Carole Bouchard
@carolebouchard.bsky.social
Writer. Author. Broadcaster. Consultant.
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Here’s a chat with coach Martin Laurendeau, who has been working with Gabriel Diallo during his rapid rise to the top. “He’s still in transition for the next year or two, because he started late.” Is the sky the limit? “Yes. We’re only halfway through.” tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/tennis-nee...
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Here’s a chat with coach Martin Laurendeau, who has been working with Gabriel Diallo during his rapid rise to the top. “He’s still in transition for the next year or two, because he started late.” Is the sky the limit? “Yes. We’re only halfway through.” tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/tennis-nee...
Fred Fontang has worked w/ Felix Auger-Aliassime since 2017. He has obviously heard this year how he needed to be fired. Had a chat with/ him on why FAA & he stuck together. “All This Time, He Was Able To Trust His Team. He Didn’t Give Up on Everything.“ tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/auger-alia...
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Fred Fontang has worked w/ Felix Auger-Aliassime since 2017. He has obviously heard this year how he needed to be fired. Had a chat with/ him on why FAA & he stuck together. “All This Time, He Was Able To Trust His Team. He Didn’t Give Up on Everything.“ tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/auger-alia...
Sinner - Shelton… Could be a good one! Curious to see how Jannik moves today… (Don’t tell me about how far the press seats are… I know…!!…)
October 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sinner - Shelton… Could be a good one! Curious to see how Jannik moves today… (Don’t tell me about how far the press seats are… I know…!!…)
“It’s not really under my control..,“ said Auger-Aliassime about his chase to the ATP Finals qualification. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-blur-i...
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“It’s not really under my control..,“ said Auger-Aliassime about his chase to the ATP Finals qualification. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-blur-i...
Diallo - Griekspoor on court 2
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Diallo - Griekspoor on court 2
Auger-Aliassime on court 1 vs Comesana. You can def hear the other courts but the setup is still so much better than Bercy’s court 1. Lights maybe a bit aggressive though.
October 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Auger-Aliassime on court 1 vs Comesana. You can def hear the other courts but the setup is still so much better than Bercy’s court 1. Lights maybe a bit aggressive though.
First main draw match about to start. Hmmm press seats are…far…
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
First main draw match about to start. Hmmm press seats are…far…
That court is dark and I’m in a hurry to locate mixed zone but I swear Dimitrov is there lol
October 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
That court is dark and I’m in a hurry to locate mixed zone but I swear Dimitrov is there lol
Bercy to Nanterre / La Défense. A new era for the Parisian 1000!
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Bercy to Nanterre / La Défense. A new era for the Parisian 1000!
Gauff Got The Job Done. Praise her willpower (again). Also, are we talking about practice? Apparently,yes, & it works! For the second year in a row,Gauff tricked her brain into shining in the last stretch. Also sharing some Sabalenka & Andreeva thoughts.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Gauff Got The Job Done. Praise her willpower (again). Also, are we talking about practice? Apparently,yes, & it works! For the second year in a row,Gauff tricked her brain into shining in the last stretch. Also sharing some Sabalenka & Andreeva thoughts.
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-cousin...
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-cousin...
Alcaraz (whom we all like) needs to read the room,because he’s not helping that calendar debate. If players want to be heard about scheduling,Carlos needs to stop talking about it. I went all You Cannot Be Serious. There’s a way he can help;It ain’t this. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/tennis-a-n...
October 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Alcaraz (whom we all like) needs to read the room,because he’s not helping that calendar debate. If players want to be heard about scheduling,Carlos needs to stop talking about it. I went all You Cannot Be Serious. There’s a way he can help;It ain’t this. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/tennis-a-n...
When you can’t escape tennis even when you’re not working on it right now 😂
October 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
When you can’t escape tennis even when you’re not working on it right now 😂
I have thoughts on Coco Gauff in Beijing saying the quiet part out loud in an unexpected follow-up to my feature about the issues of that third act in tennis. She called it practice. I get where she’s coming from. Still it’s a good example of the issues. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/mboko-i-ju...
September 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I have thoughts on Coco Gauff in Beijing saying the quiet part out loud in an unexpected follow-up to my feature about the issues of that third act in tennis. She called it practice. I get where she’s coming from. Still it’s a good example of the issues. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/mboko-i-ju...
I’m sharing a talk I had with one of the young-and-rising players of 2025, Canadian Gabriel Diallo, who started in Tokyo his quest for a seeding at the next Australian Open. End f season goal, Davis Cup, being grateful for it all. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/mboko-i-ju...
September 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m sharing a talk I had with one of the young-and-rising players of 2025, Canadian Gabriel Diallo, who started in Tokyo his quest for a seeding at the next Australian Open. End f season goal, Davis Cup, being grateful for it all. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/mboko-i-ju...
Be honest:Are we at risk of getting tired of seeing Alcaraz & Sinner marching on draws to play against each other again and again. Could they even grow weary of this? Is there a limit to 🍿? Can we complain about greatness?Are we ungrateful b.tches if so?
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September 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Be honest:Are we at risk of getting tired of seeing Alcaraz & Sinner marching on draws to play against each other again and again. Could they even grow weary of this? Is there a limit to 🍿? Can we complain about greatness?Are we ungrateful b.tches if so?
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/alcaraz-un...
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/alcaraz-un...
“Your New Standard Has Been Established, And Now This Needs To Become The Norm,”John Williams about Taylor Townsend journey at this USO.How it was years in the making, these match points,why doubles matters for singles players,how to stick to the process. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/being-a-ch...
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“Your New Standard Has Been Established, And Now This Needs To Become The Norm,”John Williams about Taylor Townsend journey at this USO.How it was years in the making, these match points,why doubles matters for singles players,how to stick to the process. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/being-a-ch...
Sharing a few thoughts on the Jack Draper situation here: tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/sabalenka-...
August 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Sharing a few thoughts on the Jack Draper situation here: tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/sabalenka-...
“Maria Sharapova: The Induction Of The Ultimate Tennis Girl Boss.“ She turned her induction in a Hollywood prod. Why is she still a blueprint?What does she says about it?What lessons to take? I asked her how her path would have met this social media era.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“Maria Sharapova: The Induction Of The Ultimate Tennis Girl Boss.“ She turned her induction in a Hollywood prod. Why is she still a blueprint?What does she says about it?What lessons to take? I asked her how her path would have met this social media era.
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/sabalenka-...
tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/sabalenka-...
Should future tennis champions now look like this? As usual, I had questions! tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/wanna-be-a...
August 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Should future tennis champions now look like this? As usual, I had questions! tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/wanna-be-a...
The original version:
August 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The original version:
Great idea for Sharapova to walk in a reimagined version of her iconic US Open 2006 Nike dress for the hall of fame rings ceremony at the US Open.
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Great idea for Sharapova to walk in a reimagined version of her iconic US Open 2006 Nike dress for the hall of fame rings ceremony at the US Open.
ATP, how do u protect players’ mental health by partnering the app that has come for an entire generation’s mental health? And is now inspiring people to throw sex toys at WNBA players to go viral. I hoped for storytelling & cultural relevance, not this. tennissweetspot.substack.com/i/171442945/...
August 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
ATP, how do u protect players’ mental health by partnering the app that has come for an entire generation’s mental health? And is now inspiring people to throw sex toys at WNBA players to go viral. I hoped for storytelling & cultural relevance, not this. tennissweetspot.substack.com/i/171442945/...
Jacquemot, 22, former teen wonder,on turning pro.“Being well-surrounded is very important.“ Adds:“The girls on Tour will show u that u’re not welcome.“ Loved her junior years but warns:“If u’re a bit of a princess,don’t like working hard,u won’t make it.” tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/kids-these...
August 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Jacquemot, 22, former teen wonder,on turning pro.“Being well-surrounded is very important.“ Adds:“The girls on Tour will show u that u’re not welcome.“ Loved her junior years but warns:“If u’re a bit of a princess,don’t like working hard,u won’t make it.” tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/kids-these...
They're the best juniors in the world, Grand Slam champions, World No.1, already dreaming big: how does that feel? How does that work? Is it too much too soon? Tagger, Klugman, Ivanov, Kovackova: Get a glimpse of what the journey looks like. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/kids-these...
August 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
They're the best juniors in the world, Grand Slam champions, World No.1, already dreaming big: how does that feel? How does that work? Is it too much too soon? Tagger, Klugman, Ivanov, Kovackova: Get a glimpse of what the journey looks like. tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/kids-these...