The Beyond Tennis Podcast
Most fans only see what happens between the lines. Johnny Delgado is here to show you everything else. On The Beyond Tennis Podcast, Johnny sits down with the players, coaches, and insiders he’s known for years to talk about the grit of the professional circuit and the moments that actually shape a life.These aren't polished press conference answers. They’re honest, locker-room style conversations about life after the match, second passions, and who these people are when the cameras are off. If you're into tennis culture and real stories, join Johnny for a look behind the curtain.
Top 20 Pressure & The Shapo Umpire Incident With Kyle Edmund - Ep. 4
In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado is joined by former world No. 14 and Davis Cup champion Kyle Edmund. Kyle provides a raw and honest look at the highs and lows of elite tennis, from the physical toll of three knee surgeries to the mental pressure of leading British tennis after the Andy Murray era.
Kyle also breaks down one of the most infamous moments in Davis Cup history—the time Denis Shapovalov hit the umpire in the eye during their match—and discusses his transition into the...
The Art of Elite Coaching with James Trotman - Ep. 3
In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with one of his oldest friends in the sport, James "Trotters" Trotman. James is a former Wimbledon Junior Doubles Champion who transitioned into a world-class coach, working with the likes of Kyle Edmund, Cameron Norrie, and most recently, guiding Jack Draper to the US Open semifinals and a world No. 4 ranking.
James pulls back the curtain on the mental and physical architecture required for elite success. He shares a legendary "secret" about coaching he learned in the Wimbledon...
The Truth Behind the Greatest Wimbledon Run with Marcus Willis - Ep. 2
In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with Marcus Willis, the man behind the greatest fairytale run in Wimbledon history, to explore the reality of life on the edge of professional tennis.
Marcus provides an honest, no-nonsense look at the "dark times" before his 2016 breakthrough, including having only $300 in his bank account and nearly walking away from the sport for a coaching job in Philadelphia. The conversation dives deep into the mental grit required for the pre-qualifying grind, the surreal experience of playing Roger Federer...
Tennis is a Lie: The Real Cost of the Pro Tour with Greg Rusedski - Ep. 1
In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with Greg Rusedski, former World No. 4 and US Open Finalist, to explore the unfiltered reality of life on the professional circuit.Greg provides a no-nonsense look at the extreme financial and personal sacrifices required to reach the top. The conversation dives deep into the "dark horse" mentality of succeeding outside the federation system, the challenges of transitioning from juniors to the pro tour, and why competing in the 90s required a level of grit that defined a generation.Episode
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[00:00:00] Intro & Welcome: Jo...
