In this episode Alex sits down with former #24 in the world, American tennis player -- Christina McHale. Christina discusses her recent retirement and her plans moving forward now that she has stepped away from the pro tour. She discusses her current endeavors and her interest in tennis media.

Alex and Christina also delve into Christina's tennis career, where Christina provided insight into what it was like being a top rank pro tennis player on tour. She recounted some of her major matches, such as her 2016 battle against Serena Williams at Wimbledon, and tells us about how she would handle the different pressures and challenges of being a pro athlete traveling the world.

A huge thank you to Christina for coming on the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - Post Retirement Plans

11:20 - Christina's Tennis Career

17:30 - Playing Serena Williams at Wimbledon

21:28 - Navigating Pressure and Challenges as a Pro

25:05 - Tennis Finances

32:50 - Coaching in Pro Tennis

36:20 - Building Relationships While on Tour

43:45 - Personality Traits Developed Through Tennis

49:30 - Dealing with Hate on Social Media

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