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Jim Courier: Beating Agassi, World No.1 Pressure & Life After Tennis

Jim Courier: Beating Agassi, World No.1 Pressure & Life After Tennis

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Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the "surreal" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet.


Best Moments:

03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras

06:55 - The "awkward" reality of the pro locker room

11:58 - The Agassi rivalry & "Open" book

14:55 - Winning his first Grand Slam (Roland Garros)

17:00 - Handling fame & the "storm" of success

21:58 - Social media's impact on young players today

31:30 - Why Jim retired early at age 30

40:50 - Transition to broadcasting & interviewing stars

48:50 - The evolution of tennis: Sinner, Alcaraz & speed


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