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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