The world’s top tennis players sharing their stories, in their own words
Founded & hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia, the podcast offers an in-depth and engaging look into the world of tennis, featuring exclusive interviews with top players, coaches, and industry experts. Each episode uncovers the life and journey of great players & coaches, shared by themselves, giving fans a unique and personal perspective on their careers. Whether you’re a casual fan or a dedicated player, Tennis Insider Club keeps you informed and entertained with its dynamic blend of expert knowledge and captivating storytelling.
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The world’s top tennis players sharing their stories, in their own words
Founded & hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia, the podcast offers an in-depth and engaging look into the world of tennis, featuring exclusive interviews with top players, coaches, and industry experts. Each episode uncovers the life and journey of great players & coaches, shared by themselves, giving fans a unique and personal perspective on their careers. Whether you’re a casual fan or a dedicated player, Tennis Insider Club keeps you informed and entertained with its dynamic blend of expert knowledge and captivating storytelling.
Shop Caroline's Garcia collection here: https://tennisinsider.club/collections/cool-stuff
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Jessica Pegula opens up like never before — from starting tennis at age 7, to dealing with pressure from her parents, to overcoming years of injuries and finally breaking into the top of the game in her mid-20s.
In this candid conversation, we talk about finding your own path in tennis, the mental battles of the tour, handling media expectations, and why making her own decisions changed everything.
🎙 Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran — Tennis Insider Club.
🎧 Listen on:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vcjpr6Vj8UO5bbz9NWRDo
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1664385813
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Chapters:
00:01:08 – How Jessica started tennis
00:09:36 – College vs turning pro; “I hated school” vibe
00:11:06 – Breaking Top 100 after injuries; relief at ~25
00:13:19 – “Own journey” mindset; using peers as motivation
00:21:23 – “I make every decision now” — taking ownership
00:31:01 – Managing your team like a business; lessons from family
00:36:30 – Burnout, perspective reset, and handling losses
00:50:41 – Slowing down to appreciate wins; “the dream is the journey”
00:54:14 – How long she’ll play; LA Olympics carrot, 35 cap
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