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Interview with Matthew Futterman: Author of "The Cruelest Game"

John Silk sits down with acclaimed sports journalist and author Matthew Futterman to discuss his new book, The Cruelest Game. Featuring compelling insights into Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys and Björn Borg, among others, Futterman explores the physical pain, psychological pressure and extraordinary sacrifices behind professional tennis—and reveals what the sport demands from those who pursue greatness. A fascinating conversation about ambition, resilience and why tennis may be the cruelest game of all. #Tennis #MatthewFutterman #TheCruelestGame #TalkingTennis #TennisPodcast #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #MadisonKeys #BjornBorg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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John Silk sits down with acclaimed sports journalist and author Matthew Futterman to discuss his new book, The Cruelest Game.

Featuring compelling insights into Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys and Björn Borg, among others, Futterman explores the physical pain, psychological pressure and extraordinary sacrifices behind professional tennis—and reveals what the sport demands from those who pursue greatness.

A fascinating conversation about ambition, resilience and why tennis may be the cruelest game of all.

#Tennis #MatthewFutterman #TheCruelestGame #TalkingTennis #TennisPodcast #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #MadisonKeys #BjornBorg

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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