Martina Navratilova joins the podcast to discuss the different challenges of winning a Slam vs. finishing a year No.1, and gives us on a history lesson on why the majors were not the top priority for players in the 70s and 80s.   Navratilova also breaks down the surprising field at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global and reflects on a 2017 season that saw four different Slam winners and over 40 different title winners.  Subscribe to the WTA Insider podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice and follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider. 

Legends Corner: Martina Navratilova weighs in on the Slams vs. No.1 debate

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From a prodigious junior career to World No.2, Spain's Paula Badosa has been through it all. Now, as she plots her comeback from a serious back injury, she joins the podcast to discuss the struggle to get back where she belongs.

In Conversation: Paula Badosa goes deep on the challenges of coming back

At just 21 years old, Zheng Qinwen started her season by becoming the first Chinese player to make a Grand Slam final since her idol, Li Na. But she's not resting on her laurels. Zheng joins the podcast to discuss her preternatural confidence and how she's keeping her feet planted firmly on the ground. 

How Zheng Qinwen stays humble and hungry

Katie Boulter's hard work is paying off. The top-ranked Brit picked up her second career title at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open in February and boosted her to a new career-high ranking at No.27. As she looks to build on that momentum during the clay season, Boulter joined the podcast to discuss why everything is coming together for her now.

In Conversation: Katie Boulter on federations, female coaches and the challenge of clay

Danielle Collins couldn't dream up a better farewell tour after her stunning run to the biggest title of her career at the Miami Open. After announcing her decision to retire at the end of this season, Collins is already having one of the best seasons of her career. She joins the podcast after her emotional win to reflect on her bare-knuckled 10-year journey to become a WTA 1000 champion. 

Champions Corner: Danielle Collins gets her 'happily ever after' in Miami

World No.1 Iga Swiatek did not lose a set on her way to winning her second BNP Paribas Open title. After a quick coast-to-coast turnaround, she's gearing up for the Miami Open, where she could become the second woman to win the Sunshine Double twice.  Swiatek joins the podcast to discuss the challenge of trying to do something you already know you can do. 

Legends Corner: Martina Navratilova weighs in on the Slams vs. No.1 debate

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