About this episode
A month on from the US Open, and we´re delighted to say we´ve been able to bring the 3 winning doubles pairs together, to tell us about their incredible fortnight in New York. First we chat to Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury who made history by becoming the first pair in the Open Era to win the US Open Men´s doubles 3 years in a row! We then catch up with Women´s Doubles Champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, who reflect on their amazing run at Flushing Meadows in just their 4th tournament together. And finally we speak to Harri Heliövaara and Anna Danilina in their first chat together since winning the Mixed Doubles title after only meeting at the sign in desk the week before! Six Grand Slam Champions in one episode makes for a special listen! Gain a deeper understanding of the unique dynamics and strategies at the highest level of men´s and women´s doubles. Enjoy! The key moments in this episode are:- The emotions of winning a Grand Slam; before, during and after. Why Rajeev & Joe´s 3rd US Open title was the most emotional. The ideal scoring system in pro doubles. The Challenges of enjoying success in tennis. Perceptions of Success and Failure. Success Factors in Women's Doubles. Hear how Gaby & Erin manage expectations and focus on the process. The Story of How Harri & Anna became partners for the Mixed Doubles. Overcoming Nerves in a Big Match.