Taylor Townsend joins us live from the Miami Open for one of the most open and honest conversations we’ve had on The Changeover.From balancing life as a mother on tour to the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level, Taylor gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to sustain a career in pro tennis. She shares what surprised her most about Naomi Osaka, breaks down the recent Ostapenko-China drama, and opens up about competing without a coach and how she builds accountability on her own.We also get into the realities of playing through your period, coming off birth control, and how that impacts performance — a side of the sport that rarely gets talked about.Plus: her unique warm-up routine, thoughts on tennis fashion, a hilarious “are Justin & Jody hot?” poll, and a competitive trivia battle vs Jody.This episode is raw, funny, and insightful — Taylor does not hold back.Edited by Chris Grierson (The Sheriff London)

Most college tennis players never find out how far their game can take them—but DK Suresh is proving what’s possible. The Indian standout at Wake Forest shares how he’s turning setbacks into comebacks while competing at the highest level of college tennis.In this episode, DK talks about training across continents, overcoming injuries, and building the mental toughness needed to perform under pressure. He breaks down his approach to serving, returning, and adapting his game against elite opponents, while also sharing what it’s like balancing academics with the pursuit of a professional tennis career.From NCAA finals moments to Davis Cup nerves, DK reveals the mindset and habits that help him stay composed when it matters most.Whether you’re a tennis fan, college athlete, or aspiring pro, this episode is packed with insights on competing, improving, and performing at your best.🎾 Welcome to The Changeover Podcast 🎾Ever wondered what life is really like as a professional tennis player? On The Changeover, hosts Jody Maginley and Justin Roberts take you behind the scenes of the tour—sharing insights on training, weekly progress, the grind of climbing the rankings, and conversations with players living it every day.💬 Drop your questions in the comments and follow us on social media to stay connected with the podcast and the journey!👉 Listen & SubscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changeoverpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@changeoverpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/changeoverpcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changeoverpcast🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changeoverpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z3w24mRuRiw25CZzVO0xI?si=42977eec431d4900Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-changeover/id1680987347👕 Merch: https://031055-2.myshopify.com/💡 Support the show via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4137501052634994198&created=1723997177.237289&printed=1🎶 Intro audio by DJ Quest#tennis #podcast #ATP #WTA

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Patreon: patreon.com/thechangeover🎾 Welcome to The Changeover Podcast 🎾Ever wondered what life is really like as a professional tennis player? On The Changeover, hosts Jody Maginley and Justin Roberts take you behind the scenes of the tour—sharing insights on training, weekly progress, the grind of climbing the rankings, and conversations with players living it every day.💬 Drop your questions in the comments and follow us on social media to stay connected with the podcast and the journey!👉 Listen & SubscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changeoverpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@changeoverpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/changeoverpcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changeoverpcast🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changeoverpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z3w24mRuRiw25CZzVO0xI?si=42977eec431d4900Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-changeover/id1680987347👕 Merch: https://031055-2.myshopify.com/💡 Support the show via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4137501052634994198&created=1723997177.237289&printed=1🎶 Intro audio by DJ Quest#tennis #podcast #ATP #WTA