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

Author
Will Boucek
Published
Tue 03 Jun 2025
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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.

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