Alexa Guarachi - High Standards, Low Expectations

In this bonus episode, we speak to Alexa Guarachi who is currently World Number 12 in Womens´doubles. Alexa has just reached the Semi-Final of the Women´s Doubles at the US Open with partner Desirae Krawczyk. The pair previously reached the final at Roland Garros in 2020. The daughter of an American mother and a Chilean Father, the 30-year-old has represented Chile since 2015. She has 5 WTA and 20 ITF Doubles titles to her name and is currently coached by GB´s Craig Veal. Listen to Alexa speak to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:- How she´s been able to rise up the rankings each year. The impact her tennis-playing parents have had on her career. Her time at the University of Alabama, where she broke the record for the most wins in one season. Coming back from tearing her ACL and how it changed her mindset on her tennis. Her decision to focus on Doubles. How her positive attitude has helped her tennis career. What she believes makes a good doubles partner. The number 1 thing she looks for in a coach. Enjoy! Links Mentioned in this Episode: Follow Alexa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aguarachi/?hl=en (@aguarachi) Follow Alexa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aguarachi?lang=en (@aguarachi) https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/episode-129-wimbledon-2021-review/ (Episode 129: Wimbledon Review) https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/episode-106-craig-veal-step-by-step/ (Episode 103: Craig Veal - Step by Step) Find out more about https://www.sototennis.com (SotoTennis Academy) and keep up with all the latest at the Academy over on https://www.instragram.com/sototennis (Instagram).