In this episode of the Ground Pass podcast, host Anastasia welcomes back Will from Tennis Tribe to discuss the Australian Open, focusing on the doubles tournament. They explore the unique experiences of attending the tournament in Melbourne, the exciting new partnerships forming in doubles, and the standout performances of various teams. The conversation also delves into the state of doubles tennis, discussing the need for better promotion and awareness of the sport, especially during major tournaments. As they wrap up, they reflect on the future of doubles and the importance of recognizing the players' personalities and skills.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:19 Will's Australian Open experience 

04:59 Will's thoughts on the doubles tournament

11:33 New Partnerships in Women's Doubles

17:26 Men's Doubles Partnerships and Performances

20:44 The Depth of Men's Doubles Competition

22:56 Emerging Stars in Men's Doubles

25:52 The Importance of Team Branding in Doubles

29:04 Enhancing Audience Engagement in Doubles

33:49 Mixed Doubles Final issue at AO

38:41 Concluding Thoughts on the Future of Doubles

Relevant Links:

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• Tennis Tribe Online - https://www.thetennistribe.com
• Doubles Only Tennis Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1540160436 
• Will Boucek Online - https://x.com/willboucek?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

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