JJ Tracy & Robert Cash Interview: The Balance Between Focus & Fun, Partner Dynamics, & Challengers vs ATP Events
The rising American doubles team of JJ Tracy and Robert Cash share their journey from winning the NCAAs at Ohio State in 2024 to becoming ATP doubles title winners in Los Cabos in 2025. They've climbed to #59 and #62 in the world this year from outside the top 140.You'll learn what's clicked for them recently, and get to know them as individuals and as a team.Working with new coach Andy Fitzell has helped refine their game and contributed to back-to-back titlesBalancing a lighthearted approach and ability to joke during matches while maintaining an intense work ethicThe differences between Challenger and ATP Level doublesBoth players credit Ohio State coaches Ty Tucker and Justin Kronauge for instilling their strong work ethicHow Robert shares "direct feedback" with JJ during matchesTheir strategy for playing well in tiebreakersFuture goalsRacquet changes and customizationThe more interviews I do like this, the more I realize how much team chemistry and partnership dynamics matter. These two provide a great example of what a strong partnership looks like. Watch JJ and Robert throughout the rest of the 2025 season as they continue their doubles journey.Learn more about JJ & follow:ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagramLearn more about Robert & 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 Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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4 Lessons from Wimbledon: Pre-Match Practice, Baseline Matchups, & More
I watched a lot of Wimbledon doubles over the past few weeks. In this episode, I share 4 strategy lessons from the Championships. Watching professional doubles can help you learn new tactics, positioning, movement, and strategy that you can apply to your own game.Practice specific shots to counter your upcoming opponents' preferred tactics, as demonstrated by Wimbledon Champions, Elise Mertens & Veronika Kudermetova.When you have the baseline advantage, stay patient and consistent.At the net, moving first often wins.The importance of dedicated serve and return practice, including a serve game you can play against yourself.I'm co-hosting two US Open experiences, including a doubles camp (August 30-31) and an all-inclusive luxury vacation (September 2-4). Learn more and sign up for each below.Doubles Camp (August 30-31): https://thetennistribe.com/camp/Rally Trip (September 2-4): https://www.therosegoldgroup.com/Check out memberships at thetennistribe.com/memberships to access premium content and improve your doubles game. ----- **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 Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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Olivia Nicholls Interview: Journey to WTA Top 25, Highs & Lows of the Season, & Mixed Doubles
World #23 Olivia Nicholls joins us fresh off her first title with partner Tereza Mihalíková in Berlin. She discusses her career-high ranking, steady rise in doubles, and shares insights on overcoming challenges throughout her career journey.Defeating Roland Garros Champs, Errani and Paolini, in Berlin, breaking their 13-match win streak, including tactical adjustmentsOn developing a belief in her game to beat any teamOvercoming four consecutive first-round losses during the clay seasonWorking with coach Craig Veal (previous podcast guest)2025 goals and the WTA FinalsMixed doubles success with Henry Patten, making semifinals in Australia and quarterfinals at Roland GarrosThoughts on the US Open mixed doubles changes that prioritize singles rankingsOlivia's dedication and work ethic are super impressive, and she shows how consistency pays off. Watch her this week at Wimbledon and throughout the rest of 2025.Learn more about Olivia & 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 Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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Julian Cash Interview: Team Dynamics, Achieving a Career High, & What ATP Doubles Needs
Julian Cash is ranked #12 on the ATP Doubles Tour, has four titles in 2025, and is currently #3 in the race to the ATP Finals. In this conversation, he shares the story of his impressive rise in professional doubles, his successful partnership with Lloyd Glasspool, thoughts on college tennis, mixed doubles, and more.How his partnership with Lloyd Glasspool is built on aligned goals, complementary playing styles, and balancing each other's energy levelsBreaking down their semifinal match against Skupski and Salisbury, navigating 40mph wind gusts on grassAchieving consistent improvement by better handling different scenarios rather than drastically changing his gameSetting the doubles Challenger record in 2022 with Henry Patten by winning 10 titlesA valuable lesson he's learned about opponents that you can apply to your own game (this is my favorite part)Working with coach Louis Cayer on positioning and giving himself "two chances to win"College tennis experience at Mississippi State and Oklahoma State, and the growing trend of players focusing purely on doublesThoughts on the mixed doubles at the US OpenMaking pro doubles more popular through increased exposure and better storytelling around playersJulian was one of the more thoughtful players I've interviewed so I know you'll enjoy this one.Learn more about Julian & follow:ATP 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 Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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Neal Skupski Interview: Partnership with Joe Salisbury, Clay to Grass Transition, & Roland Garros Run
Neal Skupski, the #11 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour and three-time Wimbledon champion, discusses his partnership with Joe Salisbury, their recent Roland Garros finals run, and more.I spoke with Neal during his off day in Eastbourne, where he was preparing for the quarterfinals. He and Joe won that match and are now in the semis.Working through the chemistry and tactical adjustments of a new partnershipThe significant adjustments required to transition from clay to grassIs grass Neal's best surface?Having a positive "performer" mentality - a term used by many of the British players and coachesWhat "take it one point at a time" means to Neal, and how he implements that mentalityThoughts on the mixed doubles format changes at the US OpenWe didn't have time to get to all your Instagram/Twitter questions, but I'll try to get Neal back later this year for more.Learn more about Neal & follow:ATP 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 Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
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