{"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/6989cfe1c553caea39e3758c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jim Courier: Beating Agassi, World No.1 Pressure & Life After Tennis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b/1770639122754-f74e20e3-97ad-4e04-ada5-077a8e9621d4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the \"surreal\" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet.</p><p><br></p><p>Best Moments:</p><p>03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras </p><p>06:55 - The \"awkward\" reality of the pro locker room </p><p>11:58 - The Agassi rivalry &amp; \"Open\" book </p><p>14:55 - Winning his first Grand Slam (Roland Garros) </p><p>17:00 - Handling fame &amp; the \"storm\" of success </p><p>21:58 - Social media's impact on young players today </p><p>31:30 - Why Jim retired early at age 30 </p><p>40:50 - Transition to broadcasting &amp; interviewing stars </p><p>48:50 - The evolution of tennis: Sinner, Alcaraz &amp; speed</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please SUBSCRIBE, like, and leave a comment below! It helps us bring you more legends of the game.</p>","author_name":"Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran"}