Adam Jones: Inside Life as a Hitting Partner to the World’s Best

Adam Jones: Inside Life as a Hitting Partner to the World’s Best

From Control the Controllables by Dan Kiernan

April 2, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 278

About this episode

Adam Jones shares his unique experiences as a hitting partner to top tennis players and the lessons learned from his journey in the sport.

What does it really look like behind the scenes with the best players in the world? This week on Control the Controllables, we sit down with Adam Jones -hitting partner to the world's best, doubles professional, and the man behind Forehands & Flat Whites, the Instagram account quietly taking over tennis feeds everywhere. In 2026 alone, Jonesy has celebrated with the Australian Open women's champion on Rod Laver Arena, hit with Djokovic, Sinner and Rybakina and won his first professional doubles title. From taking the bus to junior tournaments with his granddad on the Wirral, to camping on a golf course in Portugal because he couldn't afford the hotel, to warming up Alcaraz on Wimbledon centre court before the 2025 final. Adam's story is proof that your path doesn't have to look like everyone else's to be incredible. What he shares in this episode gives a rare, unfiltered look at what it really takes to operate at the top of the game. In this episode: What it’s REALLY like to hit with players like Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sinner. Adam opens up about growing up in Birkenhead and the family sacrifices that made his career possible. How elite players prepare — routines, habits, and…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Kiernan

Guest: Adam Jones

Topics covered

  • hitting partner
  • tennis
  • elite players
  • behind the scenes
  • personal journey
  • professional sports

Keywords

  • hitting partner
  • tennis
  • Djokovic
  • Alcaraz
  • Australian Open
  • professional doubles
  • behind the scenes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forehands & Flat Whites

Places: Australia, Birkenhead, Portugal

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