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!
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Alexander Bublik — broken rackets, his take on tennis & big money
A raw and exclusive First&Red film featuring brand ambassador Alexander Bublik, as he opens up about his complicated relationship with tennis — the sacrifices he’s not willing to make to break into the Top 10, why he smashes rackets, and when he plans to walk away from the sport.
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
Behind the Scenes at the Libema Open
Join former World No. 5 and First&Red ambassador Anna Chakvetadze as she takes you behind the scenes at one of the most beloved grass-court tournaments — the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch
From exclusive interviews to quirky traditions and insider stories, this video offers a unique look at what makes this tournament so special.
⏱️ Timestamps to help you navigate the video:
1:45 — Interview with Marcel Hunze, Tournament Director of the Libema Open
3:00 — What makes this tournament different from the rest
3:50 — Veronika Kudermetova shares her thoughts on the Libema Open
4:45 — A helicopter ride to make it to Wimbledon on time
6:00 — A close-up look at the trophies
7:06 — Interview with the ball kids
8:30 — Fan zone: what’s inside and how it’s organized
9:23 — Anna Chakvetadze’s pick for the best player of the tournament
10:40 — How the courts are maintained to ensure top playing conditions
11:45 — Preparing the grass courts ahead of the event
13:10 — Ed Huibers, Head Groundsman, on the technical team’s work
14:30 — Tournament tradition: the winner jumps into the lake
15:17 — 2023 champion Tallon Griekspoor on his leap into the lake
16:40 — Karen Khachanov on his preparation for the tournament
17:50 — Anna Lomakina from the player services team shares fun behind-the-scenes stories
19:35 — How the prize money is allocated
20:41 — Alec, the golf cart driver, on meeting top players and his role during the tournament
Alexander Bublik: Victory over Sinner, the title in Halle and working with Safin
THE BENCH
On the latest episode of "The Bench" podcast, L'ONE and his brother Merabi Gorozia hosted Daniil Ageev, founder of the Top Dog league, to delve into his unique background and the Russian fist-fighting industry.
PONKRASHOW: Sergey Bykov
Anton Ponkrashov welcomes Sergey Bykov, the European basketball champion and Olympic bronze medalist, on this new episode of PONKRASHOW.
PONKRASHOW: Igor Kudelin
The initial podcast installment of PONKRASHOW features Anton Ponkrashov interviewing Igor Kudelintoday, a World Championship silver medalist and a nine-time Russian champion.
