Ellen Perez is world number 11 on the WTA Doubles Tour, with seven career titles. In this interview, Ellen shares her tennis journey, WTA doubles serve, return, volley, groundstroke rankings, and more.

Here are a few topics we dive into.

• Learn the benefits of returning with backhands in the middle, which Ellen and her partner, Nicole Melichar-Martinez, do.
• Racquet customization.
• Ellen explains how she got her athletic prowess.
• Advice for left-handed players.
• Known for her speed and epic slides, Ellen explains the keys to a good slide on any surface.
• How she made the transition from singles to nearly full-time doubles.
• College tennis at the University of Georgia.
• Your questions from Twitter & Instagram including mixed doubles, her favorite potato style, the player's council, and more.

At the end, Ellen shares what she would change to grow doubles. Whether you're a doubles fan or just curious about the world of professional doubles, this episode offers a comprehensive glimpse into the life and strategies of one of the best in the world.

• Follow Ellen on Twitter | Instagram.
• Ellen might partner with Max Purcell for mixed doubles at the Australian Open.
• Favorite tournament: Italian Open
• Books: Open by Andre Agassi

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