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The Functional Tennis Podcast

Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis.

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37:56

Jesper De Jong - Closing in on The Top 100

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Jesper De Jong, a rising Dutch tennis player, shares his journey from a young athlete to competing on the world stage, including his experiences qualifying for his first Grand Slam and playing against top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. With a steady rise in rankings and a strong team behind him, Jesper emphasizes the importance of consistency and hard work in achieving his goals. He discusses the challenges of balancing training in a beautiful yet distracting location like Bali,

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25:22

Consistency and Passion: Linda Noskova's Winning Mindset

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Czech tennis player Linda Noskova joins Fabio Molle to discuss her impressive rise in the WTA rankings, achieving a spot in the top 25 by maintaining a consistent mindset and dedication to continuous improvement. At just 20 years old, Linda reflects on her journey since winning the French Open junior title in 2021 and shares insights on the importance of playing junior tournaments as a foundation for success. She emphasizes the significance of having realistic goals and the long journey it takes to

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28:14

"I wasn't that good" ATP #123 Jaime Faria [Ep 244]

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2024/12/10

Jaime Faria, a promising 21-year-old Portuguese tennis player, has made an impressive leap in his career, climbing from a rank of 411 to a career-high 116 this year. Despite not being the top junior in Portugal and facing tough competition, Jaime chose to remain with the Portuguese Tennis Federation rather than pursue college tennis in the U.S. His journey is marked by an incredible run that includes winning four Futures titles and two Challenger titles, showcasing his determination and talent. In

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20:02

13 Gifts Ideas for Tennis Players: Functional Tennis...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Join me, Fabio Molle, as I share my top 13 favorite products for tennis players that make perfect gifts for the upcoming season. From rackets to shoes, grips to training aids, I've curated a list that caters to every tennis enthusiast, whether they are just starting or are seasoned players. One of the highlights of this episode is the Bablot Pure Aero, which has been voted our Racket of the Year for the second consecutive year, alongside the Wilson Blade as a close second. I also dive into my

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29:45

What Does It Really Mean to 'Make It' in Tennis?...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/19

What does it truly mean to "make it" as a tennis player? In this episode, I delve into this question with Belgian player Kimmer Coppejans, a former junior French Open champion who reached the top 100 for a brief period. Kimmer shares his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis, including the mental challenges he faced, such as the yips and the struggle to regain confidence after injuries. He discusses the importance of consistency and the evolving landscape of the sport, where even

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01:00:16

Navigating the Tour: Laurent Lokoli on Challenges and...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/05

French tennis player Laurent Lokoli joins the Functional Tennis Podcast to share his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual game styles rather than just results, advising young players to stay true to their strengths. Throughout the conversation, Laurent discusses players' challenges on the circuit, including mental health and the pressures of consistency at different levels, from futures to the ATP tour. He reflects on his

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38:28

The Player's Perspective: Jason Jung on Mental...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/23

Jason Jung joins the Functional Tennis podcast to share his journey as a professional tennis player, including the challenges he faced with injuries and the decision to switch national representation to Taiwan. He discusses the financial and personal motivations behind this choice, highlighting how it opened doors for sponsorships and competitive opportunities. Jason candidly reflects on his struggles during a tough year in 2017, where he faced numerous first-round exits, and how a pivotal win at

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01:18:37

6-Time Grand Slam Title Coach Wim Fissette [ep.239]

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/09

6-time grand slam coach Wim Fissette joins us on the Functional Tennis Podcast to chat about his coaching career. Wim set a high standard for himself winning 3 out of the first 6 slams he coached at.Wim worked with some of the best players in the past 15 years such as Kim Clijsters, Sabine Lisicki, Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta, Angelique Kerber and recently finished working with Naomi Osaka. With Iga Swiatek recently finishing with her 3-year coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, is Wim the

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42:35

Lulu Sun - WTA #220 to #40 in 1 year

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/09/25

Today I speak to 23-year-old US College graduate Lulu Sun who has had an impressive run since graduating from the University Of Texas.In only 1 year of College Tennis, she rose to number 3 in the rankings and over the past 12 months on the WTA tour she has risen from no.210 to her current ranking of no.40.We chat about her early junior days, the importance of education and college tennis, why she switched nationality from Switzerland to New Zealand, her quailes to quarterfinals run at Wimbledon this

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28:08

[Part 2] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/09/17

Part 2 of the 2024 Functional Tennis Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd). We chat about round 2 and 1/4's results as well as a semi final previewaJonas is one of the leading racket experts and puts out great reviews on his YouTube channel which you can see here.Head over to the Functional Tennis Instagram stories to get voting.Finally a shoutout to Tennis Warehouse Europe who are sponsoring this event along with the Shoe of the Year which will run in. a few weeks. You

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32:26

[Part 1] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/09/12

The racket of the year is back and Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd) jumps on to chat about results from round 1 and previews round 2.Jonas is one of the leading racket experts and puts out great reviews on his YouTube channel which you can see here.Head over to the Functional Tennis Instagram stories to get voting.Finally a shoutout to Tennis Warehouse Europe who are sponsoring this event along with the Shoe of the Year which will run in. a few weeks. You can get details on all the rackets over on

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33:55

Inside the Mind of Sandra Zaniewska: Coach of WTA Top...

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2024/08/22

In episode 235 of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I sit down with Sandra Zaniewska, coach of WTA Top 20 player Marta Kostyuk. Sandra, a former pro herself with wins over the likes of Ons Jabeur and Ash Barty, transitioned into coaching at a young age and has since worked with top names like Petra Martic and Alizé Cornet.Sandra shares her journey from player to coach, her experiences leading the development of high-performance players at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, and her role with the Champ'Seed

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37:49

Doubles strategist Will Boucek

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/08/15

I chatted with pro doubles strategist Will Boucek. Will works with numerous ATP/WTA doubles pros, and USTA and helps amateurs improve their doubles.We chat about how Will got into doubles strategy and created a niche for himself, patterns he has noticed, analysing Carlos and Rafa as doubles players as well as tips and tactics for doubles players.Will also has a weekly newsletter and podcast where he shares doubles tips to help you improve your doubles and you can check it out here.Enjoy the

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21:58

Time to go pro for Govind Nanda [Ep.233]

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Former top Junior and College Tennis player Govind Nanda joins me on the podcast.Govind has left University and is making a push back up the rankings where during his College days at UCLA he got to a high of 339 ATP which is impressive for a College tennis player.He chats about his early tennis days, the decision to play college tennis, training with Novak Djokovic and more.hope you enjoy and learnFabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more

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29:41

The Luxilon Story with Justin Van Malderen

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Today I chatted to Justin Van Malderen, 3rd generation in the Luxilon family business. Luxilon manufactures great strings used by many top pros.Justin tells us all about the Luxlilon beginnings, who owns the company, how strings are made, what % of the top pros use Luxilon and more.I hope you enjoy this episodeFabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on

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11:35

Jasmine Paolini throwback chat

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/07/12

I dug through the audio archives and found my chat with Wimbledon Finalist Jasmine Paolini when she was a top 70-ranked player only a few years ago. She talks about what's needed to be 1% better every day, patience, challenges along the way and the struggle to qualify for slams!! It’s a short but insightful partner.Hope you enjoyFabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a

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27:20

Conor Niland's The Racket: Realistic Insights and...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/06/27

I speak to Irish former pro Conor Niland who has just released a book called The Racket which documents his tennis journey from the first time he picked up a racket until retirement.Conor reached a career-high ATP 129 and made Grand Slam appearances. He recites many stories from all aspects of his journey from the junior Irish circuit, going to boarding school in the UK, missed opportunities at Bollettieri, College tennis at UCLA, turning pro, Davis Cup and more.It’s a great insight into how hard it

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10:22

WTA No. 63 Diane Parry

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Mini episode this week with current WTA number 63 Diane Parry.I met Diane at the Asics Rally for Your Mind event in central Paris. We discussed:Playing in Paris as ParisianHer 1 handed backhandAdvice for parents/playersThe best advice she has receivedLouis Rouach who runs event activations for Asics also tells us about the Rally for Your Mind event.FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and

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34:54

Coach Life - Lessons from the junioe coaches of...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Today I chat with former pro and entrepreneur Peter Clarke.Peter was a fiery Irish promising tennis who quickly reached an ATP ranking of 229. Retiring quite young today, he got into coaching and soon after set up multiple successful businesses. He talks about growing up in Australia, his tennis days, some good anecdotes and his most recent project is called Coach Life, an online video platform. He chased down coaches worldwide for the past 12 months who worked with today's top players when they

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29:43

Coach Andrea Ramundo - Junior Tennis, Italian Tennis...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2024/05/15

I chatted to Italian coach Andrea Ramundo who I met at the IMG Future Stars Event.Andrea works with promising Italian Juniors, Ilary Pistola, Tommaso Panto and Pietro Marinelli.We discussCoaching JourneyItalian Tennis FederationWhat he learned at the IMG Future Stars EventWorking for free for 1 year with his mentor Jofre PortaMember of Team Asics AcademyAndrea is super nice with some nice insights.Hope you enjoyFabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to

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