We chatted with #1 ATX Open seed, Nicole Melichar-Martinez, on day 1 of the tournament in Austin, Texas.Learn what she and partner, Ellen Perez, focused on in practice on the first day of the tournament. We discuss how they've handled some very tight losses recently, as well as what makes the Czechs, who have won 4 consecutive majors, so good.This is Nicole's 4th appearance on the podcast. Listen to my other conversations with her below.#1 - Nicole Melichar Interview: WTA #19 Doubles Player (July 2020)#2 - Talking Strategy with World #11 Nicole Melichar (January 2021)#3 - Nicole Melichar-Martinez & Ellen Perez Interview at the 2022 Canadian Open (August 2022)**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons