What happens when you’re labelled “tennis next big thing” at just 17?

Olga Danilovic opens up about pressure, expectations, media hype, family, fear, burnout, and how she rebuilt her love for tennis.

One of the RAWEST and most relatable conversations we’ve ever had.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

01:00 – Olga’s childhood: pressure, media, and early expectations

04:00 – Growing up as the daughter of a superstar athlete

07:00 – Winning Moscow at 17: blessing or curse?

10:00 – Handling fame, pressure & public expectations as a teen

14:00 – Guilt, sacrifice & learning to choose yourself

17:00 – Life on tour vs. the reality people don’t see

20:00 – Mental health, burnout & losing joy in tennis

22:00 – Nine months sick: the moment everything changed

32:00 – Coaching experiences: what good teams REALLY do

45:00 – Playing on big stages & dealing with intrusive thoughts

48:00 – On-court panic, fear & wanting to “disappear”

56:00 – How she sees her future: identity beyond tennis

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