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ATP Players Take Themselves WAY Too Seriously | Keegan Smith (ATP 244)
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Jun 16, 20261:07:40
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Keegan Smith returns to The Changeover Podcast after reaching a career-high ATP ranking and capturing his first Challenger title.
Keegan joins Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley from Ireland during grass-court season to discuss his breakthrough year on tour, the mindset shift that helped him win in India, and why meditation has become a daily part of his life.
The conversation dives into tennis culture, ego on the ATP Tour, flow state, fear vs love as motivation, crowd interactions, spiritual awakening, grass-court tennis, and the reality of chasing success as a professional athlete.
We also discuss:
• Winning his first Challenger title
• Reaching a career-high ATP ranking
• Meditation and staying present under pressure
• Grass-court season in Ireland
• Why some tennis players take themselves too seriously
• The difference between fear-based and love-based motivation
• Nick Kyrgios, Ben Shelton, and grass-court tennis
• Building confidence on the ATP Tour
• Tattoos, travel, and life on the road
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