The world’s top tennis players sharing their stories, in their own words.
Founded & hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran, the podcast uncovers the life and journey of great players & coaches, shared by themselves.
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The world’s top tennis players sharing their stories, in their own words.
Founded & hosted by tennis pro Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran, the podcast uncovers the life and journey of great players & coaches, shared by themselves.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Sacrifice
06:00 – Strict Parenting and Losing Childhood Innocence
12:00 – Breakthrough Moment at Miami Open
15:00 – Winning Roland Garros Against Serena Williams
19:30 – “No One Cares About the Finalist”
23:00 – The Dark Side of Perfectionism
33:00 – After the WTA Finals: Relief, Burnout, and Self-Discovery
37:00 – Making Peace With Stepping Away From Tennis
45:00 – Life After Tennis: Becoming WTA Finals Tournament Director
49:00 – Advice to Her Younger Self
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