About this episode
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 matchCoach Calvin's approach to supporting from the player box without micromanagingThe importance of team identity and consistent playing style in doublesHow players structure their off-days during a two-week tournamentDetailed pre-match routines, from sleep schedules to practice timingPlayer superstitions, including Sander's preferred French Open mealThe scouting process and how data informs match strategyTreatment of doubles players at major tournaments compared to singlesCalvin also discussed the doubles crowds in Paris. You can stream their quarterfinal match on MAX.Listen to my previous conversations:Calvin Betton at the Australian Open 2025Luke Johnson after their Barcelona win in April 2025Learn more & follow:Calvin BettonInstagramTwitterHost of the Tennis Unfiltered PodcastLuke JohnsonInstagramATP ProfileWikipediaSander ArendsInstagramATP ProfileWikipedia ----- **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
