Patrick Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou, tennis coach to the superstars, has shaped the sport over two decades. Born in 1970 in France to Greek parents, he discovered tennis at age six. By 26, Patrick launched his coaching career and founded the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Paris. Later, in 2016, it expanded to the South of France, establishing it as Europe's leading tennis academy. His coaching record boasts 10 Grand Slam titles, 4 Coach of the Year awards, 33 singles titles, 2 Olympic medals, and guiding over 40 players into the Top 100. Vanity Fair recognised him as one of the world's 50 most influential French figures. Patrick's early coaching success began with Marcos Baghdatis in 1999, leading him to Junior World No. 1 and an Australian Open win in 2003. Between 2007 and 2011, he enhanced the careers of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Aravane Rezaï, Yanina Wickmayer, and Laura Robson, while his academy grew in prestige. In 2012, Patrick started coaching Serena Williams, revitalising her career with a return to No. 1, securing 10 Grand Slams, a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and surpassing Steffi Graf's record with her 23rd Grand Slam win in 2017. Beyond coaching, Patrick is a TV analyst for ESPN, Fox Asia, and Eurosport International. In 2020, he launched the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) to modernise tennis viewership and starred in Netflix's 'The Playbook', sharing his coaching philosophy alongside other legendary coaches. Patrick also founded the Champ’seed Foundation in 2014 to support talented young players lacking financial resources. Notable protégés include Stefanos Tsitsipas, Coco Gauff, Linda Fruhvirtová, and Holger Rune, showcasing his commitment to nurturing future champions. Patrick opened tennis centres in Dubai, Greece, and Malaysia, expanding his influence and partnering with EPSOM school. His efforts extend beyond personal achievements, aiming to democratise tennis and support emerging talents globally.