Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A candid look at Rublev's aggressive game, mental load, and gratitude for being able to play.
The episode stays grounded in gratitude, strain, and the practical cost of playing an aggressive style. Rublev comes across as honest about how lucky he feels to keep playing and traveling, and also about the way that same style can go flat when the ball is not there.
A direct, humane look at tennis when the trophies stop telling the full story.
Alize Cornet's conversation with Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran treats tennis less like a highlight reel and more like a job that keeps asking for more.
Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.
College tennis, from rankings to real consequences.
Sharp tennis talk from inside the tour grind.
Alizé Cornet discusses her decision to retire from professional tennis after 20 years, sharing insights on mental health, the pressures of the sport, and her plans for the future, including writing and staying connected to tennis.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Daria Kasatkina discussing the pressures of professional tennis rankings, managing stress, and her personal journey in the sport.
This episode features an interview with tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza, where she discusses her journey to winning a Grand Slam against Serena Williams, the mental and personal sacrifices of being a top athlete, and her early family influences in Venezuela.
This episode features an interview with Brian Shelton, who shares his unexpected start in tennis at age eight in Alabama after being invited to join a summer camp clinic.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Mirra Andreeva discussing how she started playing tennis at age six due to her family's influence and early exposure to the sport.
This episode features tennis player Danielle Collins discussing how emotion and passion are essential to her success and authenticity as a performer, while also sharing behind-the-scenes challenges like frequent hotel changes during tournaments.
This episode explores Iga Swiatek's unconventional path to becoming tennis world number one by prioritizing school and maintaining a balanced life rather than going all-in on tennis from childhood.
This episode features an interview with professional tennis player Donna Vekic, discussing her career journey, mental approach to the sport, and the challenges of life on tour.
Tennis player Francesca Jones discusses her career journey, including her decision to potentially retire if not reaching top 100, her competitive mentality, and how she started playing tennis through a summer camp organized by her busy parents.
Tennis pro Taylor Fritz discusses his early introduction to tennis through his family background and how he initially disliked the sport despite growing up in a tennis-focused environment.
This episode features an interview with former tennis player Ivan Ljubicic, discussing how his tennis career began and his early influences, including Roger Federer.
This episode features a conversation with tennis player Belinda Bencic about her career philosophy of giving maximum effort to avoid regrets and maximize potential.
This episode features an interview with former tennis player Alex Corretja, where he shares his early start in tennis, including switching from judo to tennis as a child and his intense training regimen.
Naomi Osaka discusses her emotional reaction to criticism after winning the US Open and her early introduction to tennis through her sister.
Marion Bartoli discusses overcoming imposter syndrome after winning Wimbledon, her health struggles, and her journey in tennis.
Former tennis player and coach Thomas Johansson discusses the fine margins between success and failure in professional tennis, sharing personal experiences from his career and coaching philosophy.
This is a live episode of Tennis Insider Club recorded at East Miami, featuring conversations with WTA players Elena Rybakina, Maria Zachary, and Jasmine Paolini, co-hosted by Caroline Garcia, focusing on raw and inspiring tennis insights.
A sports performance coach discusses the importance of vulnerability, emotional control through breath work, and managing energy during travel to optimize athlete performance.
This episode features an interview with former tennis world number one Ana Ivanovic, discussing her early start in tennis, passion for the game, and the challenges of managing expectations at the top.
This episode features an interview with tennis champion Victoria Azarenka discussing how motherhood transformed her perspective on tennis, pressure, and balancing professional success with personal fulfillment.
This episode features tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori discussing his personal struggles with depression and mental health while sharing his journey into professional tennis.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Paula Badosa discussing her early life, family background, and how she started her tennis career.
This episode features an interview with tennis coach Wim Fissette, discussing his early introduction to tennis, the decision to pursue it over football, and the importance of dreaming and visualization in achieving success.
Tennis player Olga Danilovic discusses how she started playing tennis at age five after trying various sports and finding her passion for the individual competition.
Professional tennis player Eva Lys reflects on the unexpected pressures and loss of joy after achieving a top-100 ranking, questioning the pursuit of success at the expense of happiness.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Chris Eubanks discussing his early introduction to tennis through his family and how a single match can transform a career.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Luisa Stefani, where she discusses her early life in Brazil and how she started playing multiple sports before focusing on tennis.
Eugenie Bouchard reflects on the psychological challenges of sudden tennis fame at a young age, discussing the pressure, mental health struggles, and societal stigma she faced.
Former tennis champion Jim Courier discusses how doubt fueled his career, his unexpected path to winning majors, and how his family's casual tennis playing introduced him to the sport as a child.
This episode features insights from top tennis coach Darren Cahill on how effective coaching involves teaching through technical, tactical, and emotional communication rather than just giving instructions.
This episode features an interview with tennis champion Justine Henin, where she discusses her journey to becoming number one, overcoming doubts, and the influence of her family on her career.
Professional tennis player Jessica Pegula discusses her journey into tennis, early experiences with coaches, and her evolving mindset about performance and attitude on the court.
This episode features an interview with Brad Gilbert discussing his early start in tennis at age three, his first tournament at six, and insights on overcoming fear of failure and playing to strengths under pressure.
This episode discusses tennis coaching insights from Gavin MacMillan, focusing on technical improvements like serving, the mental and physical demands of professional tennis, and the role of parents and coaches in athlete development.
Professional tennis player Arthur Rinderknech discusses his journey from early childhood exposure to tennis through his parents to making strategic career decisions about training and rankings.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Iga Swiatek, discussing how she started playing tennis due to her father and sister's influence.
Professional tennis player Sloane Stephens discusses her unexpected career path, from casual beginnings to professional success, highlighting her mindset and family background.
Dominic Thiem reflects on his tennis career, sharing regrets about not enjoying travel more and discussing how finding balance between focus and relaxation can enhance performance, while also recounting his early start in tennis through his parents' coaching.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Maria Sakkari discussing her early introduction to tennis through family tradition, her competitive nature, and balancing education with training.
This episode features an interview with tennis star Nick Kyrgios, where he opens up about his mental health struggles during a tournament win and shares how he started playing tennis as a child.
Eugenie Bouchard discusses her early tennis beginnings in Montreal, her struggles with mental health after a successful 2014 season, and the societal stigma around therapy during her career.
This episode features an interview with tennis coach Darren Cahill, discussing his journey into tennis, his father's background in Australian rules football, and the importance of maintaining joy in a professional sports career.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Lorenzo Musetti discussing his early introduction to tennis, dealing with pressure as a young athlete, and his journey from childhood play to professional career.
This episode features a conversation with Bob Moran discussing gender disparities in tennis broadcast rights, challenges in attracting new viewership, and his transition from golf to tennis event management.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas discussing his early introduction to tennis at age six, his parents' influence, and his personal philosophy on dreaming and achieving goals.
This episode features an interview with tennis player Sorana Cirstea, where she discusses her regrets, discipline, and how her father's dream during communism led her to start playing tennis at age four.
Patrick Mouratoglou, a renowned tennis coach, discusses the mindset needed to win grand slams, his beginnings in tennis, and the essential qualities of coaching, sharing insights from his work with players like Serena Williams.
Andrey Rublev discusses his journey from a tennis-loving kid to a top professional, covering his early start, injury setbacks, deep bond with his coach, emotional challenges on court, and ventures into brand and charity work.
This episode features tennis player Bianca Andreescu discussing the importance of mental strength, enjoying life, and her early introduction to sports on the Tennis Insider Club podcast.
Judy Murray discusses her parenting philosophy and approach to raising her sons Andy and Jamie to become world champion tennis players, emphasizing independence, avoiding conditional rewards, and balancing tennis with life.
Tennis pro Caroline Garcia interviews fellow player Paola about her struggles with chronic injuries and the mental toll of competing.
A tennis coach shares his journey from playing football to tennis, discussing his coaching philosophy and a player's rise in rankings.
Hosts interview tennis legend Gaël Monfils about his career beginnings and journey in professional tennis.
A tennis podcast featuring an interview with Ons Jabeur about her journey and pressure in Grand Slams.
A tennis podcast featuring unfiltered conversations with top players about their lives on and off the court.
Hosts Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran introduce the Tennis Insider Club podcast, promising behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with top tennis players and insiders.