New Partners, New York Food, Practice, & Goals with Nicole Melichar-Martinez

<p>Nicole Melichar-Martinez joins us from the US Open to share insights on her recent doubles success and preparation for the final Grand Slam of the year. I spoke with her fresh off a title in Monterey with new partner Cristina Bucșa.</p><ul><li>Detailed breakdown of Nicole&apos;s practice routine, including specialized drills for volleys and overheads</li><li>Comparison of New York to other Grand Slam cities, with particular focus on commute times and logistical challenges</li><li>Food recommendations for NYC, with Nicole ranking it among the top tennis tournament destinations for dining</li><li>How Nicole builds chemistry with new doubles partners and the communication strategies that led to her Monterey title</li><li>Discussion of the US Open Mixed Doubles format and Nicole&apos;s creative ideas for future improvements</li><li>Nicole&apos;s goals for maintaining her top-20 ranking and capturing her first WTA 1000 title</li><li>Insights into how professional doubles players select p...