Thomas Johansson: Hard work beats talent every day of the week
Thomas Johansson is our guest for the 35th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Thomas was ranked 7th on the ATP tour and won 9 titles, including the 2002 Australian Open. He won a silver medal in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone on to coach David Goffin and Sorana Cirstea.
We talk:
1:22 His start in tennis
5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros
8:35 Working towards the top 10
13:39 Knowing yourself as a player
15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open
19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament
21:49 His game plan vs. Marat Safin
24:37 Transition to coaching
27:11 Deciding what to work on
32:00 His toughest opponent
35:18 What he looks for in a double partner
39:00 His best advice for the 4.0 player
**Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com
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Thomas Johansson is our guest for the 35th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Thomas was ranked 7th on the ATP tour and won 9 titles, including the 2002 Australian Open. He won a silver medal in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone on to coach David Goffin and Sorana Cirstea.
We talk:
1:22 His start in tennis
5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros
8:35 Working towards the top 10
13:39 Knowing yourself as a player
15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open
19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament
21:49 His game plan vs. Marat Safin
24:37 Transition to coaching
27:11 Deciding what to work on
32:00 His toughest opponent
35:18 What he looks for in a double partner
39:00 His best advice for the 4.0 player
**Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com
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