Sander Arends, Luke Johnson, and Coach Calvin Betton offer a behind-the-scenes look at their preparation between matches during their French Open quarterfinal run.
They shared thoughts on their R3 victory, off-day schedule, pre-match routines, and more.
- How they reset mentally after the momentum shifted in their R3 match
- Coach Calvin's approach to supporting from the player box without micromanaging
- The importance of team identity and consistent playing style in doubles
- How players structure their off-days during a two-week tournament
- Detailed pre-match routines, from sleep schedules to practice timing
- Player superstitions, including Sander's preferred French Open meal
- The scouting process and how data informs match strategy
- Treatment of doubles players at major tournaments compared to singles
Calvin also discussed the doubles crowds in Paris. You can stream their quarterfinal match on MAX.
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- Calvin Betton
- Host of the Tennis Unfiltered Podcast
- Luke Johnson
- Sander Arends
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