17 July 2026
Wimbledon Champion Coach Calvin Betton on the Title Run, Champions' Dinner, Return Strategy, & ATP Doubles News
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I spoke with Coach Calvin Betton after a second Wimbledon doubles title in three years. Calvin coaches ATP #1, Henry Patten, as well as Luke Johnson. We discussed Henry's Wimbledon run with his doubles partner, Harri Heliovaara, as well as return strategy and the recent news about ATP doubles cuts.
- Comparing the 2024 and 2026 Wimbledon runsWhy “no free points” matters more than any "tiebreaker system”Balancing aggressive returns vs high-percentage returns by matchup and player profileScouting a recent loss to Arevalo and PavicFinding the right level of focus so pressure builds for your opponents across a matchWhat the Wimbledon champions dinner is actually like behind the scenesCalvin's philosophy on the returner’s partner positioningHow he views his role as a coach - I loved this answerHenry’s speech after winning the Wimbledon FinalReactions on the Wimbledon grounds when the doubles cuts were announcedWhy framing doubles as a product problem ignores marketing and sport economicsEvidence from social media, ticketing, and packed courts that doubles has demand
Calvin is always a joy to have on the show because he brings strong opinions and insights that make you think.
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- InstagramTwitterHost of the Tennis Unfiltered Podcast
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