60 acast.com Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia https://tennisinsider.club en tennis,tennis players,atp,wta,wimbledon,us open,Roland garros,djokovic,tennis podcast,professional tennis,elite athletes,high performance,Andy roddick,athlete mindset,sports psychology Unfiltered conversations with the world’s best tennis players. Unfiltered conversations with the world’s best tennis players, on the game, the pressure, and the person behind the rankings.


Hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran. The side of pro tennis you never see on TV.


Including guests like Iga Swiatek, John McEnroe, Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Nick Kyrgios, Ana Ivanovic, Jannik Sinner's coach, Eva Lys, Bryan Shelton, Justin Henin, Brad Gilbert. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Patrick Mouratoglou, Ons Jabeur or Andrey Rublev.

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]]> Unfiltered conversations with the world’s best tennis players, on the game, the pressure, and the person behind the rankings.


Hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran. The side of pro tennis you never see on TV.


Including guests like Iga Swiatek, John McEnroe, Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Nick Kyrgios, Ana Ivanovic, Jannik Sinner's coach, Eva Lys, Bryan Shelton, Justin Henin, Brad Gilbert. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Patrick Mouratoglou, Ons Jabeur or Andrey Rublev.

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]]> false info+656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b@mg-eu.acast.com 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b tennis-insider-club episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b/1768628640966-2156f376-8b19-44ca-a3f4-d93abea65743.jpeg https://tennisinsider.club Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia <![CDATA[He Quit Tennis, Was Hitting With Sharapova as a Favour — Now He's Coaching a Top WTA Player | Tom Hill]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:07:30 69d3ebb0d2e95f51314aaf80 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/tom-hill 69d3ebb0d2e95f51314aaf80 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b tomhill full 3 10 Tom Hill never planned to be a tennis coach. He finished college, put his rackets in the wardrobe, and was planning law school. Then a chance encounter at a bar in Santa Monica led to a hitting session with Maria Sharapova. Then a call from Danielle Collins — ranked 250 in the world at the time. Eight months later she was Top 30. Then came Maria Sakkari. And six years, a Top 3 ranking and countless close-misses later, Tom is one of the most respected coaches on the WTA tour.

In this episode, Tom joins Caroline Garcia and Borja for an unfiltered look inside professional tennis coaching:

  • How he accidentally became a tennis coach — via Sharapova, a bar in Santa Monica and a visa expiry
  • Going from 0 coaching experience to taking Danielle Collins from 250 to Top 30 in 8 months
  • The real story of coaching Maria Sakkari to World No.3 — and why they eventually parted ways
  • How to handle a player who's losing their confidence — what you say, and what you never say
  • The match point Maria had against Kvitova at Roland Garros — and how that one moment changed everything
  • Why he never sets ranking goals — and what he focuses on instead
  • The truth about travelling 45 weeks a year with a player and why he burned out
  • How to coach two players at once — and why it only works if roles are crystal clear
  • What coaches like Wim Fissette get right that most coaches get completely wrong
  • Why winning junior Grand Slams means absolutely nothing for your professional career


Timestamps:

03:30 The bar in Santa Monica — the conversation that changed everything

04:30 Hitting with Maria Sharapova at IMG Academy

07:00 How Danielle Collins found him — and why that hour changed his life

10:30 Falling in love with coaching — helping players become their best

12:00 Taking Collins from 250 to Top 30 in 8 months — with zero coaching experience

13:30 "Me and you against the world" — starting out with no reputation

15:00 The Instagram post that led to Maria Sakkari

16:00 Working under Thomas Johansson — still messaging him once a week

18:00 Imposter syndrome as the youngest coach on tour

19:00 The hardest part of being a coach — 45 weeks a year on the road

20:30 Never setting ranking goals — why he focuses on the process

22:00 How Maria went from 30 to No.3 — four years of consistent improvement

29:30 "The best skill a coach can have is becoming what the player needs"

31:00 Why great coaches with one player often fail with the next

32:30 Can you be friends with your players?

34:00 The coach-player disagreement — what the coach sees vs what the player feels

37:00 How to handle a player after a devastating loss

40:30 How to plan a schedule — training weeks vs tournament weeks

43:00 More hours on court vs smart hours — what actually works

45:30 Why they stopped working together — and why coming back was an easy yes

47:30 Bringing in consultant coaches — threat or opportunity?

49:00 Two coaches at once: why roles must be crystal clear

50:00 Yannick Sinner's team — why Simone and Darren work so well together

51:30 The hitting partner debate — when do top players need one?

53:30 Why men rarely travel with hitting partners

54:30 Managing a big team — physio, fitness coach, psychologist and more

55:30 Every person in the team has their specialty

57:00 "If you're happy off the court, you play well on the court"

59:00 Parents as coaches — when it works, when it doesn't

1:00:00 Caroline opens up about her dad as her coach

1:01:00 Why coaches can't have emotions — the hardest part of the job

1:03:00 Would he ever coach on the ATP tour?

1:04:00 His advice for young players: build the right style, not the best results

1:06:00 Why winning junior Grand Slams means nothing for your pro career


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]]> Tom Hill never planned to be a tennis coach. He finished college, put his rackets in the wardrobe, and was planning law school. Then a chance encounter at a bar in Santa Monica led to a hitting session with Maria Sharapova. Then a call from Danielle Collins — ranked 250 in the world at the time. Eight months later she was Top 30. Then came Maria Sakkari. And six years, a Top 3 ranking and countless close-misses later, Tom is one of the most respected coaches on the WTA tour.

In this episode, Tom joins Caroline Garcia and Borja for an unfiltered look inside professional tennis coaching:

  • How he accidentally became a tennis coach — via Sharapova, a bar in Santa Monica and a visa expiry
  • Going from 0 coaching experience to taking Danielle Collins from 250 to Top 30 in 8 months
  • The real story of coaching Maria Sakkari to World No.3 — and why they eventually parted ways
  • How to handle a player who's losing their confidence — what you say, and what you never say
  • The match point Maria had against Kvitova at Roland Garros — and how that one moment changed everything
  • Why he never sets ranking goals — and what he focuses on instead
  • The truth about travelling 45 weeks a year with a player and why he burned out
  • How to coach two players at once — and why it only works if roles are crystal clear
  • What coaches like Wim Fissette get right that most coaches get completely wrong
  • Why winning junior Grand Slams means absolutely nothing for your professional career


Timestamps:

03:30 The bar in Santa Monica — the conversation that changed everything

04:30 Hitting with Maria Sharapova at IMG Academy

07:00 How Danielle Collins found him — and why that hour changed his life

10:30 Falling in love with coaching — helping players become their best

12:00 Taking Collins from 250 to Top 30 in 8 months — with zero coaching experience

13:30 "Me and you against the world" — starting out with no reputation

15:00 The Instagram post that led to Maria Sakkari

16:00 Working under Thomas Johansson — still messaging him once a week

18:00 Imposter syndrome as the youngest coach on tour

19:00 The hardest part of being a coach — 45 weeks a year on the road

20:30 Never setting ranking goals — why he focuses on the process

22:00 How Maria went from 30 to No.3 — four years of consistent improvement

29:30 "The best skill a coach can have is becoming what the player needs"

31:00 Why great coaches with one player often fail with the next

32:30 Can you be friends with your players?

34:00 The coach-player disagreement — what the coach sees vs what the player feels

37:00 How to handle a player after a devastating loss

40:30 How to plan a schedule — training weeks vs tournament weeks

43:00 More hours on court vs smart hours — what actually works

45:30 Why they stopped working together — and why coming back was an easy yes

47:30 Bringing in consultant coaches — threat or opportunity?

49:00 Two coaches at once: why roles must be crystal clear

50:00 Yannick Sinner's team — why Simone and Darren work so well together

51:30 The hitting partner debate — when do top players need one?

53:30 Why men rarely travel with hitting partners

54:30 Managing a big team — physio, fitness coach, psychologist and more

55:30 Every person in the team has their specialty

57:00 "If you're happy off the court, you play well on the court"

59:00 Parents as coaches — when it works, when it doesn't

1:00:00 Caroline opens up about her dad as her coach

1:01:00 Why coaches can't have emotions — the hardest part of the job

1:03:00 Would he ever coach on the ATP tour?

1:04:00 His advice for young players: build the right style, not the best results

1:06:00 Why winning junior Grand Slams means nothing for your pro career


💊 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY IM8


IM8 Daily Essentials is the all-in-one supplement Caroline uses on tour — 99 clinically dosed ingredients covering gut health, energy, joint support and longevity in a single daily sachet. No stack needed.


🔗 Try IM8 and get 10% off your first order → im8health.com/discount/TIC (use code TIC at checkout)




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]]> <![CDATA[Gavin MacMillan: He Fixed Sabalenka's Serve. Now He's Working With Coco Gauff]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:43:20 69c02f563bbfcfe8db12ee9f false https://shows.acast.com/tennis-insider-club/episodes/gavin-macmillan-he-fixed-sabalenkas-serve 69c02f563bbfcfe8db12ee9f 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b gavin-macmillan-he-fixed-sabalenkas-serve full Gavin MacMillan spent years building athletes nobody expected to make it — boxers, hockey players, tennis pros. Then Aryna Sabalenka hired him, and the tennis world started paying attention.


In this episode, Gavin breaks down the serve transformation that took Sabalenka from 6 double faults in a single final to 6 double faults across an entire tournament. He explains why 99% of strength coaches in tennis are operating on the wrong principles — and why bigger, faster, stronger is the biggest lie in the sport.


He's now working with Coco Gauff. And he has thoughts.


🎾 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE


→ Why conventional weight training is actively hurting tennis players

→ The Federer "toothpick" principle: how elasticity beats muscle

→ Sabalenka's serve rebuild — the real story, step by step

→ What Gavin is working on with Coco Gauff right now

→ Why you can't think your way through a serve under pressure

→ The coaching lie: "I played it, so I can teach it"

→ The broken ATP/WTA system — and why nobody's fixing it

→ Caro Garcia on what she'd change about her career if she started over

→ Why tennis is the single hardest sport in the world to succeed in professionally


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⏱ CHAPTERS


01:00 Gavin's background — 7 sports, hockey, losing his mom at 15

02:00 Narcissistic tennis parents & the crystal ball problem

03:30 Why tennis is the hardest sport in the world to succeed in professionally

06:00 Tennis vs the fight business — the only comparable mental challenge

07:30 Inside boxing: weight cuts, Cotto vs Canelo, and the A-side

10:30 Why conventional weight training is destroying tennis players

12:00 Force vs power — the Soviet training science nobody in tennis is using

13:00 Federer's toothpick body vs Nadal — the real difference explained

15:00 The door analogy — why bigger muscles increase injury risk

18:00 Why there's almost no science in tennis coaching

20:00 Gavin's live analysis of Caro Garcia's game

22:00 Caro's shoulder injury & the 22,000 serves per year problem

25:00 The insane tennis calendar — no other professional sport does this

28:00 Instagram fitness coaches on tour & the science nobody uses

29:00 Technical flaws in the modern game — you cannot hide them anymore

32:00 Federer's on-the-run forehand & why Sampras would dominate today

35:00 The skills gap — why top players still can't execute the basics

37:00 Gavin joins Coco Gauff's team — his exact role

39:00 How long does it really take to change technique on a pro player?

42:00 Coco's serve numbers — the before and after

44:00 The Sabalenka serve transformation — the full story

47:00 The reps math — why "5-minute serve fixes" are for functional morons

48:00 What Freddie Roach taught Gavin about great coaching

51:00 One thing in the corner — simplicity under extreme pressure

56:00 The 70% first serve rule that made Sabalenka unbeatable

1:00:00 Advice to young players: what actually builds a career

1:01:00 The 85% rule — why going 100% loses Grand Slams

1:07:00 Women's tennis marketing — why the tour is failing its own players

1:11:00 Identity, mental health & living and dying with every point

1:18:00 The camera on Sabalenka after a loss — the tour's exploitation problem

1:22:00 Federer's parents — what Gavin learned meeting them at the Australian Open

1:24:00 Coco Gauff at 21 — changing her serve the week before the US Open

1:29:00 Caro: "I would have had a better team" — what she'd change about her career

1:31:00 Every athlete falls to their level of preparation — not one rises above it

1:34:00 George St-Pierre, stars aligning, and the luck factor in elite sport

1:37:00 The unlicensed conditioning industry — and why it's getting players hurt

1:40:00 Injury prevention: the right evaluation every player should have but doesn't

1:42:00 The serve biomechanics breakdown — why Rafter's motion damaged him and Federer's didn't



🎾 TENNIS INSIDER CLUB


The inside story of professional tennis — hosted by Caroline Garcia (former World No. 4, 2022 WTA Finals Champion)

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]]> Gavin MacMillan spent years building athletes nobody expected to make it — boxers, hockey players, tennis pros. Then Aryna Sabalenka hired him, and the tennis world started paying attention.


In this episode, Gavin breaks down the serve transformation that took Sabalenka from 6 double faults in a single final to 6 double faults across an entire tournament. He explains why 99% of strength coaches in tennis are operating on the wrong principles — and why bigger, faster, stronger is the biggest lie in the sport.


He's now working with Coco Gauff. And he has thoughts.


🎾 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE


→ Why conventional weight training is actively hurting tennis players

→ The Federer "toothpick" principle: how elasticity beats muscle

→ Sabalenka's serve rebuild — the real story, step by step

→ What Gavin is working on with Coco Gauff right now

→ Why you can't think your way through a serve under pressure

→ The coaching lie: "I played it, so I can teach it"

→ The broken ATP/WTA system — and why nobody's fixing it

→ Caro Garcia on what she'd change about her career if she started over

→ Why tennis is the single hardest sport in the world to succeed in professionally


━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━


⏱ CHAPTERS


01:00 Gavin's background — 7 sports, hockey, losing his mom at 15

02:00 Narcissistic tennis parents & the crystal ball problem

03:30 Why tennis is the hardest sport in the world to succeed in professionally

06:00 Tennis vs the fight business — the only comparable mental challenge

07:30 Inside boxing: weight cuts, Cotto vs Canelo, and the A-side

10:30 Why conventional weight training is destroying tennis players

12:00 Force vs power — the Soviet training science nobody in tennis is using

13:00 Federer's toothpick body vs Nadal — the real difference explained

15:00 The door analogy — why bigger muscles increase injury risk

18:00 Why there's almost no science in tennis coaching

20:00 Gavin's live analysis of Caro Garcia's game

22:00 Caro's shoulder injury & the 22,000 serves per year problem

25:00 The insane tennis calendar — no other professional sport does this

28:00 Instagram fitness coaches on tour & the science nobody uses

29:00 Technical flaws in the modern game — you cannot hide them anymore

32:00 Federer's on-the-run forehand & why Sampras would dominate today

35:00 The skills gap — why top players still can't execute the basics

37:00 Gavin joins Coco Gauff's team — his exact role

39:00 How long does it really take to change technique on a pro player?

42:00 Coco's serve numbers — the before and after

44:00 The Sabalenka serve transformation — the full story

47:00 The reps math — why "5-minute serve fixes" are for functional morons

48:00 What Freddie Roach taught Gavin about great coaching

51:00 One thing in the corner — simplicity under extreme pressure

56:00 The 70% first serve rule that made Sabalenka unbeatable

1:00:00 Advice to young players: what actually builds a career

1:01:00 The 85% rule — why going 100% loses Grand Slams

1:07:00 Women's tennis marketing — why the tour is failing its own players

1:11:00 Identity, mental health & living and dying with every point

1:18:00 The camera on Sabalenka after a loss — the tour's exploitation problem

1:22:00 Federer's parents — what Gavin learned meeting them at the Australian Open

1:24:00 Coco Gauff at 21 — changing her serve the week before the US Open

1:29:00 Caro: "I would have had a better team" — what she'd change about her career

1:31:00 Every athlete falls to their level of preparation — not one rises above it

1:34:00 George St-Pierre, stars aligning, and the luck factor in elite sport

1:37:00 The unlicensed conditioning industry — and why it's getting players hurt

1:40:00 Injury prevention: the right evaluation every player should have but doesn't

1:42:00 The serve biomechanics breakdown — why Rafter's motion damaged him and Federer's didn't



🎾 TENNIS INSIDER CLUB


The inside story of professional tennis — hosted by Caroline Garcia (former World No. 4, 2022 WTA Finals Champion)

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]]> <![CDATA[Arthur Rinderknech: He Went to College in America & Reached ATP Top 30 at 29]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:04:46 69aee2dadb12e00bfdbf19fa false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/arthur-rinderkench 69aee2dadb12e00bfdbf19fa 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b arthur-rinderknech-he-went-to-college-in-america-reached-atp Arthur Rinderknech on betting on yourself, burning out at the top, and why training less changed everything. full 3 9 Arthur Rinderknech didn't follow the typical ATP blueprint. At 18, when most aspiring pros were grinding Futures tournaments, he chose to go to university in the United States — a decision that French tennis culture saw as giving up. Today, he's ranked inside the ATP Top 30 and one of the most interesting stories on the men's tour.

In this episode, Arthur joins Caroline Garcia and Borja for an unfiltered conversation covering:

  • Growing up in a tennis family without pressure — and why that made all the difference
  • Why he walked away from the pro circuit at 18 and headed to Texas A&M
  • The French vs American mentality — and what Europe gets completely wrong about sport
  • The moment he nearly quit tennis for good (and the psychologist who changed everything)
  • Working with Lucas Pouille — and learning to train LESS to win MORE
  • Playing his own cousin in an ATP final in Shanghai (and what the odds on that would have paid)
  • What it actually feels like to reach Top 30 at 29 — and why late success hits differently


⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction — Arthur's tennis origin story

12:10 The deal with himself: Top 250 in 18 months or stop forever

15:00 Why starting at 22 vs 18 changes everything

20:30 French vs American mindset — not being afraid of anybody

28:50 "I told my wife I wasn't sure I'd keep going"

33:20 No racket for 2.5 weeks — one week before Roland Garros

37:00 The late-night idea: calling Lucas Pouille

44:00 What he learned from Lucas: train less, win more

49:10 US Open R16: hitting only 10 minutes between matches

54:30 Playing his own cousin in the Shanghai ATP final


━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

🎾 ABOUT TENNIS INSIDER CLUB

Tennis Insider Club is co-founded by Caroline Garcia — former WTA No.4 and Grand Slam Champion. We go deep into the minds of players, coaches, and insiders to bring you content you won't find anywhere else in tennis.


🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode → tennisinsider.club

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]]> Arthur Rinderknech didn't follow the typical ATP blueprint. At 18, when most aspiring pros were grinding Futures tournaments, he chose to go to university in the United States — a decision that French tennis culture saw as giving up. Today, he's ranked inside the ATP Top 30 and one of the most interesting stories on the men's tour.

In this episode, Arthur joins Caroline Garcia and Borja for an unfiltered conversation covering:

  • Growing up in a tennis family without pressure — and why that made all the difference
  • Why he walked away from the pro circuit at 18 and headed to Texas A&M
  • The French vs American mentality — and what Europe gets completely wrong about sport
  • The moment he nearly quit tennis for good (and the psychologist who changed everything)
  • Working with Lucas Pouille — and learning to train LESS to win MORE
  • Playing his own cousin in an ATP final in Shanghai (and what the odds on that would have paid)
  • What it actually feels like to reach Top 30 at 29 — and why late success hits differently


⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction — Arthur's tennis origin story

12:10 The deal with himself: Top 250 in 18 months or stop forever

15:00 Why starting at 22 vs 18 changes everything

20:30 French vs American mindset — not being afraid of anybody

28:50 "I told my wife I wasn't sure I'd keep going"

33:20 No racket for 2.5 weeks — one week before Roland Garros

37:00 The late-night idea: calling Lucas Pouille

44:00 What he learned from Lucas: train less, win more

49:10 US Open R16: hitting only 10 minutes between matches

54:30 Playing his own cousin in the Shanghai ATP final


━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

🎾 ABOUT TENNIS INSIDER CLUB

Tennis Insider Club is co-founded by Caroline Garcia — former WTA No.4 and Grand Slam Champion. We go deep into the minds of players, coaches, and insiders to bring you content you won't find anywhere else in tennis.


🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode → tennisinsider.club

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]]> Judy Murray: The Secret to Raising Two World No.1 Champions Judy Murray: The Secret to Raising Two World No.1 Champions Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 59:56 699ae539f863de959a1035a5 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/judy-murray-podcast 699ae539f863de959a1035a5 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b judy-murray-the-secret-to-raising-two-world-no1-champions Andy Murray’s Mother on Stopping Over-Parenting in Tennis full 3 7 How do you raise two world-class champions on a budget in a country with no tennis infrastructure? Judy Murray shares her raw, "old school" wisdom on avoiding burnout, handling the "human ATM" parent trap, and why letting your kids play is better than any coaching manual. A very insightful conversation with the mother of Jamie and Andy Murray.


Chapters:

01:14 Starting with wooden rackets and Scotland's weather

02:19 Why Judy stopped playing to save her love for the sport

05:13 No dreams of pros: Just wanting kids to enjoy sport

06:24 Kitchen table tennis and cereal box nets

08:16 The "Human ATM": The reality of individual sports

10:41 Becoming a National Coach and learning by watching

14:42 Knowing when to be the parent instead of the coach

16:58 Teaching independence: Packing bags and supermarkets

22:15 The Parent-Coach-Player triangle

27:50 Watching Andy vs. Rafa: "Sit on your hands!"

31:18 Communication: Handling the "surprise" visit disaster

41:03 The danger of tennis becoming a child's identity

46:42 Why the American University route is a game-changer

49:03 Sending Andy to Barcelona at 15

53:57 Managing the business of a professional athlete

56:45 Stepping back: "Off you go, little bird"

58:52 Advice for parents of young athletes


If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete looking for the "real" side of the pro tour, make sure to subscribe and hit the bell icon! Let us know in the comments: what's the best advice you've ever received from a parent in sports?



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]]> How do you raise two world-class champions on a budget in a country with no tennis infrastructure? Judy Murray shares her raw, "old school" wisdom on avoiding burnout, handling the "human ATM" parent trap, and why letting your kids play is better than any coaching manual. A very insightful conversation with the mother of Jamie and Andy Murray.


Chapters:

01:14 Starting with wooden rackets and Scotland's weather

02:19 Why Judy stopped playing to save her love for the sport

05:13 No dreams of pros: Just wanting kids to enjoy sport

06:24 Kitchen table tennis and cereal box nets

08:16 The "Human ATM": The reality of individual sports

10:41 Becoming a National Coach and learning by watching

14:42 Knowing when to be the parent instead of the coach

16:58 Teaching independence: Packing bags and supermarkets

22:15 The Parent-Coach-Player triangle

27:50 Watching Andy vs. Rafa: "Sit on your hands!"

31:18 Communication: Handling the "surprise" visit disaster

41:03 The danger of tennis becoming a child's identity

46:42 Why the American University route is a game-changer

49:03 Sending Andy to Barcelona at 15

53:57 Managing the business of a professional athlete

56:45 Stepping back: "Off you go, little bird"

58:52 Advice for parents of young athletes


If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete looking for the "real" side of the pro tour, make sure to subscribe and hit the bell icon! Let us know in the comments: what's the best advice you've ever received from a parent in sports?



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]]> Eugenie Bouchard: The Dark Side of Overnight Fame Eugenie Bouchard: The Dark Side of Overnight Fame Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 21:48 69933d9ad85aecd27a4e1be9 false https://tennisinsider.club 69933d9ad85aecd27a4e1be9 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b eugenie-bouchard-the-dark-side-of-overnight-fame The Hidden Truth About Early Success full 3 6 Eugenie Bouchard reveals why she still hasn't watched her Wimbledon final match and opens up about the reality of rapid fame—from eating disorders induced by stress to the toxic double standards of social media.


Timestamps:

00:00 – "It happened too fast": Processing early success

01:55 – Why she couldn't talk about mental health in 2014

03:55 – The "Selfie" Double Standard: Loved when winning, hated when losing

05:00 – The Wimbledon Final: "So brutal... I haven't rewatched it"

07:00 – The pressure of playing in front of Princess Eugenie

08:45 – Her Biggest Regret: Firing her childhood coach

10:50 – "A Final is a Failure": dealing with unrealistic expectations

13:50 – The US Open Concussion: "I was crying in the shower"

16:35 – Eating Disorders & Stress: The story about Serena Williams

20:50 – Advice to her 15-year-old self


In this episode of The Insight, we go beyond the headlines with Eugenie Bouchard. She discusses the heavy price of being a tennis superstar at 20, the specific "knot in the stomach" that made eating impossible before matches, and how she learned to stop letting online hate dictate her self-worth.


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]]> Eugenie Bouchard reveals why she still hasn't watched her Wimbledon final match and opens up about the reality of rapid fame—from eating disorders induced by stress to the toxic double standards of social media.


Timestamps:

00:00 – "It happened too fast": Processing early success

01:55 – Why she couldn't talk about mental health in 2014

03:55 – The "Selfie" Double Standard: Loved when winning, hated when losing

05:00 – The Wimbledon Final: "So brutal... I haven't rewatched it"

07:00 – The pressure of playing in front of Princess Eugenie

08:45 – Her Biggest Regret: Firing her childhood coach

10:50 – "A Final is a Failure": dealing with unrealistic expectations

13:50 – The US Open Concussion: "I was crying in the shower"

16:35 – Eating Disorders & Stress: The story about Serena Williams

20:50 – Advice to her 15-year-old self


In this episode of The Insight, we go beyond the headlines with Eugenie Bouchard. She discusses the heavy price of being a tennis superstar at 20, the specific "knot in the stomach" that made eating impossible before matches, and how she learned to stop letting online hate dictate her self-worth.


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]]> <![CDATA[Jim Courier: Beating Agassi, World No.1 Pressure & Life After Tennis]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 57:47 6989cfe1c553caea39e3758c false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/jim-courier-podcast 6989cfe1c553caea39e3758c 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b jim-courier-beating-agassi-world-no1 full 3 5 Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the "surreal" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet.


Best Moments:

03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras

06:55 - The "awkward" reality of the pro locker room

11:58 - The Agassi rivalry & "Open" book

14:55 - Winning his first Grand Slam (Roland Garros)

17:00 - Handling fame & the "storm" of success

21:58 - Social media's impact on young players today

31:30 - Why Jim retired early at age 30

40:50 - Transition to broadcasting & interviewing stars

48:50 - The evolution of tennis: Sinner, Alcaraz & speed


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]]> Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the "surreal" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet.


Best Moments:

03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras

06:55 - The "awkward" reality of the pro locker room

11:58 - The Agassi rivalry & "Open" book

14:55 - Winning his first Grand Slam (Roland Garros)

17:00 - Handling fame & the "storm" of success

21:58 - Social media's impact on young players today

31:30 - Why Jim retired early at age 30

40:50 - Transition to broadcasting & interviewing stars

48:50 - The evolution of tennis: Sinner, Alcaraz & speed


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]]> Jason Stacy: The Man Behind Team Sabalenka Jason Stacy: The Man Behind Team Sabalenka Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:45:00 GMT 1:46:46 69762b9d35a98abf7cd197cd false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/jason-stacy 69762b9d35a98abf7cd197cd 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b jason-stacy-the-man-behind-team-sabalenka full 3 4 How do you go from 20 double faults a match to World No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion? Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, Jason Stacy, joins the podcast to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes transformation of one of the WTA’s biggest stars.

In this masterclass on sports psychology and tennis coaching, we dive into:

  • The Serve Crisis: Overcoming the "yips" when technical fixes failed.
  • Mental Toughness: The "Stop or Change" ultimatum that saved Sabalenka’s career.
  • Breathwork for Athletes: Specific protocols to control your brain under high pressure.
  • The WTA Tour: Why Jason believes empathy can be a weakness for female athletes.
  • Caroline Garcia: A deep dive into the "post-win void" and the reality of life at the top.


Whether you're a player looking to fix your tennis serve or a fan wanting inside access to Team Sabalenka, this episode offers a blueprint for the champion mindset.

CHAPTERS:

01:32 - Energy Management: The hidden cost of Grand Slams

07:22 - From Dmitry Tursunov to the WTA: Jason Stacy’s entry into tennis

12:12 - Building Team Sabalenka

18:15 - Fixing the Yips: Solving the 20 double fault crisis

23:55 - The "Stop or Change" Ultimatum

32:04 - Caroline Garcia on why winning can feel empty

41:43 - Why staying at the top is harder than the climb

49:00 - The Legacy Mindset: You never fight alone

56:10 - Healthy Player-Coach relationships vs. toxic cultures

01:10:54 - Controversy: Is empathy a weakness in women's tennis?

01:16:15 - Breathwork Masterclass: Controlling the mind via the body

01:21:40 - The "Secret" breathing trick for changeovers

01:42:00 - French Open breakthrough and the power of awareness


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]]> How do you go from 20 double faults a match to World No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion? Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, Jason Stacy, joins the podcast to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes transformation of one of the WTA’s biggest stars.

In this masterclass on sports psychology and tennis coaching, we dive into:

  • The Serve Crisis: Overcoming the "yips" when technical fixes failed.
  • Mental Toughness: The "Stop or Change" ultimatum that saved Sabalenka’s career.
  • Breathwork for Athletes: Specific protocols to control your brain under high pressure.
  • The WTA Tour: Why Jason believes empathy can be a weakness for female athletes.
  • Caroline Garcia: A deep dive into the "post-win void" and the reality of life at the top.


Whether you're a player looking to fix your tennis serve or a fan wanting inside access to Team Sabalenka, this episode offers a blueprint for the champion mindset.

CHAPTERS:

01:32 - Energy Management: The hidden cost of Grand Slams

07:22 - From Dmitry Tursunov to the WTA: Jason Stacy’s entry into tennis

12:12 - Building Team Sabalenka

18:15 - Fixing the Yips: Solving the 20 double fault crisis

23:55 - The "Stop or Change" Ultimatum

32:04 - Caroline Garcia on why winning can feel empty

41:43 - Why staying at the top is harder than the climb

49:00 - The Legacy Mindset: You never fight alone

56:10 - Healthy Player-Coach relationships vs. toxic cultures

01:10:54 - Controversy: Is empathy a weakness in women's tennis?

01:16:15 - Breathwork Masterclass: Controlling the mind via the body

01:21:40 - The "Secret" breathing trick for changeovers

01:42:00 - French Open breakthrough and the power of awareness


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]]> <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek: Why 'Going All-In' Is A Mistake]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:45:00 GMT 20:05 696c7bd54788cf9ec66c5169 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/iga-swiatek 696c7bd54788cf9ec66c5169 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b iga-swiatek-why-going-all-in-is-a-mistake The Mindset That Made Her World No. 1 full 3 3 Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties.


Timestamps:


00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority


00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tournament: "I don't belong here"


00:05:40 – Roland Garros 2020: "I thought it was impossible"


00:08:45 – The chaotic thoughts before winning match point


00:10:30 – Handling the pressure of her first big sponsor


00:11:40 – Why Iga has worked with a psychologist since age 14


00:13:00 – What drives her: Titles, Rankings, or Stats?


00:15:00 – The "Lie" she tells herself to win tournaments


00:18:15 – Advice to her younger self


In this episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia sits down with World No. 1 Iga Świątek for a raw conversation about the mental side of tennis. From finishing high school while on tour to handling the explosion of fame after the French Open, Iga shares the reality behind the stats.

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]]> Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties.


Timestamps:


00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority


00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tournament: "I don't belong here"


00:05:40 – Roland Garros 2020: "I thought it was impossible"


00:08:45 – The chaotic thoughts before winning match point


00:10:30 – Handling the pressure of her first big sponsor


00:11:40 – Why Iga has worked with a psychologist since age 14


00:13:00 – What drives her: Titles, Rankings, or Stats?


00:15:00 – The "Lie" she tells herself to win tournaments


00:18:15 – Advice to her younger self


In this episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia sits down with World No. 1 Iga Świątek for a raw conversation about the mental side of tennis. From finishing high school while on tour to handling the explosion of fame after the French Open, Iga shares the reality behind the stats.

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]]> Lorenzo Musetti Lorenzo Musetti Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:40:00 GMT 49:56 6962448188da0c07c1f9823d false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/lorenzo-musetti 6962448188da0c07c1f9823d 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b lorenzo-musetti full 3 2 What does it really take to stay with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the very best in the world?

In this raw conversation, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti opens up about pressure, consistency, fatherhood, and what separates talent from Top 10 reality. From being labeled part of the “Next Gen” alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, to learning the hard way that consistency is the real difference, this is an honest look behind elite tennis.


Subscribe for unfiltered conversations with the world’s best tennis players and insiders.

Comment: Is consistency what separates Sinner and Alcaraz from the rest?

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]]> What does it really take to stay with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the very best in the world?

In this raw conversation, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti opens up about pressure, consistency, fatherhood, and what separates talent from Top 10 reality. From being labeled part of the “Next Gen” alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, to learning the hard way that consistency is the real difference, this is an honest look behind elite tennis.


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Comment: Is consistency what separates Sinner and Alcaraz from the rest?

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]]> The Insight: Great Coaching Isn’t About Telling - It’s About Teaching The Insight: Great Coaching Isn’t About Telling - It’s About Teaching Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:40:00 GMT 12:44 6951541130165a956d41199f false https://tennisinsider.club 6951541130165a956d41199f 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b darrencahill How the World’s Best Coaches Build Independent Players — Darren Cahill full 3 1 What separates a good coach from a truly great one?

In this episode of The Insight, legendary coach Darren Cahill breaks down what elite coaching really looks like — and why the goal isn’t to give answers, but to teach players how to think for themselves.

Drawing from decades of experience coaching the very best in the world, Cahill explains why great coaching is built on communication, trust, and timing. He shares why the most effective coaches don’t try to be good at everything, why the coach–player relationship has a natural lifespan, and how the best coaches slowly work themselves out of a job by creating independent, adaptable athletes.

This isn’t just about tennis.

It’s about leadership, teaching, parenting, and knowing when guidance turns into control.

Whether you coach, lead a team, or simply want to help others grow without making them dependent on you, this insight applies far beyond the court.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why great coaching is about teaching, not telling
  • How elite coaches help players problem-solve under pressure
  • The difference between creating independence vs dependence
  • Why communication style matters more than technical knowledge
  • When it’s time for a new voice — and why that’s a good thing

The Insight

Lessons from the World’s Best in Tennis & Life

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]]> What separates a good coach from a truly great one?

In this episode of The Insight, legendary coach Darren Cahill breaks down what elite coaching really looks like — and why the goal isn’t to give answers, but to teach players how to think for themselves.

Drawing from decades of experience coaching the very best in the world, Cahill explains why great coaching is built on communication, trust, and timing. He shares why the most effective coaches don’t try to be good at everything, why the coach–player relationship has a natural lifespan, and how the best coaches slowly work themselves out of a job by creating independent, adaptable athletes.

This isn’t just about tennis.

It’s about leadership, teaching, parenting, and knowing when guidance turns into control.

Whether you coach, lead a team, or simply want to help others grow without making them dependent on you, this insight applies far beyond the court.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why great coaching is about teaching, not telling
  • How elite coaches help players problem-solve under pressure
  • The difference between creating independence vs dependence
  • Why communication style matters more than technical knowledge
  • When it’s time for a new voice — and why that’s a good thing

The Insight

Lessons from the World’s Best in Tennis & Life

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]]> E44 - Francesca Jones E44 - Francesca Jones Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:45:00 GMT 1:06:01 693befe69278bf5c1c2a491f false https://shows.acast.com/tennis-insider-club/episodes/francesca-jones 693befe69278bf5c1c2a491f 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b francesca-jones full 2 44 She nearly quit tennis last year.

Seven surgeries, constant setbacks, and a body few doctors understood.

Today, Francesca Jones reveals how she fought through doubt, pain, and pressure to break into the Top 100 — and what she’s learned along the way.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 – “This year was supposed to be my last…”

Career crossroads, feeling stuck, and finding unexpected freedom.

03:10 – Moving to Spain alone at 10 to chase a dream

Early sacrifices, school-life balance, and building identity away from tennis.

06:20 – Toxic coaches, abuse of power & lack of safeguarding in tennis

Francesca opens up about dangerous dynamics young players face. 

Episode Francesca Jones

12:40 – Becoming the CEO of her own career at 16

Learning decision-making, emotional intelligence, and firing the wrong people.

21:00 – Living with a rare syndrome & surgeries no doctor understood

How unique biomechanics shaped her challenges and mindset.

27:00 – The brutal truth: she had to stop tennis to rebuild her body

Three-month physical reset, strength work, and realizing the sport changed.

31:30 – “I’ll die on the court if I have to” — her mentality explained

Obsession, overtraining, collapsing in matches, and learning limits.

44:00 – The moment she almost quit tennis forever

Doubt, burnout, Patagonia reflections, and the conversation that saved her.

52:00 – Breaking Top 100 & what’s next

Long-term goals, redefining success, and chasing stability for the first time.


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]]> She nearly quit tennis last year.

Seven surgeries, constant setbacks, and a body few doctors understood.

Today, Francesca Jones reveals how she fought through doubt, pain, and pressure to break into the Top 100 — and what she’s learned along the way.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 – “This year was supposed to be my last…”

Career crossroads, feeling stuck, and finding unexpected freedom.

03:10 – Moving to Spain alone at 10 to chase a dream

Early sacrifices, school-life balance, and building identity away from tennis.

06:20 – Toxic coaches, abuse of power & lack of safeguarding in tennis

Francesca opens up about dangerous dynamics young players face. 

Episode Francesca Jones

12:40 – Becoming the CEO of her own career at 16

Learning decision-making, emotional intelligence, and firing the wrong people.

21:00 – Living with a rare syndrome & surgeries no doctor understood

How unique biomechanics shaped her challenges and mindset.

27:00 – The brutal truth: she had to stop tennis to rebuild her body

Three-month physical reset, strength work, and realizing the sport changed.

31:30 – “I’ll die on the court if I have to” — her mentality explained

Obsession, overtraining, collapsing in matches, and learning limits.

44:00 – The moment she almost quit tennis forever

Doubt, burnout, Patagonia reflections, and the conversation that saved her.

52:00 – Breaking Top 100 & what’s next

Long-term goals, redefining success, and chasing stability for the first time.


If you enjoyed this conversation, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment telling us your favorite insight from Francesca.

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]]> E43 - Sorana Cirstea E43 - Sorana Cirstea Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:12:40 692ee6a4bb6816004e0e1959 false https://shows.acast.com/tennis-insider-club/episodes/sorana-cirstea 692ee6a4bb6816004e0e1959 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b sorana-cirstea full 2 43 Solana Cirstea spent 20 years chasing the biggest dreams in tennis — No.1, Grand Slams, perfection.

Now, she opens up about pressure, regret, joy, and why 2026 will be her final year…

One of the rawest mindset conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

01:40 – How her father pushed her into tennis from age 4

05:10 – Becoming a top junior and breaking into WTA at 16

07:20 – The crash after the French Open quarterfinal run

10:00 – Struggling with expectations & “learning how to lose”

11:50 – The injury that changed everything at 25

13:10 – Shifting from results obsession to joy & process

17:00 – Why knowing “why you play” changes everything

23:00 – Handling wins/losses: staying emotionally steady

25:00 – Discovering balance, friendships & life outside tennis

33:30 – Playing through pain & the mental toll

35:00 – Why 2026 will be her final season

37:00 – Making peace with not becoming No.1

43:00 – “What you’re complaining about is someone’s dream”

54:00 – Juniors vs pros: the myth of early success

56:00 – School, development & advice for parents

58:30 – Generational changes on tour

01:02:00 – How the game evolved & the new WTA level


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Which part of Sorana’s story resonated the most with you?


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]]> Solana Cirstea spent 20 years chasing the biggest dreams in tennis — No.1, Grand Slams, perfection.

Now, she opens up about pressure, regret, joy, and why 2026 will be her final year…

One of the rawest mindset conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

01:40 – How her father pushed her into tennis from age 4

05:10 – Becoming a top junior and breaking into WTA at 16

07:20 – The crash after the French Open quarterfinal run

10:00 – Struggling with expectations & “learning how to lose”

11:50 – The injury that changed everything at 25

13:10 – Shifting from results obsession to joy & process

17:00 – Why knowing “why you play” changes everything

23:00 – Handling wins/losses: staying emotionally steady

25:00 – Discovering balance, friendships & life outside tennis

33:30 – Playing through pain & the mental toll

35:00 – Why 2026 will be her final season

37:00 – Making peace with not becoming No.1

43:00 – “What you’re complaining about is someone’s dream”

54:00 – Juniors vs pros: the myth of early success

56:00 – School, development & advice for parents

58:30 – Generational changes on tour

01:02:00 – How the game evolved & the new WTA level


If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, drop a like, and share your thoughts in the comments.

Which part of Sorana’s story resonated the most with you?


This episode is presented in partnership with Hologic, global leader in women’s health.


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]]> E42 - Olga Danilovic E42 - Olga Danilovic Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT 1:12:22 692aece91fefdf75e3c1fb7a false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/olga-danilovic 692aece91fefdf75e3c1fb7a 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e42-olga-danilo full 2 42 What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?

Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.

One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations

04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete

07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?

10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen

14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself

17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see

20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis

22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed

32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do

45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts

48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”

56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennis


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]]> What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?

Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.

One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations

04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete

07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?

10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen

14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself

17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see

20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis

22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed

32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do

45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts

48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”

56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennis


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Tennis Insider Club is a podcast where the world’s best tennis players, coaches, and insiders share real stories about pressure, mental health, high-performance habits, and life on tour. Hosted by Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán, each episode gives an honest look into the WTA and ATP circuits.

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]]> E41 - Eva Lys E41 - Eva Lys Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT 1:08:19 691ada742e9210d8a31c1f92 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/eva-lys 691ada742e9210d8a31c1f92 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b eva-lys full 2 41 What happens when reaching the Top 100 and entering the Grand Slams main draw doesn’t make life easier, but harder?

Eva Lys opens up about pressure, identity, mental health, and rediscovering joy in tennis.

One of the most honest conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.


KEY MOMENTS:

02:00 – When reaching Top 100 made everything harder

05:00 – Identity, results & why losing can break you

08:30 – Growing up in a tennis family & emotional sensitivity

12:00 – School, structure & the “non-normal” life of junior tennis

16:00 – Building life outside the tennis bubble

19:00 – Self-worth, relationships & losing matches

23:00 – Australian Open run, pressure, and losing the joy

28:00 – Qualifying mindset: “I only qualified when I stopped caring”

33:00 – Balance, discipline, fun & the stigma on female athletes

39:00 – Resetting goals, psychologist, and returning to the roots

55:00 – Living with an autoimmune condition as a pro athlete

1:02:00 – Social media hate, protecting mental health & blocking people

1:12:00 – Why tennis needs more empathy & honesty


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]]> What happens when reaching the Top 100 and entering the Grand Slams main draw doesn’t make life easier, but harder?

Eva Lys opens up about pressure, identity, mental health, and rediscovering joy in tennis.

One of the most honest conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.


KEY MOMENTS:

02:00 – When reaching Top 100 made everything harder

05:00 – Identity, results & why losing can break you

08:30 – Growing up in a tennis family & emotional sensitivity

12:00 – School, structure & the “non-normal” life of junior tennis

16:00 – Building life outside the tennis bubble

19:00 – Self-worth, relationships & losing matches

23:00 – Australian Open run, pressure, and losing the joy

28:00 – Qualifying mindset: “I only qualified when I stopped caring”

33:00 – Balance, discipline, fun & the stigma on female athletes

39:00 – Resetting goals, psychologist, and returning to the roots

55:00 – Living with an autoimmune condition as a pro athlete

1:02:00 – Social media hate, protecting mental health & blocking people

1:12:00 – Why tennis needs more empathy & honesty


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]]> E40 - Garbiñe Muguruza E40 - Garbiñe Muguruza Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:45:00 GMT 50:01 6906f0c1c89076b5e21d96f6 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/muguruza 6906f0c1c89076b5e21d96f6 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b muguruza What It Takes To Be No.1 full 2 40 At just 29, Garbiñe Muguruza—2x Grand Slam Champion and former World No.1—made the shocking decision to step away from tennis. In this raw, emotional conversation, she opens up to Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán about pressure, burnout, family sacrifice, and finding peace beyond trophies.


Key Moments:


01:00 – Growing Up in Venezuela & Family Sacrifice

06:00 – Strict Parenting and Losing Childhood Innocence

12:00 – Breakthrough Moment at Miami Open

15:00 – Winning Roland Garros Against Serena Williams

19:30 – “No One Cares About the Finalist”

23:00 – The Dark Side of Perfectionism

33:00 – After the WTA Finals: Relief, Burnout, and Self-Discovery

37:00 – Making Peace With Stepping Away From Tennis

45:00 – Life After Tennis: Becoming WTA Finals Tournament Director

49:00 – Advice to Her Younger Self



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]]> At just 29, Garbiñe Muguruza—2x Grand Slam Champion and former World No.1—made the shocking decision to step away from tennis. In this raw, emotional conversation, she opens up to Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán about pressure, burnout, family sacrifice, and finding peace beyond trophies.


Key Moments:


01:00 – Growing Up in Venezuela & Family Sacrifice

06:00 – Strict Parenting and Losing Childhood Innocence

12:00 – Breakthrough Moment at Miami Open

15:00 – Winning Roland Garros Against Serena Williams

19:30 – “No One Cares About the Finalist”

23:00 – The Dark Side of Perfectionism

33:00 – After the WTA Finals: Relief, Burnout, and Self-Discovery

37:00 – Making Peace With Stepping Away From Tennis

45:00 – Life After Tennis: Becoming WTA Finals Tournament Director

49:00 – Advice to Her Younger Self



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]]> E39 - Marion Bartoli E39 - Marion Bartoli Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 1:08:58 68e8a6c8de9a2a62c48f9230 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/marion-bartoli 68e8a6c8de9a2a62c48f9230 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b marion-bartoli They Told Her to Quit Tennis. She Won Wimbledon full 2 39 From being told she’d never make it… to lifting the Wimbledon trophy. 🏆

Marion Bartoli opens up on her fight against doubt, pain, and anorexia — and the moment she proved everyone wrong.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Overcoming doubt & proving critics wrong

02:00 – Childhood in France and discovering tennis

07:00 – The first Wimbledon final vs Venus Williams

13:00 – Training with her father and breaking the rules

17:00 – The reality of parent-coach relationships

21:00 – Life on tour: obsession, exhaustion & sacrifice

25:00 – 2013 Wimbledon: how everything finally clicked

33:00 – Serving for the match: the moment of destiny

37:00 – Relief, validation, and proving everyone wrong

50:00 – Judged for her body & media pressure

54:00 – The darkest chapter: anorexia and recovery

CALL TO ACTION:

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Like the video, comment your favorite insight, and subscribe for future episodes.

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]]> From being told she’d never make it… to lifting the Wimbledon trophy. 🏆

Marion Bartoli opens up on her fight against doubt, pain, and anorexia — and the moment she proved everyone wrong.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Overcoming doubt & proving critics wrong

02:00 – Childhood in France and discovering tennis

07:00 – The first Wimbledon final vs Venus Williams

13:00 – Training with her father and breaking the rules

17:00 – The reality of parent-coach relationships

21:00 – Life on tour: obsession, exhaustion & sacrifice

25:00 – 2013 Wimbledon: how everything finally clicked

33:00 – Serving for the match: the moment of destiny

37:00 – Relief, validation, and proving everyone wrong

50:00 – Judged for her body & media pressure

54:00 – The darkest chapter: anorexia and recovery

CALL TO ACTION:

If this inspired you, subscribe for more honest stories from the world’s top players.

Like the video, comment your favorite insight, and subscribe for future episodes.

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]]> E38 - Thomas Johansson E38 - Thomas Johansson Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 1:06:17 68e0c43459fa988cc471e22f false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/thomas-johansson 68e0c43459fa988cc471e22f 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b thomas-johansson From Australian Open Glory to Coaching Elite Stars full 2 38 What does it take to go from a kid in Sweden to becoming an Australian Open champion… and later coaching stars like Maria Sakkari and Kei Nishikori? 🎾

Thomas Johansson opens up about his journey, struggles, and lessons learned both on and off the court.

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 – Millimeters between glory and disaster in tennis

02:00 – Johansson’s childhood obsession with tennis

07:00 – Breaking into the ATP Top 100

13:00 – The unforgettable run to the 2002 Australian Open title

19:00 – Key differences coaching men vs women

22:00 – Life-changing aftermath of winning a Grand Slam

26:00 – Battling career-threatening injuries

28:00 – Facing Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & two eras of tennis

34:00 – Toughest moment: being forced to retire

38:00 – Transition into coaching & first steps with Caroline Wozniacki

45:00 – Building confidence as a coach and helping players mentally

49:00 – Coaching Kei Nishikori: challenges & humility

53:00 – Mentoring the next generation of coaches

1:02:00 – Advice to his younger self


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]]> What does it take to go from a kid in Sweden to becoming an Australian Open champion… and later coaching stars like Maria Sakkari and Kei Nishikori? 🎾

Thomas Johansson opens up about his journey, struggles, and lessons learned both on and off the court.

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 – Millimeters between glory and disaster in tennis

02:00 – Johansson’s childhood obsession with tennis

07:00 – Breaking into the ATP Top 100

13:00 – The unforgettable run to the 2002 Australian Open title

19:00 – Key differences coaching men vs women

22:00 – Life-changing aftermath of winning a Grand Slam

26:00 – Battling career-threatening injuries

28:00 – Facing Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & two eras of tennis

34:00 – Toughest moment: being forced to retire

38:00 – Transition into coaching & first steps with Caroline Wozniacki

45:00 – Building confidence as a coach and helping players mentally

49:00 – Coaching Kei Nishikori: challenges & humility

53:00 – Mentoring the next generation of coaches

1:02:00 – Advice to his younger self


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]]> E37 - Justine Henin E37 - Justine Henin Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 1:11:18 68cc1b8959fdf3f531d42eeb false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/justine-henin 68cc1b8959fdf3f531d42eeb 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b justine-henin Becoming World No.1 Against All Odds full 2 37 At just 1m65, Justine Henin defied all odds to become World No.1 and win 7 Grand Slam titles. Behind the elegant one-handed backhand and the trophies, her story is one of resilience, loss, and an unshakable belief in herself.

In this intimate conversation on Tennis Insider Club, Henin opens up about:

  • Growing up in a small Belgian town and finding her place in the family after tragedy.
  • The role of her brothers, father, and late mother in shaping her character.
  • Why she resisted pressure to change her iconic one-handed backhand.
  • The painful years after losing her mother at 12, and how tennis became both an escape and a fight.
  • Her complicated relationship with her father and the courage to leave home at 17 to pursue her dream.
  • What it really takes to beat bigger, stronger opponents like Serena & Venus Williams.
  • The pressures of early success, burnout, and why she retired at 25.
  • Why she believes academies and parents must work together to protect kids from becoming “broken players.”
  • Life after tennis: motherhood, running her academy, and finding happiness outside the spotlight.

🎙 Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán

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#JustineHenin #Tennis #WTA #GrandSlamChampion #TennisPodcast #UsOpen #LaverCup #ATP #RolandGarros


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]]> At just 1m65, Justine Henin defied all odds to become World No.1 and win 7 Grand Slam titles. Behind the elegant one-handed backhand and the trophies, her story is one of resilience, loss, and an unshakable belief in herself.

In this intimate conversation on Tennis Insider Club, Henin opens up about:

  • Growing up in a small Belgian town and finding her place in the family after tragedy.
  • The role of her brothers, father, and late mother in shaping her character.
  • Why she resisted pressure to change her iconic one-handed backhand.
  • The painful years after losing her mother at 12, and how tennis became both an escape and a fight.
  • Her complicated relationship with her father and the courage to leave home at 17 to pursue her dream.
  • What it really takes to beat bigger, stronger opponents like Serena & Venus Williams.
  • The pressures of early success, burnout, and why she retired at 25.
  • Why she believes academies and parents must work together to protect kids from becoming “broken players.”
  • Life after tennis: motherhood, running her academy, and finding happiness outside the spotlight.

🎙 Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán

👉 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with the world’s best players and coaches.

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]]> E36 - Bianca Andreescu E36 - Bianca Andreescu Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 1:05:16 68bdb04c1af371182a66049d false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e36-bianca-andreescu 68bdb04c1af371182a66049d 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e36-bianca-andreescu “I Almost Quit Tennis Forever” full 2 36 She won the US Open at 19… then came injuries, pressure, and doubt. But Bianca Andreescu is still fighting—with powerful resilience—to return to the top.


In this powerful episode of Tennis Insider Club, Bianca opens up like never before. She shares the emotional weight of early success, the loneliness of repeated setbacks, and the inner work she’s done to rediscover her purpose. From visualizing her US Open win years before it happened, to nearly quitting the sport during a dark mental health spiral, Bianca's story is raw, inspiring, and deeply human.

Keywords: Bianca Andreescu interview, tennis mental health, US Open champion, tennis comeback, tennis podcast


Highlights:

06:45 – 2019: The Year Everything Clicked

12:23 – “I Was Done With Tennis”

18:10 – Therapy, Spirituality & the Journey Inward

25:38 – Redefining Success After Hitting Rock Bottom

32:17 – Lessons from Losing—and Learning to Let Go

39:05 – The Comeback: Playing With Joy Again

44:31 – Advice to the Next Gen: “Don’t Rush Your Path”

48:52 – New Season, New Intentions



Enjoyed this episode? Watch next:

🎙️ Ben Shelton: Rising a Champion the Right Way → E35: Bryan Shelton

🎙️ Jessica Pegula on Late Blooming & Mental Resilience → E34: Jessica Pegula



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]]> She won the US Open at 19… then came injuries, pressure, and doubt. But Bianca Andreescu is still fighting—with powerful resilience—to return to the top.


In this powerful episode of Tennis Insider Club, Bianca opens up like never before. She shares the emotional weight of early success, the loneliness of repeated setbacks, and the inner work she’s done to rediscover her purpose. From visualizing her US Open win years before it happened, to nearly quitting the sport during a dark mental health spiral, Bianca's story is raw, inspiring, and deeply human.

Keywords: Bianca Andreescu interview, tennis mental health, US Open champion, tennis comeback, tennis podcast


Highlights:

06:45 – 2019: The Year Everything Clicked

12:23 – “I Was Done With Tennis”

18:10 – Therapy, Spirituality & the Journey Inward

25:38 – Redefining Success After Hitting Rock Bottom

32:17 – Lessons from Losing—and Learning to Let Go

39:05 – The Comeback: Playing With Joy Again

44:31 – Advice to the Next Gen: “Don’t Rush Your Path”

48:52 – New Season, New Intentions



Enjoyed this episode? Watch next:

🎙️ Ben Shelton: Rising a Champion the Right Way → E35: Bryan Shelton

🎙️ Jessica Pegula on Late Blooming & Mental Resilience → E34: Jessica Pegula



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]]> E35 - Bryan Shelton E35 - Bryan Shelton Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:10:08 68a648c73b6c8654972ffd48 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/bryan-shelton 68a648c73b6c8654972ffd48 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b bryan-shelton Raising a Champion the Right Way full 2 35 What does it take to raise and coach a Grand Slam quarterfinalist?

In this Tennis Insider Club episode, Bryan Shelton — former ATP pro, champion college coach, and father of rising star Ben Shelton — opens up about the unique challenges of guiding your own child through tennis.

From growing up in Alabama to facing Boris Becker at Wimbledon, Bryan shares the lessons that shaped his career… and the philosophy that keeps his son grounded in a high-pressure sport.

We discuss:

  • The dangers of over-involved tennis parents
  • Why mental skills matter more than strokes at the top level
  • How to balance joy, discipline, and performance
  • The difference between European and American confidence mindsets
  • Why sometimes you have to “fake” confidence until you feel it


Best Moments:

[00:01:03] The Day Bryan Shelton Fell in Love with Tennis

[00:03:00] Why He Chose College Over Turning Pro at 18

[00:07:30] Facing Becker and Connors in His First Grand Slams

[00:10:00] Breaking Into the Top 100: A Pro’s First Goal

[00:11:00] Wimbledon 1994: His Greatest Memory on Tour

[00:14:00] From Player to Coach: Bryan’s Second Career

[00:17:00] How Ben Shelton Finally Chose Tennis at 11

[00:23:30] Ben’s Secret Weapon: Relentless Confidence

[00:27:10] The Three Tournament Rule Every Young Player Needs

[00:43:00] Balancing Dad and Coach on the Pro Tour


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]]> What does it take to raise and coach a Grand Slam quarterfinalist?

In this Tennis Insider Club episode, Bryan Shelton — former ATP pro, champion college coach, and father of rising star Ben Shelton — opens up about the unique challenges of guiding your own child through tennis.

From growing up in Alabama to facing Boris Becker at Wimbledon, Bryan shares the lessons that shaped his career… and the philosophy that keeps his son grounded in a high-pressure sport.

We discuss:

  • The dangers of over-involved tennis parents
  • Why mental skills matter more than strokes at the top level
  • How to balance joy, discipline, and performance
  • The difference between European and American confidence mindsets
  • Why sometimes you have to “fake” confidence until you feel it


Best Moments:

[00:01:03] The Day Bryan Shelton Fell in Love with Tennis

[00:03:00] Why He Chose College Over Turning Pro at 18

[00:07:30] Facing Becker and Connors in His First Grand Slams

[00:10:00] Breaking Into the Top 100: A Pro’s First Goal

[00:11:00] Wimbledon 1994: His Greatest Memory on Tour

[00:14:00] From Player to Coach: Bryan’s Second Career

[00:17:00] How Ben Shelton Finally Chose Tennis at 11

[00:23:30] Ben’s Secret Weapon: Relentless Confidence

[00:27:10] The Three Tournament Rule Every Young Player Needs

[00:43:00] Balancing Dad and Coach on the Pro Tour


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]]> E34 - Jessica Pegula E34 - Jessica Pegula Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:30:00 GMT 1:07:01 6898a476c6d7c56cda1e99f3 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/jessica-pegula-podcast-interview 6898a476c6d7c56cda1e99f3 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b jessica-pegula full 2 34 Jessica Pegula opens up like never before — from starting tennis at age 7, to dealing with pressure from her parents, to overcoming years of injuries and finally breaking into the top of the game in her mid-20s.

In this candid conversation, we talk about finding your own path in tennis, the mental battles of the tour, handling media expectations, and why making her own decisions changed everything.

🎙 Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran — Tennis Insider Club.

🎧 Listen on:

Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vcjpr6Vj8UO5bbz9NWRDo

Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1664385813

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Chapters:

00:01:08 – How Jessica started tennis

00:09:36 – College vs turning pro; “I hated school” vibe

00:11:06 – Breaking Top 100 after injuries; relief at ~25

00:13:19 – “Own journey” mindset; using peers as motivation

00:21:23 – “I make every decision now” — taking ownership

00:31:01 – Managing your team like a business; lessons from family

00:36:30 – Burnout, perspective reset, and handling losses

00:50:41 – Slowing down to appreciate wins; “the dream is the journey”

00:54:14 – How long she’ll play; LA Olympics carrot, 35 cap


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]]> Jessica Pegula opens up like never before — from starting tennis at age 7, to dealing with pressure from her parents, to overcoming years of injuries and finally breaking into the top of the game in her mid-20s.

In this candid conversation, we talk about finding your own path in tennis, the mental battles of the tour, handling media expectations, and why making her own decisions changed everything.

🎙 Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran — Tennis Insider Club.

🎧 Listen on:

Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vcjpr6Vj8UO5bbz9NWRDo

Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1664385813

💡 Episode sponsor — Saily eSIMs:

Stay connected anywhere in the world with Saily — the easiest way to get mobile data without roaming fees.

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Chapters:

00:01:08 – How Jessica started tennis

00:09:36 – College vs turning pro; “I hated school” vibe

00:11:06 – Breaking Top 100 after injuries; relief at ~25

00:13:19 – “Own journey” mindset; using peers as motivation

00:21:23 – “I make every decision now” — taking ownership

00:31:01 – Managing your team like a business; lessons from family

00:36:30 – Burnout, perspective reset, and handling losses

00:50:41 – Slowing down to appreciate wins; “the dream is the journey”

00:54:14 – How long she’ll play; LA Olympics carrot, 35 cap


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]]> E33 - Bob Moran E33 - Bob Moran Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT 54:02 68924b016c91d3cb635421f9 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e33-bob-moran 68924b016c91d3cb635421f9 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e33-bob-moran This $260M Investment on a Tennis Tournament Is Changing the Game full 2 33 In this exclusive Tennis Insider Club episode, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Bob Moran, the mastermind behind the transformation of the Cincinnati Open. From his surprising start in golf to leading a $260M tennis revolution, Bob reveals what it really takes to run a Masters 1000 tournament, the financial truth behind the WTA vs ATP debate, and why pickleball and concerts matter more than you think.

💥 Topics covered:

  • Why they bet $260M on Cincinnati
  • Behind-the-scenes of player experience
  • Financials: ATP vs WTA realities
  • The future of doubles & mixed events
  • Should the tours merge?
  • Building a year-round racquet club
  • Why scheduling is a war zone

🧠 One of the most honest and insightful looks at how tennis really works behind the scenes. This one’s for every player, fan, and entrepreneur in sport.


⏱️ Top Moments

  1. [00:01:49] From Golf to Tennis
  2. [00:09:10] The $260M Bet on Cincinnati
  3. [00:13:55] How to Design a World-Class Tournament
  4. [00:19:42] The Hard Truth About WTA vs ATP Money
  5. [00:26:18] Scheduling Is a War Zone
  6. [00:29:36] Should the Tours Merge?
  7. [00:33:52] Why Pickleball & Concerts Matter
  8. [00:39:45] The Future of Doubles and Mixed Events
  9. [00:47:40] What It Takes to Succeed in Sports Business
  10. [00:54:29] The One Thing He’d Change About Tennis


👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insider tennis stories.

#TennisInsiderClub #BobMoran #CincyOpen #CarolineGarcia #WTA #ATP #SportsBusiness

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]]> In this exclusive Tennis Insider Club episode, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Bob Moran, the mastermind behind the transformation of the Cincinnati Open. From his surprising start in golf to leading a $260M tennis revolution, Bob reveals what it really takes to run a Masters 1000 tournament, the financial truth behind the WTA vs ATP debate, and why pickleball and concerts matter more than you think.

💥 Topics covered:

  • Why they bet $260M on Cincinnati
  • Behind-the-scenes of player experience
  • Financials: ATP vs WTA realities
  • The future of doubles & mixed events
  • Should the tours merge?
  • Building a year-round racquet club
  • Why scheduling is a war zone

🧠 One of the most honest and insightful looks at how tennis really works behind the scenes. This one’s for every player, fan, and entrepreneur in sport.


⏱️ Top Moments

  1. [00:01:49] From Golf to Tennis
  2. [00:09:10] The $260M Bet on Cincinnati
  3. [00:13:55] How to Design a World-Class Tournament
  4. [00:19:42] The Hard Truth About WTA vs ATP Money
  5. [00:26:18] Scheduling Is a War Zone
  6. [00:29:36] Should the Tours Merge?
  7. [00:33:52] Why Pickleball & Concerts Matter
  8. [00:39:45] The Future of Doubles and Mixed Events
  9. [00:47:40] What It Takes to Succeed in Sports Business
  10. [00:54:29] The One Thing He’d Change About Tennis


👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insider tennis stories.

#TennisInsiderClub #BobMoran #CincyOpen #CarolineGarcia #WTA #ATP #SportsBusiness

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]]> E32 - Wim Fissette E32 - Wim Fissette Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:45:00 GMT 1:01:09 688613552a38d6f5cb2277a8 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/wim-fisette 688613552a38d6f5cb2277a8 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b wim-fisette Coach of Champions full 2 32 Wim Fissette never dreamed of becoming a top coach — until a chance call from Kim Clijsters changed his life forever. In this raw and honest conversation, Wim opens up about his unlikely journey, coaching legends like Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, and Kim, and what it really takes to help players win at the highest level.


This episode is a goldmine for coaches, parents, and players who want to understand tennis beyond technique — from communication and data to confidence, mindset, and long-term growth.


⏱ Best Moments


00:00 – 🎙 "Dare to dream." Wim’s life philosophy and why belief is everything

03:00 – ⚖️ Quitting tennis at 20 and shifting to a logistics career

10:30 – 📞 The call from Kim Clijsters that changed his life

12:30 – 🛫 Quitting his job to follow a coaching dream

16:30 – 📊 Bringing data to WTA coaching before it was mainstream

20:30 – 📓 The power of journaling and taking ownership of your tennis

28:00 – 🧠 Coaching Iga Świątek vs. other players – knowing when to evolve

34:30 – 🏋️‍♀️ Why physical readiness is key to technical improvement

38:20 – 🏀 Top advice for young players: diversify, don’t specialize too soon

48:00 – 🧠 Mental strength under pressure — and why it must be trained


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]]> Wim Fissette never dreamed of becoming a top coach — until a chance call from Kim Clijsters changed his life forever. In this raw and honest conversation, Wim opens up about his unlikely journey, coaching legends like Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, and Kim, and what it really takes to help players win at the highest level.


This episode is a goldmine for coaches, parents, and players who want to understand tennis beyond technique — from communication and data to confidence, mindset, and long-term growth.


⏱ Best Moments


00:00 – 🎙 "Dare to dream." Wim’s life philosophy and why belief is everything

03:00 – ⚖️ Quitting tennis at 20 and shifting to a logistics career

10:30 – 📞 The call from Kim Clijsters that changed his life

12:30 – 🛫 Quitting his job to follow a coaching dream

16:30 – 📊 Bringing data to WTA coaching before it was mainstream

20:30 – 📓 The power of journaling and taking ownership of your tennis

28:00 – 🧠 Coaching Iga Świątek vs. other players – knowing when to evolve

34:30 – 🏋️‍♀️ Why physical readiness is key to technical improvement

38:20 – 🏀 Top advice for young players: diversify, don’t specialize too soon

48:00 – 🧠 Mental strength under pressure — and why it must be trained


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]]> E31 - Emil Ruusuvuori E31 - Emil Ruusuvuori Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:40:00 GMT 1:01:15 686fc193fe0897380e830eb1 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/emil-ruusuvuori 686fc193fe0897380e830eb1 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e31-emil-ruusuvuori What happens when your dream becomes your prison? full 2 31 What happens when your childhood dream becomes your worst nightmare?


In this raw, emotional conversation, Finnish tennis star Emil Ruusuvuori opens up about his four-year battle with panic attacks, burnout, and depression — including breaking down during matches and questioning the meaning of life. From rising through the ranks to cracking the Top 50, to walking away from the sport he once loved, Emil shares what no press conference ever showed.


Best Moments:

[00:04:35] “I just couldn’t breathe… My body shut down”

[00:08:20] “I didn’t care anymore if I won or lost”

[00:11:45] “Life didn’t matter at that point”

[00:17:10] “You lose your identity when you stop playing”

[00:23:40] “Everyone says you’re living the dream… but it felt like hell”

[00:30:15] “I started therapy—and finally, I could breathe”

[00:37:05] “I had to re-learn who I am without tennis”

[00:41:50] “We’re not machines… even if we’re ranked Top 50”

[00:48:25] “Now I’m building something new. For the first time, I feel excited.”

[00:53:40] “If this helps even one person, I’m glad I shared it.”


This is not just a sports episode. It’s a story about mental health, identity, and what it means to be enough.


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]]> What happens when your childhood dream becomes your worst nightmare?


In this raw, emotional conversation, Finnish tennis star Emil Ruusuvuori opens up about his four-year battle with panic attacks, burnout, and depression — including breaking down during matches and questioning the meaning of life. From rising through the ranks to cracking the Top 50, to walking away from the sport he once loved, Emil shares what no press conference ever showed.


Best Moments:

[00:04:35] “I just couldn’t breathe… My body shut down”

[00:08:20] “I didn’t care anymore if I won or lost”

[00:11:45] “Life didn’t matter at that point”

[00:17:10] “You lose your identity when you stop playing”

[00:23:40] “Everyone says you’re living the dream… but it felt like hell”

[00:30:15] “I started therapy—and finally, I could breathe”

[00:37:05] “I had to re-learn who I am without tennis”

[00:41:50] “We’re not machines… even if we’re ranked Top 50”

[00:48:25] “Now I’m building something new. For the first time, I feel excited.”

[00:53:40] “If this helps even one person, I’m glad I shared it.”


This is not just a sports episode. It’s a story about mental health, identity, and what it means to be enough.


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]]> E30 - Brad Gilbert E30 - Brad Gilbert Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT 1:05:31 68613c74f1f2337369e504fc false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/brad-gilbert 68613c74f1f2337369e504fc 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b brad-gilbert Agassi, Coaching Coco, and Winning Ugly full 2 30 In this intimate and revealing conversation, legendary coach and former world #4 Brad Gilbert opens up like never before. From coaching Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff, to dissecting what truly separates good players from great ones — Brad shares raw lessons, wild stories, and tactical gems from decades inside the sport.

You’ll hear why Agassi never actually beat him, how Coco Gauff processes coaching in real-time, what junior parents often get wrong, and the exact mindset shifts that change careers. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, real insights.

Hosted by Caroline Garcia, this episode dives deep into the coaching mind — strategy, psychology, parenting, and the small decisions that lead to big wins (or painful regrets).


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🧠 Topics discussed:

• Competing vs Drilling

• Coaching Agassi vs Roddick vs Coco

• The danger of overcoaching during matches

• The role of parents in a tennis career

• Why small margins decide everything in tennis

• Emotional burnouts and honesty in coaching

• And yes… that wild match vs Caroline in Miami.

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]]> In this intimate and revealing conversation, legendary coach and former world #4 Brad Gilbert opens up like never before. From coaching Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff, to dissecting what truly separates good players from great ones — Brad shares raw lessons, wild stories, and tactical gems from decades inside the sport.

You’ll hear why Agassi never actually beat him, how Coco Gauff processes coaching in real-time, what junior parents often get wrong, and the exact mindset shifts that change careers. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, real insights.

Hosted by Caroline Garcia, this episode dives deep into the coaching mind — strategy, psychology, parenting, and the small decisions that lead to big wins (or painful regrets).


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🧠 Topics discussed:

• Competing vs Drilling

• Coaching Agassi vs Roddick vs Coco

• The danger of overcoaching during matches

• The role of parents in a tennis career

• Why small margins decide everything in tennis

• Emotional burnouts and honesty in coaching

• And yes… that wild match vs Caroline in Miami.

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, intelligent tennis conversations with the pros who live it.

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]]> E29 - Taylor Fritz E29 - Taylor Fritz Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:09:58 GMT 52:56 684af70730de7a50851ebb91 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/taylor-fritz 684af70730de7a50851ebb91 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e29-taylor-fritz What It Takes to Be a Pro Tennis Player full 2 29 Taylor Fritz opens up like never before. From growing up with a “crazy” tennis dad to breaking down in locker rooms and reinventing his game to win Indian Wells, this episode dives deep into the raw, real side of pro tennis.


In this exclusive interview, Taylor shares:

✅ His most emotional locker room moment

✅ The “delusional” belief that got him to the top

✅ Why he quit FIFA after breaking 4 controllers

✅ How watching junior tapes changed his forehand — and his career

✅ His unfiltered opinion on on-court coaching in tennis

✅ What it’s really like growing up with two tennis pro parents

This is not just for tennis fans — it’s for anyone chasing greatness.


⏱️ Chapters:

05:20 – Early Competitiveness & Training Routines

12:10 – Learning to Handle Pressure & Expectations

26:00 – FIFA Rage & Broken Controllers

33:40 – Why He’s Against On-Court Coaching

36:30 – Rewatching Junior Forehand Before Indian Wells

40:30 – Delusional Belief in Going Pro

48:30 – Locker Room Breakdown After Turning Pro

51:00 – Advice to His Younger Self & Final Thoughts


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#TaylorFritz #TennisPodcast #IndianWells #MentalToughness #ATP #TennisLife #TennisMindset


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]]> Taylor Fritz opens up like never before. From growing up with a “crazy” tennis dad to breaking down in locker rooms and reinventing his game to win Indian Wells, this episode dives deep into the raw, real side of pro tennis.


In this exclusive interview, Taylor shares:

✅ His most emotional locker room moment

✅ The “delusional” belief that got him to the top

✅ Why he quit FIFA after breaking 4 controllers

✅ How watching junior tapes changed his forehand — and his career

✅ His unfiltered opinion on on-court coaching in tennis

✅ What it’s really like growing up with two tennis pro parents

This is not just for tennis fans — it’s for anyone chasing greatness.


⏱️ Chapters:

05:20 – Early Competitiveness & Training Routines

12:10 – Learning to Handle Pressure & Expectations

26:00 – FIFA Rage & Broken Controllers

33:40 – Why He’s Against On-Court Coaching

36:30 – Rewatching Junior Forehand Before Indian Wells

40:30 – Delusional Belief in Going Pro

48:30 – Locker Room Breakdown After Turning Pro

51:00 – Advice to His Younger Self & Final Thoughts


Subscribe for more powerful stories from the biggest names in tennis.

#TaylorFritz #TennisPodcast #IndianWells #MentalToughness #ATP #TennisLife #TennisMindset


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]]> E28 - Ana Ivanovic E28 - Ana Ivanovic Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:49:47 GMT 40:19 683b2fe5ca68c1d5d0a018fe false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/ana-ivanovic 683b2fe5ca68c1d5d0a018fe 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b ana-ivanovic “I Wish I Enjoyed It More” full 2 28 "I wish I enjoyed it more." In this raw and honest conversation, Ana Ivanovic opens up like never before — from winning Roland Garros at 19, to battling pressure, burnout, and the emotional cost of fame. This is the side of tennis the cameras never show.

In this exclusive episode, Ana shares:

* Her childhood in war-torn Serbia and early rise to tennis stardom

* The truth behind her sudden retirement at just 29

* Why mental health and balance are still taboo in women’s tennis

* Her biggest regrets, and the advice she'd give her 15-year-old self

If you're a fan of tennis, mindset, or untold athlete stories — this one's for you.


[00:06:30 – 00:07:30]

➔ Winning Roland Garros at 19

[00:08:00 – 00:10:30]

➔ The Hidden Pressure After Success

[00:12:00 – 00:13:00]

➔ Realization About Public Opinion

[00:14:00 – 00:15:30]

➔ Mental Health in Tennis — 15 Years Too Early

[00:19:00 – 00:20:30]

➔ Playing with a Broken Toe

[00:24:00 – 00:25:30]

➔ Life in a Tennis Bubble

[00:30:00 – 00:31:00]

➔ Why She Never Wanted Her Kids to Go Pro

[00:36:30 – 00:37:30]

➔ Advice to Her Younger Self


This episode is brought to you by Haier, the leading home appliances brand, and official sponsor of Roland Garros.


👇 Tell us in the comments: What part of Ana’s journey surprised you most?

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#AnaIvanovic #TennisPodcast #MentalHealth #RolandGarros #WTA #AthleteStories #Burnout #WomenInSport #TennisInsiderClub

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]]> "I wish I enjoyed it more." In this raw and honest conversation, Ana Ivanovic opens up like never before — from winning Roland Garros at 19, to battling pressure, burnout, and the emotional cost of fame. This is the side of tennis the cameras never show.

In this exclusive episode, Ana shares:

* Her childhood in war-torn Serbia and early rise to tennis stardom

* The truth behind her sudden retirement at just 29

* Why mental health and balance are still taboo in women’s tennis

* Her biggest regrets, and the advice she'd give her 15-year-old self

If you're a fan of tennis, mindset, or untold athlete stories — this one's for you.


[00:06:30 – 00:07:30]

➔ Winning Roland Garros at 19

[00:08:00 – 00:10:30]

➔ The Hidden Pressure After Success

[00:12:00 – 00:13:00]

➔ Realization About Public Opinion

[00:14:00 – 00:15:30]

➔ Mental Health in Tennis — 15 Years Too Early

[00:19:00 – 00:20:30]

➔ Playing with a Broken Toe

[00:24:00 – 00:25:30]

➔ Life in a Tennis Bubble

[00:30:00 – 00:31:00]

➔ Why She Never Wanted Her Kids to Go Pro

[00:36:30 – 00:37:30]

➔ Advice to Her Younger Self


This episode is brought to you by Haier, the leading home appliances brand, and official sponsor of Roland Garros.


👇 Tell us in the comments: What part of Ana’s journey surprised you most?

🔔 Subscribe for more honest tennis stories:

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#AnaIvanovic #TennisPodcast #MentalHealth #RolandGarros #WTA #AthleteStories #Burnout #WomenInSport #TennisInsiderClub

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]]> E27 - Chris Eubanks E27 - Chris Eubanks Mon, 12 May 2025 03:40:00 GMT 1:02:44 681f3199ca727346528842c5 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/chris-eubanks 681f3199ca727346528842c5 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b chris-eubanks The Tennis Journey No One Saw Coming full 2 27 Chris Eubanks joins Tennis Insider Club for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and how one unlikely journey took him from Atlanta park courts and hand-me-down rackets… to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.


In this episode, Chris shares:

* How he never played a real match on clay until Roland Garros

* What he learned traveling with Donald Young as a teen

* The role college tennis played in shaping his career

* How commentary on Tennis Channel made him a better player

* The moment he thought about quitting… and what saved him

* Why smiling and instincts brought out the best in his game

* What it really feels like to break into the Top 100 and Top 30

👉 Whether you're a player, coach, fan, or dreamer, Chris's story will inspire you to trust your own path and stay in the fight.



Chris Eubanks on Starting Tennis with Family Influence: [00:00:53]

Chris Discusses His Early Tennis Environment and Influences in Atlanta: [00:01:38]

Chris Mentions Early Role Models and Mentors (e.g., Jamia Jackson, Jenkins brothers): [00:02:00] - [00:04:15]

Discussion about Donald Young's Influence and Transition to Pro Tennis: [00:05:00]

College Tennis Experience and Early Struggles at Georgia Tech: [00:11:32]

Chris on Importance of College for Mental Growth and Tennis Development: [00:14:33]

Transition from College to Pro Tennis: [00:17:51]

Chris Talks about His First Experience at Roland Garros Qualifiers: [00:09:00]

Chris’s Interest in Tennis Commentary and Work with Tennis Channel: [00:21:00]

Turning Point in Chris’s Career – Miami Open Breakthrough and Wimbledon Run 2023: [00:32:26]

Chris Eubanks’s Title Win in Mallorca: [00:34:00] - [00:35:54]

Deep Wimbledon Run and Quarterfinal Achievement: [00:37:06] - [00:40:02]

Mindset Shifts and Managing Expectations After Success: [00:41:07] - [00:46:17]

Chris Discusses Re-Finding Joy and Mental Approach to Tennis: [00:46:18] - [00:48:27]

Advice to Younger Self: Passion and Body Care: [00:48:37] - [00:50:48]



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]]> Chris Eubanks joins Tennis Insider Club for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and how one unlikely journey took him from Atlanta park courts and hand-me-down rackets… to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.


In this episode, Chris shares:

* How he never played a real match on clay until Roland Garros

* What he learned traveling with Donald Young as a teen

* The role college tennis played in shaping his career

* How commentary on Tennis Channel made him a better player

* The moment he thought about quitting… and what saved him

* Why smiling and instincts brought out the best in his game

* What it really feels like to break into the Top 100 and Top 30

👉 Whether you're a player, coach, fan, or dreamer, Chris's story will inspire you to trust your own path and stay in the fight.



Chris Eubanks on Starting Tennis with Family Influence: [00:00:53]

Chris Discusses His Early Tennis Environment and Influences in Atlanta: [00:01:38]

Chris Mentions Early Role Models and Mentors (e.g., Jamia Jackson, Jenkins brothers): [00:02:00] - [00:04:15]

Discussion about Donald Young's Influence and Transition to Pro Tennis: [00:05:00]

College Tennis Experience and Early Struggles at Georgia Tech: [00:11:32]

Chris on Importance of College for Mental Growth and Tennis Development: [00:14:33]

Transition from College to Pro Tennis: [00:17:51]

Chris Talks about His First Experience at Roland Garros Qualifiers: [00:09:00]

Chris’s Interest in Tennis Commentary and Work with Tennis Channel: [00:21:00]

Turning Point in Chris’s Career – Miami Open Breakthrough and Wimbledon Run 2023: [00:32:26]

Chris Eubanks’s Title Win in Mallorca: [00:34:00] - [00:35:54]

Deep Wimbledon Run and Quarterfinal Achievement: [00:37:06] - [00:40:02]

Mindset Shifts and Managing Expectations After Success: [00:41:07] - [00:46:17]

Chris Discusses Re-Finding Joy and Mental Approach to Tennis: [00:46:18] - [00:48:27]

Advice to Younger Self: Passion and Body Care: [00:48:37] - [00:50:48]



🎙️ Listen on the go:

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SDHHtfQmUS0TyP8wqJEh9

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1721351881

📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tennisinsiderclub


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]]> E26 - Mirra Andreeva E26 - Mirra Andreeva Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:45:00 GMT 47:18 680ceb6350eb10252818dfa2 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/mirra-andreeva 680ceb6350eb10252818dfa2 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e26-mirra-andreeva Top 10 at 17 full 2 26 In this raw and inspiring conversation, Mirra opens up about her unexpected rise, battling fame and online hate, overcoming pressure, and staying grounded as one of tennis’ brightest stars.

She shares deeply personal stories — from crying after tough losses, to winning Olympic silver, to her viral moment thanking herself after victory.


If you want to understand what it really takes to chase greatness — and survive the spotlight — you don't want to miss this one.


Topics we cover:

  • Growing up playing with her sister
  • Dealing with family pressure and tour life
  • Handling fame, expectations, and hate online
  • Working with tennis legend Conchita Martinez
  • Her breakthrough at Madrid, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon
  • Winning an Olympic Silver Medal at just 17
  • Learning from losses, managing pressure, and setting big goals


👉 Subscribe for more real conversations with the future legends of sports and beyond.

👉 Drop a comment below — what part of Mirra’s journey hit you the hardest?



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]]> In this raw and inspiring conversation, Mirra opens up about her unexpected rise, battling fame and online hate, overcoming pressure, and staying grounded as one of tennis’ brightest stars.

She shares deeply personal stories — from crying after tough losses, to winning Olympic silver, to her viral moment thanking herself after victory.


If you want to understand what it really takes to chase greatness — and survive the spotlight — you don't want to miss this one.


Topics we cover:

  • Growing up playing with her sister
  • Dealing with family pressure and tour life
  • Handling fame, expectations, and hate online
  • Working with tennis legend Conchita Martinez
  • Her breakthrough at Madrid, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon
  • Winning an Olympic Silver Medal at just 17
  • Learning from losses, managing pressure, and setting big goals


👉 Subscribe for more real conversations with the future legends of sports and beyond.

👉 Drop a comment below — what part of Mirra’s journey hit you the hardest?



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]]> E25 - Daria Kasatkina E25 - Daria Kasatkina Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:46:20 GMT 59:40 67fbd1c5629a2f36365f5fc1 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/daria-kasatkina 67fbd1c5629a2f36365f5fc1 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e25-daria-kasatkina What No One Tells You About Life as a Tennis Pro full 2 25 Top 10 WTA player Daria Kasatkina joins Tennis Insider Club for one of her most candid interviews yet. From the pressures of early success to hitting rock bottom with burnout, Dasha opens up about what it really feels like to be a pro tennis player.

She talks about comparing her identity to her ranking, the endless mental toll of the tour, and how she’s found balance again—through her partner, her vlog, and a powerful mindset shift.

If you've ever felt like success wasn’t enough, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • 02:42 – Transitioning to the pro tour
  • 03:34 – The mental struggle behind the wins
  • 05:46 – Can you balance life and tennis?
  • 09:25 – Why rankings mess with your identity
  • 16:08 – Hitting burnout and finding your way back
  • 21:05 – Practice pressure vs match pressure
  • 27:55 – Game styles & mental strategy
  • 31:52 – Emotional control under fire
  • 33:57 – Traveling with a partner & feeling grounded
  • 36:14 – Creating content as a pro athlete
  • 45:36 – Handling social media hate & betting abuse
  • 52:11 – What Daria would tell her younger self
  • 55:49 – Why love is more powerful than pressure
  • 57:26 – Oat milk flat whites & dream podcast guests ☕

🎙️ Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán, and produced by CABO Studios.

We bring you raw, authentic stories from the world’s top tennis pros – in their own words.

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]]> Top 10 WTA player Daria Kasatkina joins Tennis Insider Club for one of her most candid interviews yet. From the pressures of early success to hitting rock bottom with burnout, Dasha opens up about what it really feels like to be a pro tennis player.

She talks about comparing her identity to her ranking, the endless mental toll of the tour, and how she’s found balance again—through her partner, her vlog, and a powerful mindset shift.

If you've ever felt like success wasn’t enough, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • 02:42 – Transitioning to the pro tour
  • 03:34 – The mental struggle behind the wins
  • 05:46 – Can you balance life and tennis?
  • 09:25 – Why rankings mess with your identity
  • 16:08 – Hitting burnout and finding your way back
  • 21:05 – Practice pressure vs match pressure
  • 27:55 – Game styles & mental strategy
  • 31:52 – Emotional control under fire
  • 33:57 – Traveling with a partner & feeling grounded
  • 36:14 – Creating content as a pro athlete
  • 45:36 – Handling social media hate & betting abuse
  • 52:11 – What Daria would tell her younger self
  • 55:49 – Why love is more powerful than pressure
  • 57:26 – Oat milk flat whites & dream podcast guests ☕

🎙️ Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán, and produced by CABO Studios.

We bring you raw, authentic stories from the world’s top tennis pros – in their own words.

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]]> <![CDATA[E24 - Rybakina, Paolini & Sakkari: Live From EAST Miami]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:27:03 GMT 58:57 67e2d5af7cf166247a31e3ab false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e24-rybakina-paolini-sakkari-live-from-east-miami 67e2d5af7cf166247a31e3ab 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e24-rybakina-paolini-sakkari-live-from-east-miami From Grand Slams to Gold Medals full 2 24 What does it really take to be a top tennis player in today’s world?

In this exclusive LIVE episode of Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia, Maria Sakkari, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini open up like never before about the mental toll, expectations, injuries, and the reality behind the rankings.

🎾 From winning Grand Slams to battling burnout, this panel goes deep on:

  • Handling pressure and public expectations
  • Bouncing back after tough losses
  • Finding balance in a life of constant travel
  • Dreams, doubts, and redefining success

📍 Recorded live from EAST Hotel, Miami, during the Miami Open.

Whether you're a player, a fan, or just curious what life at the top of tennis really looks like — this is the most raw and inspiring conversation you’ll hear this season.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments & don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more exclusive tennis content.

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]]> What does it really take to be a top tennis player in today’s world?

In this exclusive LIVE episode of Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia, Maria Sakkari, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini open up like never before about the mental toll, expectations, injuries, and the reality behind the rankings.

🎾 From winning Grand Slams to battling burnout, this panel goes deep on:

  • Handling pressure and public expectations
  • Bouncing back after tough losses
  • Finding balance in a life of constant travel
  • Dreams, doubts, and redefining success

📍 Recorded live from EAST Hotel, Miami, during the Miami Open.

Whether you're a player, a fan, or just curious what life at the top of tennis really looks like — this is the most raw and inspiring conversation you’ll hear this season.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments & don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more exclusive tennis content.

#Tennis #WTA #CarolineGarcia #MariaSakkari #ElenaRybakina #JasminePaolini #TennisInsiderClub #MiamiOpen #MentalHealthInSports

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]]> E23 - Donna Vekic E23 - Donna Vekic Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:30:00 GMT 47:58 67d72e4634deae95a5f81f59 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e23-donna-vekic 67d72e4634deae95a5f81f59 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b donna-vekic full 2 23 Brought to you by AG1.


In this exclusive episode of Tennis Insider Club, Donna Vekic shares her incredible journey—from starting tennis at age six to becoming an Olympic silver medalist and a WTA star. She talks about the highs and lows of the tour, dealing with pressure and expectations, and what the future holds beyond tennis.

🔥 Topics Covered:

✅ How Donna started in tennis & her early inspirations

✅ Handling pressure, injuries, and mental challenges

✅ The thrill of competing at Wimbledon & the Olympics

✅ Her take on tennis lifestyle, sacrifices, and future plans

✅ Behind-the-scenes insights on balancing personal life and career

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]]> Brought to you by AG1.


In this exclusive episode of Tennis Insider Club, Donna Vekic shares her incredible journey—from starting tennis at age six to becoming an Olympic silver medalist and a WTA star. She talks about the highs and lows of the tour, dealing with pressure and expectations, and what the future holds beyond tennis.

🔥 Topics Covered:

✅ How Donna started in tennis & her early inspirations

✅ Handling pressure, injuries, and mental challenges

✅ The thrill of competing at Wimbledon & the Olympics

✅ Her take on tennis lifestyle, sacrifices, and future plans

✅ Behind-the-scenes insights on balancing personal life and career

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#Tennis #DonnaVekic #WTA #TennisInsiderClub #CarolineGarcia #Wimbledon #Olympics #MentalHealth #TennisPodcast

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]]> E22 - Darren Cahill E22 - Darren Cahill Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:20:00 GMT 1:02:31 67c326e94cae6441e85417e9 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/darren-cahill 67c326e94cae6441e85417e9 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b darren-cahill-tennis-insider-club The Mind Behind Tennis Champions full 2 22 In this exclusive Tennis Insider Club episode, legendary coach Darren Cahill shares untold stories from his time coaching Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Simona Halep, and Jannik Sinner. From his biggest coaching regrets to the mental toughness that separates champions, Cahill gives us a deep dive into the psychology of winning in tennis.


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Topics discussed:

- Cahill’s journey from football to tennis

- Coaching Hewitt: The Porsche with no brakes 🚗💨

- Agassi’s genius & how he reinvented his game 🎾

- Coaching mistakes & lessons from Simona Halep

- Jannik Sinner’s mental toughness & future dominance 🔥

- The ONE piece of advice for young players


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]]> In this exclusive Tennis Insider Club episode, legendary coach Darren Cahill shares untold stories from his time coaching Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Simona Halep, and Jannik Sinner. From his biggest coaching regrets to the mental toughness that separates champions, Cahill gives us a deep dive into the psychology of winning in tennis.


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Topics discussed:

- Cahill’s journey from football to tennis

- Coaching Hewitt: The Porsche with no brakes 🚗💨

- Agassi’s genius & how he reinvented his game 🎾

- Coaching mistakes & lessons from Simona Halep

- Jannik Sinner’s mental toughness & future dominance 🔥

- The ONE piece of advice for young players


Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more in-depth tennis stories & insights!


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#DarrenCahill #Tennis #TennisInsiderClub #AndreAgassi #JannikSinner #TennisPodcast

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]]> E21 - Belinda Bencic E21 - Belinda Bencic Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT 51:14 67bc955e19249d0c1a738a33 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/belinda-bencic 67bc955e19249d0c1a738a33 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b belinda-bencic-tennis-insider-club Motherhood Changed Everything full 2 21 In this captivating episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Olympic gold medalist and top-ranked tennis star Belinda Bencic. Belinda opens up about her journey from playing tennis at just two and a half years old to competing against the world’s best.


Discover how her father’s dream of a tennis-playing son turned into her passion, the impact of training under Martina Hingis’ mother, and how moving to pursue her dreams shaped her childhood. Belinda shares the emotional challenges of being in the public eye, battling injuries, and the pressures of representing Switzerland, where legends like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis set the bar high.


Listen as she reveals her struggles with perfectionism, self-sabotage, and emotional outbursts on court, and how motherhood transformed her perspective on tennis and life. This episode is filled with heartfelt moments, humor, and raw honesty that only a fellow player like Caroline can bring out.


Highlights of the Episode:

•How Martina Hingis’ mother influenced her career

•Balancing the pressure of growing up in a tennis powerhouse nation

•The mental battles of perfectionism and self-criticism

•How motherhood changed her approach to competition and life

•Memories of competing against Serena Williams and other tennis icons

•The struggles of being coached by her father


Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring conversation that goes beyond tennis, exploring the human side of a champion.


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🎧 Listen now and share your favorite moments in the comments!


#BelindaBencic #TennisInsiderClub #CarolineGarcia #MartinaHingis #SerenaWilliams #TennisPodcast #EmotionalJourney #MotherhoodAndTennis #OlympicGoldMedalist #TennisMentalHealth #TennisLife #TennisChampion #BehindTheRacquet #TennisInspiration #WomenInSports #WTA #SwissTennis #PressureOfWinning #SportingLegends

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]]> In this captivating episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Olympic gold medalist and top-ranked tennis star Belinda Bencic. Belinda opens up about her journey from playing tennis at just two and a half years old to competing against the world’s best.


Discover how her father’s dream of a tennis-playing son turned into her passion, the impact of training under Martina Hingis’ mother, and how moving to pursue her dreams shaped her childhood. Belinda shares the emotional challenges of being in the public eye, battling injuries, and the pressures of representing Switzerland, where legends like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis set the bar high.


Listen as she reveals her struggles with perfectionism, self-sabotage, and emotional outbursts on court, and how motherhood transformed her perspective on tennis and life. This episode is filled with heartfelt moments, humor, and raw honesty that only a fellow player like Caroline can bring out.


Highlights of the Episode:

•How Martina Hingis’ mother influenced her career

•Balancing the pressure of growing up in a tennis powerhouse nation

•The mental battles of perfectionism and self-criticism

•How motherhood changed her approach to competition and life

•Memories of competing against Serena Williams and other tennis icons

•The struggles of being coached by her father


Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring conversation that goes beyond tennis, exploring the human side of a champion.


👉 Subscribe for more candid interviews with the biggest names in tennis.

🎧 Listen now and share your favorite moments in the comments!


#BelindaBencic #TennisInsiderClub #CarolineGarcia #MartinaHingis #SerenaWilliams #TennisPodcast #EmotionalJourney #MotherhoodAndTennis #OlympicGoldMedalist #TennisMentalHealth #TennisLife #TennisChampion #BehindTheRacquet #TennisInspiration #WomenInSports #WTA #SwissTennis #PressureOfWinning #SportingLegends

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]]> E20 - Paula Badosa E20 - Paula Badosa Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:12:50 GMT 50:07 679f6b2190375a81fea09ef9 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/paula-badosa 679f6b2190375a81fea09ef9 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b paula-badosa-tennis-insider-club full 2 3 “Your brain isn’t ready for this at 18, not even at 25.” Paula Badosa gets candid about the intense mental challenges in professional tennis, her battle with depression, and the emotional toll of skyrocketing to world #2. From her love-hate relationship with the sport to navigating injuries and pressure, Paula shares how she found resilience and balance in her career.


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]]> “Your brain isn’t ready for this at 18, not even at 25.” Paula Badosa gets candid about the intense mental challenges in professional tennis, her battle with depression, and the emotional toll of skyrocketing to world #2. From her love-hate relationship with the sport to navigating injuries and pressure, Paula shares how she found resilience and balance in her career.


This episode is brought to you by AG1. Get a 76$ welcome kit here: drinkag1.com/tennisinsider


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]]> E19 - Stefanos Tsitsipas E19 - Stefanos Tsitsipas Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:28:00 GMT 56:02 678cf1215dd9c67f17c0320e false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e19-stefanos-tsitsipas 678cf1215dd9c67f17c0320e 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b stefanos-tsitsipas An intimate look into Stefanos Tsitsipas’ journey, from childhood dreams to Grand Slam finals. full 2 2 Step into the world of tennis with Stefanos Tsitsipas as he shares his incredible journey on the Tennis Insider Club Podcast. From growing up on the courts of Greece to facing tennis legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Stefanos reflects on his career highs, challenges, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover how he handled pressure, navigated relationships with his family and coaches, and battled through his most challenging year emotionally and mentally in 2024.


This episode offers a candid and inspirational conversation for fans and aspiring athletes alike. Don’t miss out on Stefanos’ insights into the future of tennis, his goals for 2025, and his advice to his younger self.


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]]> Step into the world of tennis with Stefanos Tsitsipas as he shares his incredible journey on the Tennis Insider Club Podcast. From growing up on the courts of Greece to facing tennis legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Stefanos reflects on his career highs, challenges, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover how he handled pressure, navigated relationships with his family and coaches, and battled through his most challenging year emotionally and mentally in 2024.


This episode offers a candid and inspirational conversation for fans and aspiring athletes alike. Don’t miss out on Stefanos’ insights into the future of tennis, his goals for 2025, and his advice to his younger self.


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]]> E18 - Iga Swiatek E18 - Iga Swiatek Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:30:38 GMT 55:22 6779a2d4a1ad7348ebd6e719 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/iga-swiatek 6779a2d4a1ad7348ebd6e719 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b iga-swiatek-tennis-insider-club Exclusive Interview with Iga Swiatek: Triumphs, Challenges, and Lessons full 2 1 In this revealing episode of Tennis Insider Club, Iga Swiatek shares her unfiltered journey, addressing the highs and lows of her tennis career. From her rise to Grand Slam glory to the emotional challenges of navigating public scrutiny, Iga opens up about it all, including her recent doping case.


Discover her perspective on:

•Balancing tennis and education

•Overcoming pressure and self-doubt

•Handling media and public expectations during her doping case

•Mental health and working with a psychologist

•Finding joy and balance in a relentless tennis schedule


This is a side of Iga Swiatek you’ve never seen before. Hear her inspiring advice, her mindset for the future, and how she remains resilient through it all.


👉 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more untold stories from tennis legends!

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]]> In this revealing episode of Tennis Insider Club, Iga Swiatek shares her unfiltered journey, addressing the highs and lows of her tennis career. From her rise to Grand Slam glory to the emotional challenges of navigating public scrutiny, Iga opens up about it all, including her recent doping case.


Discover her perspective on:

•Balancing tennis and education

•Overcoming pressure and self-doubt

•Handling media and public expectations during her doping case

•Mental health and working with a psychologist

•Finding joy and balance in a relentless tennis schedule


This is a side of Iga Swiatek you’ve never seen before. Hear her inspiring advice, her mindset for the future, and how she remains resilient through it all.


👉 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more untold stories from tennis legends!

👍 Like this video and share it with tennis fans around the world!

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]]> E17 - Alex Corretja E17 - Alex Corretja Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:39:49 GMT 1:06:27 6737209bcb2eb55da6631c19 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e17-alex-corretja 6737209bcb2eb55da6631c19 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e17-alex-corretja From World #2 to Murray’s Coach and Tennis Commentating Icon full 1 17 In this exclusive interview, Caroline Garcia and Borja dive into the multifaceted career of Alex Corretja: former world number two, Andy Murray’s coach, and now a beloved tennis commentator. Corretja shares his inspiring journey, from his beginnings in tennis at age seven, to competing with legends like Sampras, to achieving his dreams on the court and transitioning to coaching and commentary. As Spain’s former Davis Cup captain, Corretja offers insights into his coaching philosophy, the dedication behind his success, and how he brings passion and expertise to his broadcast work today.


If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with fellow tennis fans! Follow us for more exclusive interviews, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update from Tennis Insider Club!

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]]> In this exclusive interview, Caroline Garcia and Borja dive into the multifaceted career of Alex Corretja: former world number two, Andy Murray’s coach, and now a beloved tennis commentator. Corretja shares his inspiring journey, from his beginnings in tennis at age seven, to competing with legends like Sampras, to achieving his dreams on the court and transitioning to coaching and commentary. As Spain’s former Davis Cup captain, Corretja offers insights into his coaching philosophy, the dedication behind his success, and how he brings passion and expertise to his broadcast work today.


If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with fellow tennis fans! Follow us for more exclusive interviews, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update from Tennis Insider Club!

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]]> E16 - Sloane Stephens E16 - Sloane Stephens Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:27:58 GMT 54:38 6715028607c991f25967bc8a false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e16-sloane-stephens 6715028607c991f25967bc8a 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e16-sloane-stephens Inside the Mind of US Open Champion Sloane Stephens full 1 16 In this EXCLUSIVE interview, go inside the mind of US Open Champion Sloane Stephens as she reveals untold stories and career secrets you’ve never heard before! From her incredible Grand Slam victory to overcoming challenges on and off the court, Sloane gives a candid look into her journey, mindset, and what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level of tennis. Don’t miss this chance to hear the stories only Sloane can tell!


🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more exclusive interviews, tennis insights, and behind-the-scenes content with your favorite players!

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💬 Comment below with your favorite moment or ask Sloane a question—we’d love to hear from you!


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]]> In this EXCLUSIVE interview, go inside the mind of US Open Champion Sloane Stephens as she reveals untold stories and career secrets you’ve never heard before! From her incredible Grand Slam victory to overcoming challenges on and off the court, Sloane gives a candid look into her journey, mindset, and what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level of tennis. Don’t miss this chance to hear the stories only Sloane can tell!


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💬 Comment below with your favorite moment or ask Sloane a question—we’d love to hear from you!


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]]> E15 - Dominic Thiem E15 - Dominic Thiem Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:15:57 GMT 47:38 6702c55ffc23de57639b0910 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e15-dominic-thiem 6702c55ffc23de57639b0910 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b dominic-thiem-tennis-insider-club “Winning the US Open was a huge relief” full 1 15

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]]> E14 - Eugenie Bouchard E14 - Eugenie Bouchard Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:39:16 GMT 1:01:54 66efff48e9120d670fe04d8b false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/episodes/e14-eugenie-bouchard 66efff48e9120d670fe04d8b 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b eugenie-bouchard-tennis-insider-club Tennis, Pickleball, Mental Health, and the Fight to Succeed full 1 14

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]]> E13 - Nick Kyrgios E13 - Nick Kyrgios Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:30:43 GMT 45:41 66db7beb9ed366d664d490f8 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/e13-nick-kyrgios 66db7beb9ed366d664d490f8 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b nick-kyrgios-interview “I’m Doing It My Way” - Exclusive Interview full 1 13 In this insightful interview, Nick Kyrgios explains why winning Grand Slams was never his ultimate goal. Instead, he talks about playing tennis his way, having fun, and the pressures of living up to public expectations. In this unfiltered interview, the Wimbledon finalist, talks about his struggles, mental health, and the pressures of being in the spotlight. Don’t miss this raw, inspiring story from one of tennis’s most entertaining players. Like, share, and subscribe!


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]]> In this insightful interview, Nick Kyrgios explains why winning Grand Slams was never his ultimate goal. Instead, he talks about playing tennis his way, having fun, and the pressures of living up to public expectations. In this unfiltered interview, the Wimbledon finalist, talks about his struggles, mental health, and the pressures of being in the spotlight. Don’t miss this raw, inspiring story from one of tennis’s most entertaining players. Like, share, and subscribe!


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]]> E12 - Danielle Collins E12 - Danielle Collins Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:30:31 GMT 1:42:50 66ca3fd93d4a5f6b47964eab false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/e12-danielle-collins 66ca3fd93d4a5f6b47964eab 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e12-danielle-collins full 1 12

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]]> E11 - Naomi Osaka E11 - Naomi Osaka Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:53:17 GMT 30:52 66b0be48c061bfe5b1bf811c false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/e11-naomi-osaka 66b0be48c061bfe5b1bf811c 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b naomi-osaka-tennis-insider-club Osaka’s Journey Through Tennis, Mental Health, and Motherhood full 1 11

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]]> E10 - Luisa Stefani E10 - Luisa Stefani Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:30:25 GMT 1:08:50 66a12de6d0655a8f78452ed5 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/luisa-stefani 66a12de6d0655a8f78452ed5 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b luisa-stefani-tennis-insider-club From College to Olympic Glory - A Tennis Journey full 1 10 Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Brazilian tennis star Luisa Stefani! In this episode, Luisa shares her story from discovering tennis as a child in Brazil, to making tough decisions about her career, and ultimately winning Brazil’s first Olympic medal in tennis at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.


Hear her candid thoughts on balancing education with sports, the challenges of transitioning to professional tennis, and how she overcame a major injury. Luisa also offers valuable advice to aspiring athletes and reflects on her hopes for the future, including the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.


Don’t miss this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with one of the brightest talents in doubles tennis today!

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]]> Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Brazilian tennis star Luisa Stefani! In this episode, Luisa shares her story from discovering tennis as a child in Brazil, to making tough decisions about her career, and ultimately winning Brazil’s first Olympic medal in tennis at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.


Hear her candid thoughts on balancing education with sports, the challenges of transitioning to professional tennis, and how she overcame a major injury. Luisa also offers valuable advice to aspiring athletes and reflects on her hopes for the future, including the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.


Don’t miss this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with one of the brightest talents in doubles tennis today!

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]]> E9 - Maria Sakkari E9 - Maria Sakkari Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:41:17 GMT 57:41 668d4071a3adc7b1144bc687 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/e9-maria-sakkari 668d4071a3adc7b1144bc687 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b maria-sakkari-tennis-insider-club On How Hard work Pays Off full 1 9

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]]> E8 - Ivan Ljubicic E8 - Ivan Ljubicic Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:40:35 GMT 1:03:27 666eddad4e0b600012354d62 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/ivan-ljubicic 666eddad4e0b600012354d62 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b ivan-ljubicic-tennis-insider-club full 1 8

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]]> E7 - Victoria Azarenka E7 - Victoria Azarenka Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:35:19 GMT 1:16:21 665e2b7553c2120013650ed0 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/victoria-azarenka 665e2b7553c2120013650ed0 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b victoria-azarenka-tennis-insider-club full 1 7 In this episode, Victoria Azarenka, a top tennis player with a career spanning two decades, shares her compelling journey from her early days in tennis to becoming a professional athlete. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from junior to professional tennis, the immense pressure and self-doubt she faced, and how she found joy in the game again. Azarenka also delves into the transformative experience of motherhood, its impact on her career, and her dedication to improving the sport for future generations. Her reflections on resilience, curiosity, and the importance of a supportive environment provide valuable insights for aspiring athletes and fans alike.


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]]> In this episode, Victoria Azarenka, a top tennis player with a career spanning two decades, shares her compelling journey from her early days in tennis to becoming a professional athlete. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from junior to professional tennis, the immense pressure and self-doubt she faced, and how she found joy in the game again. Azarenka also delves into the transformative experience of motherhood, its impact on her career, and her dedication to improving the sport for future generations. Her reflections on resilience, curiosity, and the importance of a supportive environment provide valuable insights for aspiring athletes and fans alike.


This episode is brought to you by GoParity:

Ever wondered where your bank savings are really going? With Goparity, you have the power to ensure your money supports positive change.

This episode is sponsored by Goparity, an impact investment platform that has enabled more than 35 million euros in funding for sustainable projects in 18 countries across 3 continents. You can earn up to a 9% return, all while creating a positive impact in the world.

And here’s a special offer for our listeners: Goparity is giving 20 euros to everyone who signs up, no strings attached. Just register using the link in the episode description or visit goparity.com and add the code TENNISINSIDER after signup.

Make your money count for the people and the planet with Goparity.

Register using the link https://shorturl.at/uQkmo to earn 20€ in your first sustainable investment with Goparity.

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]]> E6 - Patrick Mouratoglou E6 - Patrick Mouratoglou Tue, 21 May 2024 10:28:13 GMT 1:05:40 664b4f9f2e12a800121a7482 false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/patrick-mouratoglou 664b4f9f2e12a800121a7482 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b e6-patrick-mouratoglou The Coach full 1 6

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]]> E5 - Andrey Rublev E5 - Andrey Rublev Tue, 07 May 2024 15:51:06 GMT 32:04 663a22ce85776a0012efcb8b false https://tennisinsider.club/blogs/news/andrey-rublev 663a22ce85776a0012efcb8b 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b andrey-rublev-tennis-insider-club Success, Setbacks, and Staying Grounded full 1 5

In Episode 5, Andrey Rublev delves into the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injuries, which reshaped his outlook on tennis and life. He reflects on the importance of gratitude, the influence of his long-term coach, and his ventures beyond the court, including his own foundation and clothing brand. This episode highlights Rublev's journey from a junior talent to a resilient top professional, emphasizing personal growth and a deep appreciation for the game.

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In Episode 5, Andrey Rublev delves into the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injuries, which reshaped his outlook on tennis and life. He reflects on the importance of gratitude, the influence of his long-term coach, and his ventures beyond the court, including his own foundation and clothing brand. This episode highlights Rublev's journey from a junior talent to a resilient top professional, emphasizing personal growth and a deep appreciation for the game.

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]]> E4 - Alizé Cornet E4 - Alizé Cornet Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:55:00 GMT 1:08:27 6627ed1a6b51e80012a41683 false https://shows.acast.com/tennis-insider-club/episodes/alize-cornet-tennis-insider-club 6627ed1a6b51e80012a41683 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b alize-cornet-tennis-insider-club full 1 4

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]]> E3 - Gaël Monfils E3 - Gaël Monfils Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:44:01 GMT 58:48 660d64e28063cc0016d07c3a false https://tennisinsider.club 660d64e28063cc0016d07c3a 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b gael-monfils The French Tennis Icon full 1 3 In this episode, Gaël Monfils shares his comprehensive journey in tennis, from early beginnings influenced by a competitive spirit to facing the challenges of professional sports. He discusses the importance of enjoying the process, embracing the sacrifices, and the continuous learning curve despite victories or losses. Monfils emphasizes the value of personal growth, the impact of family and friends on his career, and the balance between competitive ambition and personal happiness. He also reflects on the evolution of his game, influenced by playing against tennis legends, and his perspective on success, legacy, and the future beyond tennis.


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]]> E2 - Ons Jabeur E2 - Ons Jabeur Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:30:28 GMT 27:14 65ebc35f86967e001780bd9a false https://tennisinsider.club 65ebc35f86967e001780bd9a 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b ons-jabeur The Highest Ranked African Player full 1 2 In this episode of Tennis Insider Club, Borja Duran interviews Ons Jabeur, the highest ever ranked African player in WTA and ATP history. Jabeur shares her journey from playing tennis in hotel courts in Tunisia to reaching the finals of three of the last six Grand Slams. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from junior to professional tennis, the importance of believing in oneself, and the role of her support system, including working with her husband. Jabeur also touches on her goals, handling pressure, and the significance of staying positive and grateful. She offers advice to young athletes, emphasizing self-belief, hard work, and resilience.


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]]> In this episode of Tennis Insider Club, Borja Duran interviews Ons Jabeur, the highest ever ranked African player in WTA and ATP history. Jabeur shares her journey from playing tennis in hotel courts in Tunisia to reaching the finals of three of the last six Grand Slams. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from junior to professional tennis, the importance of believing in oneself, and the role of her support system, including working with her husband. Jabeur also touches on her goals, handling pressure, and the significance of staying positive and grateful. She offers advice to young athletes, emphasizing self-belief, hard work, and resilience.


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]]> E1 - Caroline Garcia E1 - Caroline Garcia Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:17:59 GMT 51:37 65d0a051ce6d850017b5307b false https://tennisinsider.club 65d0a051ce6d850017b5307b 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b caroline-garcia-tennis #1 French Tennis Player full 1 1 This Tennis Insider Club episode delves deeply into the life and career of Caroline Garcia, one of the best tennis players in the history of France and the co-founder of our podcast. Garcia offers a candid look into the highs and lows of professional sports, discussing the immense pressures and expectations that come with her career. She talks about the personal and professional challenges she has faced, including coping with injuries, navigating the intense scrutiny from media and fans, and striving for grand slam titles amidst a highly competitive field.

Garcia also touches on the psychological aspects of tennis, such as dealing with the aftermath of both wins and losses, and how these experiences have shaped her personal growth and understanding of her identity beyond being an athlete. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance, maintaining mental health, and cultivating happiness, both on and off the court.

Furthermore, Garcia shares her excitement about the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and her aspirations for the future, reflecting on the lessons learned during her career. She talks about the significance of resilience, adaptability, and the continuous quest for improvement, not just as an athlete but also in her personal endeavors.

This conversation offers an insightful look into the life of a professional athlete, highlighting the blend of determination, vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines Caroline Garcia's journey.


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]]> This Tennis Insider Club episode delves deeply into the life and career of Caroline Garcia, one of the best tennis players in the history of France and the co-founder of our podcast. Garcia offers a candid look into the highs and lows of professional sports, discussing the immense pressures and expectations that come with her career. She talks about the personal and professional challenges she has faced, including coping with injuries, navigating the intense scrutiny from media and fans, and striving for grand slam titles amidst a highly competitive field.

Garcia also touches on the psychological aspects of tennis, such as dealing with the aftermath of both wins and losses, and how these experiences have shaped her personal growth and understanding of her identity beyond being an athlete. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance, maintaining mental health, and cultivating happiness, both on and off the court.

Furthermore, Garcia shares her excitement about the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and her aspirations for the future, reflecting on the lessons learned during her career. She talks about the significance of resilience, adaptability, and the continuous quest for improvement, not just as an athlete but also in her personal endeavors.

This conversation offers an insightful look into the life of a professional athlete, highlighting the blend of determination, vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines Caroline Garcia's journey.


Visit tennisinsider.club to discover our new collection designed by Caroline Garcia.

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]]> <![CDATA[Trailer: Unveiling Tennis's Best Untold Stories]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:08:56 GMT 0:55 657b0731d39db40016fb27f0 false https://shows.acast.com/tennis-insider-club/episodes/trailer-tennis-insider-club 657b0731d39db40016fb27f0 656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b trailer-tennis-insider-club The podcast founded by Caroline Garcia trailer

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