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Tennis Insider Club
E24 - Rybakina, Paolini & Sakkari: Live From EAST Miami
Mar 30, 2025
Join top WTA stars Maria Sakkari, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini as they candidly share insights from the tennis circuit. They discuss the emotional toll of competition, from handling public expectations to dealing with burnout after tough losses. Balancing their professional and personal lives proves challenging, especially with constant travel and injuries. The trio also reflect on redefining success and the importance of recognizing personal achievements in a world driven by perfectionism and pressure.
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- Top tennis players face immense pressure from expectations, which significantly impacts their mental health and performance during competitions.
- Extensive travel for tournaments can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, emphasizing the need for a supportive network to share experiences.
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The Challenges of Expectations
Tennis players often grapple with the pressure of expectations, both self-imposed and from external sources. The discussion highlights how these expectations can create mental strain, affecting performance during competitions. For instance, players expressed the difficulty of maintaining a steady trajectory in rankings, where one tournament victory is often followed by pressure to replicate success. Managing these expectations becomes a significant part of a player's mental strategy as they navigate the demands of professional tennis.
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