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Abigail Johnson - Breaking Into Tennis Commentary
Episode 116 • 13th September 2021 • The Functional Tennis Podcast • Fabio Molle
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Abigail Johnson, who is an up & coming tennis commentator joins us this week to discuss what its like trying to break into the industry 🙌

Abigail recently commentated at her first grand slam (Roland Garros 2021) & hopes to continue working at tournaments of all levels!


We talk:

  • Getting her first break into the industry
  • Working at tournaments of all levels
  • Preparing for tournaments
  • Unpredictability of her working schedule
  • Advice she has received along the way

Abigail is already a fantastic commentator & is only getting better! It was great to be able to speak to her before she hits the big time & covers the worlds biggest matches 😃

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Episode Chapters

1:30 - Her Tennis Background

4:45 - Getting into commentary

14:49 - Getting tips from other commentators

19:40 - Difference between radio & TV commentary

28:45 - Preparation for tournaments


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