About this episode
Ellen Perez is the #17 doubles player on the WTA tour. I spoke with her at Indian Wells on an off day after her 2nd round win with Jelena Ostapenko. We discussed their partnership, working with coach Rennae Stubbs, US Open Mixed changes, and more.Working with Rennae Stubbs and understanding strategic shot placementOstapenko's funny on-court naturePartnership changes early in the 2025 WTA doubles seasonGoals for the rest of 2025Adjusting to playing with doubles specialists like Melichar-Martinez vs more baseline-oriented/singles players like Mertens & OstapenkoHer candid reaction of the US Open mixed doubles format changesFinding the right communication style with different partners' on-court personalitiesCheck out our previous episodes with Ellen below where we dive deeper into her full tennis journey.Other interviews with Ellen:WTA Finals Match Breakdown, 2023 Plans, & Balancing Doubles vs Singles - November 16, 2022Her Story, Lefty Advice, How to Slide, The Doubles Calendar, & More - September 25, 2024Learn more about Ellen & follow:WTA ProfileWikipediaInstagramTwitter/X ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
