In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou for a deep conversation on the game, life, and legacy. From coaching Serena Williams to mentoring Coco Gauff, Patrick opens up about his journey, the meaning of masculinity, the power of communication, and why U.S. men’s tennis has struggled to produce stars. LZ and Patrick also look ahead to the U.S. Open, debate Novak Djokovic’s legacy, discuss parity in women’s tennis, and reflect on Patrick’s own Hall of Fame worthiness. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show! 5:40 Patrick Mouratoglou Joins LZ 6:35 Patrick's Start in Tennis 18:00 What Does Masculinity Mean to You? 21:18 The Importance of Communication 25:55 Coaching Serena Williams 36:35 Why Aren't There Any US Men's Tennis Stars? 44:00 Working with Coco Gauff 47:15 Is Parity Good for Women's Tennis? 50:15 US Open Preview 51:50 How Will Novak Djokovic Be Remembered? 54:35 Does Patrick Deserve to Be in the Tennis Hall of Fame? 59:45 Relationship with Richard Williams 1:03:02 How Patrick Became Serena's Coach If you love tennis, sports culture, and conversations that go deeper than the headlines—this episode is for you.
In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou for a deep conversation on the game, life, and legacy.
From coaching Serena Williams to mentoring Coco Gauff, Patrick opens up about his journey, the meaning of masculinity, the power of communication, and why U.S. men’s tennis has struggled to produce stars. LZ and Patrick also look ahead to the U.S. Open, debate Novak Djokovic’s legacy, discuss parity in women’s tennis, and reflect on Patrick’s own Hall of Fame worthiness.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!
5:40 Patrick Mouratoglou Joins LZ
6:35 Patrick's Start in Tennis
18:00 What Does Masculinity Mean to You?
21:18 The Importance of Communication
25:55 Coaching Serena Williams
36:35 Why Aren't There Any US Men's Tennis Stars?
44:00 Working with Coco Gauff
47:15 Is Parity Good for Women's Tennis?
50:15 US Open Preview
51:50 How Will Novak Djokovic Be Remembered?
54:35 Does Patrick Deserve to Be in the Tennis Hall of Fame?
59:45 Relationship with Richard Williams
1:03:02 How Patrick Became Serena's Coach
If you love tennis, sports culture, and conversations that go deeper than the headlines—this episode is for you.