Sem Verbeek Interview: Positivity, From College to Pro, Mixed Doubles, & More

Sem Verbeek is the #36 doubles player on the ATP Tour. He made the Australian Open semifinals and won the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title in 2025. As a result, Sem has been nominated for Amsterdam athlete of the year. Vote for Sem here.

I love watching Sem for his positive energy on the court, and that's where we began this conversation. We trace Sem's path from Amsterdam to Grand Slam runs, focusing on the mindset, structure, and choices that turned steady progress into breakthroughs. The conversation blends practical tactics with mental principles that you can use for yourself

• Where Sem's infectious positive energy comes from
• College at Pacific and his four-year growth plan
• The importance of urgency, scheduling choices, and his Miami run
• His "hunting" mindset during the 2025 Australian Open semifinal run
• Wimbledon mixed title with Siniakova and team chemistry
• Off-season redesign with functional training and neurology
• Simple routines, mantras, and visualizations
• Vision for doubles: longer partnerships, better fan stories

My favorite podcast interviews are when the guest makes me think more deeply about different topics, and Sem did not fall short. Be sure to watch him on the ATP Tour in 2026!

Links:

• VOTE for Sem before January 5! Amsterdam Athlete of the Year
• Check out ADV Tennis Bags
• Highlights: 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Final

Learn more about Sem & follow:

• ATP Profile
• Wikipedia
• Instagram

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Chapters

• 0:00 Setting The Stage And Tim’s Mindset
• 5:25 Early Years: From Amsterdam To IMG
• 11:45 College Tennis And The Four‑Year Plan
• 19:20 Breaking Through: Urgency And Miami
• 25:55 Choosing Doubles And Moving Up
• 30:35 Australian Open Semifinal And “Hunting”
• 37:15 Defining The Hunting Identity
• 41:00 Wimbledon Mixed Title With Siniaková
• 48:35 Joy, Contrast, And Team Chemistry
• 52:15 Off‑Season: Strength And Neurology