Daria Kasatkina - Australia, family, the point of life and lot of tennis

The first big interview with Daria Kasatkina after changing her sports citizenship! Anna Chakvetadze discussed Daria's entire career specially for First & Red - from her first victories to today, and also asked questions about family, money and much more!

Diana Shnaider: “The headscarf is my ticket to individuality”

Rising Russian tennis star and First&Red ambassador Diana Shnaider stars in a new feature film.

Diana speaks openly about her path to a pro career, the support and influence of her family, and her unique personal style. She shares the emotions of winning an Olympic medal with Mirra Andreeva, how tournament organizers’ attitudes changed after she entered the top rankings, and the fun challenges that help fans get to know her better.

00:51 — Chapter 1: childhood clubs, moving for tennis, and balancing college with a pro career
10:25 — Chapter 2: climbing the rankings and handling growing pressure
13:30 — Chapter 3: Roland Garros, doubles with Mirra Andreeva, Olympic medal, and a new mixed doubles format
22:45 — Chapter 4: picking the kerchief and a headwear challenge
28:14 — Chapter 5: choosing a coach, working with her dad, and a rapid-fire Q&A
32:55 — Chapter 6: rest, no time for personal life, and a habit of saving money

Alexander Bublik: Victory over Sinner, the title in Halle and working with Safin

Welcome, Aryna Sabalenka

The world's number one and three-time Grand Slam winner has joined the First&Red team

Karen Khachanov: On His Most Successful Masters in Six Years

A conversation with Russia’s No. 2 about the behind-the-scenes world of pro tennis — from family moments and training secrets to his plans for the US Open. Who’s the head coach in his team, how to survive a tournament with two kids, whether singles players should bother with doubles, and who are the favorites for the upcoming Slam — all in this episode.

Timestamps for your convenience:

0:00 – Reflections on the Canadian Masters

0:00 – The secret behind reaching the Toronto final

0:00 – Friends and family: pre-tournament preparations

0:00 – How often can he bring his family to tournaments

0:00 – Getting a full night sleep with two kids around during the tournament — is it even possible?

0:00 – Who’s the real “general” among his three coaches

0:00 – Why it matters for a coach to be able to run the warm-up

0:00 – Thoughts on two-week Masters events

0:00 – The return of the Russian flag to players

0:00 – What to expect at the US Open

0:00 – No breaks: the crazy tennis calendar

0:00 – Playing mixed doubles at the US Open — and who he’d like to partner with

0:00 – Are singles players more exciting than doubles specialists?!

0:00 – Picking the men’s favorite for the US Open

0:00 – Women’s contenders for the US Open title

Sabalenka & Osaka’s Agent — Stuart Duguid: Everything About the Tennis Business

Anna Chakvetadze speaks with Stuart Duguid — the representative of Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka — about the behind-the-scenes world of sports, the business side of tennis, and personal stories that are rarely shared in public.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:26 – From lawyer to tennis agent: how Stuart entered the sports world

1:04 – How Andy Murray’s mother helped launch his agency

1:40 – Myths about the work of a sports agent

3:00 – Working at Lagardere and IMG

3:55 – What makes IMG successful

4:27 – Reasons for leaving IMG

5:12 – How EVOLVE is different from other agencies

8:14 – Robbie Williams in a cat food commercial

8:43 – Would Naomi Osaka have been more successful in tennis if she hadn’t done commercials?

10:01 – What Naomi is like in business

11:01 – Which retail platforms matter for agents

11:26 – Working with Aryna as a representative from Belarus

12:46 – How Aryna and EVOLVE started working together

13:31 – Are personal relationships with an agent important?

14:39 – Why Aryna is a good fit for EVOLVE

16:11 – Social media and agency responsibility

17:17 – Does follower count influence sponsors?

18:22 – Why EVOLVE works with female athletes

20:13 – The “Battle of the Sexes” idea: Kyrgios vs Sabalenka

21:55 – Tennis calendar and creative projects

23:42 – Kyrgios and OnlyFans

24:35 – What Nick would do without tennis

25:33 – Rumor about Nick working with the BBC

26:57 – How the sport has changed in 5 years. Has the women’s tour become more interesting?

27:39 – What should change in ATP and WTA for equality

29:11 – Advice for aspiring athletes

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