Twice a Grand Slam doubles champion. Former World No. 1. And now… retired? In this candid and insightful episode of Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach, Wes Koolhof joins hosts Mark Gellard and Candy Reid to open up about the highs and lows of professional tennis, life after retirement, and what it’s really like to walk away at the top of your game. Wes shares stories of his early career, doubles dominance, what makes a great partner, and why he turned down full-time coaching. He also gets personal—talking about married life with Julia Görges, their rescue dogs, and why staying home finally became more important than life on tour. Plus we hear his thoughts on the future of doubles, ‘that’ unforgettable final match vs. Carlos Alcaraz, behind-the-scenes of the Davis Cup and his ultimate tennis road trip squad 📍
Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation packed with honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom from one of doubles tennis’ most respected pros.
