Sam Stosur: how a clay-court sceptic became a Roland Garros finalist
About this episode
Sam Stosur discusses her journey from being a clay-court sceptic to becoming a Roland Garros finalist.
Aussie Billie Jean King Cup captain Sam Stosur’s obsession with the clay wasn’t always what it is today. As the clay-court season gets underway in Stuttgart, the 2010 Roland Garros finalist sits down with Matt and Viv to discuss how she learned to master the surface, and which European clay court she would most like to have replicated in her own home. Originally published on 15/04/2024 AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify Host handles: @Viv_Christie @MattyAT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Matt, Viv
Guest: Sam Stosur
Topics covered
- clay-court tennis
- Roland Garros
- tennis career
- sports interview
- Aussie tennis
Keywords
- Sam Stosur
- clay-court
- Roland Garros
- tennis
- Billie Jean King Cup
- sports
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tennis Australia
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