Sitting courtside at this year’s US Open, Dr. Prim Siripipat watched Flavio Cobolli battle back from a two-set deficit against Francisco Comesana to win in five. For Dr. Siripipat, a high-performance psychologist at Union Square Practice and Strata Performance, former elite tennis player, and longtime sports broadcaster, the match was about more than an incredible comeback. It was a window into what resilience actually looks like under pressure.
And after 15 years covering the US Open, Dr. Siripipat knows the sport from nearly every angle. She competed on the U.S. National Team and at Duke before moving into broadcasting and, later, performance psychology. Today, she brings all of those experiences together when she watches the world’s best compete.
Reflecting on Cobolli’s comeback, Dr. Siripipat shared that resilience isn’t simply about “being tough.” When the situation in front of you looks increasingly difficult, it’s about continuing to problem-solve. In her words: “Adjust. Search. Stay engaged. Keep believing. Find another way.”
And the psychology of performance wasn’t limited to the players. During 12 straight days of long broadcasts, Dr. Siripipat relied on many of the same skills she works on with clients: managing energy, staying present, recovering when possible, and trusting her preparation.
Fifteen years into covering the US Open, tennis continues to play new roles in Dr. Siripipat’s life. As she reflected after this year’s tournament, “Tennis never really left. It just evolved with me.”
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