What does it take to go from a kid in Sweden to becoming an Australian Open champion… and later coaching stars like Maria Sakkari and Kei Nishikori? 🎾
Thomas Johansson opens up about his journey, struggles, and lessons learned both on and off the court.
Timestamps / Chapters:
00:00 – Millimeters between glory and disaster in tennis
02:00 – Johansson’s childhood obsession with tennis
07:00 – Breaking into the ATP Top 100
13:00 – The unforgettable run to the 2002 Australian Open title
19:00 – Key differences coaching men vs women
22:00 – Life-changing aftermath of winning a Grand Slam
26:00 – Battling career-threatening injuries
28:00 – Facing Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & two eras of tennis
34:00 – Toughest moment: being forced to retire
38:00 – Transition into coaching & first steps with Caroline Wozniacki
45:00 – Building confidence as a coach and helping players mentally
49:00 – Coaching Kei Nishikori: challenges & humility
53:00 – Mentoring the next generation of coaches
1:02:00 – Advice to his younger self
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