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Harri Heliovaara Interview: Winning Wimbledon, Handling Pressure, 2nd Serve Psychology, Tour Doubles Changes, & More
Harri Heliovaara is the 2024 Wimbledon gentlemen's doubles champion and the 2023 US Open mixed doubles champion. He's currently ranked #16 on the ATP doubles tour. Heliovaara is also one of my favorite players to watch because of his entertaining celebrations and on-court demeanor.This interview with Harri covers his Wimbledon run, doubles changes, his story, and more.Why he quit professional tennis in 2013 before returning in 2017.How he mentally overcame being down multiple match points in the Wimbledon final.Serve struggles and how he's improved his 2nd serve, including specific drills.His experience being mic'd up in DC (video below), and what other changes he'd like to see to help make doubles more popular.Offseason training.The process of changing partners and new teams for 2025.Learn more about Harri:ATP Tour ProfileWikipediaHarri's Favorites:Tennis Book: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy GallweyNon-Tennis Book: The Unknown Soldier by Vaino LinnaTournament: WimbledonDream Mixed Doubles Partner: Anna DanilinaSingles Player You Want to Play Doubles With: Alexander BublikOff Season Hobbies: Hang out with children (1 & 3 years old); Aviation- he likes to take his daughter to the airport to watch planes landing and taking off.Harri's advice: Watch more doubles! More from this episode:Follow Harri on InstagramHarri mic'd up at the DC Open: https://youtu.be/zGmBgVPTQk8?si=z0pBm5MzD08KWNl-Harri's Blog: https://www.harriheliovaara.fi/-----**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
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Choosing Racquets, Strings, & the Best Options for Doubles with Jonas Eriksson from Tennisnerd
Are you using the right tennis racquet? What about strings? Jonas from Tennisnerd is one of the world's leading experts in tennis racquets and strings, having reviewed 1000s of racquets and consulted for ATP & WTA tour pros.I first met Jonas in Austria at the Head headquarters on a trip with Tennis Warehouse to test out the new Gravity. Recently, we went to SLO California to test more gear with the TW team. I've learned a ton from Jonas and wanted to have him on so you can too. In this conversation, Jonas and I discuss the following.Some of the best tennis racquets on the market today for certain player types.The head size most club-level doubles players should be looking for.What gives a racquet more power, control, spin, etc.Why you and the professionals do not (and should not) use the same racquets - even though they look the same.How to start experimenting with your strings, including specific recommendations.and more...Follow Tennisnerd on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Get a racquet or string consultation from Jonas here.Shop tennis racquets at Tennis Warehouse.Shop strings at Tennis Warehouse.-----**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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5 Training Tips to Improve this Offseason
It's the offseason, a time to reflect and prepare for next year. How will your training or practice improve in 2025?In this episode, I share 5 tips for improving your doubles game through more effective training this offseason.You cannot improve without tip #1.A common mistake in practice made by club-level doubles players.My favorite training tools (links below).What off-court training has helped me the most.If you can implement these tips, you'll be a better doubles player in 2025!My favorite training tools:Topspin Pro Functional Tennis SaberTargets & Lines from Tennis WarehouseThe Best Tennis Ball MachinesMembers get discounts on all the items above except the ball machines. Become a member or sign in 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
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Nate Lammons Interview: ATP Doubles Changes, Serve Drills, Offseason Plans, & More
Nate Lammons is the 19th-ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour. He and his doubles partner, Jackson Withrow, made the semifinals of the US Open earlier this year.Nate played college tennis at SMU in Dallas, Texas where he still lives and trains with other professional doubles players like Austin Krajicek and Hans Hach. In this conversation, we discuss:Who's had the biggest influence on his doubles game?How Nate practices his serve - he has one of the best serves on the ATP doubles tour.Changes to the doubles tour - free fan movement, faster pace of play, mic'd up players, etc.Simulating in-match pressure.How he & Jackson "got over the hump" during the 2024 US Open to reach their first major semifinal.How Nate trains his first volley when his partner is serving.Nate's offseason plans.Their on-court apparel from Sigrun.Nate and Jackson are among the few teams that have stayed together for more than a couple of seasons. Their team chemistry and consistent progress show how important a good partnership is in doubles.Follow Nate on Instagram.-----**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
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Mini-Lesson: Where You Hit The Ball Matters Most
Today, Sunday, November 24, is the last day to get 35% off the new Tennis Tribe Memberships (coupon: LAUNCH).This mini-lesson covers a phrase coined by Craig O'Shannessy (Brain Game Tennis), that has had more impact on my doubles game than any other lesson I've learned over the last decade.I believe that if you can focus and train with this simple lesson in mind, you'll improve faster and understand doubles on an entirely different level.If you like this shorter format, let me know by sending me an email: [email protected]
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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