Erin Routliffe: 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion
Oct 30, 2023
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Erin Routliffe, 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and 12th in WTA doubles rankings, discusses treating all matches the same, almost quitting the game, and improving rankings despite a tough year. She gives tips on net play and gelling with a new partner, and talks about the challenges of playing doubles and the benefits of poaching off serve.
Maintaining a consistent routine before matches helps Erin Routliffe treat every match the same, even on big stages like the US Open.
Erin Routliffe attributes her rise in doubles rankings to improving her mindset towards losses, finding positives, identifying areas for improvement, and moving on quickly.
Deep dives
Importance of Treating Every Match the Same
Aaron discusses how she tries to treat every match the same, although it can be challenging when playing on big stages like the US Open. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent routine before matches to help with this mindset.
Progressing from a Low Doubles Ranking to Top Player
Aaron attributes her significant jump in doubles rankings over the past few years to several factors but emphasizes the importance of improving her mentality towards losses. She learned to find the positives in her game, identify areas for improvement, and move on quickly from losses.
Dealing with a Rough Season and Overcoming Nervousness
Aaron shares that she had a challenging year initially, struggling with results and feeling nervous on the court. She discusses the importance of continuing to believe in oneself, staying positive, and not letting the lack of immediate results define her outlook on her game.
Effective Net Play and Overcoming Doubts
Aaron gives advice on net play, stressing the importance of being aggressive and trusting one's instincts. She mentions the value of not being afraid to get passed at the net and taking calculated risks to create opportunities for both poaching and reflex volleys.
Erin Routliffe is our guest for the 49th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Erin is ranked 12th in the WTA tour doubles rankings and partnered with Gaby Dabrowski to win this year's US Open.
We talk:
1:23 Treating all matches the same
3:55 A losing record on the year
6:02 How she almost quit the game
11:27 Not covering her doubles alley
15:25 Net play when your partner returns
19:19 How to gel with a new partner
23:01 Poaching more often
25:49 Something people don't know about pros
28:04 Best coaching advice she's ever received
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