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Sam Querrey joins us for the 67th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Sam reached a career high ranking of 11th in singles and 23rd in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2017 and the quarterfinals of the US Open later that year.
We talk:
1:34 Developing as a junior player
4:31 Committing to a grip change
5:46 How he worked on his serve
12:01 How returners could mess with his serve
14:10 Beating Murray at Wimbledon
18:01 Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon
22:25 Wimbledon grass
24:24 HIs thoughts on doubles
26:53 Best coaching advice he ever received
29:30 Playing big points in a match
31:23 What the average player doesn't know about pro tennis
32:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player

David Starbuck Smith joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. David wrote the popular book "Ageless Painless Tennis" and specializes in overall health and performance.
We talk:
1:31 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker
5:32 How active is active enough?
9:45 Developing good posture
12:45 What is core strength?
17:48 Elbow pain
20:40 Clay vs hard court for injury prevention
22:55 Where to look for increased performance
27:27 How long should you warmup for?
28:42 Secret to maintaining your level as you get older
29:32 How sleep impacts your health
30:55 Best advice for the 4.0 player
David's book link
https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Painless-Tennis-Limitations-Potential-ebook/dp/B081TNQF1T
David's website
https://davidstarbucksmith.com/

On today's bonus episode I discuss why your level can fluctuate from match to match, and what you can do to keep your level more consistent.

If you're interested in working with me 1 on 1, reach out to me directly at jonathan@stokketennis.com.

Marc Lucero joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc has coached several top players on both the ATP and WTA tours, including Shelby Rogers, Steve Johnson, and currently Amanda Anisimova.
We talk:
0:52 the week before a grand slam
2:44 Cramming for the exam
5:47 The differences in the red clay
9:02 Moving on slick surfaces

WTA and ATP tour coach Marc Lucero joins us to talk about the drop shot and why you need to focus on your movement above everything else.

Gigi Fernandez joins us for the 64th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gigi won 17 grand slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, was ranked #1 in the world and is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
We talk:
1:24 Playing her best tennis in big matches
4:53 Focusing on yourself
6:15 Detaching from the outcome
7:59 Understanding the game of doubles
11:35 Common mistakes net players make
15:37 The holy grail of doubles formations
21:56 Returning down the line early
24:15 Adjusting to a faster pace
24:52 Biggest myth in doubles
26:28 Her toughest doubles opponent
28:48 Playing opponents who play two back
29:30 Best advice for the 4.0 doubles player
You can find information on Gigi and her camps at her website
https://gigifernandeztennis.com/