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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Will Boucek

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 295

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

Episode 261

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 16:37

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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 poach, and the biggest mistake club players make when poaching
How skill level, pace, and opponent depth change your poach timing
A common movement mistake that could be causing you to miss volleys
Where to start and where you should NOT start in the service box and the “window” concept
Using a quiet racket face for clean finishes
Members only: How close you should be at the net
Members only: How to finish your volleys and stop hitting it back to the baseline player
Members only: When it's OK to cover the alley and not poach
Members only: Drills to help your poaching skills

To get the rest of the episode, sign up for a membership here: https://thetennistribe.com/memberships/

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David Macpherson Interview: Bryan Bros Stories, Club Strategy Tips, Advice for Coaches, & More

Episode 260

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 42:48

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 precise coaching voice
Advice for coaches on saying less, backing the plan, and owning the misses
A story from the Wimbledon final where David's scouting turned out wrong
Managing Bob and Mike's practice rivalry without taking sides
Why groundstroke reliability helped their doubles success
Club tactics on lobs, net depth, and flexible positioning
Serve strategy and weighing your strengths vs the opponent's weaknesses
Why Bob Bryan had to abandon the lob return vs a certain opponent and why
Team chemistry as a competitive advantage
Coaching John Isner around strengths, returns, and net instincts
Ideas to make men’s doubles more watchable for fans

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New Partners, New York Food, Practice, & Goals with Nicole Melichar-Martinez

Episode 251

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 19:07

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 overheads
Comparison of New York to other Grand Slam cities, with particular focus on commute times and logistical challenges
Food recommendations for NYC, with Nicole ranking it among the top tennis tournament destinations for dining
How Nicole builds chemistry with new doubles partners and the communication strategies that led to her Monterey title
Discussion of the US Open Mixed Doubles format and Nicole's creative ideas for future improvements
Nicole's goals for maintaining her top-20 ranking and capturing her first WTA 1000 title
Insights into how professional doubles players select partners for upcoming seasons

Niki ultimately won two rounds in New York against some tough opponents. If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Olivia Nicholls & Olivia Gadecki Interviews: ATX Open Doubles Champions

Episode 161

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • Duration 28:13

Olivia Gadecki (deuce) is a 21-year-old Australian ranked 77 in the world in doubles and 140 in singles. Olivia Nicholls (ad) is the #81 ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. The Olivia's won the 2024 ATX Open.

This episode includes our conversation from Saturday after they got a walkover in their semifinal match, followed by a few quick questions after their final victory before they had to rush to the airport for flights to their next events.

We discussed their quarterfinal win, how they used their off days to practice (including specific drills) and enjoy Austin, their partnership, and more.

Gadecki expresses gratitude towards her mentor, Ash Barty, while Nicholls explains how Heather Watson has made an impact on her doubles game.
Nicholls explains her use of analytics & scouting in doubles.
Gackecki also shares how she manages her doubles & singles schedule.

They also both talk about the differences between the ITF and WTA levels. You can tell from this conversation how strong their friendship has become, and that helped them take home the trophy in their 1st tournament together in Austin. At the end, you'll hear their thoughts on the final and how they made formation adjustments on their serves.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics

Nadiia Kichenok & Oksana Kalashnikova Interviews from the ATX Open

Episode 160

Sunday, March 3, 2024 • Duration 15:39

This episode includes two post-match interviews from the ATX Open with top seeds, Nadiia Kichenok and Oksana Kalashnikova. I chatted with them after their round one and quarterfinal wins in Austin. Nadiia and Oksana are both inside the top 55 on the WTA doubles tour.

You'll learn:

Why they used more I-formation in their first match, but less in the quarterfinals.
How they adjusted to different match conditions - from cold & windy one day to sunny and hot a few days later.
Details about a crucial call by Nadiia for a down-the-line return from Oksana during the 10-point tiebreaker.

They also share a bit about life on tour as doubles players and why they are right on the cusp of a significant ranking threshold. Nadiia and Oksana ultimately lost in the semifinals in Austin in another close three-set match.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
League Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training

**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

ATX Open Interview with Maya Joint & Sabina Zeynalova (University of Texas)

Episode 159

Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Duration 09:06

This is the first in a series of post-match interviews with doubles players from the ATX Open, in Austin, Texas. Maya Joint (Australia) and Sabina Zeynalova (Ukraine) won their first-round match 6-7 6-4 10-4 and chatted with me after.

Sabina is a junior at the University of Texas where she plays on the women's tennis team. Maya (17) plans to join her in the fall of '24 as a freshman.

We spoke about how the cold, windy match conditions affected their strategy. They also shared a few things they learned on the court playing for the first time together. You'll get a sense of what it's like for college tennis players preparing for a professional career.

I expect you'll hear these two names more often in the coming years as they continue to improve. After this conversation, they lost their quarterfinal match in Austin to the top seeds 11-9 in the third set.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
League Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training

**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

3 Mental Myths to STOP Believing in Doubles

Episode 158

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • Duration 16:56

As we dive into the mental side of doubles over the next several weeks, I wanted to share 3 mental myths that many doubles players believe. Join the newsletter for more mental lessons.

Once you stop believing these and reframe your mindset, you'll be a better doubles player.

Great players don't get nervous.
Losing a point is bad.
If you miss or get beat down the line, it's your fault you lost the point.

I'll explain how to think about each of these myths differently, so you play better under pressure, don't feel so bad when you miss, and play doubles the right way more often.

The Mental Game Masterclass will launch at the end of March.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
League Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training

**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

2024 ATX Open Preview with Tournament Director Christo van Rensburg

Episode 157

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 • Duration 46:39

Christo van Rensburg, former world #5 in doubles and tournament director of the WTA 250 ATX Open, joins the show for the third time. In this episode, we preview the 2024 ATX Open and learn a few new doubles lessons from Christo.

The ATX Open is entering year two on the WTA Calendar, and fans can expect some exciting changes at the event. The field includes Vika Azarenka, Sloane Stephens, Danielle Collins, Taylor Townsend, Caty McNally, and more.

After previewing this year's tournament, we dive into doubles. Christo is one of my favorite coaches for his ability to explain his lessons in an easy-to-understand and actionable way for students.

You'll learn:

Why do so many players struggle at the net?
What Federer and Nadal can teach us about court position in doubles.
Mental tips for players who get nervous during matches or tiebreakers.

Be sure to watch the ATX Open on Tennis Channel Plus. You can also get tickets or volunteer at ATXOpen.com.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
League Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training

Will Blumberg Interview: In-Match Adjustments, Tiebreaker Advice, & Partnership Adjustments

Episode 156

Saturday, February 17, 2024 • Duration 18:39

Will Blumberg is the #93 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour. He was a 10-time All-American at North Carolina and made the finals of the 2024 Dallas Open where this conversation was recorded.

Will and I sat down on his day off in Dallas to discuss his career, the pro doubles tour, and strategy.

You'll learn:

Why Will and his partner, Rinky Hijikata, switched return sides after the 1st set - I almost never see this at the pro level.
How he picks up his energy for 10-point tiebreakers.
What adjustments he makes with different doubles partners - he played with nine partners in 2023.
The difference between the body-forehand vs body-backhand serve.

Will also shares the advice he gives his fiancee and mom to help them in their adult league doubles matches, as well as what he did in practice that day in Dallas. At the end, we discuss the popularity of doubles.

Keep an eye on Will Blumberg throughout this season as I don't expect him to stay outside the top 50 for much longer.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
League Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training

Neal Skupski Interview: Practice Drills, Scouting Opponents, & Mixed Doubles

Episode 155

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 • Duration 26:46

Neal Skupski is one of the best doubles players in the world over the last several years. He's a 3-time Wimbledon Champion, winning 2 mixed titles (2021, 22) and 1 men's title (2023), former world #1, and a recent Australian Open mixed doubles finalist. He is currently the #8 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour.

I spoke with Neal on a day off for him at the 2024 Dallas Open. In this episode, we dive deep into his practice drills and routines, including specific tactics that apply to real match situations for doubles.

You'll learn:

A defensive volley drill that Neal & his partner, Santiago Gonzalez, worked on that day.
The best target when you're at the baseline & the other 3 players are at the net.
Their routine for practicing serves & returns.
How Neal uses analytics & how the LTA provides data for him and other British doubles players.

We also discuss mixed doubles strategy, including his partnership with Desirae Krawczyk who has two Wimbledon titles with Neal. Then I ask about how his relationship with Ken Skupski, Neal's brother, former teammate, and current coach, works so well. At the end, Neal shares his thoughts on making doubles more popular.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**

New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/

**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.

Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles
25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics

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