Alexander Ritschard, ATP Top 100 player on racquets, tour life and more

About this episode

The episode features an in-depth conversation with ATP player Alexander Ritschard about his journey back from injury and the realities of professional tennis.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Swiss-American ATP pro Alexander Ritschard, who’s working hard to come back from a tricky shoulder injury. You might remember Alexander from his breakout 2024 season, where he captured three Challenger titles and looked set for a steady rise up the rankings. But, as tennis so often reminds us, nothing is guaranteed, and an unlucky muscle tear put him on the sidelines. We went deep in this conversation — not just about his comeback, but about the mindset, routines, and tough realities that come with life on the professional tennis circuit.

People in this episode

Host: tennisnerd

Guest: Alexander Ritschard

Topics covered

• comeback
• professional tennis
• mindset
• injury recovery
• tour life

Keywords

• Alexander Ritschard
• ATP
• tennis
• shoulder injury
• Challenger titles
• tour life
• mindset
• recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Switzerland, United States

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