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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What does it really take to stay with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the very best in the world?

In this raw conversation, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti opens up about pressure, consistency, fatherhood, and what separates talent from Top 10 reality. From being labeled part of the “Next Gen” alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, to learning the hard way that consistency is the real difference, this is an honest look behind elite tennis.

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Comment: Is consistency what separates Sinner and Alcaraz from the rest?

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What separates a good coach from a truly great one?

In this episode of The Insight, legendary coach Darren Cahill breaks down what elite coaching really looks like — and why the goal isn’t to give answers, but to teach players how to think for themselves.

Drawing from decades of experience coaching the very best in the world, Cahill explains why great coaching is built on communication, trust, and timing. He shares why the most effective coaches don’t try to be good at everything, why the coach–player relationship has a natural lifespan, and how the best coaches slowly work themselves out of a job by creating independent, adaptable athletes.

This isn’t just about tennis.

It’s about leadership, teaching, parenting, and knowing when guidance turns into control.

Whether you coach, lead a team, or simply want to help others grow without making them dependent on you, this insight applies far beyond the court.

• Why great coaching is about teaching, not telling
• How elite coaches help players problem-solve under pressure
• The difference between creating independence vs dependence
• Why communication style matters more than technical knowledge
• When it’s time for a new voice — and why that’s a good thing

The Insight

Lessons from the World’s Best in Tennis & Life

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