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Control the Controllables

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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01:38:08

Teaching the Mindset: What Tennis Players Really Need...

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2025/10/09

Anger, tears, frustration - all junior players have experienced this at some point on a tennis court - but these are not signs of weakness. In this powerful episode, leading sports Psychologist Dr. Callum Gowling explains how emotion can fuel performance when it’s understood, not punished.With decades of experience working with elite players and coaches, Dr. Gowling breaks down the real challenges tennis players face, from pressure and confidence to stress and relationships, and how honest

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01:31:45

US Open 2025 Review with Gaby Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe

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2025/09/09

Listen to our very special US Open Review episode brought to you by Novellus, as we are joined by the 2025 Women’s Doubles Champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe!The pair who are coached by CTC Host Dan Kiernan, share their journey to their second Grand Slam title, and answer questions from our panellists and listeners.Our panel also look back on the highs and lows of what was a very eventful 3 weeks at Flushing Meadows, which saw both Carlos Alcaraz & Aryna Sabalenka crowned Champions for

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41:26

Andrea Vavassori: Why winning the US Open Mixed...

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2025/09/02

A fortnight on from the much anticipated new mixed doubles format at the US Open, Dan chats to Andrea Vavassori on his win with fellow Italian, Sara Errani As the only specialist doubles team invited to enter, they saw off some of the top singles tennis players in the world to successfully defend their US Open Mixed Doubles title.In this live YouTube episode, Dan is joined by Vavassori to talk about the excitement surrounding the event, the energy from the crowds and why winning the event in New

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01:12:28

US Open 2025 LIVE Preview

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2025/08/24

With the US Open getting underway today, we´re bringing you the Live YouTube episode of our US Open 2025 PreviewDan was joined by CTC favourite and Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen to look at what we can expect from the final Grand Slam of 2025.Listen to them break down the best match ups in the draw, give their dark horses to watch out for and potential winners. Plus, how the unique atmosphere that Flushing Meadows provides can affect player performance.Head to our CTC YouTube channel

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21:00

CTC Shorts: Why has the US Open Mixed Doubles evoked...

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2025/08/21

The US Open Mixed Doubles has been the talk of tennis the past few days. The new format has been debated for months, and now it´s over, opinion is still divided!Host Dan Kiernan jumps on to today´s CTC Short to recap the event in New York and look at why it has stirred up such strong feelings in the tennis world. With Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beating Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud to sucessfully defend their title, Dan looks at why this feels like a victory for all doubles players.What did

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01:10:33

August Holmgren: Wimbledon Sensation and Challenger...

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2025/08/13

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

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01:18:15

Tristan Boyer: Fighting for the ATP Top 100

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2025/08/03

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

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51:31

Lloyd Glasspool & Julian Cash - Wimbledon Champions 2025

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2025/07/19

In today´s episode Dan speaks to 2025 Wimbledon Champions Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash.Glasspool and Cash made history at SW19, becoming the first all-British pair to win the Mens Doubles title since 1936. A week on from lifting their first Grand Slam trophy, they tell us all about their run to the title, how they are feeling and if it has sunk in yet.Episode highlights:-What went through Lloyd´s mind as he served for the Championship.Julian talks us through how he almost had to withdraw with

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01:11:53

Wimbledon 2025 LIVE Review

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2025/07/15

Wimbledon 2025 did not disappoint! From early upsets, unexpected runs by qualifiers (and alternates!), to two new Wimbledon champions in Sinner and Swiatek, it´s been an exciting 2 weeks at SW19!And the sun shone throughout!CTC Host Dan Kiernan went live on YouTube to review all of the action with our Grand Slam panellists:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion,Freddie NielsenTop S&C CoachKieron Vorsterwho has worked with Liam Broady, Dan Evans, Tim Henman and Wayne

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01:04:04

Wimbledon Lives Day 12 Recap and Finals Preview W/...

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2025/07/12

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships, joined by special guests from the world of tennis.Who is winning each final?These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the tournament.Today, Dan is joined by two CTC fan favourites, Calvin Betton and Freddie Nielsen!Episode Highlights:-Reviewing the Men's Singles semi-finalsReviewing

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48:36

Wimbledon Lives Day 11 Recap and Day 12 Preview W/...

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2025/07/11

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships, joined by special guests from the world of tennis.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the tournament.Today, Dan is joined by Mel South, commentator and former WTA top 100 player. As well as Will Boucek, host of the Doubles Only podcast.Episode Highlights:-The amazing Men's

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39:38

Wimbledon Lives Day 10 Recap Day 11 Preview

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2025/07/10

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships.Today's episode, we talk about the singles and doubles semi-finals, mixed doubles final and all the action from day 10.We are joined by podcast host, journalist, and former CNN sports anchor Candy Reid.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the day.Episode Highlights:-Dan

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17:14

Wimbledon Lives Day 8 Recap and Day 9 Preview

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2025/07/08

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the day.Episode Highlights:-Talking about the heartbreaking moment Grigor Dimitrov had to go off the court due to injury for the 5th Grand Slam in a row.Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe making it into the Quarter Finals at Wimbledon.The

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27:16

Wimbledon Lives Week 1 Recap W/ Tom Linley

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2025/07/06

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships, joined by special guests from the world of tennis.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the tournament.Today, Dan is joined by Tom Linley, a hitting partner at Wimbledon this year. Hitting with players such as Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Jakub Mensik, Elena Rybakina, and so

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45:00

Wimbledon Live Day 3 Recap. W/ Bruce Lipka

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2025/07/03

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the day.Today, Dan is joined by Erin Routliffe's coach and head coach of Penn State's tennis program, Bruce Lipka.Episode Highlights:-Cultural differences play a role in how players adapt to international tournaments.More seeded players

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26:45

Wimbledon Lives Day 2 Recap

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2025/07/02

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to give you insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the day.In our Day 1 Recap, Dan is joined by the coach of Elmer Moller and Holmgren and Denmark´s Davis Cup captain, Freddie Nielsen.And Top S&C Coach Kieron Vorster who has worked with Liam Broady, Dan Evans, Tim Henman and Wayne Ferreira.Episode

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22:35

Wimbledon Live Day 1 Recap

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2025/07/01

Our CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to give you insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the day.In our Day 1 Recap, Dan is joined by the coach of Elmer Moller and Holmgren and Denmark´s Davis Cup captain, Freddie Nielsen.Episode Highlights:-Men´s seeds Holger Rune, Griekspoor, Medvedev and more who are already out.How are the players

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01:00:13

Wimbledon 2025 LIVE Preview

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2025/06/30

Our favourite Grand Slam here at Control the Controllables is underway! Our panellists are back to chat through everything we can expect from Wimbledon 2025.Dan went live on YouTube from SW19 for this year´s Wimbledon Preview episode. You can listen to everything they discussed, including which players to watch out for, predictions to pick up the titles and their potential popcorn match-ups. 🍿.Joining CTC Host Dan Kiernan on our Live Preview was:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon

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01:17:14

Taro Daniel

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2025/06/22

Taro Daniel is an American-Japanese pro tennis player and Olympian who´s reached a career high of 58 in the world.He joins Dan to chat through his tennis journey from his upbringing in Japan, the United States and Spain, to wins over some of the biggest names in the sport including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Casper Ruud & Ben Shelton. Taro speaks openly about the highs and lows of constantly touring, the challenges of maintaining mental health in a competitive environment, and how tennis has

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01:21:20

French Open 2025 Review with Neal Skupski

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2025/06/10

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

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