Preparing for the French Open Quarterfinal with Coach Calvin Betton, Sander Arends, & Luke Johnson

Sander Arends, Luke Johnson, and Coach Calvin Betton offer a behind-the-scenes look at their preparation between matches during their French Open quarterfinal run.

They shared thoughts on their R3 victory, off-day schedule, pre-match routines, and more.

• How they reset mentally after the momentum shifted in their R3 match
• Coach Calvin's approach to supporting from the player box without micromanaging
• The importance of team identity and consistent playing style in doubles
• How players structure their off-days during a two-week tournament
• Detailed pre-match routines, from sleep schedules to practice timing
• Player superstitions, including Sander's preferred French Open meal
• The scouting process and how data informs match strategy
• Treatment of doubles players at major tournaments compared to singles

Calvin also discussed the doubles crowds in Paris. You can stream their quarterfinal match on MAX.

Listen to my previous conversations:

• Calvin Betton at the Australian Open 2025
• Luke Johnson after their Barcelona win in April 2025

Learn more & follow:

• Calvin Betton
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Host of the Tennis Unfiltered Podcast
• Luke Johnson
  • Instagram
  • ATP Profile
  • Wikipedia
• Sander Arends
  • Instagram
  • ATP Profile
  • Wikipedia

-----

**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 

• New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox

**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**
Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.

• Learn More & Sign Up Here

**Other Free Doubles Content**

• Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
• Return Strategy Cheatsheet
• Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course