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TennisWorthy

International Tennis Hall of Fame

What makes a Hall of Famer? What is that unique something that led to their historic success? Was it innate? Or did they need to cultivate a winning mindset? TennisWorthy, a podcast presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, seeks to answer these questions and uncover what it takes to become the greatest of champions. These wide-reaching conversations go beyond on-court results, and reveal the mindset of the sport’s legends. Hear from greats like Lleyton Hewitt, Tracy Austin, Ivan Lendl

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30:28

Lindsay Davenport, Rohan Bopanna and Todd Martin on...

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2025/12/09

Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers explore the crucial value of sportsmanship in tennis, and its various definitions with three legends: Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport, former doubles world No. 1 Rohan Bopanna and two-time major finalist Todd Martin.Lindsay Davenport defines sportsmanship broadly, as handling defeat, tough calls, and success, while being able to look your opponent in the eye. She shares her own personal examples and role models for sportsmanship in today's game.Rohan Bopanna

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Kim Clijsters on Gratitude | TennisWorthy Moments

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2025/12/02

December's theme is Sportsmanship, and Hall of Famer Kim Clijsters is well known for her kindness on and off the court. The 6-time major champion and 8-time WTA Sportsmanship Award winner shares how gratitude is one of the most important aspects of her career, and how keeping perspective was key to her reaching the top.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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30:01

Dr. Jim Loehr on Character, Mental Toughness, and the...

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2025/11/25

Patrick McEnroe hosts an insightful conversation with world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr on mental toughness and the whole person behind elite performance.Dr. Loehr, who started his career as a licensed psychologist before working with top athletes , discusses his transformative time at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, where he began focusing on the whole person—including physical, emotional, mental, and character health. He argues that improving a person's health in all

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24:39

Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario on Keys to a Strong Mental Game

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2025/11/18

Patrick McEnroe continues November's theme of mental toughness with an insightful interview with Hall of Famer and 14-time major champion Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario.Arantxa returned to Newport this summer for the Induction Celebration, and discusses her incredible career, emphasizing her unwavering fighting spirit and strong mental game. A champion in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, she shares the keys to her success across all three formats, including her exceptional physical condition, tenacity,

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24:58

Dr. Brian Hainline on Prioritizing Mental Health

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2025/11/11

In this insightful episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast, host Patrick McEnroe welcomes special guest Dr. Brian Hainline, an expert on mental health in sports, former Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA and past President of the USTA. Dr. Hainline discusses the critical shift toward prioritizing mental health in athletics, accelerated by the reduced stigma thanks to high-profile athletes like Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps.Mental health symptoms and physical health are inseparable, and should be treated

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30:54

Jim Courier, Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario and Michael...

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2025/11/04

Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers explore the vital quality of mental toughness with three of tennis' toughest competitors: Hall of Famers Jim Courier, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, and Michael Chang.Former World No. 1 and 4-time major champion Jim Courier defines mental toughness as the ability to handle pressure and the capacity to compartmentalize and ignore the score, citing Rafael Nadal as a prime example. Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario, former world No. 1 in singles and doubles, emphasizes the importance

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31:32

Katrina Adams on Legacy, Diversity and Leading with...

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2025/10/28

Patrick McEnroe chats with Katrina Adams in this all-new episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast, exploring the month's theme of leadership. Adams, a former top player and two-term USTA president, discusses how leadership has shaped her career, from playing number one as a freshman at Northwestern University to becoming a number three ranked doubles team on the WTA Tour.She shares her journey to becoming the first African-American and first former player to serve as USTA President. Adams reflects on

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02:34

Martina Navratilova on Sacrificing for Something...

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2025/10/21

After defecting from Czechoslovakia to the United States and leaving her family behind in 1975, Martina Navratilova made her first return to her home nation as part of the United States' Fed Cup team in 1986. Fellow Hall of Famers Pam Shriver and Hana Mandlikova join Martina in recounting the emotions, her drive and the courage needed to reach her potential.This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View more TennisWorthy stories at

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43:37

Ivan Ljubicic and Louis Cayer on Defining Leadership...

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2025/10/14

For October's TennisWorthy theme of Leadership, Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers focus on the attributes of leadership in tennis, both on and off the court. This all-new episode features interviews from former world No. 3 and Roger Federer's former coach, Ivan Ljubicic, and renowned Canadian doubles coach Louis Cayer.Ljubicic discusses leadership in the wider tennis world, emphasizing the importance of getting information, listening, understanding, and then making decisions. He shares lessons from

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02:03

Vic Braden, a Leader in Innovation | TennisWorthy...

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2025/10/07

Hall of Famer Tracy Austin reflects on one of her earliest coaches, Hall of Famer Vic Braden, who brought many firsts to the sport of tennis. His unique skillset of combining humor, science and the developing world of video analysis made him one of tennis' most sought-after coaches, teaching a generation of legends how to perform at their best.This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View more TennisWorthy stories at

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Richard Evans on Perspective, Journalism and 65 Years...

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2025/09/30

Hall of Famer Richard Evans discusses his fascinating career as a tennis journalist, which led him to the International Hall of Fame as an inductee in the Contributor Category. He reflects on the qualities that make a Hall of Famer, emphasizing achievement, personality, and character.With his longtime colleague Chris Bowers, Evans recounts how he got his start in tennis journalism at the age of 21, ghostwriting columns for tennis champions like Althea Gibson and Jaroslav Drobný. He shares a pivotal

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57:52

Ann Jones on the Amateur Era and the Fight for...

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2025/09/23

On the 55th anniversary of the Original 9's signing of the first professional women's contract in 1970, we're sharing an insightful interview with one of women's tennis' early professional pioneers, Hall of Famer Ann Jones.With Chris Bowers, Jones discusses her career and the evolution of the sport. She recounts how she, along with a small group of players, fought for women's rights in tennis by establishing a professional circuit, and demanding better prize money. Jones views her off-court

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01:48

Lindsay Davenport on Confidence to Reach Potential |...

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2025/09/16

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

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Gabriela Sabatini on Reaching the Pinnacle |...

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2025/09/08

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

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33:36

Boldness for Changing History: A Retrospective on...

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2025/09/02

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

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18:08

Live from the Induction Celebration with Chris Evert

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2025/08/23

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

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38:40

The Bryan Brothers on Tennis Roots, Sustaining...

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2025/08/20

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

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30:12

Maria Sharapova on Commitment, Competitiveness and Drive

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2025/08/18

It's induction week at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the TennisWorthy Podcast is celebrating the Class of 2025, Maria Sharapova and Bob & Mike Bryan. This week, we highlight their careers and accomplishments before they receive tennis' ultimate honor on August 23. In this episode, Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers chart Maria's career, from her childhood in Russia to becoming a tennis legend. Sharapova and discusses her beginnings, including how her parents shaped her as both a

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58:22

John Lloyd on Tennis' Golden Age and What Separates...

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2025/08/04

Take a trip back to the "most exciting decade in tennis" - the 1970s - with former player and current commentator John Lloyd. In this episode of the TennisWorthy podcast, Chris Bowers sits down with Lloyd, a major single, an Australian Open singles finalist, to discuss what separates a "good" player from a "great" one. Lloyd shares his unique perspective as both a participant in the sport's open era and a ringside spectator, being married to one of the all-time greats, Chris Evert. He reveals the

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02:17

Andre Agassi on Bravery | TennisWorthy Moments

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2025/07/29

Andre Agassi made bravery a key part of his game, learning to use his elite ball-striking abilities to make gutsy shots and keep his opponents on their toes. Andre details what bravery means to him, and how tennis can test character more than any other sport. 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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