Podcast appearances and mentions of Rajeev Ram

3-time US Open Champion, 2-time Olympic Silver Medalist and former ATP World #1 Rajeev Ram joins the podcast. Click here to watch on YouTube...https://youtu.be/x9jIYxuPE6Y?si=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCeWe talk:1:07 Offseason growth4:53 Making practices more competitive7:09 Adjusting to a new partner10:07 Handling a lefty serve15:59 One-handed return of serve21:54 First volley footwork27:32 Losing the right way31:21 Getting your body ready for competition35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player

So you watched the movie, but what do you know about the Real Challengers? The movie Challengers took over the spring of 2024 and brought in some new fans interested in the sport of Tennis. But what are the REAL CHALLENGERS? Ground Pass went to the last challenger of the year in Champaign, IL to find out. We spoke to players like Rajeev Ram, Ethan Quinn and Evan King about their experiences on the Challenger TourWatch the short doc on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassRelevant Links:GroundPass' Interview with one of the Assistant Directors on the movie - https://youtu.be/nYCV3kJahsA?si=CTu4ZKCEDK5Y4PmpChallenger TV, were you can watch matches for free - https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tvCleveland Open website (first challenger of the year in the States) - https://www.topnotchtennisevents.comVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Lammons is one of my favorite people to run in to at every tournament. He's down to earth, not impressed by pretense, and just a good human to be around. He also happens to be one of the top 20 doubles players in the world. We chopped it up about his rise to that level, and some of the top doubles topics right now, including the US decision not to play Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek during Davis Cup this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

L'équipe américaine est éliminée de la Coupe Davis ! Si Taylor Fritz a tenu son rang contre Alex De Minaur, Ben Shelton a lui chuté contre Thanasi Kokkinakis et le pari du capitaine Bob Bryan de ne pas aligner, à la dernière minute, la paire de spécialistes Rajeev Ram et Austin Krajicek a été un échec... Retour dans Sans Filet sur la folle rencontre USA - Australie ! Dans la 2e partie de l'émission, place aux pronostics. Qui décrochera sa place en finale de la Coupe Davis entre l'Allemagne et les Pays-Bas vainqueur de l'Espagne de Rafael Nadal ?

It's always a marquee episode when Jim Courier returns to the show, and the Hall of Fame player turned A-list broadcaster brings his best yet again. Courier discusses all the action at the ATP Finals in Turin, and recaps the 2024 season which saw Jannik Sinner claim the two majors and the year-end No. 1 ranking. The commentator covers a variety of topics including how Alcaraz grew his game this year, why Alexander Zverev could be on the verge of a slam breakthrough, and the specifics areas that Taylor Fritz can continue to improve in his quest for more success. And Courier examines what the next move might be for Novak Djokovic, while paying tribute to the legendary career of Rafael Nadal on the eve of his final tournament.And then Austin Krajicek returns to the podcast for a look back at his last year in the game, which saw him reach several enormous milestones. Krajicek dives into his Olympic run with doubles partner Rajeev Ram, which culminated in an Olympic Silver Medal for the Americans. He explains why playing against Nadal and Alcaraz at Roland Garros was a surreal experience, and describes his frame of mind as they were able to notch the victory. Krajicek gets into his physical and mental preparation, his goals for 2025 with Ram as his new tour partner, and why he's excited and ready to perform as a member of Team USA's Davis Cup roster in next week's final. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

It's always a marquee episode when Jim Courier returns to the show, and the Hall of Fame player turned A-list broadcaster brings his best yet again. Courier discusses all the action at the ATP Finals in Turin, and recaps the 2024 season which saw Jannik Sinner claim the two majors and the year-end No. 1 ranking. The commentator covers a variety of topics including how Alcaraz grew his game this year, why Alexander Zverev could be on the verge of a slam breakthrough, and the specifics areas that Taylor Fritz can continue to improve in his quest for more success. And Courier examines what the next move might be for Novak Djokovic, while paying tribute to the legendary career of Rafael Nadal on the eve of his final tournament. And then Austin Krajicek returns to the podcast for a look back at his last year in the game, which saw him reach several enormous milestones. Krajicek dives into his Olympic run with doubles partner Rajeev Ram, which culminated in an Olympic Silver Medal for the Americans. He explains why playing against Nadal and Alcaraz at Roland Garros was a surreal experience, and describes his frame of mind as they were able to notch the victory. Krajicek gets into his physical and mental preparation, his goals for 2025 with Ram as his new tour partner, and why he's excited and ready to perform as a member of Team USA's Davis Cup roster in next week's final. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calvin Betton is still in China, George Bellshaw is still in London and James Gray is still complaining. They discuss... WADA has announced it is to appeal the decision to absolve Jannik Sinner of blame for his two positive tests for banned substance clostebol earlier this year. The case will be heard before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the World Anti-Doping Agency will seek a ban of between one and two years Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram have broken up their long-standing, multiple grand slam-winning partnership. Salisbury will play with fellow Brit Neal Skupski in 2025 Naomi Osaka has won a match from a set down for the first time in 22 attempts, and now faces Coco Gauff in a blockbuster clash in Beijing British No 3 Jacob Fearnley has cracked the top 100 for the first time after winning his fourth Challenger title of the year Jack Draper is still struggling with the rigours of top-level tennis, injured again in Tokyo this week Marin Cilic has become the lowest ranked player ever - No 777 - to win an ATP title in Hangzhou If you want to donate to James's fundraisers, you can do so here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/jamess-giving-page-139725 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calvin Betton is still in China, George Bellshaw is still in London and James Gray is still complaining. They discuss... WADA has announced it is to appeal the decision to absolve Jannik Sinner of blame for his two positive tests for banned substance clostebol earlier this year. The case will be heard before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the World Anti-Doping Agency will seek a ban of between one and two years Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram have broken up their long-standing, multiple grand slam-winning partnership. Salisbury will play with fellow Brit Neal Skupski in 2025 Naomi Osaka has won a match from a set down for the first time in 22 attempts, and now faces Coco Gauff in a blockbuster clash in Beijing British No 3 Jacob Fearnley has cracked the top 100 for the first time after winning his fourth Challenger title of the year Jack Draper is still struggling with the rigours of top-level tennis, injured again in Tokyo this week Marin Cilic has become the lowest ranked player ever - No 777 - to win an ATP title in Hangzhou If you want to donate to James's fundraisers, you can do so here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/jamess-giving-page-139725 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TC Live is back! Join Mark Petchey, Prakash Amritraj, and Paul Annacone as they bring you all of today's action, including big wins from Jannik Sinner and Alex Michelsen. The crew also discusses the split between Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury and previews upcoming matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem achten Tag der US Open 2024. Andreas und Philipp sind zurück, mit den restlichen Achtelfinals aus New York. Zumindest die Tag-Session wird dabei jedoch nicht wegen legendärem oder besonders spannendem Tennis in Erinnerung bleiben. Dafür gab es zu viele schnelle und klare Entscheidungen. Bei den Damen begannen Jasmine Paolini und Karolina Muchova den Tag. Nach einer 3:1 Führung für Paolini, zog Muchova jedoch schnell davon, gewann den ersten Satz und hatte auch im zweiten Durchgang keine Probleme. Damit hat Muchova also realistische Chancen, ihr Halbfinale aus dem letzten Jahr ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem achten Tag der US Open 2024. Andreas und Philipp sind zurück, mit den restlichen Achtelfinals aus New York. Zumindest die Tag-Session wird dabei jedoch nicht wegen legendärem oder besonders spannendem Tennis in Erinnerung bleiben. Dafür gab es zu viele schnelle und klare Entscheidungen. Bei den Damen begannen Jasmine Paolini und Karolina Muchova den Tag. Nach einer 3:1 Führung für Paolini, zog Muchova jedoch schnell davon, gewann den ersten Satz und hatte auch im zweiten Durchgang keine Probleme. Damit hat Muchova also realistische Chancen, ihr Halbfinale aus dem letzten Jahr ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem achten Tag der US Open 2024. Andreas und Philipp sind zurück, mit den restlichen Achtelfinals aus New York. Zumindest die Tag-Session wird dabei jedoch nicht wegen legendärem oder besonders spannendem Tennis in Erinnerung bleiben. Dafür gab es zu viele schnelle und klare Entscheidungen. Bei den Damen begannen Jasmine Paolini und Karolina Muchova den Tag. Nach einer 3:1 Führung für Paolini, zog Muchova jedoch schnell davon, gewann den ersten Satz und hatte auch im zweiten Durchgang keine Probleme. Damit hat Muchova also realistische Chancen, ihr Halbfinale aus dem letzten Jahr ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Team USA finished with two doubles medals at the Olympics. Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek won Silver while Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz took home Bronze.In this episode, I share three more lessons I learned providing strategy and scouting analysis for Team USA.How to beat Nadal & Alcaraz.The Andy Murray tendency.The two most important shots in doubles.These lessons will help players of all skill levels. Not just the pros ;)Only 5 spots left in our doubles camp!Sign up here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/camp/-----**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-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsMental Game Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/the-mental-game-masterclassLeague 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.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-14:07) – Tennis Olympic medalist Rajeev Ram joins Jake & Jimmy to share what the experience was like in Paris, explains what is like living in the Olympic Village, assesses how true it is that Olympians “let loose” once they are done competing in their event, compares this Olympic run to his first time medaling with Venus Williams, shares how much pride he had representing the United States on the podium with him being a first generation American in his family, and provides some clarity to Jake on how an Olympian goes through TSA with a medal. (14:07-29:29) – Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen joins Query & Company from Grand Park to explain what is different for him entering year two as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, explains what he has liked from Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in training camp so far, examines the tight end room right now, shares what he's looking at when it comes to preseason games outside of the starters that are already solidified, and assesses where things are at with the starting safety position next to Julian Blackmon. (29:29-46:09) – Matt Taylor, radio play-by-play voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to kick off the final hour of the program to share some of his takeaways from training camp thus far, explains how Alec Pierce has looked different in camp this year compared to the last two training camps, and highlights some of the things that he has seen from Anthony Richardson during camp that he learned while watching Gardner Minshew last season whilst recovering from his shoulder surgery. (46:09-1:15:36) – ESPN.com's Stephen Holder is the final guest on today's edition of Query & Company to weigh in on where things are at with the safety battle for the Indianapolis Colts, assesses if they are running out of time to get a player in at that position to get them up to speed prior to week one, does believe that Jonathan Taylor will be one of the select few that won't play in the preseason because of his workload during the season, and evaluates how comfortable Anthony Richardson looks this year compared to last year.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:09) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discussing some of the things that Shane Steichen said about his team entering year two. Tennis Olympic medalist Rajeev Ram joins Jake & Jimmy to share what the experience was like in Paris, explains what is like living in the Olympic Village, assesses how true it is that Olympians “let loose” once they are done competing in their event, compares this Olympic run to his first time medaling with Venus Williams, shares how much pride he had representing the United States on the podium with him being a first generation American in his family, and provides some clarity to Jake on how an Olympian goes through TSA with a medal. (24:09-41:12) – NBC Sports Swimming Analyst Rowdy Gaines makes a return to Query & Company to highlight some of the countries that outperformed his expectations, compares Leon Marchand to Michael Phelps with how dominant he was in the pool for France, wholeheartedly believes that Lily King will be competing in the 2028 Olympics with it being held in the United States, and provides what his experience has been like traveling around to different events now that swimming is complete. (41:12-47:22) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake and Jimmy discussing the struggles for the Chicago White Sox with Jake mandating that their losing streak ending tonight. (47:22-1:11:18) – Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star joins Query & Company to preview Team USA's quarterfinal game this afternoon against Brazil, highlights who he believes would be the biggest challenge for Team USA following their game against Brazil, tries to predict if Tyrese Haliburton will get any minutes in any of the final games for Team USA, and does believe that if Haliburton was a better defender, then there is a good chance Derrick White wouldn't have been selected to replace Kawhi Leonard. (1:11:18-1:26:22) – Whilst out at training camp yesterday, Jake noticed something when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts and the rest of the NFL during training camp. It leads to a large conversation about how teams approach camp and a bigger discussion on practicing on different surfaces during camp compared to playing on during the season. (1:26:22-1:32:46) – Jake and Jimmy conclude hour two by discussing how Andrew Nembhard is performing for Team Canada in their quarterfinal game against France. (1:32:46-2:08:19) – ESPN.com's Stephen Holder is the final guest on today's edition of Query & Company to weigh in on where things are at with the safety battle for the Indianapolis Colts, assesses if they are running out of time to get a player in at that position to get them up to speed prior to week one, does believe that Jonathan Taylor will be one of the select few that won't play in the preseason because of his workload during the season, and evaluates how comfortable Anthony Richardson looks this year compared to last year. (2:08:19-2:10:45) – Jake and Jimmy come back from break and remind people about Jake's declaration and how he has only been wrong three times when it comes to predicting things.   (2:10:45-2:20:16) – Today's show ends with Jimmy sharing his JCook Plays of the Day and watching Cole Hocker finish out the men's 1500 meter!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:19) – Query & Company opens on a Monday from Grand Park with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting Team USA going undefeated in group play and set to take on Puerto Rico on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. They debate how this Olympic experience can be a learning lesson for Tyrese Haliburton. Also, they touch on the Chicago White Sox needing to contact Jake to attend a game. (26:19-40:44) – Jake and Jimmy discuss Jake's dislike for Phish and fish. They also congratulate Carmel resident, Rajeev Ram, on winning silver in the Tennis Men's Doubles on Saturday. (40:44-45:11) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake sharing the noises that he heard from the Phish concert that someone sent him and him sharing some news about an upcoming event he will be in. (45:11-1:11:03) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, of CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to recap his weekend in Canton with Dwight Freeney being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also explains how the process of how someone is selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, believes that Adam Vinatieri should be a first ballot Hall of Famer, credits the defense for being consistent during training camp, and states that he wants to see Anthony Richardson in the preseason. (1:11:03-1:30:40) – Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen joins Query & Company from Grand Park to explain what is different for him entering year two as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, explains what he has liked from Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in training camp so far, examines the tight end room right now, shares what he's looking at when it comes to preseason games outside of the starters that are already solidified, and assesses where things are at with the starting safety position next to Julian Blackmon. (1:30:40-1:32:09) – Jake and Jimmy quickly wrap hour number two by sharing some things they will expand upon in the next segment from their conversation with Shane Steichen. (1:42:11-2:02:00) – The final hour of the show starts with Jake and Jimmy sharing some of the biggest takeaways from their conversation with Shane Steichen. They highlight his comments about the safety position, and what he had to say about the wide receivers they have on the roster, stated something that Jimmy has hit on countless times this offseason. Also, Jake explains why Joel Embiid is being booed every time he touches the basketball in the Olympics. (2:02:00-2:11:46) – With Dwight Freeney being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend, Jake and Jimmy share some of their takeaways from the ceremony. Jake highlights how cool it was for Steve McMichael to get inducted.   (2:11:46-2:17:49) – Today's show ends with Jimmy sharing his JCook Plays of the Day and previewing tomorrow's show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun, emotional and DRAMATIC week of Olympic tennis has finally come to an end! The US women's tennis team brought more drama off the court than on it - and they were giving big Jenny McCarthy vs. Tara Reid energy. Our Olympic tennis episode includes: The girls are fighting: Explaining the Danielle Collins vs Iga Swiatek beef, plus Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff's complaints. We don't want peace: Djokovic wins gold. Men's doubles breakdown, including the forgotten drama between Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz vs. Rajeev Ram at Davis Cup 2022. Read more about it here. Our favorite event: The mixed doubles delivered! We explain how to beat Sara Errani in doubles since it seems like the WTA players can't figure it out. Want more from us? Follow along on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rafael Nadal dijo adiós a París-2024 este miércoles al caer junto a Carlos Alcaraz del torneo olímpico de dobles frente a la dupla estadounidense de Rajeev Ram y Austin Krajicek, en un torneo que premió con el apoyo unánime del público la trayectoria del mallorquín en Roland Garros.

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This week's guest is Nishesh Basavareddy, a 19 year old from Carmel, Indiana, currently ranked (as of July 29, 2024) 296 in the world. He's reached two Challenger Finals (Fairfield 2023 and Bloomfield Hills 2024) in his very young career, helped lead the Stanford Cardinal the last two seasons, and was ranked as high as #5 in the world as a Junior. We talk his transition towards the pros, how he developed his pure ball striking, and his relationship with Rajeev Ram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are 3-time reigning US Open Champions. I spoke with them in Miami after their second round 7-5 7-6 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Thanassi Kokkinakis.Adam Ross from Florida Tennis joined me for this interview.We asked the US Open champs about the match, including a specific tactic they kept going to that I picked up on. They talked about team chemistry and if they think it helps them early in the season, and how to play doubles vs singles players.You'll hear Adam ask them about training for no-ad or pressure points and what club players can learn by watching the pros. Rajeev's answer to this has nothing to do with tennis and is something all doubles players should hear.Joe also shares his thoughts on what doubles needs to become more popular.Here is a segment of my interview with Adam: https://floridatennis.com/blogs/news/talking-with-doubles-expert-will-boucekIf you haven't already filled out the Pro Doubles Survey, please do that here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Z9qx8VGW-I5C4xHaaeEjpYuoRG-aV0FubWKPcS2Mv4K5Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link-----**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-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague 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.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury. We talk:1:28 ATP Tour Finals3:25 Deferring the toss6:02 Being effective at the net8:10 Covering the net9:42 Tips for reflex volleys12:24 I formation15:31 Calling poaches 19:18 Turning the season around20:11 Increasing his energy on the court22:48 Communicating with his partner27:57 What he sees from 3.5 doubles players30:35 Best advice for the 4.0 player

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London's ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________Joel and Kim are back to catch up on the week in tennis, including Novak Djokovic winning a record breaking 7th ATP Finals title in Turin with a defeat of home favourite Jannik Sinner in the final, and Britain's Joe Salisbury defending his end of season title with partner Rajeev Ram.They also look ahead to the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga which get underway imminently, mark the end of Amazon Prime's 5 years of tennis coverage in the UK and consider whether Alcaraz's prediction that Jannik Sinner will reach the World No.1 ranking in 2024 is likely to come true.Joel also tests Kim and the listeners to one final Par For The Courts for the season - you won't want to miss it!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit der Zusammenfassung der zweiten Hälfte der ATP Finals. Die gingen gestern in Turin zu Ende, mit dem Sieger Novak Djokovic. Zum siebten Mal konnte sich Djokovic den Titel beim Jahresendturnier holen. Damit hat sich Djokovic auch wieder einen ordentlichen Vorsprung an der Weltranglistenspitze erarbeitet. Djokovic beherrscht die Next Next Generation Djokovic war nicht ideal ins Turnier gekommen, hatte sogar sein zweites Gruppenmatch verloren. Doch im Finale besiegte Djokovic eben jenen Spieler, der ihn während der Gruppenphase geschlagen hatte: Jannik Sinner. Der hatte bis zum Finale quasi ein perfektes Turnier gespielt. Auch ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Stanford sophomore Nishesh Basavareddy is only the fifth player born in 2005 to make an ATP Challenger final. The 18-year-old discusses his relationship with former doubles #1 Rajeev Ram, his assessment of how his game stacks up against top 200 players,  what to expect from the Stanford Cardinal in 2024, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Communication and teamwork in doubles aren't easy to teach or measure. That's why I think I've neglected the subject a bit over the years. But over and over, the world's best players, like recent podcast guests and US Open Champions, Rajeev Ram & Erin Routliffe, continue to stress the importance of working together with their partner, communicating effectively, and building trust.This episode covers what I think you should be communicating with your partner before, during, and after your matches, including what to do during tiebreakers and pressure moments. Following this advice should help you better strategize and communicate with your doubles partner.Sign up for Tennis Con 7: https://crunchtimecoaching.com/tennis-thrive/bullet-proof-your-tennis-game-5/?affiliate=ttribeRajeev Ram Interview: https://www.thetennistribe.com/rajeev-ram-interview/Erin Routliffe Interview: https://www.thetennistribe.com/erin-routliffe-interview/Hand Signals Video Lesson: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx4O0nJA7Ed/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Big Break Point? Do This! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwdSndmA731/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you'll have a winning plan for every point.25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

A month on from the US Open, and we´re delighted to say we´ve been able to bring the 3 winning doubles pairs together, to tell us about their incredible fortnight in New York.First we chat to Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury who made history by becoming the first pair in the Open Era to win the US Open Men´s doubles 3 years in a row!We then catch up with Women´s Doubles Champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, who reflect on their amazing run at Flushing Meadows in just their 4th tournament together.And finally we speak to Harri Heliövaara and Anna Danilina in their first chat together since winning the Mixed Doubles title after only meeting at the sign in desk the week before!Six Grand Slam Champions in one episode makes for a special listen! Gain a deeper understanding of the unique dynamics and strategies at the highest level of men´s and women´s doubles. Enjoy! The key moments in this episode are:-The emotions of winning a Grand Slam; before, during and after.Why Rajeev & Joe´s 3rd US Open title was the most emotional.The ideal scoring system in pro doubles.The Challenges of enjoying success in tennis.Perceptions of Success and Failure.Success Factors in Women's Doubles.Hear how Gaby & Erin manage expectations and focus on the process.The Story of How Harri & Anna became partners for the Mixed Doubles.Overcoming Nerves in a Big Match.

2023 US Open men's doubles champion, Rajeev Ram joins the show for the second time. Rajeev shares his experience winning his third consecutive US Open alongside partner, Joe Salisbury.I asked Rajeev about the 2023 season which has been a bit of a rollercoaster for him and Joe. One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Rajeev explains how his communication with Joe has improved and how he worked on that when he transitioned from singles to doubles earlier in his career.We also discuss his relationship with coach Chris Eaton, Davis Cup, 2024 Olympic plans, and more. Towards the end, Rajeev shares advice for turning matches around, playing well in 10-point tiebreakers, and answers your questions from Instagram.See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/rajeev-ram-interview/**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you'll have a winning plan for every point.25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

6x Slam Champion and current ATP #5 Doubles Player Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his run to the 2023 US Open Title, Davis Cup experience, thoughts on how the game has changed throughout his career, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Winning 3rd-Straight US Open - 1:02 Davis Cup Results/Thoughts - 9:30 Playing Until the Olympics - 13:30 State of American Men's Tennis - 15:57 Do You Consider Getting Into Coaching? - 22:30 Goals for the Rest of 2023 - 28:14 20-Year Anniversary - 29:00 This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including: -same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip -same dry feel -same trademarked blue color -still gets tackier when you sweat PLUS new features: -If you didn't like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff. -Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat! -Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat! Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff. Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.   Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back (in parts!) to round up all the action from the men's and women's semi final action at the US Open. With Daniil Medvedev springing a surprise to topple top seed and defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka fending off a tough Madison Keys to make her second Slam final of the year, there is lots to discuss!From Djokovic hanging up the phone on Ben Shelton's run through the tournament to Coco Gauff keeping her Slam dreams alive and on track for her first Slam victory, the gang catch up on the main talking points from the past few days.They also celebrate Joe Salisbury's 3rd straight US Open Men's Doubles title with partner Rajeev Ram, former Tennis Weekly guest Gaby Dabrowski making the Ladies Doubles final and they reveal the outright winner of this edition of Collect A Set!__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal vom zweiten Freitag der US Open 2023. Dieser ist bei den US Open traditionell den Halbfinals der Herren vorbehalten. Am Ende setzten sich Novak Djokvic und Daniil Medvedev durch. Während der Sieg von Djokovic gegen Ben Shelton natürlich wenig überraschend kam, lässt sich das Label überraschend für den Ausgang von Medvedev gegen Carlos Alcaraz sicherlich nutzen. Djokovic hält sich Shelton vom Leib Der Tag bei den US Open begann mit dem Match zwischen Djokovic und Shelton. Das Match nahm dabei im Laufe immer mehr Fahrt auf und auch wenn es Ende des dritten ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal vom zweiten Donnerstag der US Open 2023. Dieser ist bei den US Open traditionell den Halbfinals der Damen vorbehalten. Am Ende setzten sich Coco Gauff und Aryna Sabalenka durch. Beide bestreiten nun am Samstag das Finale. Gauff und Sabalenka haben durchaus einiges an gemeinsamer Geschichte, Gauff führt im direkten Vergleich mit 3:2. Gauff gewinnt nervöses Halbfinale Gauff gelang im Halbfinale der klarere Sieg. Sie führte schnell im ersten Satz mit 5:1 und rettete den Satz dann noch mit 6:4 über die Ziellinie nachdem Muchova zuvor ihr Niveau stabilisiert hatte. Im zweiten Durchgang bekam ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

In today´s episode we talk to Dave O´Hare who coaches one of the best doubles teams on the ATP Tour.Dave is a former pro player and still represents Ireland in the Davis Cup. He´s been working with Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram for almost 3 years, helping them to World number 1 doubles pair and the 2022 US Open mens doubles title.Dave and Joe were college roommates and doubles partners at the University of Memphis. They also played together on the tour before Dave started coaching Joe & Rajeev in 2021.Dave´s passion for the sport and doubles shines through in this chat. Highlights include:-Imposter syndrome on the tour.Helping his players through the highs and lows of pro tennis.Individual vs. Team Coaching in Doubles.The importance of process over outcome.Louis Cayer´s Impact on British doubles.His and Joe´s transition from College teammates to Coach and player.The importance of communication and synergy in doubles partnerships.Which doubles pairs to look out for in 2023.Other Episodes you might like:-#102: Louis Cayer- The Doubles Guru (Our most popular episode!)#132: Joe Salisbury - Double US Open Champion#140: Rajeev Ram - Multiple Grand Slam ChampionFull shownotes hereHelp Dan & Vicki raise money for Alzheimer's Society as they take on the Great North Run in Newcastle next month.

Marc catch you up on the latest news from around the world of tennis, and he talks with Michelle Yu about some recent winners and a rising star on tour, and he also talks to 5 time Grand Slam Champion Rajeev Ram.

Meanwhile over in Phoenix, youth was served, as Nuno Borges nips Sascha Schevchenko in a field that included Berrettini, Monfils, and Schwartzman. And then there's Rajeev Ram. Oh yes, we definitely like him!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Jones is our guest for the 31st episode of Baseline Intelligence. He won two NCAA doubles titles at Pepperdine University and went on to become world number 1 in doubles in 1992. He won 8 career ATP doubles titles, 2 ATP singles titles and has coached top pro players like James Blake, Mardy Fish, Sloane Stephens, Rajeev Ram, and his daughter Makenna, who also won an NCAA doubles title in 2021. We talk:2:16 The foundation of his coaching philosophy8:09 Volleying cross court more often12:59 Technical fundamentals of the volley16:47 Split stepping20:21 Teaching first volley movement22:31 The volley grip25:33 The basics of doubles29:26 Applying strengths and weaknesses31:38 How to anticipate at the net33:09 Watching more doubles33:45 His best doubles tip35:41 The biggest doubles mistakes he sees36:30 Doubles advice for the 4.0 player**sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Coach Rob Morgan speaks about what he's learnt working alongside the likes of Joe Salisbury, Rajeev Ram, Dan Evans and current player Wesley Koolhof.

This episode marks the end of season 1 of Baseline Intelligence. In this episode I'll share some of the clips I found the most insightful and entertaining from the first season of the podcast.1:05 Craig O'Shannessy on the first four shots4:58 Rick Macci's best ball striking tip7:45 Tom Gullikson's 3 keys for Agassi at the olympics10:37 Dr. Mark Kovacs on serve power14:40 John Isner and his serve tips16:42 Michael Joyce talks Sharapova beating Henin19:02 Alistair Higham on momentum21:12 Carlos Goffi's traffic light system24:55 Dr. Larry Lauer talks staying in the present26:56 Rajeev Ram on being a great performer**sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

38 year old Rajeev Ram became the #1 doubles player in the world in October, the culmination of a tremendous career He collected a national championship in 2003 at The University of Illinois where they went undefeated, and got to 56 in the world in 2016. We discussed his career in length, including how he copied Pete Sampras strokes and how it hurt him. We talked in detail about being left off of this year's Davis Cup Team despite being the highest ranked doubles player in the world. Recorded 12.19 Released 12.21Diadora is the official shoe of the Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5x Grand Slam Champion and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss reaching the World #1 ranking in Doubles, his reaction to being left off the US Davis Cup Roster, playing into his late 30s, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by:  Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK's Lawn Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The startup's mission is to democratize the Grand Slam experience for tennis players of all levels. Using just a single smartphone, the app automatically tracks your shot trajectory, generates match highlights and provides line challenges, all in real-time on any court in the world. Take advantage of Cracked Racquets' exclusive partnership by using our promo code "cracked20" for a 14-day Pro Trial and a $20 discount. Don't miss out on this exclusive deal, available by clicking here! Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Tourna MEGA TAC: It's the TACKIES GRIP EVER CREATED by far. You know Tourna Tennis for their world famous Tourna Grip, but did you know they also make the TACKIEST grip in the world? MEGA TAC is THE tackiest grip on the market. It starts tacky and stays tacky, longer than any other grip on the market as well. If you like Tacky Grips, you have to try Mega Tac.   You can have anyone reach out to sales@uniquesports.com and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample Lucky Racket The hub for tennis fans, based out of Dayton, OH. Our mission is to make everyone smile when they see our products on and off the tennis courts! Get 15% OFF by using our promo code "Cracked15" at luckyracquet.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irish coach David O'Hare speaks to Jill Craybas about the work he's been doing with 2022 Nitto ATP Finals champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, as well as how he became a coach after his playing career and learning from legendary coach and mentor Louis Cayer.

David and Steve talk about the recent U.S. Davis Cup drama...specifically leaving Rajeev Ram off the team roster. Find "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis": Tennis Channel Podcast Network: https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/10/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtsidewithbeilinsontennis Instagram: https://instagram.com/court_side_with_beilinson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Court_Side_w_BT Website: https://www.beilinsontennis.com/ 

The United States and Canada experienced very different endings to their Davis Cup by Rakuten quarterfinals, and Catherine and David are here to discuss all of the many storylines that emanated.Surely now Mardy Fish accepts he made the wrong call about Rajeev Ram. Or does he? Where did Italy win the tie? And how did Denis Shapovalov go through such a spectacular metamorphosis from set 1 to sets 2 and 3?Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is nothing quite like watching Marin Cilic, both in a positive and a negative sense. Catherine, Matt and David describe the latest instalment of the experience after Croatia's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Spain in Malaga.Plus Matt catches up with USA captain and Mardy Fish to ask him the question we've been so curious about: why did he not pick Rajeev Ram for doubles??There's also a Thursday, and David some detective work about the absence of Wimbledon champs Max Purcell and Matt Ebden from the ATP Finals.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 US OPEN men's doubles tennis champion Rajeev Ram joins Abhay for a chat about his journey in professional tennis and about longevity and legacy. Dreams and tennis rackets in cars were also discussed.

 I chat with the coach of the top doubles team in the world, Dave O'Hare. This was recorded from our hotel lobby in Montreal at the Canadian Open. Dave has been a player and coach and currently works with Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.Dave recently went on a Functional Tennis podcast (linked below) and had a great conversation that we build on here.In this conversation we talk about:The difference between being offensive and aggressive.Where to aim volleys and how to think about tiebreaks.How to plan for big matches and adapt during a match.What some of the best doubles players in the world do well.Dave O'Hare is the coach of the top doubles team in the world, Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram.We also discuss how Dave got into tennis, what inspired his career path, and how he thinks we can make doubles more popular. See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/dave-ohare-interview/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/.***Ebook: 25 Winning Doubles Tactics to Help You Play SmarterExpert doubles strategies and tactics that you can use on the court.This Ebook has all of my favorite doubles tactics that I personally use and teach to players from USTA 3.0 all the way to Division I College Coaches, and even Pro Players. Each strategy includes a description of how to execute it, plus the best situations to implement it.You'll learn the best tactics I've found for serving, returning, net & baseline play, and approach shots so that you'll have a winning plan for every point.https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

After a few weeks' break from the podcast, I am back this week with former guest Dave O'Hare. I haven't done too many in-person chats and really enjoyed sitting down with Dave to catch up. The last time I had Dave on the show pre the covid pandemic breakout he was on waiting on his visa to start a coaching role at the University of Memphis.He tells us what happened and his journey to working with Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram, the world's number 1 doubles team. He chats about what he learned the past 2 years, his new philosophies, judging himself, mentors and more.In this episode, I mention our other episodes with tennis coaching guru Louis Cayer and US College Tennis player Conor Gannon who Dave works with when he is back in Ireland.I hope you enjoy my chat with Dave.Fabio

A few hours after Rafael Nadal's extraordinary victory over Taylor Fritz in a fifth set tiebreak, Catherine, David and Matt react to all the drama. How did he manage his ab injury to still win the match? Should Fritz have done better? And will Nadal even be able to play his semi-final? Elsewhere, we discuss Nick Kyrgios' tennis and the way he responded to questions about being his court summons. In the women's draw, is Simona Halep now the favourite for the title after another Centre Court masterclass against Amanda Anisimova? Or will Elena Rybakina's power be too much even for her? We also talk about Novak Djokovic's winning streak on Centre Court, drama as Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury demanded for Hawkeye to be turned off, tomorrow's order of play, and our curry with Billie Jean King!BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCAST Friends of The Tennis Podcast help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions, and Grand Slam review shows. Last week, two new episodes of Wimbledon Re-Lived were released. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcastRead us in The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/sports/tennis/tennis-podcast-wimbledon.htmlSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Covid took its toll and continues, Monte Carlo, critics, Rajeev Ram, spread the love.