Alexa Guarachi, fresh off the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, is one of the top doubles players on the pro tour.
In this episode, I chat with the world #13 about competing on the pro tour, her background, and doubles strategy.
This is a short conversation that you can learn a lot from, including:
- How always smiling helps Alexa play better doubles, and what showing frustration does for an opponent.
- How to use playing with a lefty to your strategic advantage.
- How to handle deciding “no-ad” points when you’re returning and serving.
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We also discuss what it was like for her to play in the altitude (Guadalajara is 5,200 feet), her plans for the 2022 season, and more.
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Show Notes from this Podcast
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- Follow Alexa on Twitter | Instagram
- Alexa played the WTA Finals with Desirae Krawczyk
- Playing the 2021 World Team Tennis season for the Chicago Smash
- She grew up in Destin, Florida
- Played tennis at the University of Alabama
- She plans to play the 2022 season with former podcast guest Nicole Melichar
- Alexa’s Favorites
- Tournament: Wimbledon
- Tennis Book: Open by Andre Agassi*
- TV Shows/Movies: Star Wars
Thanks for the interview. Alexa is a great player. Positive, powerful, smart. And she is chilean.
Thanks Julie! Yes, she’s always smiling on the tennis court and fun to watch ๐