Episode 52
Rajeev Ram: Doubles tips from the reigning 3-time US Open Champion
Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke · Jonathan Stokke
December 11, 202335m 11s
Show Notes
Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury.
We talk:
1:28 ATP Tour Finals
3:25 Deferring the toss
6:02 Being effective at the net
8:10 Covering the net
9:42 Tips for reflex volleys
12:24 I formation
15:31 Calling poaches
19:18 Turning the season around
20:11 Increasing his energy on the court
22:48 Communicating with his partner
27:57 What he sees from 3.5 doubles players
30:35 Best advice for the 4.0 player