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The Mental Game, Lessons from Coaches, & Drinking Contests with 2025 USO Champs Erin Routliffe & Gaby Dabrowski
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Sep 17, 202555:09
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2025 US Open Champions, Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, take us behind the scenes of their incredible run, sharing details about their mental approach, the dynamics of their successful partnership, and their victory celebration in New York.
- How many days did they take off after winning the US Open?
- How to come back after losing the first set 0-6
- Developing belief as players who don't naturally possess unwavering confidence
- Finding the perfect balance between high energy and mental focus during crucial moments
- Learning to embrace pressure rather than trying to mitigate it
- The technical breakthrough of understanding the serve and volley as one fluid motion
- Navigating the challenges of blending different personalities in their "marriage-like" partnership
- Adopting a mindset of unconditional support for each other during difficult moments
- How smiling helps Gaby in high-pressure situations
I was also able to get to many of your questions from Instagram and Twitter/X. This is a long and fun conversation. Enjoy!
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