Professional tennis players discuss mental focus and career priorities

Professional tennis players Taylor Fritz, Katie Boulter, and Alex de Minaur discuss the personal rituals and priorities that sustain their careers on the ATP and WTA tours.

Taylor Fritz credits playing the video game ‘League of Legends’ with improving his cognitive focus and stress management. He noted a correlation between his mental performance in gaming and his success on the court, specifically citing his 2023 Atlanta Open title run as a period when his mind felt particularly sharp due to his gaming habits.

Newlyweds Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur maintain a relationship priority where their individual professional tennis careers come before all else. Despite their recent marriage, the pair remains focused on their singles pursuits rather than competing in mixed doubles events, such as the U.S. Open, due to their commitment to their individual professional schedules.