Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Storm Hunter Interview: Recovery, Lefty Strategy, & Aussie Wildlife

July 03, 2024 Will Boucek Episode 185
Storm Hunter Interview: Recovery, Lefty Strategy, & Aussie Wildlife
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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
Storm Hunter Interview: Recovery, Lefty Strategy, & Aussie Wildlife
Jul 03, 2024 Episode 185
Will Boucek

Storm Hunter is one of the best doubles players on the WTA tour over the last several seasons. She's a Wimbledon finalist (2023), world #1, and US Open mixed doubles champion (2022).

Unfortunately, the 2024 season was cut short for Storm as she suffered a torn Achilles in April. I spoke with her from Australia in June as she continues rehab. We discussed her timeline for recovery and her success on the court over the past few seasons.

Here are a few topics we cover.

  • When does she expect to return to pro tennis?
  • How has she been able to succeed with a variety of doubles partners who have different game styles? Caroline Dolehide, Elise Mertens, Katerina Siniakova...
  • Why Storm started playing tennis right-handed.
  • What does she do differently in mixed vs women's doubles?
  • Strategy advice for lefty's and righty's who are playing with a lefty.
  • Which of her Aussie teammates would do best in a fight with their scary wildlife? 🤣

You'll get some great insights into life on the pro tour, Storm's childhood, and tons of doubles strategy in this episode. We hope to see Storm back soon!

See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/storm-hunter-interview/


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Storm Hunter is one of the best doubles players on the WTA tour over the last several seasons. She's a Wimbledon finalist (2023), world #1, and US Open mixed doubles champion (2022).

Unfortunately, the 2024 season was cut short for Storm as she suffered a torn Achilles in April. I spoke with her from Australia in June as she continues rehab. We discussed her timeline for recovery and her success on the court over the past few seasons.

Here are a few topics we cover.

  • When does she expect to return to pro tennis?
  • How has she been able to succeed with a variety of doubles partners who have different game styles? Caroline Dolehide, Elise Mertens, Katerina Siniakova...
  • Why Storm started playing tennis right-handed.
  • What does she do differently in mixed vs women's doubles?
  • Strategy advice for lefty's and righty's who are playing with a lefty.
  • Which of her Aussie teammates would do best in a fight with their scary wildlife? 🤣

You'll get some great insights into life on the pro tour, Storm's childhood, and tons of doubles strategy in this episode. We hope to see Storm back soon!

See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/storm-hunter-interview/


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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 


**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.


**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

Injury & Recovery
Tennis Player's Late Blooming Journey
Balancing Singles and Doubles in Tennis
Adapting to Different Tennis Partners
Effective Doubles Partnership Strategies
Navigating Doubles Strategy With a Lefty
Doubles Tennis Strategy and Preparation
Tennis Tournament Preparation and Strategy
Tennis Drills, Wildlife Fights, and Autobiographies
Promoting Doubles Tennis and Player Stories
Challenges of Time Zone Differences