Did Gael Monfils Make The Most of His Talent? | Incredible Conversation With Coach Mikael Tillstrom!

He’s coached Monfils, Wawrinka, Shapovalov, and beat legends like Ivanisevic, Edberg, and Muster as a player—now Mikael Tillström reveals the mindset of champions, epic training secrets, and wildest box moments.



🎾 Inside This Episode

Former ATP No. 39 in singles, No. 15 in doubles, and Davis Cup champ Mikael Tillström sits down with us for a no-holds-barred conversation on life as a pro and the art of elite coaching. From brutal 5-set marathons to rebuilding Monfils' career in his 30s, Tillström takes us deep into the grind, the glory, and the genius behind world-class tennis.



🔥 What’s Inside:

• His coaching philosophy with players

• The importance of building trust with a player and how it can be done

• How to set goals for top players



The Monfils Partnership:

• What it was like coaching Gael Monfils and why it worked so well

• Why Monfils turned to him for one last run—and what actually worked

• Is Monfils just genetically gifted or does he really work hard? 

• Did Gael Monfils really make the most of His talent?

• The truth about Monfils’ recovery. 



What makes a “GREAT” player?

• Inside Wawrinka’s mindset and how it differs from even the “very good” guys

• How can players overcome self-doubt?

• The defining traits of a great champion

• The mental secrets behind bouncing back from heartbreak

• What makes a great coach? And what makes a champion truly different?



Playing Legends of the Game:

• Playing Federer at the Sydney Olympics, Agassi in his prime, and facing Sampras



Thoughts on the ATP Tennis Tour Now:

• Thoughts on the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz rivalry

• Can Novak Djokovic still win another slam?

• Who’s the next player to win a Grand Slam outside of Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic? 

• Who’s the GOAT?



Rapid Fire Round: 

• Best shots he ever faced. 

• Best match he ever watched?