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.

In this engaging conversation, Brad Gilbert, a former top-ranked professional tennis player and coach to legends like Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, shares invaluable coaching insights. He emphasizes the importance of building personal connections and using humor in coaching. Gilbert discusses lessons from Nadal and Medvedev, describing how Djokovic resembles the great Lendl. He reflects on the challenges of perfectionism found in his book "Winning Ugly" and highlights the need for emotional balance in both players and coaches while embracing the learning moments from losses.

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.