The Changeover Podcast

Medvedev isn’t the only one who’s lost his mind on a tennis court. This week, Justin and Jody come clean about their own moments—from an argument that nearly got Jody defaulted to Justin damaging a windscreen and taking a loss out on his car door. We’re no better 😂

We also talk about a player trying to steal a point before complimenting the shot, Jody’s six-match losing streak, and how we try to reset when things aren’t going our way.

Plus, we answer your questions about pre-match routines, getting heckled by crowds, life on the road, and what we’d do differently if we were starting tennis again at 15. We get into what keeps Djokovic competing and why we think Vacherot’s success is more than a hot streak.

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Tristan Schoolkate spent nearly two years away from home chasing the top 100. He played 36 tournaments in one season and finished the year at No. 100 exactly. What did it take to get there—and how did he feel when he finally stopped?

Tristan joins us from the Challenger tour to talk about the constant travel, injuries, tough losses, and the work of finding joy in another week on the road. We also get into his Australian Open match against Jannik Sinner, the decisions behind taking a break, and what he’s learning about his game.

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Justin is in Brazil playing his first tournament back, Jody is in China at an ATP 250, and somehow the conversation ends up with robots taking over professional sports 😂

We talk about the journey to Brazil, tournament life in Curitiba, what it’s like being an alternate at an ATP 250, volley technique, how long it’ll be before robots can actually compete with professional athletes, cooking, rackets, and Jody’s experience doing 75 Hard.

Alexander Zverev is a two-time Grand Slam champion, but has he genuinely closed the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz?We break down Zverev’s latest major victory, the composure he showed against Ben Shelton, and why his high-percentage style makes him so difficult to beat. We also discuss whether we’re seeing a more confident and likable version of Zverev, where Shelton fits among the next generation, and the opportunities emerging whenever Sinner and Alcaraz aren’t fully healthy.Plus, Jody checks in from the Challenger Tour in China, we debate airplane etiquette, discuss influencer behavior at tennis tournaments, and answer questions from the listeners.Follow us for honest tennis conversations from two players living the professional tour.Join the Patreon to submit questions for future episodes and get bonus content:  / thechangeover  🎾 Welcome to The Changeover Podcast 🎾Ever wondered what life is really like as a professional tennis player? On The Changeover, hosts Jody Maginley and Justin Roberts take you behind the scenes of the tour—sharing insights on training, weekly progress, the grind of climbing the rankings, and conversations with players living it every day.💬 Drop your questions in the comments and follow us on social media to stay connected with the podcast and the journey!👉 Listen & SubscribePatreon:   / thechangeover  Instagram:   / changeoverpodcast  TikTok:   / changeoverpodcast  Twitter:   / changeoverpcast  Facebook:   / changeoverpcast  🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:YouTube:    / @changeoverpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z3w24m...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...👕 Merch: https://031055-2.myshopify.com/💡 Support the show via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=413750...🎶 Intro audio by DJ Quest

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David Rodolitz and Penny Lerner took time out from setting up Taste of Tennis at Flyfish club to sit down with Jody and Justin and share some incredible food. The boys found out when to tip in NYC, how to get in without a reservation and which top tennis player once forgot to tip after receiving VIP treatment.

ATP star Karen Khachanov sits down with Justin and Jody live from the Wilson flagship store in Soho, New York. Karen reveals the massive racket mistake he made after beating Novak Djokovic, why Andrey Rublev's music career makes him laugh, and the benefits of playing 5-set Grand Slam matches.There's also Jody's favourite - Trivia - and an essential chat about toilet roll...

Taylor Fritz broke his racket in the first game, Jody is making his return to singles, and The Changeover is officially heading to the US Open.

This week we get into everything from the Rafa Jodar shoe situation and his Grand Slam potential to Alcaraz’s cornrows, the difference between Futures and Challenger life, how players handle pressure points, and what we’d change about professional tennis.

We also talk racket deals at the lower levels of the tour, whether today’s top players are fitter than the Big 3, Jack Draper’s injury struggles, balancing tennis with creating content, old vs. new training methods, dealing with pushers, and some of the young players we think you should be watching.

Plus, somehow, AI Fruit Love Island and whether you actually need to wash certain things make their way into the conversation.

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In this episode of The Changeover Podcast, we sit down with legendary ATP racket technician Dieter Calle, one of the most respected racket customizers in professional tennis.

Dieter shares what actually matters when it comes to racket customization—and what most players get completely wrong. We dive into ATP racket specs, grip shapes, lead tape placement, swing weight, string tension, string colors, why pros constantly replace their rackets, and whether customization is actually overrated.

If you've ever wondered how the world's best players really set up their rackets, this episode is packed with insights you've probably never heard before.

Topics include:

• Why Jannik Sinner strings at such high tensions
• The truth about grip shapes and performance
• Polarized vs side-weighted racket setups
• How pros customize rackets throughout the season
• The biggest myths about racket customization
• Why shiny and matte rackets sound different
• String colors, tensions, and snapback explained
• How often you should restring your racket
• Why Dieter believes racket customization is often overrated