Brad Gilbert

Andy Roddick chats with coach Brad Gilbert about their coaching days, Coco Gauff's rise, and tennis headlines. Topics include mothers competing at Indian Wells, Naomi Osaka's future, Steve Johnson's retirement, Simona Halep's suspension, and Rafael Nadal's future. They also discuss the idea of an all-star game in tennis, transitioning from playing to coaching, coaching strategies, and elite player mindsets.

Brad Gilbert, a legendary tennis player and coach with a career-high ranking of world No. 4, shares his invaluable insights. He discusses how to develop relentless mental toughness and the importance of reducing errors in competitive play. Gilbert emphasizes the significance of learning from losses and escaping the perfection trap, promoting a mindset focused on resilience rather than flawlessness. He also provides strategies for outthinking opponents and preparing mentally for the challenges of the game.

Renowned tennis coach Brad Gilbert, known for coaching stars like Andy Roddick and Andy Murray, discusses tactics, mental resilience, and playing against imaginary opponents to improve sports performance. The podcast explores the impact of defeat, resilience in tennis, and lessons in loss and mindset. Gilbert also shares insights on balancing skills in acting and tennis, and navigating defeat and fear through practical tactics.