rip down the line."the only valid reason ----- **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

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. and don't doMembers Only:Members Only:Members Only:Members Only:To access all seven lessons, sign up for any membership level at https://thetennistribe.com/memberships/ ----- **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