On this episode of the Zero Love Podcast, host JY Aubone sits down with Seone Mendez, an Australian-Argentinian athlete whose journey spans continents, cultures, and now two sports.

Seone opens up about her early rise in the ITF junior rankings, the pressures of turning pro without a college safety net, and the toll that injuries, travel, and financial stress took on her tennis career. From hitting on red clay in Europe to qualifying rounds at Wimbledon, her story captures the intense highs and draining lows of life on tour.

Now training for the US Open in pickleball, Seone shares why she fell in love with this fast-growing sport and how it offers a sense of community, flexibility, and a second chance at competition.

Plus: reflections on Grand Slam atmospheres, her passion for cars (shoutout to the Nissan GTR R34), and what elite athletes really sacrifice to chase their dreams.