The Changeover Podcast

ATP Players Take Themselves WAY Too Seriously | Keegan Smith (ATP 244)

June 16, 2026·1h 7m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Keegan Smith returns to The Changeover Podcast after reaching a career-high ATP ranking and capturing his first Challenger title.Keegan joins Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley from Ireland during grass-court season to discuss his breakthrough year on tour, the mindset shift that helped him win in India, and why meditation has become a daily part of his life.The conversation dives into tennis culture, ego on the ATP Tour, flow state, fear vs love as motivation, crowd interactions, spiritual awakening, grass-court tennis, and the reality of chasing success as a professional athlete.We also discuss:• Winning his first Challenger title• Reaching a career-high ATP ranking• Meditation and staying present under pressure• Grass-court season in Ireland• Why some tennis players take themselves too seriously• The difference between fear-based and love-based motivation• Nick Kyrgios, Ben Shelton, and grass-court tennis• Building confidence on the ATP Tour• Tattoos, travel, and life on the roadIf you enjoy honest conversations about professional tennis, mindset, and life on tour, be sure to subscribe and leave a comment with your favorite moment from the episode.🎾 Follow The Changeover Podcast for weekly conversations with the best players, coaches, and personalities in tennis.#Tennis #KeeganSmith #ATP #TheChangeoverPodcast #Meditation #Mindset #GrassCourtSeason #ChallengerTour

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