What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennisIf this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with another tennis fan who needs to hear this conversation.Follow UsInstagram → instagram.com/tennisinsiderclubX (Twitter) → https://x.com/tennisinsidercltennisinsider.club🤝 PartnersHologic — advancing global women’s health.Tennis Insider Club is a podcast where the world’s best tennis players, coaches, and insiders share real stories about pressure, mental health, high-performance habits, and life on tour. Hosted by Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán, each episode gives an honest look into the WTA and ATP circuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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