170: Ethan Quinn Joins, College-to-Pro Reality, Major Memories & ATP Fits | EP 170

About this episode

Ethan Quinn discusses his transition from college tennis to the professional circuit, sharing insights on his game and experiences.

If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ Ethan Quinn joins live from Madrid to talk tour life, Sam calling his first ATP title, and staying cool under pressure. He breaks down his aggressive, forehand-first game, love of serve-and-volley, and the origin of his “Cobra” forehand. From Fresno to NCAA champ at Georgia, he opens up on the harsh jump to pro—losses, College initiations, terrible haircuts, European peeves, and levelling up mentally and technically. Plus: the debut of Major Memories, a new segment dropping every last Friday of the month, and the guys rank Madrid arrival fashion fits, where Diallo shines & Quinn gets roasted. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/nothingmajor #rulapod #sponsored 00:59 Show Preview 01:30 Ethan Quinn Joins 02:28 Madrid Late Nights 03:35 First ATP Title Talk 04:30 Staying Calm Competing 05:21 Forehand And Serve Volley 06:44 Origins Of The Cobra 07:45 Fresno Tennis Beginnings…

People in this episode

Guest: Ethan Quinn

Topics covered

• tennis
• college sports
• professional transition
• mental game
• fashion
• ATP tour

Keywords

• Ethan Quinn
• ATP title
• tennis
• college to pro
• mental game
• Madrid
• serve-and-volley
• Cobra forehand

Sponsors

Rula

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sift Creative, NCAA

Places: Madrid, Fresno, Georgia

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