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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How do you go from 20 double faults a match to World No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion? Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, Jason Stacy, joins the podcast to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes transformation of one of the WTA’s biggest stars.

In this masterclass on sports psychology and tennis coaching, we dive into:

• The Serve Crisis: Overcoming the "yips" when technical fixes failed.
• Mental Toughness: The "Stop or Change" ultimatum that saved Sabalenka’s career.
• Breathwork for Athletes: Specific protocols to control your brain under high pressure.
• The WTA Tour: Why Jason believes empathy can be a weakness for female athletes.
• Caroline Garcia: A deep dive into the "post-win void" and the reality of life at the top.

Whether you're a player looking to fix your tennis serve or a fan wanting inside access to Team Sabalenka, this episode offers a blueprint for the champion mindset.

01:32 - Energy Management: The hidden cost of Grand Slams

07:22 - From Dmitry Tursunov to the WTA: Jason Stacy’s entry into tennis

12:12 - Building Team Sabalenka

18:15 - Fixing the Yips: Solving the 20 double fault crisis

23:55 - The "Stop or Change" Ultimatum

32:04 - Caroline Garcia on why winning can feel empty

41:43 - Why staying at the top is harder than the climb

49:00 - The Legacy Mindset: You never fight alone

56:10 - Healthy Player-Coach relationships vs. toxic cultures

01:10:54 - Controversy: Is empathy a weakness in women's tennis?

01:16:15 - Breathwork Masterclass: Controlling the mind via the body

01:21:40 - The "Secret" breathing trick for changeovers

01:42:00 - French Open breakthrough and the power of awareness

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Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties.

Timestamps:

00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority

00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tournament: "I don't belong here"

00:05:40 – Roland Garros 2020: "I thought it was impossible"

00:08:45 – The chaotic thoughts before winning match point

00:10:30 – Handling the pressure of her first big sponsor

00:11:40 – Why Iga has worked with a psychologist since age 14

00:13:00 – What drives her: Titles, Rankings, or Stats?

00:15:00 – The "Lie" she tells herself to win tournaments

00:18:15 – Advice to her younger self

In this episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia sits down with World No. 1 Iga Świątek for a raw conversation about the mental side of tennis. From finishing high school while on tour to handling the explosion of fame after the French Open, Iga shares the reality behind the stats.

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