E29 - Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz opens up like never before. From growing up with a “crazy” tennis dad to breaking down in locker rooms and reinventing his game to win Indian Wells, this episode dives deep into the raw, real side of pro tennis.In this exclusive interview, Taylor shares:✅ His most emotional locker room moment✅ The “delusional” belief that got him to the top✅ Why he quit FIFA after breaking 4 controllers✅ How watching junior tapes changed his forehand — and his career✅ His unfiltered opinion on on-court coaching in tennis✅ What it’s really like growing up with two tennis pro parentsThis is not just for tennis fans — it’s for anyone chasing greatness.⏱️ Chapters:05:20 – Early Competitiveness & Training Routines12:10 – Learning to Handle Pressure & Expectations26:00 – FIFA Rage & Broken Controllers33:40 – Why He’s Against On-Court Coaching36:30 – Rewatching Junior Forehand Before Indian Wells40:30 – Delusional Belief in Going Pro48:30 – Locker Room Breakdown After Turning Pro51:00 – Advice to His Younger Self & Final ThoughtsSubscribe for more powerful stories from the biggest names in tennis.#TaylorFritz #TennisPodcast #IndianWells #MentalToughness #ATP #TennisLife #TennisMindsetThis episode is brought to you by Saily, the brand offering eSIM data for international travel. Get a 15% discount using code tennis insider at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.