Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who enjoyed a semi-final run at the 2023 Australian Open.

In this first edition of the pod, he lets us in on what life on Tour is really like; the perks, plus the problems.

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Thanks, Candy Reid


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Candy Reid Harrop

Candy Reid-Harrop is a broadcast journalist on an international scale, having worked for CNN International Sport as an Anchor/Reporter, and currently as a Commentator for the WTA and ATP Tour's. She was World Ranked in singles and doubles and ran a tennis academy in the USA for 7 ys. Candy has covered the world of sport, including Football World Cups, Olympic games and every other sport one could imagine.

Mark Gellard

Mark Gellard is a top-level tennis coach. He's worked with many of the world's best female players, including Martina Hingis, Shelby Rogers and currently Magda Linette, whom he helped to a semi-final berth at the 2023 Australian Open and a top 20 ranking. Mark has an incredible network in the world of tennis and often acts as matchmaker between coach and player.