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/