Jacob Fearnley: From College to Top 100 in 5 months

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In today´s episode, GB´s Jacob Fearnley shares his journey to becoming a top 100 ATP player, reflecting on the surreal experience of his recent success. 

Jacob graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) in May this year, with his team winning the NCAA´s. By October, he was ranked 98 in the world, winning 27 out of 28 ATP Challenger matches along the way.

Jacob joins CTC host Dan Kiernan to discuss the challenges and triumphs he´s faced so far in his tennis journey. He shares insights from his experiences playing against top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner as a junior, and what it was like taking on Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon this summer.

Jacob also discusses:-

  • The importance of naivety and lack of pressure starting out.
  • The influence of his family, particularly his grandparents on his tennis journey
  • The role of College Tennis in his development and it´s rise as a legitimate pathway for players.
  • The significance of having supportive coaches
  • The importance of a strong mindset and goal setting, and the influence of Andy Murray on his career.

This is a fascinating listen for players and parents!

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