Under Pressure with Vince Van Patten
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Winning Uglier welcomes its first-ever guest, Vince Van Patten, whose resume includes a career ATP high of no.26, commentator for the World Poker Tour, and actor/writer/producer of the new film 7 Days to Vegas. BG and VVP discuss the importance of creating pressure situations in practice, winning the 1986 Miami doubles title, similarities between tennis and poker (including tennis tells), and the time Vince had 28 shots of espresso in one match and lived to tell the tale. Also, stay on for a Q&A question about players who feel confident in baseline games but struggle in sets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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