Best Julianna Barbieri Podcasts (2025)

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Celebrating Mary Pierce's Roland-Garros Title, 25 Years On 54:03

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In the 25th anniversary year of her milestone Roland-Garros singles title, the TennisWorthy Podcast revisits one of its original episodes with Hall of Famer Mary Pierce. Mary discusses her remarkable career and personal journey with Chris Bowers. Pierce reflects on her early start in tennis, turning pro at 14, and attributes her success to persever…

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Rick Draney on Finding a Renewed Sense of Purpose through Tennis 1:01:52

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Chris Bowers sits down for an inspiring interview with Rick Draney, a remarkable individual inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023 as a wheelchair tennis champion and pioneer. Draney shares his powerful journey, which began with a car crash at 19 that left him in a wheelchair. He candidly discusses the struggles of adapting to a new life and how di…

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Michael Chang on Persistence | TennisWorthy Moments 3:17

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As protestors insisted on their rights in Tiananmen Square, Hall of Famer Michael Chang persisted in one of the hardest matches of his career: battling defending champion Ivan Lendl through cramps and doubt in the fourth round at 1989 Roland-Garros. This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View…

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Amit Sood on Preserving Tennis and Cultural Heritage with Google Arts & Culture 19:57

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Patrick McEnroe welcomes Amit Sood, head of Google Arts & Culture, to discuss Google's partnership with the International Tennis Hall of Fame. McEnroe highlights Google's work in digitizing the "American Lawn Tennis" magazine from the early 1900s, making this valuable historical resource accessible online on Google Arts & Culture's platform. Sood e…

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Dana Mathewson on Embracing Setbacks, and the Highs and Lows 32:13

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Host Patrick McEnroe interviews Dana Mathewson, a celebrated wheelchair tennis player and the first American woman to win a major wheelchair title in doubles. Dana shares her journey into tennis, which began after a rare autoimmune disease left her paralyzed at age 10. The conversation explores themes of overcoming setbacks, the importance of resil…

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Dedication Defined: How Virgina Wade, Goran Ivanisevic and Justine Henin Overcame the Odds 45:59

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This month, the TennisWorthy Podcast explores the theme of dedication, and how champions overcame various challenges in the lives and careers to reach the top. Hear inspiring stories of dedication from three Hall of Famers from the Open Era – Virginia Wade, Goran Ivanišević and Justine Henin – who faced significant journeys to achieve their major g…

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Esther Vergeer on Inspiration | TennisWorthy Moments 1:56

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Hall of Famer and 48-time major champion Esther Vergeer shares her story of inspiration. After becoming paralyzed at age 8, Esther discovered a love of sport through her rehabilitation process. Following a record-setting wheelchair tennis career, Esther has found her mission in providing opportunities for children with a disability to access and pa…

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Conchita Martinez on Legacy | TennisWorthy Moments 2:19

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Spanish tennis greats weren't necessarily known for their success on grass before Conchita Martinez made the final at Wimbledon in 1994. Conchita shares the emotions behind her Wimbledon title, and how establishing her legacy on Centre Court paved the way for her to make and impact in coaching some of the greats of the next generation. This episode…

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Testing Traditions and Tennis' Ever-Changing Landscape with Gigi Fernandez 27:56

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Host Patrick McEnroe catches up with Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez, discussing her career in the framework of tradition. Patrick and Gigi go behind the scenes at Wimbledon and the other Majors, sharing stories and memories of their favorite traditions in tennis, such as wearing white at Wimbledon, the evolution of night tennis, and the debate over b…

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Balancing Tradition and Progress: The Evolution of the Majors 33:58

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In April, we explore the delicate balance between tradition and progress in the world of tennis, focusing on the four major tournaments: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. Each tournament, while steeped in history, has had to adapt to the changing times. Chris Bowers delves into the decisions behind venue changes, like the Aust…

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Pioneering Women's Professional Tennis with Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton and Ann Jones 51:30

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In 2021, the International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted the Original 9, pioneers who signed $1 contracts in 1970 to create the first women's tennis tour. Facing challenges, they paved the way for equity in sports. Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton, and Ann Jones reflect on those early years with Blair Henley, discussing their risks, timing, and behi…

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How the Original 9's Independence Revolutionized Women's Tennis 26:22

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In celebration of Women's History Month, we dive into one of the most pivotal moments in tennis history—the story of the Original 9. In 1970, nine courageous women, led by Billie Jean King and Gladys Heldman, signed $1 contracts and risked their careers to revolutionize women’s tennis. Facing discrimination and a male-dominated tennis establishment…

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Remembering Hall of Famer Fred Stolle 15:42

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Chris Bowers hosts special episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast as we pay tribute to Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle, who passed earlier this week at 86. In an interview recorded at Roland Garros in 2018, Fred reflects on his remarkable career—his rise from humble beginnings, Grand Slam triumphs, clashes with the legendary Harry Hopman, and his…

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Cliff Drysdale's Insight into Professional Tennis' Past, Present and Future 37:39

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Hall of Famer Cliff Drysdale joins the TennisWorthy Podcast ahead of Indian Wells to explore his legendary impact on the sport and talk current tennis happenings with host Patrick McEnroe. From his early days as a top-ranked player to his role in founding the ATP, Drysdale shares behind-the-scenes stories about the fight for player rights and the e…

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Reliving Arthur Ashe's Barrier-Breaking 1975 Wimbledon Title with Richard Evans and Charlie Pasarell 44:50

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February's theme of boldness continues with an insightful conversation surrounding Arthur Ashe's milestone Wimbledon title in 1975, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Host Patrick McEnroe relives the tournament and events surrounding it with two Hall of Famers who were there, Charlie Pasarell and Richard Evans. The discussion explores…

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Introducing the TennisWorthy Podcast 1:00

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What makes a Hall of Famer? What is that unique something that led to their historic success? Was it innate? Or did they need to cultivate a winning mindset? TennisWorthy, a podcast presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and hosted by Patrick McEnroe, seeks to answer these questions and uncover what it takes to become the greatest of ch…

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Pat Rafter on How His Tenacity Led to Career-Defining Moments 29:32

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Host Patrick McEnroe caught up with newly appointed Laver Cup Team World Vice Captain and Hall of Famer Pat Rafter in Melbourne. On site at the Australian Open, the pair wasted no time delving into January's subject of tenacity, and how digging deep played a massive role in some of Rafter's biggest moments on court. McEnroe and Rafter discuss how R…

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Tenacity with Pete Sampras and Hana Mandlíková 17:50

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Season 3 of the TennisWorthy Podcast is here, just in time for the Australian swing and welcomes a new host in ITHF President and ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe. Patrick and Chris Bowers bring two stories from Hall of Famers Hana Mandlíková and Pete Sampras. In reliving two key moments from their careers, Mandlíková and Sampras focus on their men…

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The Psychology of Tennis 18:38

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 2 to close the year, featuring some of our favorite topics and legends. Today we're focusing on the psychology of tennis, which is not solely about psychology, but about dealing with pressure, keeping emotions at the right level, and generally looking after a player's mental health, which is becoming a more …

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Pivotal History Makers 24:51

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 2, featuring some of our favorite topics and legends. In this episode, we hear about making a different kind of history from Hall of Famers Ken Rosewall, Cliff Drysdale, Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart-Dalton and Ann Jones. Three of the interviews in Season 2 featured five history makers from that pivotal time in …

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Living a Balanced Life 13:50

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 2 to close the year, featuring some of our favorite topics and legends. Today we're going to take some excerpts from the interviews we launched this year on the theme of a balanced life. Hear from Hall of Famers Gabriela Sabatini, Jim Courier and Kim Clijsters on how they set priorities during their careers.…

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Developing as Junior Players 15:49

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 2 to close the year, featuring some of our favorite topics and legends. Today, host Chris Bowers focuses on the development of champions as junior players. In most of our interviews with champions, we've asked the question, what were you doing as a junior that made you win matches against fellow juniors, who…

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Induction Day in Newport Featuring Kim Clijsters, Tracy Austin and Stan Smith 33:22

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It's a special edition of the TennisWorthy Podcast, today from Newport, Rhode Island on Induction Day. Host Brett Haber sat down with a trio of Hall of Famers: Kim Clijsters, Tracy Austin and Stan Smith. They reminisced about their own inductions, shared their fond thoughts on the Class of 2024 - Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans and Leander Paes - and…

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Gabriela Sabatini: Reflecting on Positives and Passions 45:02

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Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini was a rising star as a junior, and she lived up to her early expectations. After becoming the youngest player to ever win the Orange Bowl (at age 13), she reached the semifinals of the French Open and the top 10 of the WTA rankings two years later. It wasn't all smooth sailing, though - her well-documented struggles wi…

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Conchita Martinez: For the Love of the Game 46:55

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Many tennis players start by hitting a ball against a wall - but Conchita Martinez took that early pastime to a new level. Watching her brothers and father play on the courts outside of her apartment as a child gave her spark to try, and she "loved it from the very beginning". Her imaginary matches against her heroes caught the eye of local coaches…

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Michael Stich: The Desire to Improve 40:40

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Over the course of a year during 1990-91, Michael Stich went from being the 400th ranked player in the world to sitting inside the top 10, and winning Wimbledon. It was a steep and relatively quick ascent for a player who called himself a "terrible" juniors player. But for Stich, he credits his immense love for the sport as the reason he chose to c…

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Margaret Court: Developing Talent through Persistence 49:06

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Margaret Court captured an all-time record of 64 major titles during her esteemed tennis career, including 24 in singles, 19 in doubles and 21 in mixed doubles. As one of the greatest players of her era, there were several aspects of her life and training that she credits to pushing her game to the next level, which she details with Chris Bowers. C…

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Cliff Drysdale: Making an Impression in All Efforts 41:34

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Cliff Drysdale is a preeminent voice in tennis broadcasting, but his commentary skill on television is just the latest chapter in a career that touches all aspects of the sport. Starting at a very young age in South Africa, Drysdale was a self-taught competitor who played alongside and claimed victories against some of the best in tennis history. I…

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Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton & Ann Jones: Pioneering Women's Professional Tennis 51:30

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In 2021, the International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted its first group of contributors simultaneously: the Original 9. Together in 1970, these nine women broke from the established tennis landscape to sign $1 contracts with promoter Gladys Heldman, creating the first women's tennis tour. The early years of professional women's tennis were challeng…

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Tommy Haas: Competition Mindset and the "Inner Dog" 38:49

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Tommy Haas reached the world No. 2 ranking in singles in 2002, and then endured a series of injuries that delivered setbacks. Despite the obstacles, he persisted in his career, remaining at the top of the game for another decade-plus and winning two ATP Comeback Player of the Year awards. With Chris Bowers, Tommy discusses his journey from winning …

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Kim Clijsters: Finding Balance and Cherishing Connections 28:59

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Kim Clijsters mastered the art of the comeback during her tennis career. After first retiring at age 23 to become a mother, she returned to the sport two years later and captured three of her four singles Grand Slam titles in her second act. Through it all, she was able to find the balance needed to be both a mother, daughter, friend and elite athl…

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Esther Vergeer: Forging a Path in Disability Sports 37:42

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Esther Vergeer's career accomplishments and statistics are mind-boggling: 42 Grand Slam titles, 407-match win streak in singles until her retirement, 668 weeks at world No. 1. Her story of illness as a child, to discovering tennis and shattering records, stands unique amongst the sport's legends. With Blair Henley, Esther details how she became an …

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Pat Rafter: Doing the Right Work, and the Hard Work 31:10

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As the last true serve-and-volleyer to capture a singles Grand Slam, Aussie Pat Rafter brought uniqueness to the sport of tennis beyond just his playing style. In this episode, he and host Brett Haber leave few stones unturned, beginning with how he developed his playing style and modeling after legends Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker. Pat speaks th…

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Ken Rosewall: Sustaining Longevity Through Change 50:02

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Few tennis legends sustained longevity in their careers like Australia's Ken Rosewall. During his 30-plus year career on the courts, he captured an astounding 147 singles titles, spanning some of the most turbulent times in the sport. In the TennisWorthy Podcast, Ken discusses his elite tactics, including his legendary backhand, with host Chris Bow…

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Jim Courier: Facing the Ups and Downs 34:02

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The TennisWorthy Podcast is back for Season 2! The International Tennis Hall of Fame and host Chris Bowers bring a new set of enlightening interviews with legends and Hall of Famers for the new year. The podcast dives deep into the mindset of champions and uncovering the unique, special characteristics that define excellence on and off the court. F…

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Advice from Legends 21:19

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It was Andre Agassi who in the early days of his relationship with Steffi Graf said, "You can always learn from a champion," but what can you learn? We've tended to end our podcast interviews with a question about what advice the legend would give both to tennis playing youngsters and to tennis parents. And there were a few themes that ran through …

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Tennis in the Wider World 23:49

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 1 ahead of Season 2's debut in January 2024, with 5 themed episodes featuring legends and Hall of Famers. One of the great things about tennis is that you can lose yourself in it, but for that very reason, all involved have to remember that tennis doesn't exist in a vacuum. It can be a force for good, but on…

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The Importance of Family 22:14

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 1 ahead of Season 2's debut in January 2024, with 5 themed episodes featuring legends and Hall of Famers. Today's theme is the importance of family and the role parents play in the development of young, promising tennis talents. Such as the competitive nature of tennis and the need to start relatively early,…

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Learning, Improving and Psychology 17:03

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 1 ahead of Season 2's debut in January 2024, with 5 themed episodes featuring legends and Hall of Famers. Today's theme is learning, improving and psychology, and among the players, explaining how they learned, how they worked on ironing out their weaknesses without undermining their strengths and how to dea…

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Finding Motivation and Determination 27:03

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The TennisWorthy Podcast revisits Season 1 ahead of Season 2's debut in January 2024, with 5 themed episodes featuring legends and Hall of Famers. Today's theme is motivation and determination, and among the players, explaining what motivated them to dig deep and find something in their determination that made the difference between winning and los…

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John Newcombe: Prioritizing Mental Fortitude, and Relationships 1:01:39

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With an illustrious career marked by 26 Grand Slam titles, there is no question John Newcombe is a tennis legend. But what doesn’t appear on the stat sheet is what separates the Hall of Famer in a league of his own in his native Australia – and the sport of tennis as a whole.  In the season finale, John emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sel…

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Mats Wilander: Breaking Through and Staying at the Top 1:00:54

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In 1982, Mats Wilander took the tennis world by storm when he won Roland-Garros at age 17. At the time, he was the youngest male player to ever win a major title in singles. He went on to capture 8 Grand Slam titles during his Hall of Fame career. In this episode, Mats recalls that memorable run in Paris, his mental toughness, and his incredible di…

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David Hall: Desire, Determination, and Pursuing Dreams 49:54

2y ago49:54

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At age 16, David Hall was in accident that caused him to lose his legs. After picking himself back up, both physically and mentally, he went on to become a hugely successful wheelchair tennis player, capturing over 80 titles, six Paralympic medals, and the ultimate honor in tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In this epis…

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Mark Woodforde: From Singles Success to Doubles Dominance 54:35

2y ago54:35

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Mark Woodforde is one of the most dominant doubles players of all time, capturing 17 Grand Slam titles, including 12 on the doubles side and 5 in mixed doubles. In a career full of knowledge and growth, he credits John McEnroe for showing him what it took to become an elite doubles partner. In this candid conversation with host Chris Bowers, Mark r…

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Vijay Amritraj: Using Sport as a Force for Good 33:49

2y ago33:49

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Vijay Amritraj is one of India's most successful tennis players. He's also the only person in history to play a match at Wimbledon in the morning, and end up in James Bond movie in the afternoon. In this episode, Vijay and Chris discuss how he overcame significant health issues to become a professional player, his experiences as a representative of…

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Stan Smith: The Power of Belief and Setting Goals 44:21

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Stan Smith is much more than just the man behind the legendary Adidas sneaker. Learn his backstory, from how he became a star tennis player despite it not being his first focus, to pulling double duty with military service during his career, and much more. A seven-time major champion, Stan Smith is a former world No. 1 player and standout on the Da…

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Pam Shriver: Capitalizing on Strengths in a Power Pairing 56:15

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Pam Shriver was half of an unstoppable team alongside Martina Navratilova during her playing career. In today's episode of the TennisWorthy podcast, Pam talks about that partnership, and how she was uniquely positioned from a young age to capitalize on her natural gifts. Pam lifts the curtain on what made her teamwork with Martina so unique, and ca…

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Gigi Fernandez: Determination and the Importance of Mindset 42:28

2y ago42:28

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Gigi Fernandez is one of the most successful doubles players in the history of the WTA Tour, but before she became known for her doubles mastery, she was joining her family on court growing up in Puerto Rico. On the island, she carved a path to play through determination, eventually becoming a collegiate champion and turned professional. Following …

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Episode 4: Mary Pierce 54:03

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As the youngest American to ever turn pro at the time, Mary Pierce’s entrée into tennis is the stuff of a Hollywood film. But it was her perseverance and belief that generated sustained results over the course of a Hall of Fame career.In a wide-ranging and revealing conversation, Mary tells her story from how fate led her to pick up a racquet at ag…

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Episode 3: Ivan Lendl 28:53

2+ y ago28:53

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What drove one of the most consistent careers in tennis history? Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl credits his success to consistently showing up, believing in himself and putting in the work.In Episode 3’s conversation with Chris Bowers, Ivan opens up about how absorbing experiences on court – such as being a ball kid for his Czechoslovakian countryman Jan…