Getting To Know....Sabine Lisicki

03/08/21 • 75 min

There are few players over the past decade that can truly say they consistently played their very best tennis (year after year) on the pristine lawns of Wimbledon. Our spotlight player this week is known as much for her world-class grass court skills, as she is her world-class smile. Germany's Sabine Lisicki truly has mesmerized the tennis world with her yearly upsets and world record serve, but years of unexpected injuries have left her contemplating what is next for her remarkable tennis journey. In a career that saw her rise to #12 in the world, as well as winning the WTA's "Comeback Player of the Year" award, you won't want to miss this fascinating look at a four-time WTA singles champion that has a re-energized plan for her next big comeback. You'll hear firsthand why her 2013 Wimbledon match against Serena Williams meant so much to her, as well as how a fun bet with her parents ended up helping her win her first WTA title in Charleston against Caroline Wozniacki. Join Sabine, host Jon Guerrica and one of Sabine's biggest fans as they recount the amazing life and times of the resilient and fantastic.....Sabine Lisicki.

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Getting To Know....Magda Linette

This week, we spotlight a player that has sneakily made her way up the WTA rankings over the past few seasons, climbing to a career high of #33 in the world in early 2020. With two career singles titles and 3rd round appearances in all four grand slams, Magda Linette has made a remarkable career out of grinding and working her way up from the very bottom of the tennis world. In this in-depth interview, Magda details and shares her life story and how she was able to become a high performance athlete from early meager beginnings. We quickly learn how Magda's statistical mind plays an important part in her game, as well as how a chance encounter led her to leave her native Poland for a rare opportunity that she couldn't pass up. Please join Magda and one of her biggest fans, as well as host, Jon Guerrica, as they go through her many career highlights, including title runs at the 2019 Bronx Open, 2020 Thailand Open and her take on her recent "WTA Shot of the Year" award. I have a feeling you'll find yourself cheering for.....the fantastic, Magda Linette.

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Getting To Know....Taylor Townsend

This week, soon to be new tennis mom, Taylor Townsend found the time to sit down with host, Jon Guerrica and one of her biggest fans, to explain what's kept her busy during her break from tennis, and give us all a closer look at her fascinating pro career. As an amazing junior, Taylor was thrust into the limelight and touted as the next big American tennis star. In this in-depth chat, you'll get to hear her journey firsthand as she discusses her transition from junior to WTA tour events, as well as what it's like to survive on the highly competitive ITF tour. Listen as Taylor explains how a brief hiatus from tennis helped propel her to new heights, and score an upset victory against Simona Halep at the 2019 US Open. With story after story, you won't want to miss this fun comprehensive look at the career catalogue of one of the most talented and open-minded players on tour. You definitely won't want to miss the fantastic.....Taylor Townsend.