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From Disgrace to the Main Draw: The 18-Year Aussie Open comeback
Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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In 2008, Marcus Willis was sent home from the Australian Open in total disgrace. He was the 16th seed, one of the world's best juniors, and he didn't even get to hit a ball before the LTA pulled the plug. 18 years later, the "Willbomb" is back—and this time, he’s in the Main Draw.
In this episode, Marcus finally tells the full story of what really happened in 2008 and the illdiscipline that derailed his junior career.
It’s not a history lesson though; Marcus and Dave lift the lid on the brutal reality of the qualification grind and what it takes to fight your way back to the top at 35. This is a story of second chances you won't want to miss.
Follow the pod on X and Instagram by clicking here: SOCIALS . Please like and subscribe to spread the word and double our audience to over 5.3 people.
Marcus and Dave want you to join in the fun INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE
Please like and subscribe to this podcast and spread the word!
Thanks to Ali for the social coverage and Finchy for exec production.
In this episode, Marcus finally tells the full story of what really happened in 2008 and the illdiscipline that derailed his junior career.
It’s not a history lesson though; Marcus and Dave lift the lid on the brutal reality of the qualification grind and what it takes to fight your way back to the top at 35. This is a story of second chances you won't want to miss.
Follow the pod on X and Instagram by clicking here: SOCIALS . Please like and subscribe to spread the word and double our audience to over 5.3 people.
Marcus and Dave want you to join in the fun INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE
Please like and subscribe to this podcast and spread the word!
Thanks to Ali for the social coverage and Finchy for exec production.