Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Will Boucek

<p>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 &amp; WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game. </p>

  • 30 minutes 51 seconds
    David Collins Interview: Volley Drills, 3 Fears at the Net, &amp; Developing Doubles Players

    David Collins is the coach of Grand Slam-winning ATP doubles players John Peers and Michael Venus. I spoke with him at Indian Wells to get practical advice about doubles training, from tour-level first-volley reps to simple technique fixes that instantly change your net game. We also dig into why club players fear the net, how to build a better doubles player over a year, and what pro doubles needs to grow. 

    • How John Peers preps the day before a match with scouting, serve-plus-one priorities, and specific volley patterns
    • Michael Venus’s injury update, return plan, and what a long rehab block demands
    • The catch-to-volley drill that keeps the hand in front and stops the shoulder turn that causes late contact
    • A high-speed server's partner drill that trains angle volleys, poaches, split-step timing, and lob awareness
    • A simple development plan for club doubles players that sharpens strengths while raising weak areas
    • The three net fears and concrete fixes for passing lanes, lobs, overheads, and getting jammed
    • Why pro doubles struggles for visibility, and what better streaming and promotion could change
    • How to pair partners at the club level by matching comfort zones and contrasting skills

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    18 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 41 seconds
    Jeff Coetzee Interview: Developing Belief, Overcoming Losses, Serve Drill, &amp; the AO Run

    Coach Jeff Coetzee is one of the top doubles minds in our sport. He reached a career high of #12 in the world during his playing career, and has since coached some of the best doubles teams on tour, including Robert Farah and Juan Sebastian Cabal.

    Today, he coaches the top WTA doubles team in 2026, Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic. I spoke with Jeff at Indian Wells to unpack their season so far and how he's helped develop Danilina into the player she is today. One of the topics we focus heavily on is belief.

    • Early-season surge built on defined roles and aggression
    • Training the net player to disrupt and own first volleys
    • Belief built through daily target serving and measured wins
    • Timing poaches and varying return patterns against singles hitters
    • Practicing volleys from behind the service line for real points
    • Post‑match debriefs tailored to player personalities
    • Seven-in-a-row serve drills to simulate pressure
    • Playing to win with a lead, not protecting it
    • Learning from finals losses to break through in Doha
    • Ideas to promote and grow doubles

    Jeff's team is still in the tournament at Indian Wells, so be sure to watch them on Tennis Channel Plus throughout the weekend and the 2026 season.

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    11 March 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 16 seconds
    Neal &amp; Ken Skupski: Winter Olympics, World #1, AO, &amp; Brotherly Love

    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.

    • Neal's takeaways from reaching 3/4 slam finals and returning to world #1
    • How they've adjusted to the new partnership with Chrstian Harrison
    • Off‑season habits and routines that travel into week one
    • The serve‑plus‑one volley drill: Footwork and technique
    • How Ken develops himself as a coach
    • Ken's method for breaking up majors into two tournaments
    • The brothers’ coach‑player dynamic, conflict avoidance, and trust
    • Thoughts on the Sam Querrey top‑40 doubles claim and respect for the craft

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    18 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 35 seconds
    ATX Open Preview, Recruiting Venus Williams, &amp; Doubles Tips from Christo van Rensburg

    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.

    • How Venus Williams’ wildcard came together and what it means for fans
    • Behind-the-scenes recruiting with agents and player relationships
    • Headliners returning and rising names to watch across singles and doubles
    • Taylor Townsend's relationship with a fan from Austin
    • Fan experience upgrades, including suites, activations, and the players’ party (which fans can buy tickets to)
    • Modern doubles vs Christo's era
    • Why you need to make your weaknesses "presentable"
    • The new Austin 125 event details and timing during Indian Wells
    • Where to get tickets and when Venus is most likely to play

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    12 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 18 seconds
    AMA: Playing Down to Your Opponent's Level, Finding Weaknesses, Long-Term Partners, &amp; More

    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.

    1. How to deal with unconventional 3.0 players who defy patterns and mishit/shank the ball a lot.
    2. Changing your mindset to minimize errors, especially against players who hit with slower pace.
    3. How to still control the middle against players who hit with tons of spin and power.
    4. Members only: Quickly recognizing and exposing opponents' weaknesses early in the match.
    5. Members only: How to not let nerves or distractions make you play tentative or down to your opponent's level.
    6. Members only: How to play more strategically with a long-time partner and use more formations.

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    5 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 24 seconds
    Tennis Gear Deep Dive: Dampeners, Grips, Bags, &amp; Training with ADV Founder, Lavie Sak

    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.

    • How ADV got started
    • Dampener testing across 27 racquets and sound profiles
    • Tennis grips - how to choose between dry and tacky
    • Designing the ADV Pro bag and prioritizing features
    • How they develop an idea into a finished product
    • Feedback loops that shaped V2 and V3 of the bag
    • Why ADV makes two backpacks
    • Curated training kit components and use cases
    • Pricing tradeoffs, materials, and longevity
    • Doubles tips on serve variety and aiming middle
    • Partnerships with Sem Verbeek, JP Smith, and Zus Tennis

    I use the ADV Pro for travel and the Flex bag locally around Fort Worth.

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    26 January 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 48 seconds
    Dallas Open Preview, Court Surface Speed, &amp; Tips to Improve in 2026 with Peter Lebedevs

    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.

    • How court speed is measured and targeted for fairness
    • Why balls feel different despite standardization
    • Venue upgrades that fans and players asked for
    • How to predict the Dallas Open doubles champs 😉
    • Peter is implementing a new, never-before-done, college doubles wildcard at this year's tournament
    • Early singles and doubles field highlights
    • Format experiments like US Open mixed and one-point slam
    • Actionable advice for club players on consistency and shot selection

    Go to DallasOpen.com to get your tickets.

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    19 January 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 34 seconds
    6 Lessons from 2025 with Jonathan Stokke

    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.

    • Timing for an effective poach
    • Net play as the highest ROI for club players
    • Poaching technique - balance and centered head position
    • When to poach based on score and patterns
    • Reps, discomfort, and burning through bad attempts
    • Australian and I-formation to force favorable matchups
    • Tennis coaching as a restaurant menu
    • The one thing Jonathan wants you to NOT do in 2026

    I highly recommend checking out Jonathan's content as well as his doubles camps below.

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    9 January 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 11 seconds
    Sem Verbeek Interview: Positivity, From College to Pro, Mixed Doubles, &amp; More

    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

    • Where Sem's infectious positive energy comes from
    • College at Pacific and his four-year growth plan
    • The importance of urgency, scheduling choices, and his Miami run
    • His "hunting" mindset during the 2025 Australian Open semifinal run
    • Wimbledon mixed title with Siniakova and team chemistry
    • Off-season redesign with functional training and neurology
    • Simple routines, mantras, and visualizations
    • Vision for doubles: longer partnerships, better fan stories

    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!

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    3 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 14 seconds
    How to Hit Your 2026 Tennis Goals

    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.

    1. Playing against better players
    2. Fix your technique
    3. Get in better shape
    4. Improve your strategy
    5. Play more tennis

    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 [email protected] or click here to learn more and sign up.

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    28 December 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 23 seconds
    Christian Harrison Interview: Offseason Training, Partnership Adjustments, Injury Prevention, &amp; More

    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.

    • Key wins, narrow losses, and confidence swings across the season
    • Why margins in doubles are thinner than ever
    • Structured off-season planning
    • Exactly how Christian's day went, training with his new partner, Neal Skupski
    • Switching return sides
    • The formation of his new partnership with Skupski
    • Learning from the British system
    • What he's learned from injuries and how his training has changed
    • The case for better marketing and storytelling in pro doubles

    Check out Christian on Control the Controllables with Dan Kiernan.

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    20 December 2025, 3:00 pm
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