Episode 4: The Arthur Bazil Interview
In Episode 4 of NextAthletes, we sit down with Arthur Bazil from Nice, France, to share his full journey from Europe to U.S. college tennis.
Arthur takes us through his experience training in Spain and California, including time at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, and how those experiences shaped his decision to pursue college tennis in the United States. He went on to play at Queens University of Charlotte, where he balanced high-level athletics with academics while adapting to a completely new environment.
In this episode, Arthur gives an honest and personal perspective on what it really takes to compete at the college level, the challenges of moving abroad, and the lessons he’s carried beyond tennis.
We cover:
• His background and decision to pursue U.S. college tennis
• Why he chose his university and academic path
• The toughest adjustment moving to the U.S.
• What people don’t see about D1 tennis
• What younger athletes should focus on early
• The difference between good and great players
• Handling pressure in sport vs. real life
• Transferable skills from being an athlete
• Life after graduation and transitioning out of college sports
• Advice for the next generation of athletes
This episode is all about real experiences, lessons, conversation with insights and lessons for athletes considering the college tennis journey.
Watch the full episode and learn from those who’ve lived it. 🎾
