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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The Weight of Expectations
- Handling expectations, both internal and external, is a significant challenge in professional tennis.
- The pressure to constantly improve rankings and win titles can become overwhelming.
Emotional Rollercoaster of Tennis
- Tennis is emotionally demanding, offering unique highs and lows.
- Effectively managing these emotions is key for career progression.
Paolini's Unexpected Journey
- Jasmine Paolini never expected to reach two Grand Slam finals.
- She approached these milestones with joy and surprise, focusing on the present rather than dreaming too big.