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Jessica Pegula watched players her age break through while injuries repeatedly interrupted her own career. After years outside the top 100, she began to wonder: “Is this not meant to be?”

In this episode of The Insight, Jessica reveals why arriving later ultimately became one of her greatest strengths.

She opens up about the injuries and comparisons that tested her belief, the moment she decided to take complete ownership of her career, and how building the right team helped transform her trajectory. She also explains why the calm exterior people see on court doesn’t always reflect what she is feeling—and why trying to manufacture emotion only made competing more exhausting.

Jessica speaks candidly about becoming too focused on results, the burnout that followed, and how small goals—improving a kick serve or developing a drop shot—helped her rediscover the satisfaction of the craft.

She also reflects on finally overcoming the Grand Slam “barrier” and reaching the US Open final, only to discover how quickly professional tennis moves on to the next match. Her biggest realization: success isn’t a single destination. The dream is the journey itself—the difficult weeks, the strange losses, the people beside you and the stories you collect along the way.

This is an honest conversation about comparison, emotional authenticity, late success and learning to build a career that truly belongs to you.

CHAPTERS

00:00 “Is this not meant to be?”

02:20 Escaping the comparison trap

04:00 Why succeeding later helped Jessica

05:00 Taking control of her own career

08:20 What years of injuries gave her

09:45 The truth behind her calm exterior

13:05 Results, burnout and rediscovering improvement

16:10 Breaking the Grand Slam “barrier”

19:15 Why success disappears so quickly

21:00 Learning to stop and appreciate it

22:00 “The dream is the journey”

23:10 Jessica’s advice to her younger self

24:10 Why the worst weeks become the best stories

If Jessica’s story resonated with you, share this episode with someone who feels like their breakthrough is taking too long.

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Mark Knowles has spent his life around some of the greatest players in tennis — first as a player alongside Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Pete Sampras, and now as a coach working with Jessica Pegula.

In this episode, Mark joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán for a deeply honest conversation about what actually separates talented players from the ones who reach their full potential.

Mark reflects on why he believes he underachieved in singles, how perfectionism hurt his career, and why he now tells players: “Do not chase perfection.”

He also opens up about coaching Jessica Pegula — why her team spent nearly a year convincing her to practice less, why elite players sometimes need less information rather than more, and how they are trying to help her take the final step toward winning a Grand Slam.

The conversation also turns to one of the most sensitive subjects in tennis: parents.

Mark explains why he believes players cannot reach their full potential until they establish the right relationship with their parents, leading Caroline to reflect openly on how her own father’s involvement affected her confidence, independence and decision-making.

They also discuss Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, player development, burnout, confidence, and why some of the hardest moments in a tennis career can become the ones you miss most once it is over. 

Chapters:

00:00 Tennis parents, confidence & “I hated tennis”

00:44 Growing up in the Bahamas

01:45 Nick Bollettieri discovers Mark

03:00 Life inside the Bollettieri academy

05:20 Believing he could become World No. 1

06:35 Why Mark feels he underachieved

08:25 Caroline on struggling with confidence

11:25 Becoming a coach

13:40 How Mark started working with Jessica Pegula

15:05 Do champions need delusional confidence?

15:45 Why talent is overrated

16:30 “Do not chase perfection”

18:40 Caroline’s regret about not celebrating

19:20 Mark’s Grand Slam regrets

20:00 Teaching Pegula to celebrate winning

24:15 Why Jessica Pegula practiced too much

25:00 Convincing Pegula to train less

26:40 The problem with tennis parents

28:35 Caroline opens up about her father

29:45 Andy Roddick’s conversation with his dad

35:00 How a coach earns a player’s trust

36:30 Why Pegula focuses on improvement, not ranking

38:00 Why Pegula wants less information

40:00 Coaching a player trying to win a Grand Slam

42:45 Should players practice on Slam off-days?

44:55 Mark’s advice to young players

47:00 Why Jannik Sinner barely played juniors

49:00 Why reaching the top too young can hurt players

50:20 Alcaraz and building a complete game

50:50 How Nadal transformed his game

52:30 Caroline on what she wishes she had developed

53:45 How Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & Sinner kept evolving

57:00 Friendship and rivalry on tour

58:00 Why Caroline struggled to connect with players

59:00 How tennis locker rooms have changed

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Ryan Harrison joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran for a deep dive into what elite tennis coaching actually looks like — and why some of the most common advice players receive may not help them at all.

Now coaching Sebastian Korda, Ryan takes us inside the process of helping a player navigate pressure, setbacks and the biggest moments. He explains how Korda went from losing five straight points from 5–2 up in a deciding tiebreak against Taylor Fritz to handling the pressure differently weeks later against Carlos.

Ryan also reflects on his own experience as a teenage prodigy, winning an ATP match at just 15, dealing with expectations and injuries, and what he wishes he had understood much earlier in his career.

We get into why players can become obsessed with results instead of improvement, why tennis practice is often too generic, how players should actually choose a coach, and why telling someone to simply “be aggressive” means very little unless you can explain how.

Ryan also turns coach for Caroline, breaking down how he would approach a match against Danielle Collins, before discussing parents in tennis, team dynamics, data, on-court coaching and his relationship with his brother Christian Harrison.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Ryan Harrison’s tennis upbringing & being coached by his dad

01:18 Winning an ATP match at 15: when tennis became real

02:07 Pressure, plateaus & the prodigy trap

08:00 How Ryan’s parents helped him handle the pressure

12:09 What Ryan wishes he understood as a player

15:26 Injuries, COVID & how adversity shaped him as a coach

19:08 Korda vs Fritz → Carlos: learning how to close

21:17 Coaching men vs women

23:42 How Ryan would coach Caroline against Danielle Collins

27:38 Why tennis practice is often too generic

29:52 Stop chasing immediate results

35:23 How tennis players should choose a coach

40:12 On-court coaching, trust & solving matches in real time

43:19 Why “be aggressive” means nothing

45:07 How Ryan uses data without overwhelming players

48:30 What he would tell a 15-year-old prodigy today

50:26 Parents in tennis: knowing when to step back

55:47 Christian Harrison: from sibling rivalry to unconditional support

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Why do tennis players lose matches they should win?

Legendary coach and former World No. 4 Brad Gilbert breaks down the tactics, mindset and tiny margins that separate winning from losing — with lessons from coaching Andre Agassi and insights on Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Caroline Garcia.

Brad explains why he once told Agassi, “I never beat you. You lost to yourself,” and how changing the way Andre thought about risk helped transform his results.

In this episode of The Insight, Brad reveals:

• Why hitting more winners doesn’t necessarily mean playing better tennis

• The mistake players make when a game plan stops working

• Why you shouldn’t change a winning strategy until your opponent forces you to

• How just 5–7 points can decide an entire match

• What Roger Federer’s 53% of points won teaches us about greatness

• The tactic Andre Agassi hated — even while it was helping him win

• Why Novak Djokovic is so effective in pressure moments and tiebreaks

• How elite players prepare before a Grand Slam

• Why one bad match can never be allowed to become five

Brad Gilbert built his career around understanding how to win — even when winning doesn’t look pretty. This is a masterclass in playing smarter, managing risk and trusting your strengths when the pressure is highest.

CHAPTERS

00:00 “You lost to yourself” — Brad on Andre Agassi

02:00 Why Caroline Garcia plays “massively risky”

03:20 When your game plan isn’t working

05:00 Don’t change a winning hand

06:30 The tiny margins that decide tennis matches

07:20 Federer won only 53% of his points

08:15 The statistic Brad changed with Agassi

10:00 Why great players need to adapt

11:45 The tactic Andre Agassi hated

13:30 How to play under pressure

15:00 Why Djokovic is so good in tiebreaks

17:00 Greatness happens in practice

18:00 You don’t need to beat the whole draw

19:00 How champions approach Grand Slams

22:15 The matches that determine your ranking

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Can a parent also be the coach? And can perfectionism create greatness without destroying the person?

Former world No. 3 and Roger Federer’s former coach Ivan Ljubicic joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran for an honest conversation about tennis parents, junior development, elite coaching and the hidden cost of becoming one of the best.

Ivan explains why parents should be responsible for developing the human being—not coaching the tennis player—and how even a small expression of doubt can undermine a child’s relationship with their coach. He discusses parents who project their own ambitions, the difficult transition toward independence, and why a parent can never fully occupy both roles.

They also explore why results should not be the objective, how Jannik Sinner focuses on constant improvement, why junior success can be misleading, and what players should value when choosing a coach.

Ivan then reveals what made Roger Federer so professional and coachable, how Federer treated the people around him, and why the greatest players never stop adding new tools to their game.

In this episode:

• The biggest mistakes tennis parents make

• How to raise an ambitious but independent young athlete

• Why results are outside a player’s control

• The relationship between perfectionism, success and happiness

• How to choose the right coach

• Why player and coach must share the same ambition

• The danger of becoming successful too young

• How elite tennis teams are built

• What players can learn from Roger Federer

• Why players must take ownership of their careers

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Ben Shelton did not seriously choose tennis until he was 11. His father and coach, Bryan Shelton, reveals how he helped build Ben’s extraordinary confidence—without controlling him, limiting his personality or coaching the talent out of him.

From setting his own alarm for 6 a.m. practices to leaving college early and eventually asking his father to join him on tour, Ben’s journey was built around responsibility, independence and belief.

Bryan explains why he only gives Ben “five or ten percent” of what he knows, why he smiles from the player box even when things are going badly, and why parents should ask more questions instead of constantly telling young athletes what to do.

This is The Insight: the most powerful lessons from our complete conversation with Bryan Shelton.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Ben Didn’t Want to Play Tennis

01:24 The 6 A.M. Practice Rule

02:08 Developing the Person, Not Just the Player

03:05 Ben’s Unusual Confidence

04:18 Don’t Put Him in a Box

05:18 Raising the Floor Without Lowering the Ceiling

06:22 Keep Making the Right Mistakes 07:48 Why Ben Left College Early

10:23 “Dad, You Have to Come Out Here With Me”

10:50 Balancing Being a Father and Coach

12:12 Why Bryan Only Gives Ben 10%

12:54 Why Bryan Always Smiles

13:58 What Parents Project From the Player Box

15:24 Confidence Before Results

17:18 Bryan’s Advice to Parents

19:18 The Lesson Every Sports Parent Should Hear

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Corentin Moutet is known for playing—and reacting—differently. But behind the emotional moments and public labels is a player trying to understand why losing once felt unbearable, why tennis celebrates personality and then punishes it, and how to find peace in a sport he still loves.

In this honest conversation with Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán, Corentin explains why he never learned how to lose, how winning became connected to his self-worth, why he struggled to control his emotions, and what facing Carlos Alcaraz revealed about his game.

He also opens up about being misunderstood as lazy, the freedom he finds through music, his unique relationship with Roland-Garros, why he believes tennis culture must evolve, and the goal that matters more to him than rankings or money: finding peace before his career ends.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why Moutet couldn’t stop breaking rackets

01:00 Growing up with tennis as a game

06:00 The origins of his unique playing style

08:00 Why he never learned how to lose

13:00 Anger, rackets and emotional control

15:00 When winning became personal worth

21:00 The mentality hurting professional athletes

23:00 Tennis promotes personality—then punishes it

27:00 What Carlos Alcaraz exposed in his game

33:00 Unlearning childhood beliefs

36:00 Music, balance and being misunderstood

44:00 Why Roland-Garros feels like home

47:00 Why tennis culture must change

49:00 “Tennis is boring” and the ATP contradiction

52:00 His goals beyond results

56:00 Finding peace before retirement

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Tim Henman joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán to discuss Wimbledon pressure, prize money, family legacy and what success really means.

A former World No.4 and four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, Tim opens up about growing up with Wimbledon in his family, carrying British expectations, the debate around Grand Slam prize money, and why tennis needs better communication between players and tournaments. Caroline, Borja and Tim also explore parenting, pressure, respect, success beyond winning, and how the sport can build a healthier future.

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Marta Kostyuk’s coach Sandra Zaniewska joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran on Tennis Insider Club for a deep conversation about emotions, pressure, coaching, parents, data, recovery and what it really takes to build a top tennis player.

Sandra shares how she went from professional player to coach, what she learned from working with Petra Martić and Alizé Cornet, and how she built a long-term relationship with Marta Kostyuk. She explains why she loves emotional players, why the goal is not to get rid of emotions, and how Marta is learning to turn them into strength.

They also discuss the pressure of winning titles, the difference between being an underdog and a top seed, why Sandra does not set ranking goals, how she uses data to measure progress, how players can recover mentally during a long WTA season, and why tennis parents need more education and support.

This episode is for Marta Kostyuk fans, tennis coaches, tennis parents, junior players, WTA fans, and anyone interested in elite sport, mental performance and high performance.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro: emotions, parents and coaching

00:42 How Sandra Zaniewska started playing tennis

02:20 Why you don’t need to start tennis at age three

03:00 Retiring as a player and becoming a coach

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05:20 From player to coach: the transition

06:30 Coaching Petra Martić and learning on the job

08:00 Petra Martić’s French Open quarterfinal and Sandra’s breakthrough moment

09:15 Why coach-player splits feel like breakups

11:00 Learning to coach different personalities

12:00 How to start with a new player and build trust

14:00 Joining a team and working with staff

14:40 Coaching Marta Kostyuk under pressure

17:00 Why Sandra loves emotional players

19:15 The pressure of being an underdog vs a top seed

22:00 What happens after winning a title

23:15 Managing expectations after big success

24:00 Marta Kostyuk’s “princess treatment” at Roland Garros

25:20 Why Marta skipped Rome

26:00 Mental recovery and protecting the player

27:00 Why Sandra told Marta to consider stopping her season

29:00 Giving players space outside tennis

30:30 Learning when not to play

32:00 The ranking trap and outside pressure

33:30 What parents misunderstand in junior tennis

35:00 Why tennis parents need more education

36:00 Sandra’s advice to parents of young players

38:30 Parents living through their children

40:30 Why players must enjoy the journey

42:30 What really changed before Marta Kostyuk’s breakthrough

45:00 Why Sandra doesn’t set ranking goals

46:30 Using data to prove progress

48:15 How long should a coach-player relationship last?

49:45 The stats Sandra uses with Marta Kostyuk

51:00 Scouting opponents and choosing the right tools

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Eugenie Bouchard returns to Tennis Insider Club for one of her most honest conversations yet.

After reaching the Wimbledon final at 20, becoming one of the most talked-about players in tennis, and carrying the pressure of expectation for years, Genie opens up about why she really decided to retire.

In this episode, she talks with Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran about the emotional cost of elite tennis, the pressure to repeat her 2014 breakthrough, the criticism she received for building a life beyond the court, the injuries she played through, and the strange freedom that came once she finally said: this is the end.

Genie explains that she did not retire because she could no longer play. She still knew she could compete. But the demands of giving everything to tennis left little room for anything else in life. She also reflects on the mental spiral after difficult losses, how negative self-talk can become dangerous, and why being famous so young is much harder than people imagine.

This is a conversation about retirement, but also about identity, ambition, sacrifice, fame, pressure, and learning to define success on your own terms.

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Before what is expected to be his final Roland Garros, Gaël Monfils opens up about one of the biggest misconceptions of his career: that it was ever just about the show.

For years, fans saw the smile, the energy, the jumping smashes, the tweeners, and the impossible athleticism. But behind all of that, Gaël says there was always one thing first: the desire to win.

In this short episode, Gaël reflects on the pressure of being called a “showman,” why his spectacular style came naturally to him, the sacrifices behind a long career, the weight of comparison, and why enjoying the journey has been essential to surviving more than two decades at the highest level.

As he prepares for his last Roland Garros before retiring at the end of the season, this is a tribute to one of tennis’ most beloved players — in his own words.

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Madison Keys joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Tennis Insider Club.

After years of being told she would win a Grand Slam, Madison opens up about the pressure that followed her from a very young age, the weight of expectations, and the painful thought that no matter how much she had achieved, her career might still feel incomplete without a Slam.

She reflects on the 2017 US Open final, the emotional exhaustion of Grand Slam runs, playing Sloane Stephens in New York, and how badly it hurt to feel so close to a dream and watch it disappear so quickly.

Madison also shares the inner work that changed everything: therapy, separating her self-worth from results, learning to stop living only for tennis, and finally reaching the point where she could say, “I’m just going to play tennis how I want to play it.”

Then she won the Australian Open.

This episode is about pressure, perfectionism, identity, friendship, balance, and the difficult but powerful process of becoming kinder to yourself.

Chapters:

00:00 Madison Keys on feeling like a failure without a Slam

00:39 How Venus Williams inspired Madison to start tennis

03:42 Sponsor break: IM8

04:55 Turning pro at 14

07:42 Being called “the next Serena Williams”

09:18 The pressure of not winning a Grand Slam

12:15 The pain of the 2017 US Open final

18:00 Therapy, letting go, and finally winning Australia

21:35 Why winning brought old habits back

25:28 Separating Madison the person from Madison the player

29:15 What’s the point of winning if you’re miserable?

31:35 Did winning the Australian Open feel like relief?

34:00 Radical honesty and avoiding easy tennis excuses

36:35 Perfectionism: gift or curse?

41:48 Having her husband as her coach

46:15 What motivates Madison now?

50:25 Madison’s foundation and giving kids access to tennis

54:35 Madison’s advice to her younger self

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Diego Schwartzman joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán for a deeply honest conversation about the real cost of a life in professional tennis.

From growing up in Argentina with limited resources, to fighting his way through Futures and Challengers, to facing Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on the biggest stages, Diego built one of the most respected careers in tennis through discipline, intelligence, resilience and heart.

But in this episode, Diego opens up about the side of tennis fans rarely see: the anxiety, the exhaustion, the constant travel, the pressure to keep going, and the moment he realized that even winning matches no longer felt good.

He shares why he decided to retire, what it felt like to write his retirement letter, why Djokovic was the hardest player he faced, what young players misunderstand about building a team, and why sometimes the bravest decision is knowing when to stop.

A raw, funny and emotional conversation with one of tennis’ most loved competitors.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:45 How Diego started playing tennis

02:10 The financial reality of becoming a pro

04:20 Managing outside support and pressure

05:10 Moving from Argentina to Europe

06:30 Why Diego didn’t play the traditional junior route

07:30 Breaking through Futures and Challengers

09:10 Building belief as a smaller player

10:50 Did his height ever make him doubt himself?

12:05 The tactics that shaped Diego’s game

14:20 Winning without playing your best

16:30 The team that pushed Diego to the limit

17:10 Why Diego retired at 32

18:00 Caroline and Diego on losing the fire

19:45 Why athletes don’t have to play until 35

21:15 The first signs something was wrong

22:10 When winning no longer felt good

23:20 Anxiety, burnout and listening to his body

24:30 The psychologist who told Diego the truth

26:45 Sponsors, money and the pressure to continue

27:45 Announcing his retirement

30:00 Crying after writing his retirement letter

31:20 Did Diego have balance during his career?

32:15 How COVID affected tennis players

34:45 Playing the ATP Finals with no fans

36:35 Diego’s best memory from his career

37:35 Why Diego kept tennis simple

38:40 Why your team matters so much

40:05 The Argentinian mentality in tennis

41:05 Alcaraz, Ferrero and staying fresh

42:50 Diego’s advice: invest in your team

44:45 Facing Rafa, Novak and Roger

45:25 Why Djokovic was the hardest opponent

46:10 The chaos of tennis scheduling

47:40 Was Diego born in the wrong era?

48:50 Giving back to South American tennis

49:30 Could Diego become a coach?

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In this special episode of Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran sit down for an honest, personal conversation about life on tour, the reality behind professional tennis, performance, pressure, identity, and what fans don’t usually see from the outside.

No guest. No filter. Just a deeper look into Caroline’s world — from the emotions of competing at the highest level, to the lessons learned through wins, losses, injuries, expectations, and the constant search for balance in an individual sport.

Caroline opens up about the mental side of tennis, the sacrifices behind the ranking, the challenge of staying true to yourself, and what it really means to build a career — and a life — beyond results.

If you love tennis, high performance, mindset, athlete stories, or the human side of elite sport, this episode gives you rare access to one of the most thoughtful voices in the game.

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Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa opens up to Caroline Garcia about the grueling reality of chronic injuries and the hidden struggles of the pro tour. Paula reveals the physical toll of playing matches on painkillers, the mental exhaustion of dealing with social media trolls, and the exclusive one-hour phone call with her idol, Rafael Nadal, that helped her navigate her darkest moments.

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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:

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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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

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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:

⏱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

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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

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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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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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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:

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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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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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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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:

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Lessons from the World’s Best in Tennis & Life

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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.

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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:

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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

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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:

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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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.

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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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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:

🧠 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

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

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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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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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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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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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"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

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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]

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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.

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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:

🎙️ 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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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:

📍 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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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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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 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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“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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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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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.

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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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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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In this exclusive interview, Dominic Thiem reflects on the relief of winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open. He opens up about the emotional highs and lows of his career, his difficult recovery from injury, and his advice for the next generation of tennis players. Watch now for a deep dive into the life of a champion!

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In this candid interview, professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard opens up about her rise to tennis stardom, the challenges she faced on and off the court, and her unwavering determination to succeed. From winning Junior Wimbledon to navigating the intense pressure of the pro circuit, Bouchard shares never-before-heard insights into her career, pickleball, mental health, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

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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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Discover the unfiltered side of professional tennis with Danielle Collins. From the grueling realities of constant travel to the mental and physical toll that comes with being at the top of her game, Danielle opens up about the challenges that fans rarely see. In this exclusive interview, she discusses the intense pressure, the importance of passion on the court, and her journey from college athlete to top-ranked professional. Danielle also shares her personal battles with endometriosis, the decision to retire and focus on family, and her thoughts on how tennis culture could evolve for the better. This is a must-watch for tennis fans and anyone inspired by stories of perseverance and authenticity.

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In this episode, Naomi Osaka, one of the greatest tennis players of all times, delves into her journey from a young girl following her sister into tennis to becoming a professional athlete. She shares insights into the pressures and expectations she faced, the support from her family, and her unique upbringing without attending a physical school. Osaka reflects on her rapid rise to success, her battles with mental health, and the impact of social media on her well-being. She discusses her decision to take a break from tennis to find her identity outside the sport, her experiences of motherhood, and her plans for returning to tennis. Throughout the conversation, Osaka emphasizes the importance of love, family, and resilience, offering advice to young athletes and highlighting the need for a healthier, more supportive environment in sports.

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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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In this episode, Maria Sakkari joins Caro and Borja to discuss her tennis journey, from playing with her grandfather to becoming a top-ranked player. She talks about her family’s tennis legacy, challenges in Greece, and pivotal career decisions. Sakkari shares her thoughts on handling pressure, dealing with criticism, and the importance of mental health. She also reflects on her favorite memories, Olympic experiences, and future aspirations, highlighting the value of hard work and balancing personal and professional life. This episode offers an intimate look at Sakkari’s dedication and resilience in tennis.

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In this episode, we sit down with tennis legend Ivan Ljubičić, who shares his incredible journey from a war-torn childhood in Bosnia to becoming one of the top players in the world. Ivan discusses the pivotal moments in his career, the challenges he faced, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. He opens up about the support of his family, the critical decision to retire, and his transition into coaching and management. As a coach, he worked with Roger Federer for many years. Ivan also offers profound insights into the role of parents in nurturing young athletes and the importance of balancing professional and personal life. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation that delves deep into the life of a tennis great.

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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.

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In this episode, Borja and Caro interview renowned tennis coach Patrick, who shares his journey from a shy child passionate about tennis to founding his own academy at 26. He emphasizes the importance of passion, confidence, and competitiveness in tennis, drawing on experiences with top players like Serena Williams and Coco Gauff. Patrick discusses adapting tennis to attract younger audiences through UTS (Ultimate Tennis Showdown), a dynamic format for modern viewers. The conversation also highlights the crucial role of empathy and mental resilience in coaching and achieving success.

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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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In this episode, Alizé reflects on her tennis career and the challenges of balancing professional pressure with personal well-being. She discusses the crucial importance of mental health for athletes and shares her journey through struggles with identity and depression, influenced by the demanding nature of competitive sports. Alize credits her family for their support and acknowledges recent improvements in mental health awareness in sports. Additionally, she expresses regret over certain career decisions, particularly regarding scheduling. The episode is particularly notable as Alize announces her retirement, marking a significant transition in her life and emphasizing her message of resilience and the need for joy beyond one's professional endeavors.

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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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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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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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Welcome, tennis enthusiasts, fans, and the simply curious, to Tennis Insider Club - the podcast founded by Caroline Garcia that takes you behind the scenes of the tennis world. We are thrilled to be your guide on this exciting journey. Subscribe now, and welcome to the club.

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