JJ Tracy: The Asian Swing, His New Partnership, & Lessons Learned Early in His Career

JJ Tracy is coming off a huge Asian swing that includes an ATP 250 title in Hangzhou and his first Masters 1000 final in Shanghai. He's currently ranked #31 on the ATP tour.

We discuss how doubles teams build chemistry, in particular with his new partner, Francisco Cabral, why fundamentals still matter at the top, and what current ATP doubles changes could mean for players and fans. 

• What clicked in Asia and why results lag behind good practice weeks
• His new partnership with Francisco Cabral
• Doubles crowds in Hangzhou and Shanghai and how energy changes matches
• His post-Wimbledon partner change
• Tour lessons on mindset, taking time off, and defending points 
• What his coach Andy Fitzell teaches through basics, shadow swings, and slow volley reps (I love this part!)
• How JJ rebuilt his backhand volley from singles habits to a doubles volley 
• What he knows about ATP doubles plans and his reaction
• JJ’s take on 10-point match tiebreaks vs no-ad scoring 
• One piece of advice for club doubles players

Learn more about JJ & follow:

• Instagram
• ATP Profile
• Wikipedia

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