# Charlie Robertson: Hitting with Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray’s mentorship and college tennis

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Published: 2026-04-01T04:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with former top-10 junior and Wake Forest University player Charlie Robertson. Charlie shares his journey through the junior ranks into college tennis, offering an inside look at why the US college pathway is becoming an increasingly attractive route for aspiring professionals. The Scot reflects on his experiences training with countryman Andy Murray, including conversations with the former World No. 1 and the advice he has taken from those moments. Charlie also discusses hitting with some of the biggest names in the game, including Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul, and what stood out about their level and mindset. The conversation also explores his role as a sparring partner at the Next Gen ATP Finals, the realities of competing in college tennis at Wake Forest and how he is balancing development, education and ambition as he looks ahead to his professional career. 🎙️ Our introductory background episode is live in this feed if you’d like to learn more about who we are and why we created Tales from Tennis. 🚨 Stay tuned for another special guest from the tennis world on Wednesday 8 April. Subscribe now. 📲 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtennis/ X: https://x.com/TalesFromTennis Watch highlights and analysis from across the tennis world at The Tennis Pass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTennisPass The podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with or endorsed by the ATP.

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