Doubles Episodes

Feb. 5, 2021

Episode 97: Australian Open 2021 Preview

As we near the start of the first Grand Slam of 2021, we´ve brought together a panel of former and current pros to preview the Australian Open. Listen to Dan discuss all the latest from Melbourne with todays guests:- GB´s Bi…
Jan. 22, 2021

Episode 94: Skupski Brothers - Together again!

The Skupski brothers are back playing together on the ATP Tour 2021 after a couple of years apart. Neal Skupski has spent the last few years with fellow Brit Jamie Murray, while Ken Skupski has paired up many times with Sant…
Dec. 27, 2020

Episode 89: Xavier Malisse - The X Man!

Xavier Malisse is a former top 20 ATP player from Belgium. He made the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2002, and had wins over Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during his career. In this episode, Xavie…
Dec. 9, 2020

Episode 84: Lloyd Glasspool - I did it my way!

Lloyd Glasspool is a former NCAA champion and is currently 150 ATP Doubles. He has partnered Dan Evans, Jamie Murray and Andy Murray in recent months. His journey from quiet teen to pro player who is also studying his MBA is…
Nov. 4, 2020

Episode 74: Stephen Huss - Wimbledon Champ

Stephen Huss partnered Wesley Moodie to win the Men’s Doubles Championship at Wimbledon in 2005. The pair came through qualifying, beating the 1st 2nd and 3rd seeds en route. Stephen reached a career high of 21 in the world …
Aug. 29, 2020

Episode 54: Nick Monroe - No stone unturned

Nick Monroe has been on the ATP Tour for the past 17 years with a career high of 30 ATP doubles. Nick speaks to us from the US Open Bubble as he prepares to play the event. Nick was a top USTA Junior, US College All-American…
Aug. 19, 2020

Episode 50: James Cluskey - Necker Island Networking

In our 50th episode of Control the Controllables we speak to James Cluskey, James was top 150 ATP and represented Ireland in the Davis Cup. Since retiring, James has used his tennis as a vehicle to attack the business world…
June 20, 2020

Episode 28: Aisam Qureshi - Humanity first.. Tennis second!

Aisam Qureshi is a tennis player from Pakistan who has made the top 10 ATP Doubles and two Grand Slam finals. He is Pakistan´s most successful singles and doubles player and at age 41, he is still going strong. Aisam has use…
June 10, 2020

Episode 24: Sarah Borwell - The US College Guru!

GB´s Sarah Borwell went from a nervous young girl who didn’t want to compete, to the top 200 WTA singles and 65 in the world in doubles. Listen to why, how and what she is now doing to help 100´s of young players realise the…
May 20, 2020

Episode 16: Emily Webley-Smith - The comeback queen.

Emily Webley-Smith has been competing on the ITF/WTA tour for the past 18 years. She has reached a career high of 240 in singles and 113 in doubles. Emily has overcome 7 major injuries during her career, but she continues to…
May 10, 2020

Episode 13: Jamie Murray - From Dunblane to the top of the world!

In this episode you will hear how Jamie & Andy grew up as one, the reason behind Jamie taking to doubles so early in his career, how he chooses his doubles partner carefully and the impact of his Mum, Judy on himself and And…
April 16, 2020

Episode 7: Eden Silva & Evan - From Heathrow to Wimbledon Quarter Finals

Eden Silva and Evan Hoyt discuss their unexpected run to being the longest standing British tennis players at Wimbledon in 2019. After being given a wildcard into the Mixed Doubles, they reached the quarter-finals going furt…
April 11, 2020

Episode 6: Liam Broady and Josh Ward-Hibbert. ‘Care Free Juniors to Real Life adulthood’

Liam Broady and Josh Ward-Hibbert were the 2012 Australian Opens Boys Doubles Champions and had successful junior careers. How have they transitioned into the pro game of tennis.. or is it basketball? Liam Broady on Twitter:…
April 9, 2020

Episode 5: The Skupski Brothers

Two lads from Liverpool who realise their dream and both make it into the top 45 ATP doubles players in the world, and doing it together. But not all things happen so easy, listen to brothers Ken & Neil Skupski chat to Contr…
April 6, 2020

Episode 4: Freddie Nielsen & Jonny Marray Part Three - What’s next?

Part Three of our chat with 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champions Freddie Nielsen & Jonny Marray. Freddie and Jonny take us through their journeys post Wimbledon 2012 and look at the impact of their new found fame and rankin…