Jesper De Jong's linear progression continues

About this episode

Fabio Molle interviews Jesper De Jong about his recent successes and experiences as he breaks into the top 100 in professional tennis.

This week I’m joined once again by Dutch ATP player Jesper de Jong , who has continued his steady rise on the professional circuit. Since our last chat, Jesper has broken into the top 100, reached his first ATP final at the Swedish Open, and played a key role for the Netherlands in Davis Cup. We talk about what feels different now that he’s inside the top 100, the lessons he’s learned from the tour grind, and how he balances results with enjoying the process. Jesper also shares insights from training blocks in Bali, the unforgettable match that sealed his top 100 spot, and what he’s learned from his girlfriend, a professional speed skater. If you’re curious about the mindset and habits behind steady, sustainable progress, this episode is a great listen. Fabio This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being. To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/ Find us on Social Media: Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

People in this episode

Host: Fabio Molle

Guest: Jesper De Jong

Topics covered

• professional tennis
• athlete mindset
• training insights
• Davis Cup
• top 100 ranking
• sustainable progress

Keywords

• Jesper De Jong
• top 100
• ATP final
• Davis Cup
• training
• mindset
• sustainable progress
• ASICS

Sponsors

ASICS

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Netherlands, Bali

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