The Real DNA Podcast
by The 8 Side
Former Tennis Professional and current Sports Broadcaster and Social Influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews highly successful guests from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture. Daniela pursues the common thread or the DNA of what breeds success at the highest levels.
Episodes
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Wimbledon and The Masters with Tim Henman
Daniela welcomes former top 5 player, broadcaster, and member of the AELTC board at Wimbledon, Tim Henman. Tim and Daniela talk about their mutual love of golf and the Masters with Tim giving his predictions, the famous Henman Hill at Wimbledon, and how the Masters and Wimbledon are so similar in...
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Indian Wells with Jim Courier
In this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, Jim Courier. Recorded at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a site where Jim made both his professional debut and captured his first ATP Masters 1000 title, and where Daniela won multiple...
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Daniela Becomes The Guest
Join us for a special episode where the tables are turned on our usual host! Speaking from the heart of the California desert, Daniela Hantuchová opens up about the "thin line" between average performance and making something special happen as her best friend Zuzka is back and in the interviewers...
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She Is Pure Joy
She is pure joy, goodness, full of wisdom and only spreads love everywhere she goes. I'm so lucky to have her in my life as my guide and one of my closest friends, and today she happens to be my guest on my podcast. That's my Zuzka!
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Craig Tiley and The Happy Slam
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...
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Top Players Always Believe They Can Win
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.
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Daniela's Back: In More Ways Than One!
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.
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Fitness Expert Marco Panichi
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.
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Avocado Toast - Australian Open - Falling Into The Yarra River
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.
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Goran Ivanisevic
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.
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Juan Carlos Ferrero
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.
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Petra Vlhová - The Road Before and After Olympic Gold
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.
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Gabriela Sabatini
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.
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Ep 36: Emma Drobná - Co maju hudba a sport spolocne
Uspesna,pohodkova,krasna,spontanna a hlavne made in slovakia Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Ep 35: Dana Dúbravská (Part 2) - The DNA of Sports Psychology
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.com
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Ep 34: Dana Dúbravská (Part 1) - The DNA of Sports Psychology
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...
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Ep 33: Special Episode: Iga Świątek - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
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…
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Ep 32: Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna - I Always Try to Bring My Worlds Together
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.…
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Ep 31: Claude Harmon III - A Lot of What Golf Has Done is Taken Approach of Tennis
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...
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Ep 30: Marián Gáborík and Boris Valábik
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Ep 29: Belinda Bencic - Joy and Perspective Lifts You Up for a Comeback
Daniela chats with WTA Tour star Belinda Bencic. Belinda discusses the DNA of coming back from injury, what she and Daniela love about Roland Garros, and the changes that players face on the tour battling Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Ep 28: Marián Hossa - Business After Sports
Daniela chats with 3-time Stanley Cup winner, 5 time NHL All-Star, and Olympian for Slovakia, Marián Hossa. Marián and Daniela discuss the transition from professional athlete to the business world, and Marián offers his perspective on the DNA of business. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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Ep 27: Dr. Dusan Hamar - The Sports Life Expectancy is Increasing
Daniela welcomes the Chairman of the Scientific Commission of the World Federation in Sports Medicine, Dr. Dusan Hamar to The Real DNA podcast. Daniela and Dr. Hamar talk about prevention and recovery for athletes, strength and physical fitness training for the elderly, and the DNA of quality of...
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Ep 26: Craig Tiley - Business After Sports Series
The first of a series of episodes where Daniela explores Business After Sports. Daniela talks with Craig Tiley, Tournament Director of The Australian Open, CEO of Tennis Australia, and former NCAA Tennis coach. Craig gives his advice on how athletes should transition after sports, the challenges…
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Ep 25: Maroš Molnár - Nie je dolezite byt najlepsi sportovec ale nebyt sprosty sportovec:)!
Slubena druha cast nasho rozhovoru s Marosom Molnarom je tu!ak zacat Novy rok v zdavi,ako maju profi sportovci trenovat ked skoncia s karierou a co by som ja musela zmenit v priprave ak by som sa CISTO teoreticky vratila hrat:)? Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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Ep 24: Ivan Ljubičić - I Really Think I Stopped at the Perfect Moment
Want to learn the DNA of transitioning from the highest level of professional sports to a second career? Daniela discusses retirement and transition along with the small task of coaching the best to ever play, Roger Federer. Former Top 5 ATP player, Davis Cup Champion, and current Federer coach...
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Ep 23: Sir Andy Murray - If You Try as Hard as You Can, You Can Handle the Outcome
Daniela catches up with former World #1 and multi-Grand Slam Champion, Sir Andy Murray. Daniela and Andy talk about the skills of broadcasting tennis, the desire to be in top physical shape, and Andy reveals his attempts at both art and cooking! Daniela also gets to Andy's real DNA and we find…
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Ep 22: Pokial nejete v oleji namoceny rezen,ktory tam plava ako Titanic vsetko ostatne je ok:)
Takato rada nad zlato:) ale hlavne spomienky na nase zaciatky v podani v mojho uplne prveho kondicneho trenera Marosa Molnara.Stretli sme sa presne pred 25 rokmi,na mne si skusal vsetky nove cviky,cize som bola taky pokusny kralik:)A hlavne ziadna posilka vtedy,ci v snehu ci v dazdi,vsetko pekne...
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Ep 21: Guy Forget - Tennis is a Great University of Life
Daniela talks to Paris Masters and Roland Garros tournament director, prior France Davis Cup coach, as well as former top 5 tour player, Guy Forget. Daniela and Guy discuss Rafa's incredible win at Roland Garros weeks ago, the 2020 ATP Paris Masters tournament, and what Guy feels is the DNA he…
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Ep 20: Karolína Plíšková - So Far I Don't Have a Relationship with the Grass
In a conversation from earlier this summer, Daniela chats with top 10 and former #1 player Karolína Plíšková. Daniela and Karolína discuss playing on clay, what Karolína did during Covid shutdown, and Daniela looks for the answer to Karolína's DNA with regard to her cool and calm demeanor…
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Ep 19: Special Episode: Toni Nadal - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
Daniela catches up with 16 time Grand Slam Champion coach and uncle of Roland Garros legend Rafael Nadal. Toni discusses Paris, coaching, and the DNA of what made Rafa a champion, and what it was like coaching him when he was young. According to Toni and Rafa, "winning is the consequence of the...
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Ep 18: Special Episode: Michael Chang - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
Daniela and French Open Champion and Kei Nishikori coach Michael Chang discuss his incredible run at Roland Garros in 1989 in becoming the youngest player in history to win a Grand Slam title at 17 years old. Michael also recounts how his DNA had a special meaning during that time with the...
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Ep 17: The Bryan Brothers - Luckily We Compliment Each Other Really Well
Daniela interviews the most successful doubles team of all time and identical twins Bob and Mike Bryan. Daniela was able to talk to them prior to their retirement announcement and the three discuss the importance of family, their love of music, and the DNA of being twins and working together to...
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Ep 16: Peter Bondra - You Need to be Honest and Respectable
Slovakian sports superstars collide in a special episode where Daniela talks with former NHL great Peter Bondra. Peter talks about the beginning of his NHL career, his historic gold medal goal at the world championships against Russia, and the DNA of what it means to live in Slovakia. Peter and...
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Ep 15: Daniela Hantuchova - What Does Traveling Mean to Me Personally
In her very first solo podcast, Daniela dives into the subject of traveling. She shares her experience of traveling as a player on tour, which built her travel DNA starting at age 12, and her current experience traveling as a media professional. She also lists her top 5 travel destinations and a...
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Ep 14: Linda Nývltová - I Really Wanted Something in My Hand That I Would Be Creating
Daniela talks to top fashion model and yoga instructor, Linda Nývltová. Linda entered modeling as a teenager and at 16 years old she was on the cover of Vogue magazine, and currently teaches yoga to global clientele . Linda and Daniela discuss the DNA of the role yoga plays in the lives of...
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Ep 13: Special Episode: Stan Smith - The DNA of a Roland Garros Legend
Daniela catches up with tennis legend, 2 Grand Slam Singles champion, and President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Stan Smith. Although Stan never won a French Open singles championship, his iconic brand of adidas tennis shoes have a special place in the DNA of Roland Garros. Stan talks...
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Ep 12: Special Episode: Garbiñe Muguruza - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
Daniela talks with Garbiñe Muguruza, former World #1, 2016 Roland Garros, and 2017 Wimbledon Champion. The two discuss French Open dreams, Garbiñe climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, and Daniela gets to discuss the Real DNA of fashion with the 2-time Grand Slam Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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Ep 11: Special Episode: Gustavo Kuerten - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
3 time French Open Champion Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten joins Daniela for a special episode of The Real DNA Podcast. Guga shares his philosophy on how he is using the quarantine to embrace a new philosophy on life, family, and community in Brazil. Guga also recounts in vivid detail his 2nd title at...
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Ep 10: Special Episode: Chris Evert - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
Daniela discusses how special Roland Garros is with 7-time French Open Champion, and tennis legend Chris Evert. Chris discusses Paris, her love and mastery of the clay court surface, and why tennis is the perfect sport to be able to return to live tennis action. Daniela and Chris also discuss the...
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Ep 9: Special Episode: Jim Courier - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion
Daniela takes us on the first of a series of special episodes where she speaks with the Champions of Roland Garros, and looks for the DNA of what it took to take home the French Open trophy. Her first guest is back to back Roland Garros champion, former No 1 in the world, and current tennis...
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Ep 8: Tommy Haas - I Never Had Any Doubt That I Was Not Going to Become a Tennis Professional
Daniela chats with former top professional player, and Indian Wells Tournament Director Tommy Haas. Daniela and Tommy discuss the impact of Tommy shutting down the 2020 Indian Wells tournament, how Tommy and Daniela shared the DNA to become a professional player from a young age, and Tommy…
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Ep 7: Patrick Mouratoglou - To Be Able to Help a Player Achieve His or Her Potential You Need to Hear What They Think
Daniela chats with professional tennis coach and entrepreneur Patrick Mouratoglou, who coaches top players on the tour including Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Patrick's Real DNA includes passion, education, and the difference between listening and hearing with his top…
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Ep 6: Barbara Schett - I Love The Show Because It's Pure Adrenaline!
Daniela welcomes Barbara Schett, former professional player and broadcaster. Daniela and Barbara share their similar paths from playing tennis to presenting on television, what lies ahead for the top players on the tour, and Barbara shares her thoughts on her own DNA and what she looks for in...
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Ep 5: Byvala nadej slovenskeho tenisu Sajfa: ‘Slusnost je najlepsia investicia’
Durha Slovenska epizoda, tentokrat so Sajfom je tu!Tak ako Danielu,aj Sajfu motivoval k tenisu Milos Mecir a co zmenilo jeho potencialnu sportovu karieru sa dozviete prave v tejto casti. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Ep 4: Jelena Djokovic - Nothing Excites Me More Than Discovering Something I Don't Know!
Daniela talks about energy, meditation, philosophy, and of course tennis with Jelena Djokovic, entrepreneur and CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Daniela and Jelena get to the bottom of the DNA required to live a healthy and purposeful life. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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Ep 3: Ivan Lendl - Anybody Can Win When Everything Goes Their Way, But The Champions Win When Things Don't Go Their Way
Daniela talks with tennis legend and winning coach Ivan Lendl. Ivan discusses the current state of tennis, differences in conditioning from when he played, and what players do now. Daniela also explores his DNA and coaching style that has helped players like Andy Murray reach number 1 in the…
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Ep 2: Darren Cahill - You Need to Coach the Player Through the Player's Eyes
Daniela talks to the current coach of Wimbledon champion Simona Halep and former coach of Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, and Daniela herself. Darren Cahill shares his DNA on the current state of men's and women's tennis along with some great stories and insights. Learn more about your ad-choices…
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Welcome to the The Real DNA Podcast
Former tennis professional, current sports broadcaster, and social influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews guests that inspire her from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture. Daniela pursues their life stories, and what their real DNA is all about. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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Ep 1: 'Ked nemas urobit nieco poriadne, tak to radsej nerob vobec' M. Lasica
Daniela Hantuchova a Milan Lasica sa spolocne porozpravali o aktualnej situacii ,ako aj ci je lahsie hrat golf alebo tenis.Viac uz v novej epizode podcastovej show the real DNA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
About this show
Former Tennis Professional and current Sports Broadcaster and Social Influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews highly successful guests from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture. Daniela pursues the common thread or the DNA of what breeds success at the highest levels.
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