Caroline Garcia Enrolls in Harvard Business School’s Crossover Program
Tennis Star Caroline Garcia Serves Up New Challenge at Harvard Business School
Caroline Garcia, the French tennis ace known for her powerful serves and aggressive play, is trading her racket for textbooks this semester. The 2022 WTA Finals champion and two-time Grand Slam doubles winner has enrolled in Harvard Business SchoolS prestigious crossover Into Business program.
Garcia, who reached career-high rankings of No. 4 in singles and No. 2 in doubles, is no stranger to success. But with her tennis career nearing it’s end, she’s looking to expand her horizons.”I’m more at the end of my career in tennis, and I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge outside,” Garcia told The Crimson. She cited the example of lebron James, who has successfully transitioned into media and business ventures, as inspiration.Garcia’s foray into academia comes at a pivotal time. She recently launched the “Tennis Insider Club” podcast with her partner Borja Durán, showcasing her interest in media and journalism. The Crossover program, she believes, is the perfect opportunity to bridge her passions for sports and business.
“I got an email from WTA asking if I wanted to enter the program, which was kind of a sign,” garcia said. “I haven’t had the chance to go to school since my 18th because of tennis, so I felt it was a good time to go back to school and learn new things.”
launched in 2017 by HBS professor Anita Elberse, the Crossover Into Business program aims to equip professional athletes with essential business skills.
“I think where it started for me was the realization that many, many athletes make a lot of money during their careers, then they lose it vrey quickly after their careers,” elberse explained.
The program pairs athletes with MBA student mentors, providing them with invaluable guidance and networking opportunities. This year,Garcia is one of five WTA players participating,joining Aldila Sutjiadi,Angelina gabueva,Fernanda Cotreras,and Katarzyna Piter.
For Garcia, the program offers a welcome respite from the pressures of professional tennis.
“The first crossover I’m doing now is quite short in time, but it was already a good success for me to put the first step in experiencing a different surroundings,” she said. “I’m learning a lot and meeting a lot of great people thru the program, so I will be happy to keep joining the program in the future.”
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Caroline Garcia, the French tennis star known for her powerful serves and aggressive play, is swapping her racket for textbooks. The 2022 WTA Finals champion and two-time Grand Slam doubles winner has enrolled in Harvard Business school’s prestigious Crossover Into Business program.
While Garcia reached career-high rankings of No. 4 in singles and No. 2 in doubles, she recognizes her tennis career is nearing its end. “I’m more at the end of my career in tennis, and I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge outside,” Garcia told The Crimson. She cites lebron James, who successfully transitioned into media and business ventures, as inspiration.
Garcia’s foray into academia coincides with the launch of her “Tennis Insider Club” podcast with her partner Borja Durán, highlighting her interest in media and journalism. For Garcia, the crossover program offers a bridge between her passions for sports and business.
“I got an email from WTA asking if I wanted to enter the program, which was kind of a sign,” Garcia said. “I haven’t had the chance to go to school sence my 18th because of tennis, so I felt it was a good time to go back to school and learn new things.”
Launched in 2017 by HBS professor Anita Elberse, the Crossover Into Business program equips professional athletes with essential business skills. “I think where it started for me was the realization that many, many athletes make a lot of money during their careers, then they lose it very quickly after their careers,” Elberse explained.
The program pairs athletes with MBA student mentors, providing invaluable guidance and networking opportunities. This year, Garcia is one of five WTA players participating, alongside Aldila sutjiadi, Angelina Gabueva, Fernanda Cotreras, and Katarzyna Piter.
garcia finds the program a welcome respite from the pressures of professional tennis. “The first crossover I’m doing now is quite short in time, but it was already a good success for me to put the first step in experiencing a different surroundings,” she said. “I’m learning a lot and meeting a lot of great people through the program, so I will be happy to keep joining the program in the future.”