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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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51:30

53 Karue Sell - 10 Things I've Learned as Naomi...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2020/06/30

Karue Sell, the hitting partner of Naomi Osaka joins us this week for Episode 53!Karue has played pro, coached and is now a hitting partner to 2x Grand Slam Champion, Naomi Osaka. He has previously worked as a hitting partner for the USTA.He talks to us about:· College Tennis @ UCLA· Turning Professional· Starting to work with Naomi· 10 things he has learned from Naomi· His new website, My Tennis HQListen on your favorite podcast app!As always, tell your friends, your tennis buddies or

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56:08

52 Nick Winkelman - Athletic Performance & Science...

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2020/06/23

For Episode 52, we are joined by Nick Winkelman, an athletic performance and science expert, who has many years of experience working with professional athletes. Nick's journey started off in the US, but he now finds himself working with top athletes in Europe.During the episode, Nick discusses:His new book - The Language of CoachingThe difference between internal and external cue wordsThe Coaches Communication LoopHow to prolong your career and much more!Nick is a slightly different guest from our

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31:53

51 Andreas Seppi - 18 years on the ATP Tour

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2020/06/16

Andreas Seppi joins us this week for Episode 51 of the Functional Tennis Podcast.Andreas has 18 years of experience on the ATP Tour and has beaten some of the biggest names in the sport: including Federer, Nadal & Wawrinka.Andreas talks to us about:· Growing up in Italy· Meeting Jannik Sinner for the first time· Moving to Colorado· His favorite match & favorite grand slam· Life after tennisAndreas was very generous with his time and gives us a true insight into the life of a

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01:01:21

50 Tom Hill - Coach of WTA Top 20 Maria Sakkari

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2020/06/09

WTA Tour Coach, Tom Hill joins us for Episode 50 of the Functional Tennis Podcast.Tom has coached some of the world’s top players, including Danielle Collins and currently Maria Sakkari. He has a remarkable story, especially considering how young he still is. What he has accomplished in a matter of a few short years can usually take upwards of many more for others.Tom talks to us about:· Moving to IMG Academy to train as a child· College Tennis· Becoming a hitting partner to Sharapova and

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43:47

49 Mansour Bahrami (Part 2) - The Master Entertainer

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2020/06/02

We can back to the Mansour Bahrami story and follow on from where we left at the last episode with him losing all his money in a Casino shortly after landing in Nice, France.I hope you enjoy the rest of his story.FabioWin some FREE Functional Tennis Products by leaving us a 5 star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle.Find Functional at:Website: www.FunctionalTennis.comInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcsatFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialTwitter:

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45:37

49 Mansour Bahrami (Part 1) - The Master Entertainer

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2020/05/26

It was a pleasure to have the great Mansour Bahrami on the Functional Tennis Podcast. He has a fascinating story with all the challenges he had to over come first in Iran and then in France. It you shed tears easily have the kleenex ready as there are a couple of times where you really feel for the pain that Mansour had to endure.This interview was much longer than our usual and honestly we probably need a few more hours also. I've split it up into 2 episodes with part 1 this week and part 2 next

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31:30

48 Craig Tiley - Australian Open Tournament Director...

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2020/05/19

Super episode this week with Craig Tiley who is the Tennis Australia CEO and the tournament director for the Aussie Open. He has done an amazing with with Tennis Australia for 15 years. The Aussie tennis system is world renowned and Craig has put a great system in place that has seen many players move successfully into the senior game.He has also been at the epicentre of turning the Aussie Open from the least favourite of the Slams to the most favourite. When you speak to the players they absolutely

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01:15:01

47 Liam Smith - Tennis Coach of Gael Monfils

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2020/05/12

This week we speak to Liam Smith, the coach of Gael Monfils. Liam is a very experienced coach that has worked with great players at all levels as well as working for academies and Federations around the world.We talk about:His early coaching days at Saddlebrook and Van de MeerBeen part of a great Aussie system that has produced world class playersWorking with Radu Albot and Gael MonfilsHad he learned form Radu and Gael.Coaching 2 ATP players at the same time (Radu and Matt Ebden)Transitioning from

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54:01

46 Nick Saviano from the world renowned Saviano...

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2020/05/05

This week I speak to the man behind the world renowned Saviano Tennis Academy, Nick Saviano. Nick was a former top 50 player who quit tennis to start his own academy and has worked with some great players from a very young age to been in the players box on the Grand Slam finals day as well as securing places places for countless teenagers in top US universities.We talk aboutHis academyWhat it was like to be a Top 50 player in the 70's along with his most memorable matchHelping juniors on the big

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49:40

45 Neal Skupski - ATP Top 30 Doubles

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2020/04/28

This week I speak to Top 30 Doubles player Neal Skupski. Neal is the younger brother of Ken Skupski who we spoke to in episode 12. Neal came through the US college system and made a decision after college to concentrate on doubles and it's proved to be a wise one.We talk aboutCurrent Covid-19 situation with training, eating and old friendUS College tennisHis brother taking a risk playing doubles with him with his low rankingTeaming up with his current partner Jamie MurrayWhat Neal has learned form

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01:07:18

44 Janko Tipsarevic - Former Top 10 & Davis Cup Winner

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2020/04/21

I am super excited to have Janko Tipsarevic on this weeks episode. Janko is a former top 10 player, won the Davis Cup as well as 4 ATP Titles and 15 Challengers. His career span nearly 20 years on the pro tour excluding his years as the world number 1 from under 14's to under 18's.He tells us all about his career, we talk about the highlights and struggles as well as his love for philosophy, playing Federer, Roddick and his academies and alot more.It's packed with great insight and tips. Hope you

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32:42

43 Kyle Edmund - Top 20 ATP Player

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2020/04/14

This week we speak to career high ATP #14 Kyle Edmund. This recording was taken fro our Instagram live feature with Kyle.I had not intended to convert the Instagram live series to the podcast but feedback from our viewers was great and I also found Kyle answers very insightful so thought it would be great for an episode of the podcast.We chat about his current setup in lockdown, training tips, his forehand, beating Andy Murray, differences in the different levels of the pro game and much more.Hope

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47:37

42 Mike James - Strategy coach and data analyst

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2020/04/07

This week we speak to strategy coach and data analyst, Mike James. Mike has worked with some top pros and coaches. He worked alongside Magnus Norman to analyse Stan Wawrinka pre and post injury and is currently working with NextGen Miomir Kecmanovic.We talk about working with the above guys, tennis stats, interpreting stats, hawkeye, gps training equipment and moreHope you enjoy it.FabioWin some FREE Functional Tennis Products by leaving us a 5 star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle.Find

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29:15

41 Thai Kwiatkowski

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2020/03/31

This week we speak to Top 200 ATP player Thai Kwiatkowski. Thai was the 2017 NCAA champion and has been on the pro tour for the past 2 years. He tells us about his tennis, plans during the COVID lockdown, differences in the college and pro game and other tennis nuggets.If you are new to the Podcast, hello and welcome. If you have been here before and haven't subscribed please hit the subscribe buttonHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka

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01:12:27

40 Sebastien Durand - Advice for Players to stay fit...

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2020/03/28

Excited to bring you this bonus episode of The Functional Tennis Podcast.We speak to Sebastien Durand, the strength and conditioning coach of Grigor Dimitrov for over 10 years, one of the fittest players and best movers on the tour.Seb wanted to share how to turn this negative lockdown situation we are in into a positive situation and he dives into it. He offers great advise that you should definitely listen to.He also talks about how he is handling the lockdown personally, his early tennis days,

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01:00:16

39 Sebastian Lavie

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2020/03/24

This week to speak to former pro Sebastian Lavie who has recently setup the Lavie Tennis Academy at the Nextgen arena in Auckland New Zealand. As a 9 year living in New Zealand he relocated with his family to train in Australia and then at 10 they all moved to France where he spent most of his teenage years training at he Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and living with Patrick Mouratoglou. We hear about the challenges and fun along the way as well as bringing his learnings from the setup and Team at the

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22:49

38 Simone Vagnozzi - Top 100 ATP Coach

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2020/03/17

This week we speak Italian Simone Vagnozzi, former pro player and ATP coach of Stefano Travaglia. Simone retired as a player at age 31 and has been coaching on the tour for the past 5 years. I've been following his Instagram account @SVTennisTeam for a while now and he puts out some good content.We talk aboutWhy there are so many good Italian Pro playersWhat is special about top playersWorking with Stefano TravagliaBeating Djokvoic at Roland Garros when coaching Marco CecchinatoLearning from

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24:30

37 Craig Shapiro - Host of the Under Review Tennis...

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2020/03/10

This week I speak to fellow podcast host, Craig Shapiro. Craig is the founder of the Under Review Tennis Podcast and he speaks to the unwritten heroes of tennis.Craig tells us about his show as well as his days working with Andre Agassi as a stringer, what happened after his short stringing career, his documentaries on Agassi and Patrick Mourtaglou, the burning down of the Wilson Pro Staff factory and more.Press the Play Button!!Have you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't

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25:54

36 Kholo Montsi - ITF Boys No.12

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2020/03/03

This week we speak to South Africa Number 1 boys Junior and ITF World Number 12 Kholo Montsi.Kholo is a great young kid with a wise set head on his shoulders. His positive attitude and fighting spirit shines though during the interview and I love his win or learn outlook on every match.We talk about:Where tennis began for himTraining with Anthony HarrisPart of the South African ATP Cup TeamWhat he learned at the ATP CupKevin Anderson / Lloyd HarrisHis first friend on the ATP TourFuture PlansAs usual

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42:19

#35 - Stefano De Pirro - Full Time Physio of Denis...

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2020/02/24

This week we see life on tour from the view of Italian Stefano De Pirro who is Denis Shapovalov's full time physio.We speak about:His match day routine (Pre and Post)Injury preventionDenis's perfect body for tennisHow Stefano became a physioEating versus ice bath recoveryHis I LOVE MONDAY MORNINGS posts on InstagramI hope you enjoyed it and picked up at least 1 bit of knowledge that can help you.Thanks to our podcast sponsors HEAD :)Have you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and

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