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Control the Controllables

Control the Controllables

De : Dan Kiernan
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Dan Kiernan, Director of SotoTennis Academy in Spain has created a podcast to entertain, educate and energise the tennis community. Hear Dan pick the brains of professional tennis players, coaches, parents, and others involved in High Performance Tennis.Dan Kiernan Hygiène et vie saine Tennis
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  • Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram Retirement Special

    Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram Retirement Special
    Sep 24 2026

    Two Retirements. Two Incredible Careers.

    This week on Control the Controllables, we're marking the retirement of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, two of the finest doubles players of their generation and two of the most generous guests we´ve had on the show.

    Between them: 6 major titles each. 4 men's doubles crowns together, including the Australian Open in 2020 and that remarkable US Open three-peat in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Joe became only the second British man ever to reach World Number 1, holding the position for 23 weeks. Rajeev picked up two Olympic silver medals, 32 ATP titles, 9 Masters titles.

    Then this year, with barely any matches between them, they made the US Open semi-finals from nowhere. Form is temporary. Class is permanent.

    We've gone back into the archives to pull out the moments from their episodes that we think every player, coach and parent should hear.

    In this episode:

    • Joe on the gap between belief and confidence, and why the two are not the same thing
    • Rajeev on walking away from singles at 56 in the world to become a doubles specialist
    • Following your heart when the decision is genuinely difficult, from college to retirement
    • Why 11 partners in one year is the hardest way to build a career
    • What Rajeev saw in Joe before anyone else did
    • Joe on what he wants his legacy in British tennis to be
    • Dan's challenge to British tennis: what happens when the Louis Cayer era ends?
    • The Rajeev Ram Instagram post that everyone in this sport should read

    Listen to Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury´s full episodes on CTC:

    • Rajeev Ram - Multiple Grand Slam Champion
    • Joe Salisbury - Double US Open Champion!

    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Follow CTC on Instagram
    • Tennis Athlete - Online Strength & Conditioning for Performance Players
    • SotoTennis Academy
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    40 min
  • US Open 2026 Review: New Champions, Big Talking Points & Lessons from New York

    US Open 2026 Review: New Champions, Big Talking Points & Lessons from New York
    Sep 16 2026
    What a US Open! We saw two new champions crowned in New York, plenty of our pre-tournament predictions were ripped up, and both draws gave us lots of storylines.In our final Grand Slam Review episode of 2026, Host Dan Kiernan is joined by our panel:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Freddie NielsenSports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy ReidCoach, podcaster and former agent Johnny DelgadoKieron Vorster, Fitness Coach to Tem Henman, Dan Evans & Wayne FerreriaAs ever, this isn’t just a review of the results. The panel gets into the realities behind elite performance: handling pressure, managing expectations, coping with defeat, the role of parents and coaches, and what players at every level can learn from the very best in the game.In this episode:Alexander Zverev finally gets his US Open moment beating Shelton in the final, and his emotional on-court speech about his mother and managing Type 1 diabetes.Ben Shelton´s breakthrough run to his first Grand Slam finalCould 2027 give us a new “Big Three”? The panel discusses whether Zverev can now consistently challenge Alcaraz and Sinner.Rafael Jodar’s shock first-round exit despite being a dark-horse pick off the back of a career-best summer.Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka. Why Rybakina’s balance, composure and first-strike tennis caused Sabalenka so many problems in the final , and the panel discuss how the best players handle nerves differently.Serena Williams skipping press conferences again and the panel's take on tournaments letting stars off the hook.The strength of the women's draw: Zheng Qinwen's run through qualifying, Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff's continued dominance on and off the courtThe Djokovic debate: a first-round exit, falling out of the world's top 10 for the first time in over two decades, and whether he can still go deep in a Slam at 37.Wheelchair tennis: GB´s Alfie Hewett, Tokito Oda and the extraordinary standard at the top of the wheelchair game.Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison's men's doubles title, and the debate around the future and recognition of doubles tennisKaterina Siniakova keeps making history! Her continued dominance and double Golden Slam achievement.What happens next? The panel looks ahead to the remainder of 2026, including the race for year-end No.1, Holger Rune’s return, the Next Gen Finals and the WTA Finals.There are plenty of disagreements, predictions and laughs along the way, but also some brilliant takeaways for players, parents and coaches on pressure, resilience, expectations and what really separates the very best when the biggest moments arrive.🎧 Sit back and enjoy our US Open 2026 Review!This episode is brought to you by Novellus: https://novellusfinance.com/uk/Links Mentioned in this EpisodeFollow the Podcast here: Instagram | Facebook | Email usSotoTennis Academy: https://www.instagram.com/sototennisMentioned in this episode:Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop. TennisAthlete is an online Strength & Conditioning platform, designed specifically for tennis players who want structured, affordable and flexible training. Wherever they are in the world. TennisAthlete helps you stay consistent, improve performance, and train with purpose. Train smarter. Anywhere.TennisAthlete
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    1 h et 37 min
  • US Open Preview 2026! Everything To Look Out For!

    US Open Preview 2026! Everything To Look Out For!
    Aug 30 2026

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    Email us: info@sototennis.com

    US Open 2026 preview. Dan is joined by Freddie Nielsen, Denmark Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon doubles champion, Candy Reid live in New Yorks, and first-time guest Johnny Delgado, coach and podcaster.

    In this episode:

    • Are both the men’s and women’s draw wide open?
    • Qinwen Zheng, Paris Olympic champion, coming through qualifying despite elbow surgery
    • Stan Wawrinka getting a wildcard at the last minute and why the panel loves it
    • Alcaraz, will he even make it to the court on day one and how far can he realistically go
    • Men's and women's dark horse picks and winner predictions
    • The Djokovic debate: can he recover match after match at nearly 40 and go deep in a slam?
    • Debate around the future of doubles tennis

    TennisAthlete provides age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete

    Brought to you by Novellus: https://novellusfinance.com/uk/
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    1 h et 13 min
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