Leandro Riedi: US Open R16 Run, Federer & Wawrinka, Fighting Demons & Handling Fake Friends

In this episode of the Changeover Podcast, Leandro Riedi opens up about his US Open run, the mental battles of pro tennis, and the importance of a strong support system. He shares how he handles pressure, balances emotions, and navigates friendships and success. Riedi also reflects on self-love, mental health and lessons from tennis legends.

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00:00 Intro
01:28 Post US Open Injury & Video Games
04:00 US Open Run
06:57 Beating Cerundolo from 2 Sets to Love Down
09:03 Ball Quality vs Accuracy
15:48 Playing De Minaur
21:20 Changing Direction Often
24:05 Playing Andy Murray
25:44 Investing in the Future of the Match
28:13 Anger Management
32:20 Being Your Own Best Friend
34:38 It’s Ok to not be ok
35:17 Breaking Controllers Gaming
37:28 Fighting Your Demons & Low Points
38:34 Emotional Demons & Perfectionism
41:11 Comparison Demon
42:40 Majchrzak Retirement & Dealing with Outside Noise
45:40 Fake Friends & Dealing with them
48:15 Screaming at Bettor at US Open
51:52 Dealing with disingenuous people
53:02 Can People Really Change?
58:08 Federer & Wawrinka
1:02:32 Tennis Trivia
1:09:50 Brandon Nakashima is Sweet Potatoes
1:13:28 Who Leandro wants to see on The Changeover