About this episode
Top 10 WTA player Daria Kasatkina joins Tennis Insider Club for one of her most candid interviews yet. From the pressures of early success to hitting rock bottom with burnout, Dasha opens up about what it really feels like to be a pro tennis player. She talks about comparing her identity to her ranking, the endless mental toll of the tour, and how she’s found balance again—through her partner, her vlog, and a powerful mindset shift. If you've ever felt like success wasn’t enough, this episode is for you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 02:42 – Transitioning to the pro tour 03:34 – The mental struggle behind the wins 05:46 – Can you balance life and tennis? 09:25 – Why rankings mess with your identity 16:08 – Hitting burnout and finding your way back 21:05 – Practice pressure vs match pressure 27:55 – Game styles & mental strategy 31:52 – Emotional control under fire 33:57 – Traveling with a partner & feeling grounded 36:14 – Creating content as a pro athlete 45:36 – Handling social media hate & betting abuse 52:11 – What Daria would tell her younger self 55:49 – Why love is more powerful than pressure 57:26 – Oat milk flat whites & dream podcast guests ☕ 🎙️ Hosted by Caroline Garcia & Borja Durán , and produced by CABO Studios . We bring you raw, authentic stories from the world’s top tennis pros – in their own words. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @tennisinsiderclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.