Brad Gilbert to coach Murray and joins the LTA
The LTA today announced that Brad Gilbert will join the organisation
and as part of his role has agreed to become Andy Murray’s
new coach. Brad will also play a vital role in supporting
wider LTA performance programmes.
Roger Draper, Chief Executive of the LTA said:
“We promised a new approach to coaching and I am confident
that Brad will bring that to the LTA. He has a world-class
track record and will play a central role in helping us improve
our performance and success from elite players like Andy,
through to our up and coming talent.
Brad will be fully focussed on front-line coaching and is
not a replacement for the position of Performance Director.
As part of our new strategy for British tennis we want the
best people in the world actually ‘on the ground’
helping create more tennis champions.”
Brad Gilbert commented:
“I am really looking forward to working with Andy as
he is one of the most talented young players on the tour.
I am also looking forward to working at the LTA and it is
great to see Roger Draper making changes for the benefit of
British Tennis.”
Andy Murray commented:
“While growing up, Agassi was one of the players I
looked up to. He won several Grand Slams and reached number
one in the world with Brad so I am delighted to now have Brad
as my coach. Back in April, I set a very high standard for
what my next coach needed to have in terms of experience and
Brad meets all the requirements to guide the next stage of
my tennis career. It’s great to see that the new LTA
are looking to bring in the best coaches in the world to help
British Tennis”
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