{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ebd4f3042ecff3e0017461b/603eb2af3bdc54093b30ad97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The X-Man Xavier Malisse ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ebd4f3042ecff3e0017461b/1614720075936-c56c60b319d6e3fd5efacf6e222cf101.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Xavier Malisse has lived an unreal life in tennis, and we discussed how he came from humble beginnings in Ghent, Belgium to the pivotal moment when he was signed by <a href=\"IMG.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IMG</a> and brought to the <a href=\"imgacademy.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bolletierri Academy</a>. He discussed how he was urged by Nick to not play The Orange Bowl and practice with all the biggest pros in the world.  He talked about his great moments on tour, including beating Richard Krajicek in the quarterfinals of 2002 <a href=\"Wimbledon.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wimbledon</a> , 9-7 in the 5th. </p><p><br></p><p>We discussed both the men's and women's sides of <a href=\"AustralianOpen.com \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Australian Open </a>and he shared his thoughts on <a href=\"https://www.padelfip.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Padel Tennis</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by <a href=\"SergioTacchini.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sergio Tacchini</a> and powered by <a href=\"AreteComplete.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arete Complete</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded 2/23 Released 3/2</p>","author_name":"Craig Shapiro"}