Tennis Insider Club

• E43 - Sorana Cirstea

  Solana Cirstea spent 20 years chasing the biggest dreams in tennis — No.1, Grand Slams, perfection.Now, she opens up about pressure, regret, joy, and why 2026 will be her final year…One of the rawest mindset conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS01:40 – How her father pushed her into tennis from age 405:10 – Becoming a top junior and breaking into WTA at 1607:20 – The crash after the French Open quarterfinal run10:00 – Struggling with expectations & “learning how to lose”11:50 – The injury that changed everything at 2513:10 – Shifting from results obsession to joy & process17:00 – Why knowing “why you play” changes everything23:00 – Handling wins/losses: staying emotionally steady25:00 – Discovering balance, friendships & life outside tennis33:30 – Playing through pain & the mental toll35:00 – Why 2026 will be her final season37:00 – Making peace with not becoming No.143:00 – “What you’re complaining about is someone’s dream”54:00 – Juniors vs pros: the myth of early success56:00 – School, development & advice for parents58:30 – Generational changes on tour01:02:00 – How the game evolved & the new WTA levelIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, drop a like, and share your thoughts in the comments.Which part of Sorana’s story resonated the most with you?This episode is presented in partnership with Hologic, global leader in women’s health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E42 - Olga Danilovic

  What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennisIf this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with another tennis fan who needs to hear this conversation.Follow UsInstagram → instagram.com/tennisinsiderclubX (Twitter) → https://x.com/tennisinsidercltennisinsider.club🤝 PartnersHologic — advancing global women’s health.Tennis Insider Club is a podcast where the world’s best tennis players, coaches, and insiders share real stories about pressure, mental health, high-performance habits, and life on tour. Hosted by Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán, each episode gives an honest look into the WTA and ATP circuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E41 - Eva Lys

  What happens when reaching the Top 100 and entering the Grand Slams main draw doesn’t make life easier, but harder?Eva Lys opens up about pressure, identity, mental health, and rediscovering joy in tennis.One of the most honest conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.KEY MOMENTS:02:00 – When reaching Top 100 made everything harder05:00 – Identity, results & why losing can break you08:30 – Growing up in a tennis family & emotional sensitivity12:00 – School, structure & the “non-normal” life of junior tennis16:00 – Building life outside the tennis bubble19:00 – Self-worth, relationships & losing matches23:00 – Australian Open run, pressure, and losing the joy28:00 – Qualifying mindset: “I only qualified when I stopped caring”33:00 – Balance, discipline, fun & the stigma on female athletes39:00 – Resetting goals, psychologist, and returning to the roots55:00 – Living with an autoimmune condition as a pro athlete1:02:00 – Social media hate, protecting mental health & blocking people1:12:00 – Why tennis needs more empathy & honestyBROUGHT TO YOU BY HOLOGIC, a global leader in women’s health. Visit hologic.com to learn moreIf you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and leave a comment — it really helps us grow and bring more players on the show.📲 FOLLOW USInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/tennisinsiderclub/X (Twitter) → https://x.com/tennisinsiderclWebsite → https://tennisinsider.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E40 - Garbiñe Muguruza

  At just 29, Garbiñe Muguruza—2x Grand Slam Champion and former World No.1—made the shocking decision to step away from tennis. In this raw, emotional conversation, she opens up to Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán about pressure, burnout, family sacrifice, and finding peace beyond trophies.Key Moments:01:00 – Growing Up in Venezuela & Family Sacrifice06:00 – Strict Parenting and Losing Childhood Innocence12:00 – Breakthrough Moment at Miami Open15:00 – Winning Roland Garros Against Serena Williams19:30 – “No One Cares About the Finalist”23:00 – The Dark Side of Perfectionism33:00 – After the WTA Finals: Relief, Burnout, and Self-Discovery37:00 – Making Peace With Stepping Away From Tennis45:00 – Life After Tennis: Becoming WTA Finals Tournament Director49:00 – Advice to Her Younger SelfIf you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment your favorite moment! It really helps us bring you more authentic tennis stories.This episode is brought to you by Hologic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E39 - Marion Bartoli

  From being told she’d never make it… to lifting the Wimbledon trophy. 🏆Marion Bartoli opens up on her fight against doubt, pain, and anorexia — and the moment she proved everyone wrong.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Overcoming doubt & proving critics wrong02:00 – Childhood in France and discovering tennis07:00 – The first Wimbledon final vs Venus Williams13:00 – Training with her father and breaking the rules17:00 – The reality of parent-coach relationships21:00 – Life on tour: obsession, exhaustion & sacrifice25:00 – 2013 Wimbledon: how everything finally clicked33:00 – Serving for the match: the moment of destiny37:00 – Relief, validation, and proving everyone wrong50:00 – Judged for her body & media pressure54:00 – The darkest chapter: anorexia and recoveryCALL TO ACTION:If this inspired you, subscribe for more honest stories from the world’s top players.Like the video, comment your favorite insight, and subscribe for future episodes.🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1SDHHtfQmUS0TyP8wqJEh9🎧 Listen on Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1721351881📲 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tennisinsiderclub/📲 X (Twitter) → https://x.com/tennisinsidercl🌐 Website → https://tennisinsider.club🏠 Partnered with Haier — world No.1 in home appliances, supporting excellence from Roland Garros to your kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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