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Rachel Stuhlmann joins the podcast to discuss her path to becoming the No. 1 influencer in tennis, and how she tries to put a spotlight on game at all levels. Stuhlmann reflects on how a gig in Bulgaria at the Sofia Open was the jumping off point for her career, and how the game continues to grow with more brand partnerships than ever before. The former Mizzou college tennis player discusses her 2026 US Open experience that featured an influx of influencers, and recounted watching Ben Shelton make his career breakthrough after notching a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
Stuhlmann discusses several topics including her friendship with Genie Bouchard, working with Hall of Famers Tracy Austin and Gigi Fernandez, and meeting Serena Williams. The influencer also lists off her favorite players to watch in the current game and some rising talents that everyone should keep an eye on. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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"Tennis' Top Influencer Rachel Stuhlmann on Growing The Game, The US Open Experience And Working Alongside Superstars" is an episode of The Inside-In Tennis Podcast. Runtime 40 min. Published October 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.