Jan Zielinski and Luke Johnson are both top 30 ATP doubles players who recently reached the Australian Open semifinals. I sat down with them at Indian Wells to talk about what clicked early in their new partnership, the season so far, and more. We spoke about emotional intensity, brutally close losses, mixed doubles, and why doubles still isn’t marketed like the product it can be.

What “great practice” looks like and why small gains matter
How the partnership forms and how offseason training actually works
Early-season lessons from Australia plus grit in tight moments
Building points for your partner instead of chasing hero shots
Sets versus drills and how to use match data fast
Where Jan's on-court emotion comes from, plus the benefits and downsides
Their crazy loss in Acapulco and how they process it
Mixed doubles strategy with Hsieh Su-wei (they won two Grand Slams in 2024)
What to change about US Open mixed doubles access
Why ATP doubles marketing lags, plus simple fixes like better highlights

Jan and Luke are one of the most entertaining teams to watch on the pro tour, with amazing return skills, impressive volleys, and highlight points. Watch them throughout the 2026 season on Tennis TV and Tennis Channel Plus.

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