Neal Skupski Interview: Partnership with Joe Salisbury, Clay to Grass Transition, & Roland Garros Run

Neal Skupski, the #11 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour and three-time Wimbledon champion, discusses his partnership with Joe Salisbury, their recent Roland Garros finals run, and more.

I spoke with Neal during his off day in Eastbourne, where he was preparing for the quarterfinals. He and Joe won that match and are now in the semis.

• Working through the chemistry and tactical adjustments of a new partnership
• The significant adjustments required to transition from clay to grass
• Is grass Neal's best surface?
• Having a positive "performer" mentality - a term used by many of the British players and coaches
• What "take it one point at a time" means to Neal, and how he implements that mentality
• Thoughts on the mixed doubles format changes at the US Open

We didn't have time to get to all your Instagram/Twitter questions, but I'll try to get Neal back later this year for more.

Learn more about Neal & follow:

• ATP Profile
• Wikipedia
• Instagram
• Twitter/X

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Neil Skubbski
• 3:23 Early Season Challenges
• 6:04 Building Partnership and Chemistry
• 10:46 Transitioning From Clay to Grass
• 14:14 Grass Courts and Wimbledon Success
• 16:07 The Roland Garros Final
• 20:22 Taking It One Point at Time
• 22:59 Making Adjustments Mid-Match
• 27:41 US Open Mixed Doubles Format