James Blake is a former world No. 4 tennis player on the APT tour, Olympian, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most respected competitors of his era.

James opens up about his journey through the intense world of professional tennis, including the injury of fracturing his neck and his face paralysis, that nearly ended his career, and the mindset that brought him back stronger than ever. From growing up in a fierce competitive circle of juniors, to becoming ATP Comeback Player of the Year, he shares the life lessons that helped him win 10 ATP titles, played a key role in helping in the US win the Davis cup, and compete at the highest level.

We dive into the mental side of tennis, how James developed the focus to perform under pressure, and his belief in stacking small wins to reach major breakthroughs. He shares powerful stories from inside the elite tennis world and reflects on what it takes to overcome adversity — both physically and mentally — in one of the most demanding sports on the planet.Follow the journey:

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