Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam tennis champion and mental health advocate, shares her remarkable journey through fame and motherhood. She opens up about the pressures of being a top athlete and how these challenges once tied her self-worth to her rankings. Naomi discusses the loneliness of success and how motherhood shifted her perspective towards joy and personal growth. The conversation dives into coping with external expectations and the importance of self-reflection, revealing that true success is about learning and showing up for oneself.

Carlos Alcaraz shines following his success in the Davis Cup, stirring excitement for the future. Rising stars Sonay Kartal and Magdalena Frech share their triumphs after winning their first WTA titles. Naomi Osaka discusses her split with coach Wim Fissette and hints at collaborating with Patrick Mouratoglou. The conversation also touches on the grueling tennis schedule, player burnout, and implications of Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Laver Cup. It's a lively deep dive into the dynamic world of tennis!

In this thrilling discussion, guests like Jasmine Paolini, who recently made a stunning comeback against Bianca Andreescu, and Naomi Osaka, known for her powerful statements and striking outfits, share their insights. Dan Evans reflects on his record-setting longest match, while young stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner discuss their experiences. The conversation touches on the struggles of Iga Swiatek and the bittersweet end of Danielle Collins' Grand Slam singles career, all against the backdrop of an electrifying US Open.

In this lively discussion, rising star Carlos Alcaraz shares his journey in navigating injury concerns ahead of the US Open. Novak Djokovic reflects on his legendary career and the mental strategies that keep him at the top. Barbora Krejcikova opens up about embracing the spotlight as a dual-threat player. Naomi Osaka discusses balancing fame and the pressures of the game, while Jack Draper delves into the challenges of coaching dynamics. Together, they paint a vibrant picture of the sport's exciting future amidst the iconic tournament.

Tennis expert Catherine discusses the United Cup in Perth, with format changes, technique tweaks for Swiatek, and great wins for Boulter and Qinwen. Osaka's impressive comeback and Nadal's return are highlighted, along with Thiem surviving a snake interruption. The podcast also introduces their new mascot, Bodie, and discusses the recent United Cup tie and Stefan Edberg's tennis career.