Mauresmo in, Gala Léon out
Amélie Mauresmo is undoubtedly the one who held the most prestigious position in the category of women who coached men. And for good reason, the Frenchwoman coached for two years, from 2014 to 2016, one of the greatest tennis players of his generation: Andy Murray. With moderate success, since the Englishman has not, under his leadership, won any Grand Slam tournament despite reaching a final at the Australian Open in 2016. In 2018, the former world number one then coached Lucas Pouille with more success, since the Frenchman will reach the semi-final in Melbourne in 2019, his best result in a major.
guillementI don’t think it’s a good idea, she doesn’t know the men’s circuit!
But in the world of men’s tennis, women have not always been welcome. As evidenced by this slightly awkward outing, and rare to be underlined, from Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle, towards Gala Leon. Who was named head of the Spanish Davis Cup team in September 2014. “I think it’s not a good idea, she doesn’t know the men’s circuit! In any case, not Rafael… I can’t imagine a woman at the head of the football team.” Gala Léon ultimately did not supervise any meetings and was dismissed from her position after only ten months. And will be replaced by… Conchita Martinez. Who held the position for two years, without managing to win the Davis Cup.
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