NICK KYRGIOS vs PATRICK MOURATOGLOU | Who’s the Tennis GOAT & The Importance of a Kind Eye

In this episode of GOOD TROUBLE with Nick Kyrgios, we welcome the legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, known for his transformative work with some of the greatest tennis players, including Serena Williams. Having struggled with extreme shyness and social anxiety during his childhood, Patrick reveals how he turned it into a strength, which has set him apart as a coach. One positive remark from a teacher changed Patrick’s life and he now applies that same principle in his coaching, always focusing on the positives and looking at his players with a “kind eye”. Patrick also reflects on the infamous 2018 US Open final between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams, and how it brought a lot more attention to tennis. Both Nick and Patrick have faced criticism for not conforming to traditional roles in tennis, but they’ve pushed boundaries to provoke change in the game.

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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - What GOOD TROUBLE Means to Patrick
01:45 - CHAPTER 1: Influences
01:57 - Patrick's Childhood
03:21 - See People with a Kind Eye
05:48 - Nick vs Novak 2021 Wimbledon Final
07:21 - Patrick's Special Coaching Skill
09:12 - CHAPTER 2: Defining Moment
09:18 - Naomi vs Serena 2018 US Open / New Coaching Rules
13:05 - Coaching Advice for Nick
16:10 - Going Against the Grain
18:30 - CHAPTER 3: Legacy
18:34 - Mouratoglou Tennis Academy
20:26 - CHAPTER 4: Lightning Round
26:23 - Outro

About "Good Trouble With Nick Kyrgios":
Hosted by tennis’ beloved troublemaker, Nick Kyrgios, “Good Trouble With Nick Kyrgios” is a video podcast series that explores the personal journeys of individuals who are making waves by doing things on their own terms. The series takes inspiration from Kyrgios’s own career, marked by his unorthodox style and willingness to defy the norm, and extends that narrative to a broader spectrum of guests. “Good Trouble With Nick Kyrgios” is available every other Wednesday on Hana Kuma's YouTube channel, on all podcast platforms, domestically on Tennis Channel platforms and in Europe on discovery+ and Eurosport.

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