8-time Grand Slam winner Sam Stosur on the hidden demands of elite tennis, prize money purchases, and the next Aussie superstars

About this episode

Sam Stosur discusses her experiences in elite tennis, the financial struggles athletes face, and the future of the women's game.

She's an eight‑time Grand Slam champion, former world number one, Billie Jean King Cup captain and owner of the best arms in world sport. Tennis champion Sam Stosur joins us to reflect on life after tennis, the unique highs and lows of the game and what it really means to lead Team Australia. The future of the women’s game is bright with Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter leading the charge, but behind the glamour is a very real financial grind - Sam explains why it's such a slog even at the highest level. From sleeping in train stations to life‑changing prize money, five‑set debates to Italian marble benchtops, we're gifted all the stories from one of the very best to step on the court.   Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Abbey Gelmi, Georgie Tunny

Guest: Sam Stosur

Topics covered

• elite tennis
• prize money
• women's tennis
• Australian athletes
• life after tennis
• financial challenges

Keywords

• Grand Slam
• tennis
• financial grind
• Australian tennis
• elite athletes
• sports stories

Sponsors

Harvey Norman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Billie Jean King Cup

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