Albano Olivetti is the #22-ranked doubles player on the ATP tour. He recently won a grass court title in Halle and owns the record for the 2nd fastest serve of all time.
In this brief conversation, we unpack what really wins on fast courts and why he and his partner, Theo Arribage, feel confident right now. Albano shares practical serve and return lessons, plus his perspective on building a doubles partnership that keeps getting better.
What they learned from 's-Hertogenbosch that helped them win the Halle ATP 500 Title
What changes when you move from clay to grass, especially with the bounces and slice
The story behind his 160 mph serve and why the ATP doesn't count it
Serve advice for people who are not close to 7 feet tall 😆
Committing to doubles after COVID and why it fit his game
Learning from fellow French doubles star, Nicolas Mahut - improving return technique, and using simple return patterns
How he's made steady ranking progress
Handling different vs consistent partners on tour
What makes his chemistry with Theo work, from tactics to technical adjustments - they have four titles in 2026
Goals for the season, with the ATP Finals as the target
Honest thoughts on making pro doubles more popular and what support is missing
Follow Albano on Instagram below and watch him play this year on Tennis Channel Plus and Tennis TV.
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