"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.

Topics we cover:

• Growing up playing with her sister
• Dealing with family pressure and tour life
• Handling fame, expectations, and hate online
• Working with tennis legend Conchita Martinez
• Her breakthrough at Madrid, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon
• Winning an Olympic Silver Medal at just 17
• Learning from losses, managing pressure, and setting big goals

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👉 Drop a comment below — what part of Mirra’s journey hit you the hardest?

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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.

• 02:42 – Transitioning to the pro tour
• 03:34 – The mental struggle behind the wins
• 05:46 – Can you balance life and tennis?
• 09:25 – Why rankings mess with your identity
• 16:08 – Hitting burnout and finding your way back
• 21:05 – Practice pressure vs match pressure
• 27:55 – Game styles & mental strategy
• 31:52 – Emotional control under fire
• 33:57 – Traveling with a partner & feeling grounded
• 36:14 – Creating content as a pro athlete
• 45:36 – Handling social media hate & betting abuse
• 52:11 – What Daria would tell her younger self
• 55:49 – Why love is more powerful than pressure
• 57:26 – Oat milk flat whites & dream podcast guests ☕

🎙️ 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:

• Handling pressure and public expectations
• Bouncing back after tough losses
• Finding balance in a life of constant travel
• Dreams, doubts, and redefining success

📍 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.

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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.

Brought to you by AG1.

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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