Rob Morgan Interview: Winning Wimbledon, Deeper Communication in Doubles, Volley Drills, Smashes, & More
This is an interview with ATP tennis coach, Rob Morgan. Rob has coached tennis for over two decades and currently coaches world #1 doubles player Wesley Koolhof, who just won Wimbledon alongside Neal Skupski.
I ask Rob about his role on their team and what it took to win Wimbledon. Wesley and Neal have been the best team in the world for over a year but hadn’t won a Grand Slam until last week. You’ll find out what they improved this year to get over the hump and win their first major title.
We also discuss:
- The one thing Rob has all his players do when he first starts coaching them (something he says he’s never shared)
- How to beat a team that lobs or pushes for club-level players
- The most neglected shot for club doubles players
- 3 questions you should ask a new doubles partner
Rob seems to prioritize communication in doubles, and I didn’t realize how deep communication could go on and off the court until this conversation. We discuss the ways doubles partners can better understand and help each other out before, during, and after matches. This episode provides a great window into coaching at the top level of our sport but also provides useful info that can help your doubles game.
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Interview Notes from this Podcast
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- Follow Rob: Twitter | Instagram
- Rob currently coaches Wesley Koolhof
- Wesley and Neal Skupski won Wimbledon in 2023
- Neal is coached by his brother Ken Skupski
- Louis Cayer acts as a consultant for the team
- Rob founded M2 Performance Tennis Academy with his brother George in 2022
- Rob also coached Heather Watson, Joe Salisbury, & other WTA/ATP players
- Favorites
- Tennis Book: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
- Non-tennis Book: Red Notice by Bill Browder
- Tournaments: Australian Open, Wimbledon, Indian Wells, Acapulco
*Video of the volley drill discussed at time marker 44:31 in the podcast episode:
