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King Carlos did it! At the end of a final where Novak Djokovic had started at full throttle, it wasCarlos Alcaraz who claimed his 7th (already!) Grand Slam title, becoming theyoungest player to complete the Career Grand Slam at 22 years old. In this episode, I break down for you: How to put your opponent under pressure right from the start of the match (Djokovic’s first set) How to take inspiration from Alcaraz to turn a match around after losing the first set: accepting that the storm will pass and believing the match can swing back your way at one set all The one thing you can improve starting today to strengthen your mental game and make your opponent crack: the 4P rule — physical conditioning + constant improvement of your game. Fed + Nadal How Djokovic and Alcaraz manage to detach from the result and play their best tennis in high-pressure momentsListen some previous episodes from The Players' Lounge Podcast: US Open: Alcaraz & Swiatek: how these “sweet killers” mentally dominate their opponents Naomi, Serena, Daniil, Novak... The Australian Open Lessons That Will Make You Win

The Players' Lounge podcast is back! For the first episode of Season 2, we break down the Australian Open women’s final, featuring an incredible comeback from Elena “Ice Queen” Rybakina, who captured her second Grand Slam title against Aryna Sabalenka, who was once again caught up in her old demons at the worst possible moment while trying to close out the match. In this episode, I share: How to start a match strong, even when you’re feeling extremely stressedWhat tactical patterns to use when facing an opponent with a playing style similar to yoursHow to use “keywords” to regain clarity and energy when you feel the match slipping awayHow to manage pressure when you’re comfortably ahead on the scoreboard but still need to finish the job🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: The Fear of Winning in Tennis: How to Overcome it (Match Analysis Verdasco vs Nadal Australian Open 2009) Ep 30: Wimbledon: the 8 Mental Lessons from Dkojovic, Rybakina, Kyrgios, Jabeur Ep 33: Australian Open (Part 1): The 5 Reasons Why "Boring" Sabalenka Won Her 1st Slam

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆He did it. Exactly one year after being kicked out of Australia for refusing to take the vaccine against Covid-19, Novak Djokovic wins on “his turf”, the Rod Laver Arena a 10th Australian Open. Besides winning his 22nd Slam and regaining the number 1 spot, he showed once again how incredible his mental strenght is. In this episode, you will learn:  -How to have a strong start in your matches and to put a mental pressure on your opponent: I will share how Djokovic quickly took control of the match by imposing a high intensity physical and mental battle upon Tsitsipas; -Destroy your opponent’s strenghts: find out how Djokovic prevented Tsitsipas to play his game and use his best shots throughout the match; -Take control of the energy of the match and learn how to control your “weak moments”: how Djokovic managed to throw off Tsitsipas from his game by controlling the intensity of the match; -Create a “negativity-free bubble” around yourself: learn the tools to create handle negativity and create harmony with your team. -🌟Bonus: learn why it is important to DREAM BIG according to Novak Djokovic 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Novak Djokovic is the GOAT...at 'Shark Empathy': Why Is He A Beast Mentally ? Ep 33: Australian Open (Part 1): The 5 Reasons Why "Boring" Sabalenka Won Her 1st Slam Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!

🏆What a start of 2023 with a great Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka who wins her first Grand Slam title and Elena Rybakina who proves that, 6 months after winning Wimbledon, she’s here to stay at the top of the WTA.  Here are 5 keys that helped Sabalenka win the Australian Open: -Accept the adversity and to be “boring”: learn the crucial decision Sabalenka took one week before the beginning of the Australian Open that made her win -Respect yourself and believe in your potential: how a radical change of your mindset is the key to reach your goals  -Why stopping working with her sports psychologist was beneficial to her: the importance of taking responsibility to be successful -Be open to change: how a biomechanics expert saved her serve -Being able to make the difference between “overhit/overplay” and play with high intensity: the physical and tactical reaction of Sabalenka after losing the first set 🌟🌟Bonus lessons:  -How both Sabalenka and Rybakina created their unique tennis DNA -Why Rybakina has everything to stay at the top of the WTA ⚠️ Don’t miss the part 2 of this Australian Open which will focus on Novak Djokovic’s victory and 22nd Gran Slam title.   🎙️In the meantime, here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 30: Wimbledon: the 8 Mental Lessons from Dkojovic, Rybakina, Kyrgios, Jabeur Ep 23: Interview with Legendary Coach Valorie Kondos Field: How to Coach Champions in Life Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!

Roger Federer retired at the Laver Cup a few weeks ago and it was normal to do an episode dedicated to the Swiss giant. In this second part of this episode (the first part in at the end of the description if you have not listened to it yet), we reveal the 5 additional commandments of Roger Federer’s mental toughness:               6)High level of self-awareness and know when to make changes               7) Be decisive and not have regrets               8) Learn  from your losses and know when to take a step back               9) Be yourself and build sane rivalries               10) Always try to improve               11) Bonus tip: don’t miss it (play the ball not the man) 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 32 (part 1): Roger Federer: the "10 Commandments" of His Mental Toughness Ep 16: How to Succeed as a Tennis Parent? Interview of Hernan Chousa, former ATP player, Author and Expert on Sport Parenting How to Take Juniors Tennis Players to Top 20? Interview with Tennis Coach Vlado Platenik Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!

It might take us a while to get over Roger Federer’s retirement and Rafa Nadal’s tears after the Swiss Maestro’s last official tennis match. But instead of plunging into despair, let’s be grateful for the 24 years of highlights that will live on forever on YouTube and the unreal emotions we got from Roger. Federer’s amazing talent is a given but throughout his career, we sometimes forgot how mentally tough and resilient he has been. In this episode, we will discuss the mental construction of Roger Federer who started the whole #GOAT debate. In this first part, we will learn: Pleasure and joy as the basis of everythingThe importance to have a long-term visionBe the engine of your tennis careerBuild a team that matches your ambitionFocus on your strengthsSubscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss the part 2 of the episode dedicated to the “10 mental commandments” of Roger Federer! In the meantime, listen to these previous episodes: Ep 6: Talent is a Myth...Even for Roger Federer (Part 1) Ep 6: Talent is a Myth (part 2) : The 8 Skills Any Tennis Player Can Develop Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!

The last Slam of the year was an instant classic! After a dull summer, Iga Swiatek won her third slam and has once more shown why she is the dominant force of the WTA. But the biggest event (apart OF COURSE from Serena’s retirement) is without a doubt the crowning of  Carlos Alcaraz who not only won his first Grand Slam but became the youngest N1 at only 19 years old. How can we explain the level of maturity and success of these two young players? In this episode, you will learn the common mental strengths of “Iga and Carlitos”  How to build your physical strength to serve your game identity How to find the mental resources when you are losing What key elements to consider when you are building your team to succeed? How to increase your competitive instinct How to turn your vulnerability into strength  + one bonus:  Iga and Carlos’s personality trait that sets them apart 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 29: Iga Swiatek: How to Handle Pressure and Win When You Are the Favorite Ep 19: What does it take to be a Great Coach? Interview with Top Juniors and Tour Coach Emma Doyle Ep 9: Tennis "Prodigies": Why They Make/ Don't Make It on the ATP/WTA Tour Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!

🏆The third Grand Slam of the year is over and the least we can say is that Wimbledon 2022 was a special one! Novak Djokovic won his 4th consecutive Wimbledon and 21st Grand Slam and Elena Rybakina came back from one set down in the final to win her first Grand Slam against Ons Jabeur. Dans cet épisode, vous apprendrez les leçons que l’on peut tirer du parcours de ces différents champions : Here are the 8 lessons you can learn from Djokovic, Rybakina, Kyrgios and Jabeur's tournaments: Novak Djokovic:  -How to be resilient when facing a difficult situation? -How to stay calm and spot the opportunities during a match to win ? -How to "absorb" your opponent's strenghts ? Elena Rybakina: -How to get out of your comfort zone during a match and show bravery to win ? -How to get rid of a  high level of stress and focus on your game? Nick Kyrgios:  -How to get in your opponent's head and how to respond when your opponent is provoking you?  Ons Jabeur: -How to stay focused when you are up and make the right tactical choices -How to find the good rhythm throughout the match 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Novak Djokovic is the GOAT...at 'Shark Empathy': Why Is He A Beast Mentally ? Ep 11: How to React and Win Against "Cheaters" ? Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

🏆 By winning her second French Open and her 35th match in a row, Iga Swiatek has without a doubt shown that she is the undisputed boss of the WTA. Her “tour de force” is even more admirable as she has shown a real psychological domination over her opponents and a real comfort in filling the shoes of the ultra favorite. We haven’t seen this since…Serena… In this episode dedicated to “How to Win When You Are the Favorite”, you will learn: 😎-How to accept stress and built on it 💨-Iga’s mental solutions to keep high intensity during her matches 🤓-The 3 winning strategies Iga Swiatek goes to when she is under pressure -How to handle external elements when you start getting results on tour ’re an upcoming tennis player on tour 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 10: Rafael Nadal: Clark Kent vs Superman or the Power of the Alter Ego to Win Ep 23: Interview with Legendary Coach Valorie Kondos Field: How to Coach Champions in Life Ep 1 : How Do You Define Your Tennis Identity ? Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

Last week, WTA number 1 Ash #Barty shocked the world when she announced that she was retiring at 25 only a few weeks after winning her home slam at the Australian Open. 🏆 Barty is not the first player to retire young and at the top of the game. Players like Bjorn Borg or Justine Henin did it before her. Is it the end of long careers like the ones of the Big 3 or the Williams sisters. Are short-lived careers going to become the norm on the #ATP and #WTA tours? In this episode, you’ll learn:  🙋‍♀️-Why is Ash Barty’s decision to stop is not really a surprise; 💪🏾-How to stay motivated after reaching a major goal and how to set up new goals; 🤓-What strategies coaches should use at practice to keep their players motivated and engaged and to limit the frustrations that come with the life on tour  -The secrets Roger Federer uses to stay motivated at 40 years old and deal with the negative aspects of playing on tour -The reasons why tennis legends Andy Murray and Venus Williams keep playing despite the recurrent injuries and not being the #1 player in the world. 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 27: Use Ash Barty's 4 Strengths to Dominate Your Opponents Ep 22: How to Win a Grand Slam in 24 Days? Learn Ash Barty's Mindset Techniques to Win Ep 9: Tennis "Prodigies": Why They Make/ Don't Make It on the ATP/WTA Tour Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

😎After a flawless performance, Ash Barty clinched her 3rd slam "at home" 🏆. What stood out during the Australian Open was her undisputed dominance over her opponents. 👀👀 🎙️In this new episode, you will learn the 4 key biggest strengths of Ash Barty: 1️⃣: Use variety to control your opponent's power : Ash Barty is not the biggest hitter on the WTA tour, hitting the ball early and using smart angles give her an important advantage to control most points. Find out how to use slice to neutralize the other players and why you don't need to serve at 140 miles an hour to earn free points. 2️⃣ Tactical superiority: Ash Barty had one scare in the whole tournament when she was 5/1 down in the second set against Danielle Collins in the final. I give you tips on how to change the momentum of the match when you are losing and how to set up automatic game plans. 3️⃣-Emotional stability : Ash Barty's way of handling her emotions and dealing with pressure is impressive. She manages to stay calm and focused in every situation. Learn about the strategies she uses to remain focused and create great harmony and balance with her team. 4️⃣She is clear about her identity and does not care about fame: Ash Barty has built a balance life in which media over exposure is not part of it. In that part, you'll learn how to deal with distractions so you can stay on top of your game. ⚠️BONUS: stay tuned until the end for a tip that will definitely help you get to the next level!  💪 🎙️Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast you can listen to: Ep 22: How to Win a Grand Slam in 24 Days? Learn Ash Barty's Mindset Techniques to Win Ep 1: How Do You Define Your Tennis Identity ?   Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

🦘The slam "down under" came to an end and we witnessed Rafa Nadal 🏆clinching his 21st Grand Slam after one of the greatest comebacks in a slam final. It really seemed that Daniil Medvedev who had a 2 sets lead was going to once again delay history. 🎙️Here are the 6️⃣ to take away from this incredible battle 🥊-Accepter the fight : Medvedev pulled a "Nadal" on Rafa himself for more than 2 sets by imposing a great physical battle ➕1️⃣- Be ready to play an extra shot in order to mentally break your opponent 🧠-How to impose your strategy in order to make your opponent doubt him/herself and miss on his/her strongest shots 👉-Seize the opportunities and kill the match : Daniil Medvedev dominated Rafael Nadal whose defeat seemed inevitable and yet... This is what you must do when you have a strong lead so your opponent never comes back 💆‍♂️-Don't get distracted: responding to the crowd's provocations made Medvedev lose some of his composure. Learn how to keep your emotions in check and deal with external elements. 💪🏾-Stay focused on the positive even when it seems over : be inspired by Rafa's mental strategy in order to get yourself out of very tough situations and get the win Here are some old episodes of The Players' Lounge podcast related to Rafa Nadal:  Ep 10:  Rafael Nadal: Clark Kent vs Superman or the Power of the Alter Ego to Win Ep 20 (part 2): Is it the end of the "Rafa era" on clay? Tsitsipas' loss: 3 Things to Do After Losing a Match You Were Close to Win Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

As we're heading slowly but surely toward the end of the 2021 tennis season (let's not forget about the infamous Davis Cup), one thing we can say is: what a year it was! 👨🏆Sacha Zverev's triumph at the ATP Finals in Torino is a great way to end a great season after a heartbreaking loss in the US Open final last year against Dominic Thiem. 🎙️In this episode, you will learn about the 4 key elements who made Zverev excel this season: Dans cet épisode, on va analyser les 4 éléments qui ont permis à Zverev de s'illustrer cette saison : ✅-Match your actions with your ambitions ✅-Improve the shot(s) that will make a huge difference in your game and allow you to get big results ✅-Understand when you lose a game but with the right strategy Comprendre quand on a perdu un match en ayant la bonne stratégie ✅-Learn when to use a strategy different than your natural game to get the win Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

The "mental breakdown" of Novak Djokovic was heavily discussed these past couple of days, but little or no credit was given to Medvedev's massive performance . A true mastermind, the Russian player proved why he definitely is the frontrunner of the infamous "Next Gen" In addition to Medvedev's success, it is impossible not to comment on the historical "tour de force" of Emma Raducanu who won her first Grand Slam (and WTA tour) coming from the qualies and winning 10 matches without dropping a set! In this part 2 of this "US Open episode", you will learn: -The 3 mental strategies Daniil Medvedev used to beat Djokovic and to win his first grand Slam -Why Emma Raducanu's winning spirit sets her up perfectly to be at the top of the WTA. Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook! 

The US Open is over and the least we can say is that it was an emotional one! From the MAJOR performance of Emma Raducanu who grabbed the title coming from the qualies to the incredible run of Leylah Fernadez, what a blast we had watching these two! But what most of us will remember is the shocking victory of Daniil Medvedev over Novak Djokovic preventing from achieving a calendar Grand Slam. In this episode, we will analyze the misfortunes of Osaka, Tsitsipas and Djokovic and what we can learn from them: -Naomi Osaka: what are the roots of her mental struggles and how can she can find herself again? -Stefanos Tsitsipas: why is the "Greek God" struggling since his loss in the final of the French Open -Novak Djokovic: what happened in the final and will Djoko recover and come back stronger than ever? Don't forget to subscribe and follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Instagram @theplayersloungepodcast and Facebook!