Journey with a Racquet

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By: Angela Xue and Helena Xue

Meet Angela Xue and Helena Xue, two spirited sisters chasing their dreams on the junior tennis circuit. From backyard rallies to national tournaments, both sisters dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of growing up with rackets in hand and a shared passion for the game. Each episode follows their journey through training sessions, sibling rivalries, match-day nerves, and the lessons they learn both on and off the court. Whether you're a tennis parent, a young athlete, or simply a fan of stories about grit and sisterhood, this podcast offers inspiration, laughter, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it...

Balancing Tennis with School
#2
Last Sunday at 1:23 AM

In this episode, Angela and Helena discuss the challenges of balancing tennis with school, the pros and cons of traveling for tournaments versus playing locally, and the cultural differences in tennis between different geographical regions. They also delve into the significance of clay courts in player development, the dynamics of coaching during matches, and recent player performances, including upsets in major tournaments. Finally, they preview the upcoming 2026 Pro Tour and speculate on the future of tennis.


Balancing School and Tennis, etc.
#2
Last Friday at 4:45 PM

In the second episode, we discussed balancing school and tennis, the differences between junior tennis development in various geographical areas, Asian Swings, and Role Models.


The Beginning
#1
10/04/2025

Discussed the beginning of our tennis journey, including how we started, interesting stories, how we deal with cheating in junior tennis, etc. Q&A in the end.