Episodes

  • E25 - Daria Kasatkina
    Apr 14 2025

    Top 10 WTA player Daria Kasatkina joins Tennis Insider Club for one of her most candid interviews yet. From the pressures of early success to hitting rock bottom with burnout, Dasha opens up about what it really feels like to be a pro tennis player.

    She talks about comparing her identity to her ranking, the endless mental toll of the tour, and how she’s found balance again—through her partner, her vlog, and a powerful mindset shift.

    If you've ever felt like success wasn’t enough, this episode is for you.

    What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • 02:42 – Transitioning to the pro tour
    • 03:34 – The mental struggle behind the wins
    • 05:46 – Can you balance life and tennis?
    • 09:25 – Why rankings mess with your identity
    • 16:08 – Hitting burnout and finding your way back
    • 21:05 – Practice pressure vs match pressure
    • 27:55 – Game styles & mental strategy
    • 31:52 – Emotional control under fire
    • 33:57 – Traveling with a partner & feeling grounded
    • 36:14 – Creating content as a pro athlete
    • 45:36 – Handling social media hate & betting abuse
    • 52:11 – What Daria would tell her younger self
    • 55:49 – Why love is more powerful than pressure
    • 57:26 – Oat milk flat whites & dream podcast guests ☕

    🎙️ Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán, and produced by CABO Studios.

    We bring you raw, authentic stories from the world’s top tennis pros – in their own words.

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    1 hr
  • E24 - Rybakina, Paolini & Sakkari: Live From EAST Miami
    Mar 30 2025

    What does it really take to be a top tennis player in today’s world?

    In this exclusive LIVE episode of Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia, Maria Sakkari, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini open up like never before about the mental toll, expectations, injuries, and the reality behind the rankings.

    🎾 From winning Grand Slams to battling burnout, this panel goes deep on:

    • Handling pressure and public expectations
    • Bouncing back after tough losses
    • Finding balance in a life of constant travel
    • Dreams, doubts, and redefining success

    📍 Recorded live from EAST Hotel, Miami, during the Miami Open.

    Whether you're a player, a fan, or just curious what life at the top of tennis really looks like — this is the most raw and inspiring conversation you’ll hear this season.

    👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments & don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more exclusive tennis content.

    #Tennis #WTA #CarolineGarcia #MariaSakkari #ElenaRybakina #JasminePaolini #TennisInsiderClub #MiamiOpen #MentalHealthInSports

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    59 mins
  • E23 - Donna Vekic
    Mar 17 2025

    Brought to you by AG1.


    In this exclusive episode of Tennis Insider Club, Donna Vekic shares her incredible journey—from starting tennis at age six to becoming an Olympic silver medalist and a WTA star. She talks about the highs and lows of the tour, dealing with pressure and expectations, and what the future holds beyond tennis.

    🔥 Topics Covered:

    ✅ How Donna started in tennis & her early inspirations

    ✅ Handling pressure, injuries, and mental challenges

    ✅ The thrill of competing at Wimbledon & the Olympics

    ✅ Her take on tennis lifestyle, sacrifices, and future plans

    Behind-the-scenes insights on balancing personal life and career

    📩 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more raw and authentic conversations with the biggest names in tennis!

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    🗣 What’s your favorite moment from this episode? Drop a comment below!

    #Tennis #DonnaVekic #WTA #TennisInsiderClub #CarolineGarcia #Wimbledon #Olympics #MentalHealth #TennisPodcast

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    48 mins
  • E22: Darren Cahill
    Mar 2 2025

    In this exclusive Tennis Insider Club episode, legendary coach Darren Cahill shares untold stories from his time coaching Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Simona Halep, and Jannik Sinner. From his biggest coaching regrets to the mental toughness that separates champions, Cahill gives us a deep dive into the psychology of winning in tennis.


    Brought to you by AG1.


    Topics discussed:

    - Cahill’s journey from football to tennis

    - Coaching Hewitt: The Porsche with no brakes 🚗💨

    - Agassi’s genius & how he reinvented his game 🎾

    - Coaching mistakes & lessons from Simona Halep

    - Jannik Sinner’s mental toughness & future dominance 🔥

    - The ONE piece of advice for young players


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    #DarrenCahill #Tennis #TennisInsiderClub #AndreAgassi #JannikSinner #TennisPodcast

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • E21 - Belinda Bencic
    Feb 24 2025

    In this captivating episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Olympic gold medalist and top-ranked tennis star Belinda Bencic. Belinda opens up about her journey from playing tennis at just two and a half years old to competing against the world’s best.


    Discover how her father’s dream of a tennis-playing son turned into her passion, the impact of training under Martina Hingis’ mother, and how moving to pursue her dreams shaped her childhood. Belinda shares the emotional challenges of being in the public eye, battling injuries, and the pressures of representing Switzerland, where legends like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis set the bar high.


    Listen as she reveals her struggles with perfectionism, self-sabotage, and emotional outbursts on court, and how motherhood transformed her perspective on tennis and life. This episode is filled with heartfelt moments, humor, and raw honesty that only a fellow player like Caroline can bring out.


    Highlights of the Episode:

    •How Martina Hingis’ mother influenced her career

    •Balancing the pressure of growing up in a tennis powerhouse nation

    •The mental battles of perfectionism and self-criticism

    •How motherhood changed her approach to competition and life

    •Memories of competing against Serena Williams and other tennis icons

    •The struggles of being coached by her father


    Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring conversation that goes beyond tennis, exploring the human side of a champion.


    👉 Subscribe for more candid interviews with the biggest names in tennis.

    🎧 Listen now and share your favorite moments in the comments!


    #BelindaBencic #TennisInsiderClub #CarolineGarcia #MartinaHingis #SerenaWilliams #TennisPodcast #EmotionalJourney #MotherhoodAndTennis #OlympicGoldMedalist #TennisMentalHealth #TennisLife #TennisChampion #BehindTheRacquet #TennisInspiration #WomenInSports #WTA #SwissTennis #PressureOfWinning #SportingLegends

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    51 mins
  • E20 - Paula Badosa
    Feb 2 2025

    “Your brain isn’t ready for this at 18, not even at 25.” Paula Badosa gets candid about the intense mental challenges in professional tennis, her battle with depression, and the emotional toll of skyrocketing to world #2. From her love-hate relationship with the sport to navigating injuries and pressure, Paula shares how she found resilience and balance in her career.


    This episode is brought to you by AG1. Get a 76$ welcome kit here: drinkag1.com/tennisinsider


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    50 mins
  • E19 - Stefanos Tsitsipas
    Jan 20 2025

    Step into the world of tennis with Stefanos Tsitsipas as he shares his incredible journey on the Tennis Insider Club Podcast. From growing up on the courts of Greece to facing tennis legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Stefanos reflects on his career highs, challenges, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover how he handled pressure, navigated relationships with his family and coaches, and battled through his most challenging year emotionally and mentally in 2024.


    This episode offers a candid and inspirational conversation for fans and aspiring athletes alike. Don’t miss out on Stefanos’ insights into the future of tennis, his goals for 2025, and his advice to his younger self.


    👉 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from tennis legends and rising stars.

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    #StefanosTsitsipas #TennisInsiderClub #TennisPodcast

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    56 mins
  • E18 - Iga Swiatek
    Jan 6 2025

    In this revealing episode of Tennis Insider Club, Iga Swiatek shares her unfiltered journey, addressing the highs and lows of her tennis career. From her rise to Grand Slam glory to the emotional challenges of navigating public scrutiny, Iga opens up about it all, including her recent doping case.


    Discover her perspective on:

    •Balancing tennis and education

    •Overcoming pressure and self-doubt

    •Handling media and public expectations during her doping case

    •Mental health and working with a psychologist

    •Finding joy and balance in a relentless tennis schedule


    This is a side of Iga Swiatek you’ve never seen before. Hear her inspiring advice, her mindset for the future, and how she remains resilient through it all.


    👉 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more untold stories from tennis legends!

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    55 mins
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