Thomas Johansson: Hard work beats talent every day of the week

Thomas Johansson is our guest for the 35th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Thomas was ranked 7th on the ATP tour and won 9 titles, including the 2002 Australian Open. He won a silver medal in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone on to coach David Goffin and Sorana Cirstea.

We talk:

1:22 His start in tennis

5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros

8:35 Working towards the top 10

13:39 Knowing yourself as a player

15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open

19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament

21:49 His game plan vs. Marat Safin

24:37 Transition to coaching

27:11 Deciding what to work on

32:00 His toughest opponent

35:18 What he looks for in a double partner

39:00 His best advice for the 4.0 player

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