Nicole Melichar-Martinez: Clay Season, How Partnerships Work, Mental Health, & FOOD!

Nicole Melichar-Martinez, ranked #21 on the WTA doubles tour, shares insider perspectives on partnership dynamics, tournament conditions, and the future of doubles. The clay season in Europe offers beautiful cities, but she isn't a fan of the extended tournaments Which tournaments treat the doubles players well, and which ones need improvement WTA now conducts post-tournament surveys to gather player feedback Her take on the 2025 season so far, including partnership breakups, WTA Finals favorites, and more Why finding a doubles partner is similar to dating Her perspective on mixed doubles and playing Indian Wells with Andrey Rublev How WTA supports players with mental health resources Her Foodie Instagram account (below) showcases Nicole's passion for food photography She also answered a lot of your questions from Twitter and Instagram. Follow Niki below and watch her throughout the rest of the 2025 season. Learn more about Nicole & follow: Instagram Twitter/X WTA Profile Wikipedia Profile Nicole's Food Instagram ----- **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