Show notes
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