Welcome to another episode of 'Going Pro,' where we sit down with the legendary Sandon Stolle, an Australian tennis icon known for his remarkable doubles career and pivotal Davis Cup contributions. In this insightful conversation, our host Luke Sebastiani explores the journey to becoming a professional through the lens of Sandon Stolle. A former grandslam champion that's been to the highest levels of our sport.

Sandon shares his most memorable matches and the defining moments that shaped his career, including experiences for his country in davis cup and against the world's best players like Mcenroe at Wimbledon.

We then explore current training Dynamics and exlpore the importance of robust training groups - Sandon experienced his own competitive environnnt as a junior and this helped him to excel in the sport.

The converstaion then shifts to tennis travel and how competition abroad helps shape a player. From here we discuss the personal and professional growth that comes from the exposure of getting to know the level and how sometimes this can make or break athletes. Sandon delves into the need for developing a strong tennis culture in South Australia, comparing it with other leading tennis states and what it takes to nurture future champions.

What became clear was sandons passion for athleticism and adaptation. In an era where tennis players are more athletic than ever, Sandon discusses how the game has evolved and why physical training became his focus over traditional coaching and we explore how the 'big' moments in players careers can be pivotal.

Join us as we serve up stories of resilience, strategy, and the essence of what it means to 'go pro' in one of the most demanding sports.

Whether you're a tennis enthusiast, an aspiring athlete, or tennis parent, this episode with Sandon Stolle is a must-watch.

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