This isn't just a tennis story—it’s a survival story. A redemption story. A story that could save someone’s life.

Murphy Jensen had it all. A French Open title. Worldwide fame. Magazine covers. The wild charisma of a rockstar on the tennis court known as Rock ‘n Roll duo with his older brother Luke. But while the world saw a champion, inside he was unraveling—battling panic attacks, addiction, and the crushing weight of never feeling "enough."

In this unforgettable episode of Fans First, host Jim Powell welcomes Murphy Jensen for a deeply honest and wide ranging conversation about what it really means to come back, not just in sports, but in life. Murphy shares how winning the French Open left him hollow, how addiction nearly destroyed him, and how an unexpected intervention and a second chance at life after collapsing on a tennis court led him to create WEConnect Health, a platform now helping millions in recovery.

This is Murphy like you’ve never heard him before—unfiltered, vulnerable, and overflowing with purpose. He doesn’t hold back. He talks about surviving the unspeakable, rebuilding from zero, and what it means to turn your pain into purpose. Whether you’ve battled your own darkness, love someone who has, or just want to understand how someone can lose everything and still rise, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• (00:00) Murphy’s dream of punting in the NFL
• (03:55) Growing up on a backyard tennis court
• (07:35) The brotherhood, battles & bond with Luke Jensen
• (10:06) Winning the French Open—and what unraveled after
• (15:28) Struggles with identity, addiction & panic attacks
• (19:07) Murphy’s path to recovery & founding WEConnect
• (30:27) Flatlining on a tennis court—and surviving
• (35:00) His mission to prevent suicide and support recovery
• (40:13) “Flip the Switch” Jensen’s NFL dream lives on
• (44:00) “Ring the Bell” James Bush of Virginia Beach, Virginia

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Winning Isn’t Everything: Even a Grand Slam title can't fix inner turmoil if you're battling demons beneath the surface.
• Recovery Is a Lifelong Practice: Murphy Jensen reveals how honesty, accountability, and connection saved his life.
• Mental Health Support Must Be Accessible: WEConnect offers 24/7 access to support group meetings, coaching, and recovery tracking.
• Every Life Is Worth Saving: From celebrity intervention to AED advocacy, Murphy is proving it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Murphy Jensen is an investor/entrepreneur and former professional tennis player and French Open Champion. Currently Co Founder & EVP of Business Development for WEconnect Health Management.

WEconnect Health is an Mental Health/Addiction relapse prevention and real-time outcomes digital health platform, providing custom support and connection for those in recovery from Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Challenges.

Jensen works tirelessly to reduce the stigma of mental health/addiction, and to encourage and lead others with the disorder to receive proper care. His passion is to bring awareness to mental health/addiction and leave behind a legacy of helping others.

Jensen is also a former French Open Champion and served as Coach of the Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis. He has coached tennis superstars including Serena Williams Venus Williams, Martina Hingis, Nick Kirigos, Leander Paes, Victoria Azarenka (2008), Francis Tiafoe and many more.

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