What happens when you can keep up with the best players in the world, but pressure still gets the best of you?
Pro tennis player Alex Kuperstein opens up about the mental side of elite sport and why the toughest opponent is often your own mind. From training alongside players like Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner to facing Burnout and self-doubt, Alex shares what it really takes to compete when expectations and identity are tied to performance.
🧠 What you will learn:
- How top players stay mentally clear during high pressure moments
- Why tying your identity only to sport can lead to burnout and Anxiety
- How music and DJing helped Alex reconnect with creativity and joy
- Simple mental performance tools like breathing routines, visualization, journaling, and the 16 second cure between points
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Mental strength often matters more than talent in pressure moments
- Stepping away can help you rediscover the passion that brought you in
- Mentorship and strong support systems can change an athlete’s path
Listen now to Alex Kuperstein’s story about pressure, burnout, and finding your way back to the game.
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I've spent over 28 years in technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.
A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.
Outside of work, I love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.
Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong relationships and always showing up for those who matter
