What drove one of the most consistent careers in tennis history? Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl credits his success to consistently showing up, believing in himself and putting in the work. In Episode 3’s conversation with Chris Bowers, Ivan opens up about how absorbing experiences on court – such as being a ball kid for his Czechoslovakian countryman Jan Kodeš – led to mastering the intricacies of the sport. Despite the slew of major titles to his name, Ivan considers his learning experiences and versatility to be his greatest achievements. Ivan Lendl is an eight-time Grand Slam champion in singles, former world No. 1 player and winner of 100 professional titles. Cumulatively, Lendl spent 270 weeks atop the mountain as the best player in the world during a championship-laden 13-year span. For eight straight years (1982-89), tennis fans couldn’t tune into a US Open men’s singles championship match without seeing Lendl as one of the two finalists. He reached 19 major singles finals (third best all-time), won eight of them, including three at the US Open, three at the French Open and two at the Australian Open. For more information on today’s episode and the TennisWorthy podcast, visit tennisfame.com/ podcast.
Gabriela Sabatini: Reflecting on Positives and Passions
Conchita Martinez: For the Love of the Game
Michael Stich: The Desire to Improve
Margaret Court: Developing Talent through Persistence
Cliff Drysdale: Making an Impression in All Efforts
Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton & Ann Jones: Pioneering Women's Professional Tennis
Tommy Haas: Competition Mindset and the "Inner Dog"
Kim Clijsters: Finding Balance and Cherishing Connections
Esther Vergeer: Forging a Path in Disability Sports
Pat Rafter: Doing the Right Work, and the Hard Work
Ken Rosewall: Sustaining Longevity Through Change
Jim Courier: Facing the Ups and Downs
Advice from Legends
Tennis in the Wider World
The Importance of Family
Learning, Improving and Psychology
Finding Motivation and Determination
John Newcombe: Prioritizing Mental Fortitude, and Relationships
Mats Wilander: Breaking Through and Staying at the Top
David Hall: Desire, Determination, and Pursuing Dreams
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