EPISODE · Feb 1, 2021 · 40 MIN
Behind the Racquet with Luke Saville
from Behind the Racquet Pod · host Mike Cation & Noah Rubin/Tennis Channel Podcast Network
Luke Saville and his partner Max Purcell won seven Challenger doubles titles in 2019, and moved up around 30 spots in the ATP rankings. But they received a much deserved wild card to the 2020 Australian Open, and fought their way to a Grand Slam final.One year later, the 27 year old (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAV!) prepares to defend those points in next week's AO; but first, he's part of Team Australia in this week's ATP Cup. It's his first international team appearance for Australia since Junior Davis Cup, when he was one of the two or three most feared players in his age group.Sav breaks down his career, his intent with singles and doubles, and the difficulties of opportunity on the doubles side.Big thanks to our latest patreon sponsor Keith. You can help support the cause at patreon.com/behindtheracquetpodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Luke Saville and his partner Max Purcell won seven Challenger doubles titles in 2019, and moved up around 30 spots in the ATP rankings. But they received a much deserved wild card to the 2020 Australian Open, and fought their way to a Grand Slam final. One year later, the 27 year old (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAV!) prepares to defend those points in next week's AO; but first, he's part of Team Australia in this week's ATP Cup. It's his first international team appearance for Australia since Junior Davis Cup, when he was one of the two or three most feared players in his age group. Sav breaks down his career, his intent with singles and doubles, and the difficulties of opportunity on the doubles side. Big thanks to our latest patreon sponsor Keith. You can help support the cause at patreon.com/behindtheracquetpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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