What It's Really Like to be a Tennis Professional on Tour
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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The Mental Game: Challenges of Professional Tennis
This chapter explores the psychological challenges faced by professional tennis players, such as loneliness and the mental strains of life on tour. The discussion highlights the influence of parental pressures, career transitions, and recent developments like the Professional Tennis Players Association aimed at improving player welfare. Additionally, it examines the impact of alternative sports like paddle on the tennis landscape and the implications for player health and community engagement.
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