On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with World #1 Tennis Player Aryna Sabalenka. Aryna opens up about her journey from first picking up a racket at six years old to becoming the top-ranked player in the world. She reflects on the role her father played in her early development, the turning point when she fell in love with the game, and how her mindset has evolved through the years.
Aryna shares an inside look at her training, recovery, and how WHOOP helps stay on top of her game. Aryna discusses balancing fun with competitiveness, the lessons she’s learned from setbacks, and her strategies for staying resilient under pressure.
Looking ahead to the US Open, Aryna shares what the tournament means to her personally and how she’s preparing to defend her title. Aryna reflects on her game and shares her advice to young athletes chasing their dreams.
(00:58) Building A Career In Tennis
(03:36) The Road to Becoming World #1
(06:50) Mindset and Keeping Things Light Hearted As A Team
(07:38) How Aryna Views Herself and Her Game On Court
(09:03) Aryna’s Training and WHOOP Data
(17:41) Having a Red Recovery Going Into The US Open Final
(20:39) Travel Tips For Peak Performance
(21:43) Aryna’s Definition of Success
(26:27) Looking Ahead to The US Open: What The Tournament Means to Aryna
(27:50) Reflecting on Past Competitions
(30:46) The Differences in The Men’s and Women’s Game
(31:53) The Secret to Maintaining A Positive Mindset
(34:20) Rapid Fire Questions
(37:04) Build The Best Tennis Player
(38:17) Aryna’s Lowest Recovery
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