🎙️ This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Dasha Vidmanova, the former US College #1 player and 2024 NCAA singles, doubles, and team champion.

Born in Moscow and raised in Prague, Dasha’s journey through tennis has been anything but linear. From nearly walking away from the sport to becoming a dominant force in college tennis, she now has her sights set on making waves on the pro tour.

We chat about:

📍 How college tennis reignited her passion for the game

🎓 Why she initially didn’t plan to turn pro

💪 Learning to lose as part of going pro

🧠 The mindset shift that led to major improvements

🇺🇸 What it’s like being the best female college player in the US

🎯 Her short-term and long-term goals on tour

💼 And why she majored in finance, just in case tennis didn’t work out

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or young player weighing up college vs pro tennis, Dasha offers refreshing honesty and insight into both paths.

Enjoy, Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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