August Holmgren: Wimbledon Sensation and Challenger Champion
In today's episode, we have the Danish star August Holmgren. Straight after his incredible run at Wimbledon, reaching the 3rd round with 2 matches that lasted 5 sets across qualifying and main draw, before playing Alex De Minaur. And directly following Wimbledon, he went on to win his next Challenger tournament in Granby. August attended the University of San Diego and advanced to the NCAA individual final, where he faced a certain Ben Shelton. Reached a career high of 144 in the world and climbing every year. You guys will love his mindset on steady and consistent progress and blocking out the noise.Talking points:August’s incredible run at 2025 Wimbledon, making round 3 and playing Alex De Minaur.The feeling of winning his 1st and most recent Challenger tour titles.Growing up and playing tennis in Demark.Battling through 2 matches that latest 5 sets at Wimbledon and winning them both.Dealing with heat stroke and vomiting during a match.Playing college and becoming the No. 1-ranked college player in the nation at the University of San Diego.Playing Ben Shelton in the NCAA individual final.How August fights and blocks out demons during his matches.The main differences aspiring tennis players should know between the Future and Challenger tour.Links mentioned in the episode - Ep 108 Holger Rune: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/episode-108-holger-rune-no-doubt/Ep 251 Adam Blicher: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/adam-blicher-getting-to-know-ourselves-rather-than-changing-ourselves/Ep 254 Ethan Quinn: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/ethan-quinn-on-the-challenges-of-rising-up-the-atp-rankings/Don't forget to head to our YouTube Channel and like and subscribe to watch clips and now full episodes of Control The Controllables: www.youtube.com/@ctc.podcastFollow August Holmgren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/augustholmgren/?hl=enThanks for listening!Control The Controllables.
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Tristan Boyer: Fighting for the ATP Top 100
In today´s episode we speak to American pro tennis player Tristan Boyer.Tristan has a career high ranking of 109 in the world, and played college tennis at Stanford University.He shares his experiences of moving up the rankings as he tries to break the ATP top 100. From playing Futures as a junior, to winning Challenger events after turning pro in February 2023, to playing top players like Tommy Paul and Alex De Minaur.Episode Highlights:-Tristan reflects on the challenges of managing expectations during tough seasons.He shares insights on the role of coaches in his development.Tristen shares his thoughts on the non-negotiables for success in tennis. Why the ability to play to your own strengths is crucial in tennis.Why he recommends College tennis for personal and tennis development.The differences in playing futures, challengers and ATP matches.Links Mentioned in this Episode:-Episode 254: Ethan QuinnEpisode 258: Taro DanielFollow Tristan on InstagramSotoTennis AcademyDon´t forget to head to our CTC YouTube Channel to watch clips and full episodes from the show.
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French Open 2025 Review with Neal Skupski
What a French Open we were given this year, with what many are calling the greatest final of all time between Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner! In this episode, our Grand Slam panelists break down all the action from Roland Garros which saw Alcaraz & Coco Gauff crowned Singles Champions.GB´s Neal Skupski also makes a special appearance after reaching the final of the Men´s Doubles with fellow Brit Joe Salisbury.Joining CTC host Dan Kiernan are:-Freddie Nielsen: 2012 Wimbledon Men's Doubles Champion, Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and coach to Elmer Møller.Kieron Vorster: Top Strength and Conditioning coach who´s worked with Dan Evans, Liam Broady and Sorana Cirstea.Episode Highlights include:-The significance of the incredible mens final on tennis history.Sinner´s resilience despite losing the final.Neal Skupski shares valuable insights from his fortnight in Paris.How rivalries in tennis can be friendly yet competitive.Coco Gauff's victory showcased her potential as a star for now and the future.Sabalenka's reaction post-match raised questions about sportsmanship.Lois Boisson’s amazing run to the semi-finals and climbing 296 places the WTA rankings.British success in wheelchair tennis & the juniors.If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more tennis players, coaches and parents who need these insights.
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Chris Lewit: Is Spanish tennis on the decline?
Spain has dominated tennis for more than 2 decades, but is their reign finally coming to an end?The country has seen a drop in the number of top 100 players in both the mens and women´s game.In today´s episode we speak to US Coach Chris Lewit who has spent the past 20 years studying Spanish tennis to discuss why this is. We look at the current state and future of tennis in Spain, the impact of more international players training in the country, and why he thinks modernising training methodologies is needed to keep Spain dominant on the world stage.Topics we look into include:Generational shifts in attitudes towards tennis.Has training more international players rather than native Spaniards had an affect?The serve is often neglected in traditional Spanish training.Does this generation of players have the willingness to suffer and sacrifice like Nadal did?Does Carlos Alcaraz represent a new generation of Spanish players with a different style?The future of Spanish tennis depends on evolving methodologies and focusing on grassroots development.Links Mentioned in this episode:-Check out Chris Lewit´s book: The Secrets of Spanish TennisSupport Dan´s 15K Your Way Challenge to raise money for Alzheimer´s Society UKFollow Control the Controllables on Instagram to keep up with all the latest on the show!Find out more about SotoTennis Academy in Spain!
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French Open 2025 Preview
As the 2025 French Open gets underway today, we´ve brought our Grand Slam panellists together to discuss everything we can expect from the next two weeks at Roland Garros.Can Alcaraz become the new King of Clay after Nadal´s retirement? Will Iga Swiatek win her 4th title in a row in Paris? With so many American men in the draw, will we see our first US Men´s Champion since Agassi in 1999?Our panellists join Dan to chat through these questions, their picks for the title and dark horses to watch out for, plus much more in today´s episode. Our Preview panel includes:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.Sports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy ReidGB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Henry Patten.Top tennis strength and conditioning coach and CTC legend Kieron VorsterWe want to hear who you think will be this year's French Open champions! Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or Twitter or drop us an email to let us know who you´re backing!
Dan Kiernan, Director of SotoTennis Academy in Spain has created a podcast to entertain, educate and energise the tennis community. Hear Dan pick the brains of professional tennis players, coaches, parents, and others involved in High Performance Tennis.
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