Pat Cash - The Wimbledon Victory, the Aftermath, and Lessons Learned

In today´s episode we´re talking to 1987 Wimbledon Men´s Singles Champion Pat Cash.

Pat is one of the legends of Australian tennis and was a huge fan favourite around the world in the 80´s and 90´s. Known for his black and white chequered headband, he´s widely regarded as one of the greatest serve-and-volley players of all time. 

Since retiring from pro tennis, Pat has become a respected commentator and analyst, sharing his expert insights with audiences around the world. He talks to us about the highs and lows of his career, gives his thoughts on tennis today and tells lots of stories. A brilliant listen!

Read full show notes here.

Episode highlights include:-

• What he told himself before serving for the Wimbledon title.
• He tells us about one of the biggest highlights of his career - 1984 Super Saturday at the US Open! 
• How he dealt with depression during and after his career.
• Taking on a 14-year-old Rafael Nadal on clay.
• Did a Hungarian Princess really offer him a gift of $1 million?
• What he wants to be remembered for.

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