{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b/692ee6a4bb6816004e0e1959?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E43 - Sorana Cirstea","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b/1764680538258-0e684537-8a87-4ecd-8d24-69efb86abf19.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Solana Cirstea spent 20 years chasing the biggest dreams in tennis — No.1, Grand Slams, perfection.</p><p>Now, she opens up about pressure, regret, joy, and why 2026 will be her final year…</p><p>One of the rawest mindset conversations ever on Tennis Insider Club.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS</p><p>01:40 – How her father pushed her into tennis from age 4</p><p>05:10 – Becoming a top junior and breaking into WTA at 16</p><p>07:20 – The crash after the French Open quarterfinal run</p><p>10:00 – Struggling with expectations &amp; “learning how to lose”</p><p>11:50 – The injury that changed everything at 25</p><p>13:10 – Shifting from results obsession to joy &amp; process</p><p>17:00 – Why knowing “why you play” changes everything</p><p>23:00 – Handling wins/losses: staying emotionally steady</p><p>25:00 – Discovering balance, friendships &amp; life outside tennis</p><p>33:30 – Playing through pain &amp; the mental toll</p><p>35:00 – Why 2026 will be her final season</p><p>37:00 – Making peace with not becoming No.1</p><p>43:00 – “What you’re complaining about is someone’s dream”</p><p>54:00 – Juniors vs pros: the myth of early success</p><p>56:00 – School, development &amp; advice for parents</p><p>58:30 – Generational changes on tour</p><p>01:02:00 – How the game evolved &amp; the new WTA level</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, <strong>subscribe</strong>, drop a <strong>like</strong>, and share your thoughts in the comments.</p><p>Which part of Sorana’s story resonated the most with you?</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with <strong>Hologic</strong>, global leader in women’s health.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran"}