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• Lindsay Davenport on Confidence to Reach Potential | TennisWorthy Moments

  United States Billie Jean King Cup Captain and Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport reflects on one of the most impactful experiences of her career: playing for her country at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Davenport shares how an honest assessment from her own legendary captain pushed her to achieve her full potential on the grandest of stages.This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View more TennisWorthy stories at tennisfame.com/tennisworthy.

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• Gabriela Sabatini on Reaching the Pinnacle | TennisWorthy Moments

  On the 35th anniversary of Gabriela Sabatini's 1990 US Open victory, she recalls reaching the top of the mountain to claim her first major singles title. Gaby remembers facing the toughest of opponents - top-seeded Steffi Graf - and her tactics to capture the win. The feeling of finally winning a major tournament was unmatched, especially as the first Argentinian woman to do so in singles.This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View more TennisWorthy stories at tennisfame.com/tennisworthy.

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• Boldness for Changing History: A Retrospective on Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson and Dr. Robert Johnson

  75 years ago this week, Althea Gibson broke the color barrier at the U.S. National Lawn Tennis Championships, becoming the first Black player permitted to compete. Her boldness set the stage for continued change, opening the door for Arthur Ashe's groundbreaking Wimbledon title and her own three major titles in the years to come. We revisit several seminal moments in tennis history in this episode of the TennisWorthy podcast, original published in Feburary. Chris Bowers outlines these change-making moments and the forces behind them, and shares more about the mentor who supported Althea and Arthur along the way - Hall of Famer Dr. Robert Johnson.The International Tennis Hall of Fame thanks the Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA and Oral History Director Yolanda Hester for contributions to this episode:Mark Mathabane, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, Sept 4, 2020, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California.Donald Dell, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, Feb 10, 2020, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California.Owen Williams, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, March 5, 2021, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California.The TennisWorthy Podcast is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. For more information and full episode transcriptions, visit tennisfame.com/podcast.

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• Live from the Induction Celebration with Chris Evert

  Patrick McEnroe and the TennisWorthy Podcast hosted Hall of Famer Chris Evert live in the Fame Fest village at the Induction Celebration: a weekend full of festivities celebrating the Hall of Fame induction of Maria Sharapova and Bob & Mike Bryan. The legendary player turned broadcaster chatted with her friend and colleague McEnroe on a wide range of topics, including the Chris Evert Learning Center at the Hall of Fame, where the TeamFAME youth program is housed. TeamFAME is an after-school program that provides a safe haven for underserved youth and helps them with academics and tennis. She shares how her father used tennis as a way to "keep kids off the streets" and how that influenced her passion for giving back to the community. Evert also shares her thoughts on fellow Hall of Famers Bob and Mike Bryan and Maria Sharapova. The tennis legend also reflects on her career, including the pivotal 1985 French Open match against Martina Navratilova, which taught her the importance of changing strategy and taking risks.Follow along with the Induction Celebration at tennisfame.com/induction. Full episode transcripts are available at tennisfame.com/podcast.

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• The Bryan Brothers on Tennis Roots, Sustaining Excellence and Each Other

  Three days before they're officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bob and Mike Bryan detail their incredible career as arguably the greatest men's doubles team of all time. Chris Bowers and the twins share stories from their upbringing, which was immersed in tennis due to their parents, Wayne and Kathy Bryan. From a young age, they were taught the value of sportsmanship and gratitude. They also reveal how their parents' philosophy of prioritizing doubles and avoiding competition between them helped their partnership flourish.The episode highlights the brothers' career milestones, including their first major title at the 2003 French Open, their Davis Cup victory in 2007, winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and reaching 100 tour-level titles in 2014. The Bryan Brothers also discuss the challenges they faced, from handling losses to physical altercations and a hip injury that sidelined Bob. They reflect on their legacy, hoping to be remembered for their infectious love for the game and for helping popularize doubles.Follow along with all that's in store during the weekend's Induction Celebration at tennisfame.com/induction. Full episode transcripts are available at tennisfame.com/podcast.

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