In this captivating episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán sit down with Olympic gold medalist and top-ranked tennis star Belinda Bencic. Belinda opens up about her journey from playing tennis at just two and a half years old to competing against the world’s best.
Discover how her father’s dream of a tennis-playing son turned into her passion, the impact of training under Martina Hingis’ mother, and how moving to pursue her dreams shaped her childhood. Belinda shares the emotional challenges of being in the public eye, battling injuries, and the pressures of representing Switzerland, where legends like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis set the bar high.
Listen as she reveals her struggles with perfectionism, self-sabotage, and emotional outbursts on court, and how motherhood transformed her perspective on tennis and life. This episode is filled with heartfelt moments, humor, and raw honesty that only a fellow player like Caroline can bring out.
Highlights of the Episode:
• How Martina Hingis’ mother influenced her career
• Balancing the pressure of growing up in a tennis powerhouse nation
• The mental battles of perfectionism and self-criticism
• How motherhood changed her approach to competition and life
• Memories of competing against Serena Williams and other tennis icons
• The struggles of being coached by her father
Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring conversation that goes beyond tennis, exploring the human side of a champion.
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