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Frances Tiafoe Shaking up Pro Tennis, talks Serena, win vs Rafael Nadal & cultural impact| The Pivot

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Go to https://expressvpn.com/pivotyoutube and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! "For me personally, I think I needed that. It built this dog within me...For me growing up, there was no plan B...There was no 'what if.'" Frances Tiafoe Proffeesional Tennis Player Captivating the world with his undeniable talent, charismatic ways and his unique energy on and off the court, Frances Tiafoe shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in tennis today. On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan, Fred, and Channing chop it up with Tiafoe about how it all started and how lif …...more
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Frances Tiafoe Shaking up Pro Tennis, talks Serena, win vs Rafael Nadal & cultural impact| The Pivot
Go to https://expressvpn.com/pivotyoutube and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! "For me personally, I think I needed that. It built this dog within me...For me growing up, there was no plan B...There was no 'what if.'" Frances Tiafoe Proffeesional Tennis Player Captivating the world with his undeniable talent, charismatic ways and his unique energy on and off the court, Frances Tiafoe shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in tennis today. On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan, Fred, and Channing chop it up with Tiafoe about how it all started and how life has totally changed for him since winning more which has led to his ever-growing fame. The guys talk all things tennis with Frances, explaining how training works, the mindset necessary and how the current landscape is the perfect opportunity for Frances to rise in sports. Elevating the attention of tennis over the past couple years, Frances' matches have become a magnet of entertainment and unwavering outpour of support, from receiving daily texts of A-list athletes to getting private invites to hang with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to defeating the sport's megastars on global stage has shaped Tiafoe's path in ways he never thought possible. Despite the star-studded encounters, Frances keeps it real, always remembering his roots and the community that's had his back from the start. He's focused on the bigger picture—winning key matches, staying true to himself and pouring into the people and things he loves. With a chance to rewrite history books. Frances opens up about how Venus and Serena Williams have been huge influences on his game, not just as players but as role models. He shares how the pressure to succeed is heavy but carrying that weight has led him to have unimaginable highs such as defeating Rafeal Nadal and going toe to toe with the best players in the world. Never shying away from competition, Frances explains how losing his cool in the heat of the moment or seeming unfocused stems from the passion he has for tennis, not a lack of respect or arrogance toward the sport itself. Looking back at one memorable match that stands out to us all, Frances reflects on how it felt like he was being made an example of and he felt he had no choice but to stand up for himself. He admits to the guys it wasn’t his best moment, but it was a learning experience and something he’s grown from. While he tries to keep things light and avoid getting too wrapped up in the intensity, he admits it’s not always easy. The competitiveness in tennis can make it tough to have authentic relationships, but Frances is committed to staying true to himself and loyal to his day one support system. Don't forget to follow us on all audio platforms and hit the subscribe button for more conversations like this! Hey Pivot Fam!!! Special offers for you to stay safe and secure as we kick off 2025! Go to https://expressvpn.com/pivotyoutube and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! And don't get boggled down, Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/pivot SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @thepivotpodcast   GET MERCH HERE: https://www.pivotpodcast.com FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: INSTAGRAM |   / thepivot   TWITTER |   / thepivot   TIKTOK |   / thepivot   FACEBOOK |   / thepivotpodcast   SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KtXTWi... APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #ThePivot #Podcast #RyanClark #ChanningCrowder #FredTaylor #NFL
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