In this week’s episode, I am joined by the former six-time grand slam tennis doubles winner and four-time Olympian, Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs)!

Rennae is a retired tennis player, coach and now a full-time ESPN commentator. 

You can find Rennae on the following socials:

Instagram: @rennaestubbs

Twitter: @rennaestubbs

Podcast: The Racquet Magazine Tennis Podcast

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss; 

• Her knowledge on the sport;
• What goes behind the scenes;
• The hardest thing she had to deal with;

And so, SO much more!

Key Points: 

Getting into tennis and the importance of family support (4:06)

All about passion (13:46)

Success during her early years (15:23)

The dynamics of partnership (19:33)

The day in day out grind, dealing with stress and identity (25:35)

Insecurity, composure, anger and the hardest thing she had to deal with (35:31)

Mental health, getting the support and the role of the press (42:00)

Talking about transition (49:05)

Rennae’s love for coaching (53:51)

Career highlights (58:29)

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