• Day 10 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up. With Tennis Super Agent John Morris from the ATP Finals in Turin!

  • Nov 8 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Day 10 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up. With Tennis Super Agent John Morris from the ATP Finals in Turin!

  • Summary

  • Day 10 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up talking all about the big topics during the Finals joined by the agent of Andrey Rublev, Alex De Minaur and Daria Kasatkina, John Morris! Live from the ATP Finals in Turin!

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    These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round up of the WTA Finals action in Riyadh with coach of WTA Finals doubles pair Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe!


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    In This Episode:


    In this conversation, Dan is joined by John Morris, a sports agent, who provides insights into player management, the challenges faced by athletes, and the importance of being prepared for high-stakes matches.


    John Morris talks about what happens behind the scenes when one of his players, Daria Kasatkina, gets called up last minute for the WTA Finals.


    John Morris also talks about the feeling players such as Rublev and De Minaur have to end of year events such as the ATP Finals and the importance of these compared to Grand Slams. As well as his players aims for the year and how Novak Djokovic withdrawing effects his players.


    The discussion also touches on the cultural changes in Saudi Arabia regarding women's rights, the commercial opportunities for players, and the overall experience of the tournament in Riyadh compared to Turin.


    Dan also talks about the Gaby and Erins 3rd win in a row in the group stage as they get ready and prepare for their semi-finals battle against Melichar-Martinez and Perez!


    Predictions for the finals and reflections on the tournament's significance are also shared.


    Dan also discusses the audiences during the finals as well as Coco Gauff being one of the first to speak out about her concerns before coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


    A really great insight into the behind the scenes of what happens when tennis players make it to these prestigious events in terms of sponsorships, reaching out to brands and much more!


    Chapters


    00:00 WTA Finals Overview and Key Matches

    02:57 Insights from John Morris on Player Management

    05:56 Performance Analysis: Players and Conditions

    08:45 ATP Finals Preview and Player Insights

    11:54 Commercial Importance of ATP Finals

    14:43 Cultural Impact of Tennis in Saudi Arabia

    17:47 Final Predictions and Closing Thoughts


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