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On this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and the driving force behind the Australian Open. Tiley opens up about how the tournament has evolved beyond world-class tennis into a global entertainment destination, from fan experiences and innovation to culture and community. They dive into why player health and wellbeing have become a competitive advantage, and how Melbourne has earned its reputation as the “Happy Slam.” It’s a candid look at leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to run one of the most beloved events in global sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela and Gigi Salmon talk tournament beginnings and how top players have to believe they can win every time they walk out on the court, even if the odds are against them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela is back with new episodes to start 2026 and she was also back in a tournament! Her good friend and fellow tennis commentator Gigi Salmon joins her and they talk jet lag, coffee in Melbourne, and more! Gigi will also be back for the next episode of The Real DNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela talks with her former fitness coach and the current fitness coach of world #1 Jannik Sinner about new tools in fitness, new philosophies, and how his approach is the same whether he is coaching a man or a woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela chats with fellow tennis commentator, journalist, and friend Gig Salmon. Daniela and Gigi talk about the demands of working in media during a slam, food and superstitions, along with the Australian Open recap, and their big plans for Indian Wells. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela is back with a new season of The Real DNA, and she starts out at the 2025 Australian Open sitting down with Goran Ivanisevic. Goran discusses his return to coaching now in WTA, his thoughts on the Open, and the need for more respect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela catches up with Juan Carlos Ferrero former world #1 player and current coach of US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz. Daniela and Juan Carlos discuss the difference in playing and coaching and the evolution of his academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is recorded in Slovak. Daniela speaks to Petra Vlhová about the high sides and low sides of achieving her childhood dream and becoming a Gold medal winner at this year's winter games, and embracing the success in becoming the biggest superstar in Slovakia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela launches Season 2 of The Real DNA by sitting down with legendary tennis star Gabriela Sabatini. Gabriela discusses how she maintains her health and striking appearance. Also Daniela discusses their common DNA of tennis and how Gabriela has recently began playing again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniela continues her chat with Dana Dúbravská, transformation and mental strength coach. Daniela and Dana discuss mental health and athletes, including the DNA of what it takes to be both mentally and physically fit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela discusses the important and timely topic of sports psychology with transformation and mental strength coach Dana Dúbravská. Dana and Daniella discuss how the stigma of psychology and mental health has changed dramatically in the last 25 years and the current pressures that professional athletes are under and have to balance on and off the court. Dana's unique perspective and expertise in psychology and neuroscience address the DNA of the psychology needed for the modern athlete in part 1 of 2 on this relevant topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the start of Roland Garros 2021, Daniela chats with 2020 French Open champion Iga Świątek. Iga reveals the changes that have happened to her since her Grand Slam victory, and Daniela finds Iga's DNA in regard to work ethic, school, and her biggest challenges yet in returning to Paris as the champion and her pursuit of her driver's license! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela vistis with Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna, CEO of Lauren Biagiotti fashion brand and one of Italy's leading fashion designers. Daniela and Lavinia discuss the complexity of fashion shows, the passion of fashion and sports, as well as the DNA of what it takes to host the upcoming Ryder Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right in time for The Masters, professional golf coach Claude Harmon III who has instructed tour pros Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Adam Scott, and Dustin Johnson joins Daniela to discuss golf and tennis and the DNA of what makes the two sports and the athletes approach to the game so similar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.