Today's episode wraps up the final Grand Slam of the year.

Our panel discusses all things US Open, and there were certainly lots of storylines for us to get stuck into! With two new US Open Champions in Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka, GB´s Dan Evans winning the longest ever match at Flushing Meadows and GB´s Mika Stojsavljevic winning the Girls title, New York did not disappoint!

Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen and coach of Wimbledon Men´s Doubles Champion Henry Pattern, Calvin Betton join our host, Dan Kiernan to give a unique perspective on the events of the US Open 2024.

And find out if their pre-tournament predictions were right?!

Episode Highlights:-

• Is there an asterix on Jannick Sinner´s title given his recent failed drug tests?
• Will Sabelenka continue to be a dominant force in tennis and can any other player keep up with her going into the final couple of months of the season?
• An interesting take on the drop in form of Carlos Alcaraz
• Talking points of the men's final. Taylor Fritz or Taylor Swift?
• Coaching whilst the match goes on, a good thing or not?
• Our panelists share their opinions on what good coaching looks like from the sidelines of a match court.

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Links Mentioned in this Episode

• Control the Controllables: Website | Instagram | Email
• SotoTennis Academy

In today´s episode we speak to Damian Hughes from the High Performance Podcast.

Damian is a best selling author and international speaker who excels in building high performance cultures. He´s worked with Sale Sharks, Warrington Wolves, England and GB Rugby League team, and his podcast with Jake Humphrey has hosted some of the top names in sport.

Dan chats to Damian about:-

• How his Father created a high performing culture.
• How he was given an education on world class coaching watching his Dad and other top coaches in the boxing world.
• Imposter Syndrome and ways of dealing with it.
• The shift in understanding that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness.
• Damian´s 3 non-negotiables.

Plus many more captivating stories that Damian and Dan share together.

Links Mentioned in this Episode

• Watch Damian´s TED Talk
• Find out more about Damien´s High Performance Coaching Days
• SotoTennis Academy
• Follow us on Instagram

With the final Grand Slam of 2024 about to get underway on Monday, we´ve brought our amazing panelists together to discuss all things US Open.

The tennis world has been talking about one thing only in the run up to New York - men´s world number 1 Jannik Sinner being cleared of doping, after testing positive twice for clostebol.

Davis Cup Captain Freddie Nielsen and S&C Coach Kieron Vorster join CTC Host Dan Kiernan to discuss the story which has divided tennis this past week. They also give their predictions and players to watch in today´s episode.

Will in-form Jessica Pegula continue her recent form to claim her first Grand Slam or will Coco Gauff manage her defend her title at Flushing Meadows? Can Djokovic build on his Olympic Gold to win back-to-back US Open titles?

Whoever ends up lifting the trophies, we are in for a brilliant fortnight!

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