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The Advice That Helped Ajla Tomljanović Beat Serena Williams | The Big T Podcast
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How do you handle the pressure of facing Serena Williams at the US Open with an entire stadium watching?
Ajla Tomljanovic joins Brad Gilbert on The Big T Podcast and looks back at their memorable three-set battle at the 2022 US Open, revealing the unusual advice her father gave her to calm her nerves before taking on one of the greatest players of all time.
The inspiration? Kevin Costner and baseball.
BG breaks down why the advice was actually brilliant, while Ajla explains how it helped her handle one of the biggest moments of her career. Sometimes the strangest advice is exactly what you need.
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