E27 - Chris Eubanks

Chris Eubanks joins Tennis Insider Club for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and how one unlikely journey took him from Atlanta park courts and hand-me-down rackets… to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. In this episode, Chris shares: * How he never played a real match on clay until Roland Garros * What he learned traveling with Donald Young as a teen * The role college tennis played in shaping his career * How commentary on Tennis Channel made him a better player * The moment he thought about quitting… and what saved him * Why smiling and instincts brought out the best in his game * What it really feels like to break into the Top 100 and Top 30 👉 Whether you're a player, coach, fan, or dreamer, Chris's story will inspire you to trust your own path and stay in the fight. Chris Eubanks on Starting Tennis with Family Influence: [00:00:53] Chris Discusses His Early Tennis Environment and Influences in Atlanta: [00:01:38] Chris Mentions Early Role Models and Mentors (e.g., Jamia Jackson, Jenkins brothers): [00:02:00] - [00:04:15] Discussion about Donald Young's Influence and Transition to Pro Tennis: [00:05:00] College Tennis Experience and Early Struggles at Georgia Tech: [00:11:32] Chris on Importance of College for Mental Growth and Tennis Development: [00:14:33] Transition from College to Pro Tennis: [00:17:51] Chris Talks about His First Experience at Roland Garros Qualifiers: [00:09:00] Chris’s Interest in Tennis Commentary and Work with Tennis Channel: [00:21:00] Turning Point in Chris’s Career – Miami Open Breakthrough and Wimbledon Run 2023: [00:32:26] Chris Eubanks’s Title Win in Mallorca: [00:34:00] - [00:35:54] Deep Wimbledon Run and Quarterfinal Achievement: [00:37:06] - [00:40:02] Mindset Shifts and Managing Expectations After Success: [00:41:07] - [00:46:17] Chris Discusses Re-Finding Joy and Mental Approach to Tennis: [00:46:18] - [00:48:27] Advice to Younger Self: Passion and Body Care: [00:48:37] - [00:50:48] 🎙️ Listen on the go: 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SDHHtfQmUS0TyP8wqJEh9 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/tennis-insider-club/id1721351881 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tennisinsiderclub Big thanks to our sponsor, NordVPNProtect your data on and off the court with the fastest and most secure VPN.🎁 Get 4 extra months free with our link: https://nordvpn.com/tennisinsider - Subscribe for more player-led stories, behind-the-scenes access, and real conversations from the world of tennis. - Drop a comment to tell us your favorite part of Chris’s journey! #ChrisEubanks #TennisInsiderClub #Wimbledon #ATP #ProTennis #TennisPodcast #CollegeTennis #NordVPN #USOpen #RolandGarros #ATPStories #TennisLife #PlayerJourney #Inspiration #SportsPodcast #BehindTheScenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.