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Patrick McEnroe catches up with friend and Hall of Famer Pam Shriver from Rome, where she's coaching as part of Yonex's Mindset and Performance Program. In a wide ranging chat, Shriver reflects on her meteoric rise from a 16-year-old US Open finalist to one of the greatest doubles players in history.
She dives into her new "startup" coaching role with Yonex, emphasizing the critical importance of a growth mindset in today’s power-driven game. From navigating the locker room of the Original 9 era to her recent advocacy for player safeguarding, Shriver shares candid insights on how tennis has evolved. Plus, don’t miss a spirited "rapid fire" round covering her toughest rivals and favorite tennis cities.
Pam Shriver is a 21-time major champion, former world No. 1 in doubles, No. 3 in singles and Olympic gold medalist. Alongside fellow Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova, the duo are the only women's doubles team in history to complete the calendar Grand Slam (1984). She continues to lend her voice and deep tennis insight as a broadcast commentator and coach.
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"Growth Mindset and Giving Back: Catching Up with Pam Shriver" is an episode of TennisWorthy. Runtime 26 min. Published May 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.