In this episode, Catherine Harrison opens up about the toughest stretch of her career -- multiple injuries, months off tour, and the honest conversations that pushed her to rethink what longevity and success really mean. Now, with 2026 on the horizon, she’s committing fully to doubles to chase the Grand Slam she knows she’s capable of.

Tennis fans get an inside look at the mindset shift, the rehab grind, the challenge of rebuilding confidence, and what goes into choosing the right partner. Catherine breaks down how doubles offers a clearer path to winning at the biggest stages, and why this next chapter feels more intentional, more strategic, and more exciting than anything she’s done before.

Whether you’ve followed her since UCLA or discovered her on tour, this is Catherine’s open and detailed account and a powerful reminder of why comebacks in tennis matter.

You sent in your tennis gear questions — and we’re answering all of them 🎾 In this Ask Us Anything episode, we dive into the questions you’ve been sending about racquets, strings, shoes, and everything in between. From finding the right setup for your game to understanding the gear the pros use, this episode is all about your curiosity.

At Tennis Warehouse, we get that tennis gear can be overwhelming — so think of us as your friendly on-court guides. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a gear geek, or just getting started, you’ll walk away with practical answers, insider insights, and a few laughs along the way.

Here’s what we cover:

• 🎾 Racquet updates

• 🧵 String setups

• 👟 Our current gear & playlists

• 💡 Listener-submitted questions — answered live!

0:00:34 Football is here (bye Micah)! 🏈 & GO DODGERS! 💙

0:03:30 RESTRING Zero String Question

0:06:38 Tecnifibre TFight Question (new ones coming?)

0:08:26 Michelle & her RF97 / Pure Drive & her commitment issues & Dreddy Toroline Hybrid

0:11:00 Dustin Brown shout out

0:12:40 Ugly Strokes & backhands

0:18:00 Dead Strings Discussed

0:22:46 Gravity MP XL vs EZONE 98+ 0:25:15 Playtesters Playlist 🎶 🎧

0:27:54 Favorite mobility & warmup before tennis or on non-tennis days

0:30:27 What do we think about Danielle Collins?!

0:33:26 What strings are in that Pure Drive?!

0:34:47 What are our favorite tennis courts in SLO?!

0:38:26 Quality control: yonex vs everyone else

0:40:10 What's the most comfortable racquet that you love playing with?

0:43:00 Can you evaluate me hitting and what I should try or use?! We will match you to the best gear

0:44:44 Prince Legacy - should I get it?

0:45:08 What's the best Toroline string to try coming from BiPhase

0:46:50 Troy's gear RIGHT now!

0:49:55 Should Michelle buy this?! & her love for Quicksilver/Roxy Tennis back in the 90s!

In this Talk Tennis episode, host Michelle sits down with Carolyn and teammate Erin from the Second Serve Pod to share how tennis built resilience, hope, and community all while battling Breast Cancer.

Life changes after a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode, we hear how these tennis players found strength in the sport and how it related to their cancer treatments. In this inspiring conversation, Michelle, Carolyn, and Erin open up about how tennis became more than a game — it became a lifeline.

You’ll hear how the lessons learned on the court — perseverance, teamwork, and focus — helped them face cancer head-on and discover new ways to stay connected, even when they couldn’t play.

At Talk Tennis, we believe the power of sport extends far beyond competition. This episode celebrates the way tennis teaches resilience, builds friendships, and unites a community through every challenge — on and off the court.

🎧 Listen or Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/L_LJkyqto8w

💬 Join the Conversation: Share your story of resilience or tag a teammate who inspires you in the comments.

👉 Connect with Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/and.she.sparkles/

👉 Connect with Carolyn & Erin at Second Serve Pod: https://www.instagram.com/secondservepodcast/

If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com

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Happy Hitting!