This week on Match Point Canada, former professional player and coach Rob Steckley joins to offer his insights and perspectives on coaching at a Grand Slam. We also break down all the action from week one Down Under at the Australian Open.
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Episode Breakdown
- 00:00 - introducing tennis coach and former player Rob Steckley
- 01:15 - Steckley's work of late
- 02:30 - Atmosphere coaching at a grand slam
- 04:50 - Maria Sakkari + coping with pressure in tough environments
- 07:20 - do coaches have a shelf life?10:20 - beginning of a tennis season for players/coaches
- 12:33 - Lucie Safarova holding match point against Li Na
- 14:25 - Experience of coaching high-calibre players and what it takes
- 19:25 - How to coach composure
- 25:25 - Rob's work in 2024
- 27:45 - Fan questions
- 30:25 - Interview Wrap
- 32:42 - Week 1 upsets on the women's side
- 34:47 - Who's loss is harder? Iga or Rybakina
- 36:22 - Qinwen + veterans playing well
- 37:58 - Gauff and Sabalenka
- 39:05 - Leylah Fernandez's loss
- 41:02 - Gaby Dabrowski in doubles
- 42:22 - Men's draw/Fritz's win over Tsitsipas
- 44:22 - Jannik Sinner vs. Andrey Rublev
- 46:59 - Bottom half of the draw
- 47:37 - Felix Auger-Aliassime going out to Medvedev
- 48:27 - Shapovalov and Raonic out
- 50:05 - Wrap up
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Feature Photo : Martin Sidorjak