Katerina Siniakova is the #1 doubles player on the WTA tour. She holds 11 Grand Slam titles in women's doubles, one in mixed doubles, and two Olympic Gold Medals. She is also a top 50 singles player.

In this episode, I chat with her as she prepares for the US Open. We discussed US Open prep, mixed doubles, mindset shifts, lessons from her career so far, and partner skills that helped her already become one of the greatest doubles players of all time.

• Her practice routines early in the majors
• Players who influenced her when she was young
• Respect for doubles
• How she shifted from a singles-first identity to taking real pride in doubles success
• Why she thinks comparing singles and doubles players is unfair
• What she would change about the US Open mixed doubles
• How she helps new partners feel confident and adjusts tactics to fit their strengths
• How she uses frustration without letting it take over
• Advice to her younger self
• Quick listener Q&A on doubles rules, her superpower, and least favorite Slam

This was an enlightening and fun conversation that I know you'll enjoy. Watch Katerina in the singles and doubles (with Taylor Townsend) at this year's US Open!

Learn more about Katerina & follow:

• Instagram
• WTA Profile
• Wikipedia

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Coach Dan Kiernan returns to the show, this time with Tennis Tribe doubles writer Hanlon Walsh from the Cincinnati Open.

They discussed Dan's role coaching an ATP and a WTA doubles player in the same tournament. You'll hear specifics on logistical planning, team communication, and the stat-driven ideas that create sustainable success.

• Balancing coaching duties across two players with different routines
• Deciding which tournaments to play and why preparation often beats chasing points
• Dan's 105% rule
• How Gaby Dabrowski's partnership with Luisa Stefani compares to her previous partnership with Erin Routliffe
• Why doubles teams split or stay together
• Why "assumption-based communication" is dangerous - club players do this all the time
• The rankings and entry problem that forces creative partner choices
• The current women’s doubles landscape and why the majors reward top teams more
• Men’s doubles narratives and how ATP governance and ego is creating unnecessary problems

Learn more about Dan & follow:

• Instagram
• CTC Podcast
• CTC Podcast on IG

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Tennis Tribe doubles beat writer Hanlon Walsh chats with top-50 players Quinn Gleason and Ulrikke Eikeri right after their Cincinnati Open round-one win.

They discuss the match, how their partnership has clicked, what it takes to break into 1000-level events, and why WTA doubles feels deeper than ever.

• Match recap and the energy shift that wins the third set
• What aggression “on our terms” looks like in doubles
• Quinn’s ranking rise and the confidence of an experienced partner
• Ulrikke’s insanely tight string tension
• How the partnership started and how they learn week to week
• The reality of alternates and the fight to enter 1000-level tournaments
• Goals for the rest of the season
• Norway travel tips from Oslo plus Midwest hidden gems
• Dream mixed doubles partners and the Olympics hurdle

Learn more about Quinn & follow:

• Instagram
• WTA Profile
• Wikipedia

Learn more about Ulrikke & follow:

• Instagram
• WTA Profile
• Wikipedia

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