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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

By: Candy Reid
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Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who has just 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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  • Mark 'Sharky' Draper

    Mark 'Sharky' Draper
    Aug 21 2025
    Mark 'Sharky' Draper is the latest coach on DOAPTC. Draper is the coach of Rinky Hijikata and Adam Walton and tells us all about his association with the Aussies; how he got into coaching; why he thinks Sinner and Alcaraz have separated themselves; and the way he thinks tennis is heading. It's a great chat with a fabulous coach so please, enjoy!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Sally Appleton

    Sally Appleton
    Aug 4 2025

    Sally Appleton is the mother of Emily Appleton who plays on both the WTA and ITF circuit.


    Emily has career-high ranking of world No. 348 in singles and No. 78 in doubles and reached the second round in the doubles at Wimbledon n 2024 - one of the highlights. There are plenty of lowlights too and a whole lot of difficult moments in a varied life which is the world of professional tennis. This is a warts and all account from someone who sees pro tennis from every angle.


    Enjoy!

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    50 mins
  • Indrek Tustit

    Indrek Tustit
    Jul 22 2025

    Indrek Tustit is a physiotherapist and fitness coach - and today the Estonian speaks to DOAPTC about his professional relationship with Canadian tennis player Dennis Shapovalov, who has just won the Los Cabos title in Mexico.

    Indrek has worked with High Jumpers, Shot Putters, Javelin throwers, discus throwers, and tennis players, including Shapo, Kaia Kanepi and the Bryan Bros.


    Between1995–2007 he was an 8-time Estonian champion in different running disciplines and in 2019 was awarded 'Coach of the year' in Estonia.

    Tustit is a fascinating figure, a deep thinker and a great orator - so enjoy the episode.

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    56 mins
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