Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitor
About this episode
Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles.
We talk:
1:29 A normal day on tour
3:36 Using video to scout an opponent
6:38 Reviewing matches with a player
8:33 Coaching in pro matches
11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka
13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown
16:57 Keeping players confident
21:40 Accidental winners
26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros
29:44 What separates the good from the great
31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received
32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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