Nothing Major Michael Kosta Joins the Pod, Roasting the Tennis and His New Book | EP 47
Mar 27, 2025
Michael Kosta, a comedian and former ATP player, takes listeners on a hilarious journey from the tennis courts to comedy stages. He shares the moment he realized pro tennis wasn’t his calling and began roasting instead. Kosta reveals the absurdities of life on tour and spills juicy behind-the-scenes stories from his new book, 'Lucky Loser.' He humorously compares the art of stand-up with tennis, highlights the challenges of both worlds, and shares wild mishaps that all players can relate to.
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From Decatur to the US Open
- Michael Kosta got his first ATP point by beating Jack Brasington in Decatur, Illinois.
- A year later, he watched Brasington lose a close match to Andy Roddick at the US Open.
Peak Performance in College
- Michael Kosta believes his best tennis was played during college due to better coaching.
- He learned basic strategies like the court geometry advantage of cross-court shots.
Funding a Tennis Dream
- Kosta's father stopped funding his tennis career, leading him to sell shares of his potential earnings.
- This allowed him to continue playing professionally until the money ran out.