"I wish I enjoyed it more." In this raw and honest conversation, Ana Ivanovic opens up like never before — from winning Roland Garros at 19, to battling pressure, burnout, and the emotional cost of fame. This is the side of tennis the cameras never show.

In this exclusive episode, Ana shares:

* Her childhood in war-torn Serbia and early rise to tennis stardom

* The truth behind her sudden retirement at just 29

* Why mental health and balance are still taboo in women’s tennis

* Her biggest regrets, and the advice she'd give her 15-year-old self

If you're a fan of tennis, mindset, or untold athlete stories — this one's for you.

[00:06:30 – 00:07:30]

➔ Winning Roland Garros at 19

[00:08:00 – 00:10:30]

➔ The Hidden Pressure After Success

[00:12:00 – 00:13:00]

➔ Realization About Public Opinion

[00:14:00 – 00:15:30]

➔ Mental Health in Tennis — 15 Years Too Early

[00:19:00 – 00:20:30]

➔ Playing with a Broken Toe

[00:24:00 – 00:25:30]

➔ Life in a Tennis Bubble

[00:30:00 – 00:31:00]

➔ Why She Never Wanted Her Kids to Go Pro

[00:36:30 – 00:37:30]

➔ Advice to Her Younger Self

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Chris Eubanks joins Tennis Insider Club for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and how one unlikely journey took him from Atlanta park courts and hand-me-down rackets… to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

In this episode, Chris shares:

* How he never played a real match on clay until Roland Garros

* What he learned traveling with Donald Young as a teen

* The role college tennis played in shaping his career

* How commentary on Tennis Channel made him a better player

* The moment he thought about quitting… and what saved him

* Why smiling and instincts brought out the best in his game

* What it really feels like to break into the Top 100 and Top 30

👉 Whether you're a player, coach, fan, or dreamer, Chris's story will inspire you to trust your own path and stay in the fight.

Chris Eubanks on Starting Tennis with Family Influence: [00:00:53]

Chris Discusses His Early Tennis Environment and Influences in Atlanta: [00:01:38]

Chris Mentions Early Role Models and Mentors (e.g., Jamia Jackson, Jenkins brothers): [00:02:00] - [00:04:15]

Discussion about Donald Young's Influence and Transition to Pro Tennis: [00:05:00]

College Tennis Experience and Early Struggles at Georgia Tech: [00:11:32]

Chris on Importance of College for Mental Growth and Tennis Development: [00:14:33]

Transition from College to Pro Tennis: [00:17:51]

Chris Talks about His First Experience at Roland Garros Qualifiers: [00:09:00]

Chris’s Interest in Tennis Commentary and Work with Tennis Channel: [00:21:00]

Turning Point in Chris’s Career – Miami Open Breakthrough and Wimbledon Run 2023: [00:32:26]

Chris Eubanks’s Title Win in Mallorca: [00:34:00] - [00:35:54]

Deep Wimbledon Run and Quarterfinal Achievement: [00:37:06] - [00:40:02]

Mindset Shifts and Managing Expectations After Success: [00:41:07] - [00:46:17]

Chris Discusses Re-Finding Joy and Mental Approach to Tennis: [00:46:18] - [00:48:27]

Advice to Younger Self: Passion and Body Care: [00:48:37] - [00:50:48]

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In this raw and inspiring conversation, Mirra opens up about her unexpected rise, battling fame and online hate, overcoming pressure, and staying grounded as one of tennis’ brightest stars.

She shares deeply personal stories — from crying after tough losses, to winning Olympic silver, to her viral moment thanking herself after victory.

If you want to understand what it really takes to chase greatness — and survive the spotlight — you don't want to miss this one.

Topics we cover:

• Growing up playing with her sister
• Dealing with family pressure and tour life
• Handling fame, expectations, and hate online
• Working with tennis legend Conchita Martinez
• Her breakthrough at Madrid, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon
• Winning an Olympic Silver Medal at just 17
• Learning from losses, managing pressure, and setting big goals

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