In today's episode, we have the Danish star August Holmgren. Straight after his incredible run at Wimbledon, reaching the 3rd round with 2 matches that lasted 5 sets across qualifying and main draw, before playing Alex De Minaur.

And directly following Wimbledon, he went on to win his next Challenger tournament in Granby. August attended the University of San Diego and advanced to the NCAA individual final, where he faced a certain Ben Shelton.

Reached a career high of 144 in the world and climbing every year. You guys will love his mindset on steady and consistent progress and blocking out the noise.

Talking points:

August’s incredible run at 2025 Wimbledon, making round 3 and playing Alex De Minaur.

The feeling of winning his 1st and most recent Challenger tour titles.

Growing up and playing tennis in Demark.

Battling through 2 matches that latest 5 sets at Wimbledon and winning them both.

Dealing with heat stroke and vomiting during a match.

Playing college and becoming the No. 1-ranked college player in the nation at the University of San Diego.

Playing Ben Shelton in the NCAA individual final.

How August fights and blocks out demons during his matches.

The main differences aspiring tennis players should know between the Future and Challenger tour.

Links mentioned in the episode -

Ep 108 Holger Rune: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/episode-108-holger-rune-no-doubt/

Ep 251 Adam Blicher: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/adam-blicher-getting-to-know-ourselves-rather-than-changing-ourselves/

Ep 254 Ethan Quinn: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/ethan-quinn-on-the-challenges-of-rising-up-the-atp-rankings/

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Follow August Holmgren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/augustholmgren/?hl=en

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In today´s episode we speak to American pro tennis player Tristan Boyer.

Tristan has a career high ranking of 109 in the world, and played college tennis at Stanford University.

He shares his experiences of moving up the rankings as he tries to break the ATP top 100. From playing Futures as a junior, to winning Challenger events after turning pro in February 2023, to playing top players like Tommy Paul and Alex De Minaur.

Episode Highlights:-

• Tristan reflects on the challenges of managing expectations during tough seasons.
• He shares insights on the role of coaches in his development.
• Tristen shares his thoughts on the non-negotiables for success in tennis.
• Why the ability to play to your own strengths is crucial in tennis.
• Why he recommends College tennis for personal and tennis development.
• The differences in playing futures, challengers and ATP matches.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:-

• Episode 254: Ethan Quinn
• Episode 258: Taro Daniel
• Follow Tristan on Instagram
• SotoTennis Academy

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In today´s episode Dan speaks to 2025 Wimbledon Champions Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash.

Glasspool and Cash made history at SW19, becoming the first all-British pair to win the Mens Doubles title since 1936.

A week on from lifting their first Grand Slam trophy, they tell us all about their run to the title, how they are feeling and if it has sunk in yet.

Episode highlights:-

• What went through Lloyd´s mind as he served for the Championship.
• Julian talks us through how he almost had to withdraw with injury in the first round!
• How winning Queens & Eastbourne in the lead up to Wimbledon helped their confidence.
• Here how they celebrated ... and the now infamous 153 baby Guinness receipt.
• How this has changed their mindset moving forward into the rest of 2025 and beyond.

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