Chris Eubanks joins Tennis Insider Club for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and how one unlikely journey took him from Atlanta park courts and hand-me-down rackets… to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.In this episode, Chris shares:* How he never played a real match on clay until Roland Garros* What he learned traveling with Donald Young as a teen* The role college tennis played in shaping his career* How commentary on Tennis Channel made him a better player* The moment he thought about quitting… and what saved him* Why smiling and instincts brought out the best in his game* What it really feels like to break into the Top 100 and Top 30👉 Whether you're a player, coach, fan, or dreamer, Chris's story will inspire you to trust your own path and stay in the fight.Chris Eubanks on Starting Tennis with Family Influence: [00:00:53]Chris Discusses His Early Tennis Environment and Influences in Atlanta: [00:01:38]Chris Mentions Early Role Models and Mentors (e.g., Jamia Jackson, Jenkins brothers): [00:02:00] - [00:04:15]Discussion about Donald Young's Influence and Transition to Pro Tennis: [00:05:00]College Tennis Experience and Early Struggles at Georgia Tech: [00:11:32]Chris on Importance of College for Mental Growth and Tennis Development: [00:14:33]Transition from College to Pro Tennis: [00:17:51]Chris Talks about His First Experience at Roland Garros Qualifiers: [00:09:00]Chris’s Interest in Tennis Commentary and Work with Tennis Channel: [00:21:00]Turning Point in Chris’s Career – Miami Open Breakthrough and Wimbledon Run 2023: [00:32:26]Chris Eubanks’s Title Win in Mallorca: [00:34:00] - [00:35:54]Deep Wimbledon Run and Quarterfinal Achievement: [00:37:06] - [00:40:02]Mindset Shifts and Managing Expectations After Success: [00:41:07] - [00:46:17]Chris Discusses Re-Finding Joy and Mental Approach to Tennis: [00:46:18] - [00:48:27]Advice to Younger Self: Passion and Body Care: [00:48:37] - [00:50:48]🎙️ Listen on the go:🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SDHHtfQmUS0TyP8wqJEh9🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1721351881📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tennisinsiderclubBig thanks to our sponsor, NordVPNProtect your data on and off the court with the fastest and most secure VPN.🎁 Get 4 extra months free with our link: https://nordvpn.com/tennisinsider- Subscribe for more player-led stories, behind-the-scenes access, and real conversations from the world of tennis.- Drop a comment to tell us your favorite part of Chris’s journey!#ChrisEubanks #TennisInsiderClub #Wimbledon #ATP #ProTennis #TennisPodcast #CollegeTennis #NordVPN #USOpen #RolandGarros #ATPStories #TennisLife #PlayerJourney #Inspiration #SportsPodcast #BehindTheScenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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