# College Champ Starting Her Pro Journey, Dasha Vidmanova Ep260

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Podcast: [The Functional Tennis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-functional-tennis-podcast-548885)
Published: 2025-07-02T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.functionaltennis.com/blogs/the-functional-tennis-podcast/college-champ-pro-journey-underway-dasha-vidmanova-ep-260
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## Resource

🎙️ This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Dasha Vidmanova , the former US College #1 player and 2024 NCAA singles, doubles, and team champion . Born in Moscow and raised in Prague, Dasha’s journey through tennis has been anything but linear. From nearly walking away from the sport to becoming a dominant force in college tennis, she now has her sights set on making waves on the pro tour. We chat about: 📍 How college tennis reignited her passion for the game 🎓 Why she initially didn’t plan to turn pro 💪 Learning to lose as part of going pro 🧠 The mindset shift that led to major improvements 🇺🇸 What it’s like being the best female college player in the US 🎯 Her short-term and long-term goals on tour 💼 And why she majored in finance, just in case tennis didn’t work out Whether you’re a parent, coach, or young player weighing up college vs pro tennis, Dasha offers refreshing honesty and insight into both paths. Enjoy, Fabio This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being. To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/ Find us on Social Media: Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

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