Francesco Dandekar

Clinical associate professor and associate director of sports psychiatry at Stanford University who works with athletes on performance psychology and mental resilience, especially in tennis.

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Nov 3, 2025 • 46min

Francesco Dandekar: The Unique Mental Hurdles Tennis Players Face (And How You Can Overcome Them)

Francesco Dandekar, a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford specializing in sports psychiatry, shares insights on the mental hurdles tennis players face. He discusses how singles tennis fosters self-reliance and the psychological implications of focusing solely on outcomes. Francesco emphasizes the importance of staying present during matches and how off-court stress significantly impacts performance. He also advocates for building resilience through exposure to discomfort and reflects on the value of understanding personal motivations to enhance gameplay.

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