Rajeev Ram Interview: Doubles Tips, New Partnerships, Mixed Doubles, Future Plans, and Fishes

Rajeev Ram joins me for the first time in 2025. He's coming off a Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati with new partner, Nikola Mektić.Rajeev shares insights on building team chemistry in doubles partnerships. He offers a nuanced perspective on the singles vs doubles player debate and provides practical advice on net play strategy, return tips, and career longevity. We also discussed:FishesBuilding team chemistry quickly in a new partnershipExplains his "two-by-four" analogy for effective net play as server's partnerCould Sinner beat two doubles players by himself?Insights on return positioning and taking away specific serve patternsPlans for the rest of 2025Details recovery strategies and skill maintenance as a 41-year-old professionalWe also get to some of your questions from Twitter/X and Instagram at the end. Rajeev always has thoughtful answers and great tips for club-doubles players so I know you'll enjoy this one.Learn more about Rajeev & follow:ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagramTwitter/X -----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course