How fearless patrick mouratoglou helped serena williams raise her game exclusive interview. Patrick mouratoglou is known by many as the coach to serena williams, but he is much more than that. A confrontation between coach and richard williams set the stage for serenas dominance. Patrick who is 42, owns a prestigious tennis academy. In an interview to tennis now, patrick mouratoglou commented on his past cooperation with marcos baghdatis, who is retiring from tennis in this weeks wimbledon.
Jul 02, 2017 his father paris mouratoglou founded an energy company and wanted his son to follow in the family business. His fathers influence attempted to steer him in another direction despite a potential which ranked him amongst the best french junior players at the age of 15. Jul 16, 2014 patrick mouratoglou will be staying as serena williamss coach but admitted the world no 1 was going through a difficult period. Buy le coach by patrick mouratoglou, fabrice abgrall, francois thomazeau, serena williams isbn. He trained several famous players and dedicates his time solely to serena since 2012. Can a controversial coach help serena williams stay the world. Coach patrick mouratoglou watches serena williams compete against shuai peng of china during day five of the mutua madrid open tennis tournament at the caja magica in. Une experience inedite, a laquelle meme ses joueurs nont jamais eu. I went to lot of academues and i was very impressed with my son s new attitude. Serena was furious that she had been accused of coaching after coach patrick mouratoglou was seen making hand signals in the box. Mouratoglou, whose book the coach has just been released in the united states, is confident that williams, soon to be 36, will return. Now, as one of the worlds leading tennis coaches he is responsible for transforming the career of. Hiring patrick mouratoglou was serena williams masterstroke. Serena williams in difficult period, admits coach patrick.
Mouratoglou is one of the worlds most influential tennis coaches, and is largely responsible for the global success of tennis star serena williams in the last five years newly translated into english, this book tells the. I t is three years now since serena williams picked up the phone and called patrick mouratoglou, then a relatively littleknown coach, to ask if she could use the facilities at his academy on the. Apr 18, 2020 patrick mouratoglou, the coach of serena williams, has announced a planned ultimate tennis showdown league which will stream live matches between players without spectators at his academy starting. Isnt it amazing to cumulate high level school and tennis training as a professional.
Jun 07, 2015 i t is three years now since serena williams picked up the phone and called patrick mouratoglou, then a relatively littleknown coach, to ask if she could use the facilities at his academy on the. Williams sisters dad says he loves venus more because. The founder of the mouratoglou tennis academy has been a. Adding to our actionpacked summer of sport, our book of the week this week is the coach, an autobiography by patrick mouratoglou. The coach is patrick mouratoglous hugely motivational and inspirational story. Patrick mouratoglou to provide live tennis with ultimate. With patrick in her corner, serena has won 8 of the last slams.
Our aim is to ensure wellrounded pupil development in both school and sport, giving them the tools to either join the pro circuit or combine studies with sports on a university. Coach patrick mouratoglou watches serena williams compete against shuai peng of china during day five of the mutua madrid open tennis tournament at the caja magica in madrid on may 7, 2014. As a successful coach, mouratoglou was able to amass an impressive wealth. Patrick mouratoglou said serena didnt look at him so thats why she didnt even think he was coaching her, williams called umpire a thief after he gave her a. Sep 09, 2018 patrick mouratoglou said serena didnt look at him so thats why she didnt even think he was coaching her, williams called umpire a thief after he gave her a coaching penalty in the second set. Since she hired her french coach, patrick mouratoglou, in june 2012, williams has compiled a 19314 record, winning 7 of 12 grand slam tournaments. Serena williamss coach, patrick mouratoglou, has revealed the world no1 is in a difficult period but confirmed he would be staying on in his role. Serena williams, american tennis player who revolutionized womens tennis with her powerful style of play and who won more grand slam singles titles 23 than any other woman or man during the open era. A few days after her french open loss, she called and asked if she could come to the academy to practice. Why the grand slam is no major deal to serena williams coach. Williams has struggled at the grand slams this year. Im not qualified to make those types of judgement calls.
Jun 28, 2015 since she hired her french coach, patrick mouratoglou, in june 2012, williams has compiled a 19314 record, winning 7 of 12 grand slam tournaments. He learned a lot there, more than anywhere and especially because the coaches have a personal look to everyone. Patrick mouratoglou husband, father and tennis coach is dating his client world famous serena williams. Serena williams spotted with her boo patrick mouratoglou. My son went to the mouratoglou tennis academy in april 2009. Good tennis camp, but you cant expect it to be good every time. Patrick mouratoglou, coach of serena williams, is launching a fiveweek pro tournament starting on may 16th at his mouratoglou academy on the french riviera. Here at the mouratoglou academy, we dont just train tennis champions. To find out, bill simons spoke with le coach at wimbledon. Jan 28, 20 serena williams spotted with her boo patrick mouratoglou serena williams was spotted shopping in melbourne with her man and tennis coach, patrick mouratoglou. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marcos baghdatis was like a son to me, says former coach. Aug 27, 2017 mouratoglou, whose book the coach has just been released in the united states, is confident that williams, soon to be 36, will return to tennis as a working mom.
And prior to that after a stiff 2006, from 0710, she was smashing everything and everyone in sight. The eldest son of a greekborn business mogul, mouratoglou was a middlerung junior player with professional aspirations who gave up the sport at 15 at his parents behest to concentrate on school. Serena williamss move to hire frenchman patrick mouratoglou as her coach has been the most successful midcareer move by any player in history. In his own words puny and very timid, paralysed by the shame of not being able to do better. Buy the coach by patrick mouratoglou with free delivery. Buy the coach by mouratoglou, patrick, williams, serena isbn.
Getty serena williams has won 10 grand slams under patricks coaching. Patrick mouratoglou serena williams boyfriend bio, wiki. As a child, he was full of suffering, enduring anxiety attacks at night. Patrick mouratoglou born 8 june 1970 is a greekfrench tennis coach and sports commentator. Can a controversial coach help serena williams stay the.
Good tennis camp, but you cant expect it to be good every. Serena williams in difficult period says coach patrick. Serena williams spotted with her boo patrick mouratoglou serena williams was spotted shopping in melbourne with her man and tennis coach, patrick mouratoglou. The buzz is that richard, whose most recent cell phone is disconnected and couldnt be reached for comment, doesnt approve of serenas new coach, patrick dempsey lookalike patrick mouratoglou. Serena williams coach patrick mouratoglou is convinced the wimbledon final will be contested between roger federer and rafael nadal, despite the return to form of both andy murray and novak. He has been the coach of serena williams since june 2012. Although tennis has always been a priority for us, we apply the same philosophy and the utmost care to our students education, resulting in a 100% high school diploma pass rate over the past three years. Sep 02, 20 the eldest son of a greekborn business mogul, mouratoglou was a middlerung junior player with professional aspirations who gave up the sport at 15 at his parents behest to concentrate on school. Jul 17, 2014 serena williamss coach, patrick mouratoglou, has revealed the world no1 is in a difficult period but confirmed he would be staying on in his role. Serena williams and patrick mouratoglou at perth airport 1. Born in paris on june 8, 1970, patrick mouratoglou long dreamed of pursuing a professional tennis career. Learn more about williamss life and career, including her various titles. Technically, i see why people feel like patrick aint really do shit. The founder of the mouratoglou tennis academy has been a fixture in the game for over two.
Patrick mouratoglou, the coach of serena williams, has announced a planned ultimate tennis showdown league which will stream live matches between players without spectators at his academy starting. He is the youngest player ranked in the top 10 by the association of tennis professionals atp and has a careerhigh ranking of no. Mouratoglou, btw, is also alleged to be serenas lover despite the fact hes still married to his wife. Serena williams and le coach seek a new wimbledon triumph. When i started that job, winning grand slam titles as a coach one day was my goal. The coach is patrick mouratoglou s hugely motivational and inspirational story. Jul 04, 2019 in an interview to tennis now, patrick mouratoglou commented on his past cooperation with marcos baghdatis, who is retiring from tennis in this weeks wimbledon.
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