Abigail Johnson - Breaking Into Tennis Commentary

Author: Fabio Molle
Published: Mon 13 Sep 2021
Episode Link: https://www.functionaltennis.com/pages/abigail-johnson-on-the-functional-tennis-podcast

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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