Few situations in tennis are more intimidating than facing a strong serve-and-volleyer. In doubles, that means two players will be at the net. It’s the most desirable position for a team to be in.

Working together as a team when you’re receiving is just as important as coordinating your moves when you’re serving. In doubles, teamwork is essential. You and your partner should move ...

My overarching thought: Tennis ought ... side of the net, doubles in its current state is not sustainable. It’s just not. And pretending otherwise is not a reasonable position.

Playing doubles in tennis is like country ... neutral or defensive tennis. With another person on our side of the net and on the other side, there are certainly more distractions and more split ...