Rajeev Ram is our guest for the second episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is ranked 4th in the ATP Doubles Rankings after a fantastic 2021 season where he (and partner Joe Salisbury) reached the Australian Open final, the semifinals of Wimbledon and won the US Open. We talk:3:42 - How he maintains his emotional energy throughout a long season5:04 - Managing 10 point tiebreakers11:10 - What he and Joe need to work on to finish as the top ranked doubles team12:40 - What it's like preparing for a grand slam final16:00 - How the game of doubles is changing21:30 - What makes a great doubles partner27:20 - What it means to be a "performer"31:45 - How to avoid burnout**sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

18th ranked Jessica Pegula discusses her climb in the WTA rankings, the importance of 1% improvement, her basic match tactic, and the role of junior tennis experience. She also shares insights on practice 'tickles' and her dogs' dietary habits.

Welcome to the Baseline Intelligence podcast! Each episode will feature a prominent player or coach who will share what they've learned throughout their careers. We'll discuss their strategies, techniques, mindsets, fitness plans, and anything else they consider when trying to be great at the game we all love. My hope is that each episode will help you learn something new and improve your game without even hitting a tennis ball.