Yari Bernardo: Coaching a World No. 1, facing Djokovic | Federer and Roland Garros titles

In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with coach Yari Bernardo, who is working with former World No. 1 doubles star Marcelo Arevalo. Bernardo shares his insights into what it takes to build success at the highest level of doubles, including the key qualities, communication and trust required to form a winning partnership.He reflects on helping guide Arevalo to Grand Slam success at Roland Garros and opens up on the unique challenges of coaching in doubles compared to singles, including what it’s like preparing to face the very best players in the world, such as Novak Djokovic.The conversation also explores life on the road as a coach, the dynamic between singles and doubles players in the locker room, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner chat, and Bernardo’s admiration for Roger Federer, offering a fascinating look into the mindset and experiences behind the scenes of the professional game.🎙️ Our introductory background episode is live in this feed if you’d like to learn more about who we are and why we created Tales from Tennis.🚨 Stay tuned for another special guest from the tennis world on Wednesday 1 April. Subscribe now. 📲Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtennis/X: https://x.com/TalesFromTennisWatch highlights and analysis from across the tennis world at The Tennis Pass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTennisPassThe podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with or endorsed by the ATP.