Episode Details

I spoke with Coach Calvin Betton after a second Wimbledon doubles title in three years. Calvin coaches ATP #1, Henry Patten, as well as Luke Johnson. We discussed Henry's Wimbledon run with his doubles partner, Harri Heliovaara, as well as return strategy and the recent news about ATP doubles cuts. 

• Comparing the 2024 and 2026 Wimbledon runs
• Why “no free points” matters more than any "tiebreaker system”
• Balancing aggressive returns vs high-percentage returns by matchup and player profile
• Scouting a recent loss to Arevalo and Pavic
• Finding the right level of focus so pressure builds for your opponents across a match
• What the Wimbledon champions dinner is actually like behind the scenes
• Calvin's philosophy on the returner’s partner positioning
• How he views his role as a coach - I loved this answer
• Henry’s speech after winning the Wimbledon Final
• Reactions on the Wimbledon grounds when the doubles cuts were announced
• Why framing doubles as a product problem ignores marketing and sport economics
• Evidence from social media, ticketing, and packed courts that doubles has demand

Calvin is always a joy to have on the show because he brings strong opinions and insights that make you think.

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• Host of the Tennis Unfiltered Podcast

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