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How to Win More Tiebreakers (& Dance With the Nerves): Podcast 018

Will Boucek ยท February 12, 2023

In this episode, I discuss tiebreakers. Whether you play recreationally, competitive USTA league matches, or even on the pro tour, tiebreakers matter.

  • How do we win more tiebreakers?
  • How can I stop getting so nervous?
  • Why do I always double fault in tiebreakers?
  • What should my strategy be during tiebreakers?
Tennis coaches Craig O'Shannessy and Jeff Greenwald
Tennis coaches Craig O’Shannessy and Jeff Greenwald

I try to answer all those questions and more.

I share my knowledge of tiebreakers based on data I’ve studied, other expert tennis coaches I’ve worked with, and my own personal experience of playing tiebreakers. You should be able to find a few tips for help you calm your nerves, and play better tennis under pressure.


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  • Seth Godin on “getting rid of the fear”
  • Jeff Greenwald
  • James Clear’s book Atomic Habits
  • Jeff Sackmann on The Effect of Tiebreak Luck
  • More lessons…
    • 8 Tips to Win More Tiebreakers
    • How To Be A Good Doubles Partner

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of Tennis Tribe. With over two decades of experience playing & coaching tennis, Will now works as a doubles strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. Will helps tennis players at every level play better doubles through smarter strategy. He also has expertise in tennis racquets & gear, testing the latest products from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands.

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