{"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/6aba8bc9f4720dfefb193e05?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Elina Svitolina: Why Winning Never Felt Like Enough","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656e0dd4f95cc600123fc74b/1790610226497-63772729-49fb-49bd-9118-c4355386c68f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Elina Svitolina opens up about the pressure to win, the fear of losing, and learning that a Grand Slam won’t define her worth.</p><p>In this episode of Tennis Insider Club, Elina joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran for an honest conversation about the expectations that shaped her career—from leaving home at 12 and feeling she needed to win almost every match, to dealing with Grand Slam disappointments and finding a healthier relationship with tennis.</p><p>She shares the difficult parts of her comeback after pregnancy, how quickly expectations returned with her results, and why she needed to step away when the emotional weight became too much.</p><p>We also talk about life with Gael Monfils, the advice he gave her about winning a Grand Slam, raising their daughter Skai, representing Ukraine, and finding purpose beyond the tennis court.</p><p>Elina still believes she can win a Grand Slam. She also believes she can have a great career—and a happy life—without one.</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 The pressure to win: episode preview</p><p>00:40 How Elina started playing tennis</p><p>02:25 Junior success and the difficult road to turning pro</p><p>05:35 Leaving home at 12 and pressure from her parents</p><p>09:15 Changing her mindset and coping with painful losses</p><p>11:45 Why a Grand Slam won’t define her career</p><p>14:45 Working with a psychologist and Gael’s perspective</p><p>17:25 What keeps her motivated</p><p>19:30 Ukraine, her foundation, and finding balance beyond tennis</p><p>23:50 Pregnancy and uncertainty about returning</p><p>25:25 The reality of coming back after childbirth</p><p>29:35 How success brought the pressure back</p><p>31:20 Becoming a more aggressive player</p><p>33:00 When tennis became too much—and taking a break</p><p>37:10 Recognizing emotional exhaustion</p><p>39:30 Learning to listen to yourself</p><p>41:15 Life, love, and training with Gael Monfils</p><p>44:45 How motherhood changed her priorities</p><p>46:45 Would she want her daughter to play tennis?</p><p>50:40 Managing expectations around winning a Grand Slam</p><p>52:45 The nerves of watching each other compete</p><p>53:50 Her advice for young tennis players</p><p>Which part of Elina’s story resonated with you most? Tell us in the comments.</p><p>Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more honest conversations with the people behind professional tennis.</p><p>Hosted by Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran.</p><p>#ElinaSvitolina #TennisInsiderClub #Tennis</p>","author_name":"Caroline Garcia & Borja Duran"}