What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?
Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.
One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations
04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete
07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?
10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen
14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself
17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see
20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis
22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed
32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do
45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts
48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”
56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennis
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