Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who 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.
Please rate and review and send any questions in that you'd like answering at @DOAPTC
Thanks, Candy Reid
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Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who 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.
Please rate and review and send any questions in that you'd like answering at @DOAPTC
Thanks, Candy Reid
DOAPTC is Sponsored by: Frank Works - the Best Tennis Shoes you'll ever wear!
Many tennis players know they should be playing in tennis shoes, but don’t because they find them uncomfortable.
But a new company named Frank Works has changed that. Frank Works is the most comfortable shoe in tennis.
They talked to players, learned what players didn’t like in their shoes, and then fixed it.
Frank Works shoes not only fit beautifully, with flexible/breathable materials so they have amazing cushioning for the 10K steps you take during a match, they also have a 100% customizable straps to secure your foot in comfort for any point during the match.
There has never been anything like Frank Works shoes.
Frank Works - comfort of a running shoe, function of a tennis shoe
Learn more at Frank works shoes.com
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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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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, host Candy Reid speaks to Claudio Pistolesi, a former Italian pro tennis player, turned excellent coach!
The former World No. 71 has worked with the likes of Robin Soderling, Daniela Hantuchova and Monica Seles, amongst many, many others, and he knows literally everyone in the world of tennis!
Claudio reveals the secrets to great coaching, the reason Italian tennis is so strong, and entertains with some hilarious stories along the way - including when his player Takao Suzuki got carried away and Inadvertently upset the Emperor!
Enjoy!
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Manny Diaz is a University of Georgia legend. He coached the Bulldogs to four NCAA championships, in 1999, 2001, 2007, when John Isner led the team, and 2008
Manny joins host Candy Reid on DOAPTC to talk about the challenges, the successes, and everything in between. It's a great conversation with someone who has simply seen it all!
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Roland Garros is over for another year and what a way to end! A magnificent men's final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz went the distance and was won by the defending champion, who played a blockbuster tie-breaker to seal the come-from-behind victory.
Host Candy Reid is joined by Mark Gellard and David Sammel, who are two of the best coaches in the game. The trio discuss the match, the players, the mental and the physical side, of an extraordinary 5h32 minute match.
Thanks for watching RG Live!
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Host Candy Reid is joined by accomplished coach Vlado Platenik and WTA player Christina McHale to discuss Women's final day and Coco Gauff's 2nd Major Singles Title. The 21-year-old came from a set down to beat Arnya Sabalenka in a roller-coaster match, which saw the Belarussian hit 67 unforced errors.
The trio also discuss the girls' final, won by a 17-year-old Austrian, and Sunday's mens singles final, which like the women's match, features world number 1 vs the number 2. Sinner vs Alcaraz - it's the first time the two are meeting in a Major Final and it's going to be a cracker!
Enjoy the discussion!
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RG live host Candy Reid is joined by Broadcaster Nick McCarvel and Serbian Journalist Vuk Brajovic on Day 12 of RG 2025. The trio discuss Novak Djokovic's terrific run to the SF, following a come-from-behind 4-set win over Alexander Zverev. Novak faces Sinner next - who has only lost one match in 2025; while the other SF sees defending champion Carlos Alcaaraz go up against the one-handed backhand of Lorenzo Musetti.
The women's final will be contested by Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff - the two highest ranked players in the world - and Nick and Candy talk over their chances and how Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek's 26-match run at RG, while Gauff got the better of the French Wild-Card Lois Boisson.
RG Live is Live every night throughout the tournament at 9:05pm local time - watch on YouTube @DOAPTC - or listen on all your favourite podcast providers.
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Mark Gellard joins Candy Reid to talk about the results on Day 11 of RG 2025 - should Musetti have been disqualified; do the women have a point and should be playing evening matches on Chatrier; and can anyone beat world number one Jannik Sinner (or even take a set off him)? The duo discuss all the big topics and there's even a guest appearance from a four-legged friend who is having trouble using the litter tray - don't worry, it's not Mark (he deciphered the lavatory last year!)
Thanks for listening to DOAPTC RG Live on Audio - you can watch the episodes - or parts of it on YouTube at DOAPTC.
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Mark Gellard and Olga Savchuk join host Candy Reid on RG Live this Sunday to talk about what happened on Day 8 of the Clay Court Major. Savchuk has coached Elina Svitolina and explains the 30-yo's incredible hunger for success and busy schedule with her work in Ukraine.
The discussion includes why the US players are all doing so well on the women's and men's side; Iga's 24-match winning streak at RG and who they think will win the singles titles. Thanks for watching and listening! The podcast can be seen on YouTube on DOAPTC.
Enjoy!
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Former top 30 WTA player and current broadcaster, Alex Dulgheru, joins the pod, to talk about her impressive career; the coaches who helped her along the way and what they did; and how she got the better of one opponent from 1-5 down in the third. She also recounts a funny (and very painful) story where she took another player out with an errant ball. It's a great listen from an exceptional storyteller!
Enjoy!
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Day 7 on RG Live features John Williams and Craig Boynton on DOAPTC.
John, coach of twice Major doubles champion Taylor Townsend, and Craig, former coach of Hubi Hurkacz, Jim Courier and Mardy Fish (amongst others) chat with Candy Reid in a fascinating 1 hour of match recap and look ahead to Sunday's matches. The trio discuss Joao Fonseca running out of energy against Jack Draper; how an enforced 3-month break will only help Jannik Sinner and why Coco or Maddy Keys might win RG on the women's side. It's a cracking listen with two of the great minds of the tennis tour - so please enjoy - and subscribe and share!!
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RG Live on DOAPTC looks at Friday's Day 6 results as host Candy Reid is joined by experienced Coach Vlado Platenik and twice Major Champion Vania King. The trio discuss mental health breaks in tennis after Amanda Anisimova continued her return to the top of the game with a straight sets win over Clara Tauson. It's a wide-ranging chat which includes predictions into who will win the singles titles and who will not (and why!)
Enjoy!
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RG LIVE day 4 sees host Candy Reid joined by USA player Christina McHale (a former WTA top 40 player and 2012 third round at RG), and GB's Emily Appleton, who has just made her RG debut,
The trio discuss the latest results including defeats to Ruud, Tsitsipas and Vekic and wins for Swiatek, Rybakina and Qinwen. The chat includes Coco forgetting her racquets; moments that have included 0,0 defeats and victories (like Azarenka enjoyed in the 1st rd); and who they think will win the title this year.
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Coco forgets her racquets; Novak wins in straight sets and Joao Fonseca beats Hurkacz in 3 - an eventful day at Roland Garros - and Candy is joined by the former coach of Maria Sharapova and current coach of Ashlyn Krueger, Mike Joyce, plus top Serbian tennis journalist, Vuk Brajovic, to break it all down and have a few laughs a long the way!
RG Live is on YouTube on @DOAPTC every night at 9:05pm French time - please join in the fun!
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Special guests today are Dan Kiernan, a top doubles coach and LSU Alum, and University of Georgia Head Coach for 36 years, Manny Diaz. Along with host Candy Reid, the trio discuss Emma Navarro's 0,1 defeat, the best chance of victory of the USA players and a whole lot more, including whether Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 Champ, will play RG again after losing in the first round to Jacob Fearnley.
RG Live is at 9pm French time, 8p BST and 3pm EST every day for the duration of the tournament. Watch it live on YouTube on DOAPTC and feel free to send in questions and get involved!
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Day 1 of RG 2025 is in the books - and it was a day dominated by Rafa Nadal, who was back on the court in which he made his own. Experts Brett Philips and Steph Myles got emotional, as did everyone else watching proceedings. Candy breaks down the results with Steph and Brett and looks ahead to Day 2!
Join us at 9pm Paris time everyday during Roland Garros on youtube and all great podcast providers. DOAPTC
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