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 every year. You guys will love his mindset on steady and consistent progress and blocking out the noise.Talking points:August’s incredible run at 2025 Wimbledon, making round 3 and playing Alex De Minaur.The feeling of winning his 1st and most recent Challenger tour titles.Growing up and playing tennis in Demark.Battling through 2 matches that latest 5 sets at Wimbledon and winning them both.Dealing with heat stroke and vomiting during a match.Playing college and becoming the No. 1-ranked college player in the nation at the University of San Diego.Playing Ben Shelton in the NCAA individual final.How August fights and blocks out demons during his matches.The main differences aspiring tennis players should know between the Future and Challenger tour.Links mentioned in the episode - Ep 108 Holger Rune: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/episode-108-holger-rune-no-doubt/Ep 251 Adam Blicher: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/adam-blicher-getting-to-know-ourselves-rather-than-changing-ourselves/Ep 254 Ethan Quinn: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/ethan-quinn-on-the-challenges-of-rising-up-the-atp-rankings/Don't forget to head to our YouTube Channel and like and subscribe to watch clips and now full episodes of Control The Controllables: www.youtube.com/@ctc.podcastFollow August Holmgren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/augustholmgren/?hl=enThanks for listening!Control The Controllables.
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