Podcast Episodes

Lulu Sun - WTA #220 to #40 in 1 year

Episode 238

Today I speak to 23-year-old US College graduate Lulu Sun who has had an impressive run since graduating from the University Of Texas.

In only 1 year …

1 year, 11 months ago

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[Part 2] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson aka Tennisnerd

Episode 237

Part 2 of the 2024 Functional Tennis Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd). We chat about round 2 and 1/4's results as w…

2 years ago

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[Part 1] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson aka Tennisnerd

Episode 236

The racket of the year is back and Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd) jumps on to chat about results from round 1 and previews round 2.

Jonas is one of t…

2 years ago

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Inside the Mind of Sandra Zaniewska: Coach of WTA Top 20 Marta Kostyuk

Episode 235

In episode 235 of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I sit down with Sandra Zaniewska, coach of WTA Top 20 player Marta Kostyuk.

Sandra, a former pro her…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Breaking down doubles with strategist Will Bouckek

Episode 234

I chatted with pro doubles strategist Will Boucek. Will works with numerous ATP/WTA doubles pros, and USTA and helps amateurs improve their doubles.

W…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Time to go pro for Govind Nanda [Ep.233]

Episode 233

Former top Junior and College Tennis player Govind Nanda joins me on the podcast.

Govind has left University and is making a push back up the rankings…

2 years, 1 month ago

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The Luxilon Story with Justin Van Malderen

Episode 232

Today I chatted to Justin Van Malderen, 3rd generation in the Luxilon family business. Luxilon manufactures great strings used by many top pros.

Justi…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Jasmine Paolini throwback chat

Episode 231

I dug through the audio archives and found my chat with Wimbledon Finalist Jasmine Paolini when she was a top 70-ranked player only a few years ago. …

2 years, 2 months ago

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Conor Niland's The Racket: Realistic Insights and Stories on Becoming a Pro

Episode 230

I speak to Irish former pro Conor Niland who has just released a book called The Racket which documents his tennis journey from the first time he pic…

2 years, 2 months ago

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WTA No. 63 Diane Parry

Episode 229

Mini episode this week with current WTA number 63 Diane Parry.

I met Diane at the Asics Rally for Your Mind event in central Paris. We discussed:

Playi…

2 years, 3 months ago

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