• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Tennis Tribe Logo

Tennis Tribe

Tennis Gear Reviews, Doubles Lessons, & Tour News

  • Gear Reviews
    • Tennis Racquets
      • Beginner Racquets
      • Intermediate Racquets
      • Advanced Racquets
      • How To Choose A Racquet
    • On-Court Gear
      • Shoes
      • Bags
      • Shorts
      • Sunglasses
      • Socks
      • Elbow Braces
    • Tennis Equipment
      • Strings
      • Ball Machines
      • Tennis Balls
      • Ball Hoppers
      • Overgrips
      • Training Aids
  • Improve
  • Podcast
  • Tribe Talk
    • Pro Tournaments
  • Newsletters
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact
  • Show Search
Hide Search

Nicolas Pereira Interview: Underrated Doubles Serve, Bunt Return, and More Doubles Strategy with Tennis Channel TV Analyst & Former Top 50

Will Boucek ยท January 9, 2022

In this episode, you’ll get insights from a former pro player who is still a part of our sport as one of the best tennis analysts on TV. Nicolas Pereira is a former top 100 singles player and top 50 doubles player from Venezuela.

In this conversation, we talk about his story growing up in Venezuela, how he made it to the pro tour, and what makes a good TV analyst for tennis (including the differences between the English & Latin markets).

Nicolas Pereira
Source: ESPN Press Room

After that, we talk doubles strategy. Nico says he was a serve and volley player so I asked him how that translates to today’s game, what differences he sees, how he thinks about serve & return strategy, and more. He also shares what he thinks is a very underrated serve in doubles, how to execute the “bunt return,” and what he wants to see change in professional tennis to help the sport grow.


Show Notes from this Podcast

*To help support The Tennis Tribe & provide more free content like this, we may earn a percentage of purchases through the links below. See our affiliate page for more info.

  • Follow Nico on Twitter
  • Currently, he’s been a TV tennis analyst for NBC Sports, Tennis Channel, ESPN, & more
  • Nico started playing tennis at 6 years old in Venezuela
    • He went to Bollettieri’s as a teenager when he started playing satellite tournaments
    • After turning pro, he reached the top 100 in singles and top 50 in doubles
    • He retired from pro tennis at 26 years old in 1997
  • Nico’s Favorites
    • Tournament: Wimbledon
    • Tennis Book: A Handful of Summers by Gordon Forbes
    • Non-Tennis Book: Paulo Coelho’s books
  • Other people mentioned
    • Nico likes Yannick Noah’s story
    • Andre Agassi & his book, Open
    • Mark Knowles & Daniel Nestor

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of The Tennis Tribe. He has played and coached tennis for over two decades. Will is a strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. He also tests the latest tennis racquets, shoes, & other gear from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands. He currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas where he plays USTA leagues & tournaments.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast logo

Become a smarter doubles player with expert tips & strategy. Learn from ATP & WTA Coaches and Players.

Listen Here

Review Tennis Gear & Improve Your Game

  • Tennis Gear Reviews
  • Improve Your Tennis Game
  • Pro Tennis Talk

Most Popular Lessons

  • Doubles Strategy: A Complete Guide
  • How To Be A Good Doubles Partner (& What To NOT Say!)
  • 7 Tips For Poaching In Doubles
  • The 3 Step Volley Checklist [Volleys Made Simple]

Featured Product

Ebook: 25 winning doubles tactics
 

Ebook: 25 Winning Doubles Tactics

Follow Tennis Tribe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn 3 doubles tactics to force errors & get more easy volleys with our free 20-page guide. Download Here

Tennis Tribe

Copyright © 2022 | The Tennis Tribe

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy