Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia

Tim Henman joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán to discuss Wimbledon pressure, prize money, family legacy and what success really means. A former World No.4 and four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, Tim opens up about growing up with Wimbledon in his family, carrying British expectations, the debate around Grand Slam prize money, and why tennis needs better communication between players and tournamen...

Marta Kostyuk’s coach Sandra Zaniewska joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran on Tennis Insider Club for a deep conversation about emotions, pressure, coaching, parents, data, recovery and what it really takes to build a top tennis player. Sandra shares how she went from professional player to coach, what she learned from working with Petra Martić and Alizé Cornet, and how she built a long-term rel...

Eugenie Bouchard returns to Tennis Insider Club for one of her most honest conversations yet. After reaching the Wimbledon final at 20, becoming one of the most talked-about players in tennis, and carrying the pressure of expectation for years, Genie opens up about why she really decided to retire. In this episode, she talks with Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran about the emotional cost of elite te...

Before what is expected to be his final Roland Garros, Gaël Monfils opens up about one of the biggest misconceptions of his career: that it was ever just about the show. For years, fans saw the smile, the energy, the jumping smashes, the tweeners, and the impossible athleticism. But behind all of that, Gaël says there was always one thing first: the desire to win. In this short episode, Gaël refle...

Madison Keys joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Tennis Insider Club. After years of being told she would win a Grand Slam, Madison opens up about the pressure that followed her from a very young age, the weight of expectations, and the painful thought that no matter how much she had achieved, her career might still feel incomplete without a Slam. She reflects on the 201...

Diego Schwartzman joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán for a deeply honest conversation about the real cost of a life in professional tennis. From growing up in Argentina with limited resources, to fighting his way through Futures and Challengers, to facing Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on the biggest stages, Diego built one of the most respected careers in tennis through discipl...

In this special episode of  Tennis Insider Club , Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran sit down for an honest, personal conversation about life on tour, the reality behind professional tennis, performance, pressure, identity, and what fans don’t usually see from the outside. No guest. No filter. Just a deeper look into Caroline’s world — from the emotions of competing at the highest level, to the...

Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa opens up to Caroline Garcia about the grueling reality of chronic injuries and the hidden struggles of the pro tour. Paula reveals the physical toll of playing matches on painkillers, the mental exhaustion of dealing with social media trolls, and the exclusive one-hour phone call with her idol, Rafael Nadal, that helped her navigate her darkest moments. 🌟 SPONSOR:...

Tom Hill never planned to be a tennis coach. He finished college, put his rackets in the wardrobe, and was planning law school. Then a chance encounter at a bar in Santa Monica led to a hitting session with Maria Sharapova. Then a call from Danielle Collins — ranked 250 in the world at the time. Eight months later she was Top 30. Then came Maria Sakkari. And six years, a Top 3 ranking and countles...

Gavin MacMillan spent years building athletes nobody expected to make it — boxers, hockey players, tennis pros. Then Aryna Sabalenka hired him, and the tennis world started paying attention. In this episode, Gavin breaks down the serve transformation that took Sabalenka from 6 double faults in a single final to 6 double faults across an entire tournament. He explains why 99% of strength coaches in...

Arthur Rinderknech didn't follow the typical ATP blueprint. At 18, when most aspiring pros were grinding Futures tournaments, he chose to go to university in the United States — a decision that French tennis culture saw as giving up. Today, he's ranked inside the ATP Top 30 and one of the most interesting stories on the men's tour. In this episode, Arthur joins Caroline Garcia and Borja for an unf...

How do you raise two world-class champions on a budget in a country with no tennis infrastructure? Judy Murray shares her raw, "old school" wisdom on avoiding burnout, handling the "human ATM" parent trap, and why letting your kids play is better than any coaching manual. A very insightful conversation with the mother of Jamie and Andy Murray. Chapters: 01:14 Starting with wooden rackets and Scotl...

Eugenie Bouchard reveals why she still hasn't watched her Wimbledon final match and opens up about the reality of rapid fame—from eating disorders induced by stress to the toxic double standards of social media. Timestamps: 00:00 – "It happened too fast": Processing early success 01:55 – Why she couldn't talk about mental health in 2014 03:55 – The "Selfie" Double Standard: Loved when winning, hat...

Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the "surreal" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet. Best Moments: 03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras 06:55 - The "awkward" reality of the pro locker room 11:58 - The Agass...

How do you go from 20 double faults a match to  World No. 1  and  Grand Slam Champion ? Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach,  Jason Stacy , joins the podcast to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes transformation of one of the WTA’s biggest stars. In this masterclass on  sports psychology  and  tennis coaching , we dive into: The Serve Crisis:  Overcoming the "...

Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties. Timestamps: 00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority 00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tour...

What does it really take to stay with  Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz , and the very best in the world? In this raw conversation, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti  opens up about pressure, consistency, fatherhood, and what separates talent from Top 10 reality. From being labeled part of the “Next Gen” alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, to learning the hard way that  consistency...

What separates a good coach from a truly great one? In this episode of  The Insight , legendary coach  Darren Cahill  breaks down what elite coaching  really  looks like — and why the goal isn’t to give answers, but to teach players how to think for themselves. Drawing from decades of experience coaching the very best in the world, Cahill explains why great coaching is bui...

She nearly quit tennis last year. Seven surgeries, constant setbacks, and a body few doctors understood. Today, Francesca Jones reveals how she fought through doubt, pain, and pressure to break into the Top 100 — and what she’s learned along the way. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 – “This year was supposed to be my last…” Career crossroads, feeling stuck, and finding unexpected freedom. 03:10 – Mo...

Solana Cirstea spent 20 years chasing the biggest dreams in tennis — No.1, Grand Slams, perfection. Now, she opens up about pressure, regret, joy, and why 2026 will be her final year… One of the rawest mindset conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 01:40 – How her father pushed her into tennis from age 4 05:10 – Becoming a top junior and breaking into WTA at 16 07:20 –...

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 su...

What happens when reaching the Top 100 and entering the Grand Slams main draw doesn’t make life easier, but harder? Eva Lys opens up about pressure, identity, mental health, and rediscovering joy in tennis. One of the most honest conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club. KEY MOMENTS: 02:00 – When reaching Top 100 made everything harder 05:00 – Identity, results & why losing can break you 08:3...

At just 29, Garbiñe Muguruza—2x Grand Slam Champion and former World No.1—made the shocking decision to step away from tennis. In this raw, emotional conversation, she opens up to Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán about pressure, burnout, family sacrifice, and finding peace beyond trophies. Key Moments: 01:00 – Growing Up in Venezuela & Family Sacrifice 06:00 – Strict Parenting and Losing Childh...

From being told she’d never make it… to lifting the Wimbledon trophy. 🏆 Marion Bartoli opens up on her fight against doubt, pain, and anorexia — and the moment she proved everyone wrong. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Overcoming doubt & proving critics wrong 02:00 – Childhood in France and discovering tennis 07:00 – The first Wimbledon final vs Venus Williams 13:00 – Training with her father and breaking...

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 – Break...