Curtiss R Calhoun

Pressure exposes the behaviors we don’t realize we’re running.

In this breakdown of the Osaka–Cîrstea post-match handshake, I unpack why that tense moment happened, how pressure distorted their reactions, and what it reveals about our own hidden default behaviors.

This isn’t really about tennis, it’s about every high-stakes interaction you’ve ever had.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why did I react like that?” This is one that will hit home.

Check out my article on Substack

       

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