Paul Annacone

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Paul Annacone
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Paul Annacone
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Los Angeles, California
Born (1963-03-20) March 20, 1963 (age 61)
Southampton, New York
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Turned pro1984
Retired1998
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
College University of Tennessee
Prize money$1,645,515
Singles
Career record157–131
Career titles3
Highest rankingNo. 12 (March 3, 1986)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 4R (1987)
French Open 3R (1988)
Wimbledon QF (1984)
US Open 3R (1985, 1990)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals 1R (1985)
WCT Finals QF (1986)
Doubles
Career record267–177
Career titles14
Highest rankingNo. 3 (April 6, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open W (1985)
French Open QF (1985)
Wimbledon SF (1986)
US Open F (1990)
Coaching career (1995)
Coaching achievements
Coachee singles titles total37
Coachee(s) doubles titles total2
List of notable tournaments
(with champion)
Coaching awards and records
AwardsRecords

Paul Annacone (born March 20, 1963) is an American former touring professional tennis player and current tennis coach. He is the former coach of 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer, 14-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras, and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens. Annacone is currently a coach at ProTennisCoach.com, a commentator at Tennis Channel, and works with Taylor Fritz.

Career

Player

High school

As an eighth grader, Paul played first singles for Shoreham-Wading River High School and was undefeated in league play. Annacone graduated from East Hampton High School in 1981. [2]

College

After graduating from East Hampton, the 6'1, 175 lbs. Annacone played three years of college tennis for the University of Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference over 1982–84. He was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Player of the Year in 1984. Annacone played 51–3 in singles while winning the ITA Indoor Singles Championship that year. He was named all-SEC and all-American all three years of his college career with the Volunteers, amassing a 115–22 career singles record.

Professional

The right-handed Annacone achieved his career best singles ranking in 1985 of world No. 12 and US No. 6. A serve-and-volleyer who would often chip and charge when returning serve, Annacone played on the ATP tour until 1992, amassing a career singles win-lose record of 157–131 in Grand Slam, Grand Prix, and ATP Tour events. He won three singles titles during his career and was a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 1984. [ citation needed ]

Annacone won more as a pro playing doubles, capturing 14 tournaments and achieving a high ranking in 1987 of world No. 3. With long-time partner Christo van Rensburg, Annacone won the 1985 Australian Open doubles title. Teamed with David Wheaton, Annacone was a 1990 US Open finalist, as well.

Coaching

Annacone coaching Tim Henman Annacone Coach Henman.jpg
Annacone coaching Tim Henman

Annacone achieved even greater success as Pete Sampras's long-time coach. Initially hired to coach Sampras while his current coach Tim Gullikson recovered from a brain tumour, Gullikson educated and mentored Annacone on how to coach Sampras for fifteen months while he battled with brain cancer. [3]

The two worked together from January 1995 until December 2001, and again from July 2002 until Sampras' retirement. [4] From December 2001 to January 2003 Annacone was Managing Director of the United States Tennis Association High Performance Program. He coached Tim Henman, beginning at the Paris Masters in 2003 (which Henman won) until the end of Henman's career in September 2007.

Annacone became the Lawn Tennis Association's Head Coach in November 2006. [5] He also became Great Britain Davis Cup team coach in April 2008, following the resignation of Peter Lundgren, [6] while staying on with the LTA. Under his control the team lost in the 2008 Davis Cup World Group play-offs against Austria. The following year they got relegated to Group II. In May 2010, Annacone announced his official departure from November 2010 onwards from the LTA and the British Davis Cup team after losing to Lithuania in Group II first round. [7]

Paul Annacone was hired by Roger Federer to be his full-time coach on August 28, 2010 after a successful one-month trial period. Annacone led Federer to two straight year-end championship in 2010 and 2011, a return to the world No. 1 ranking, and his seventh Wimbledon Championships.

In 2006 Annacone released the Paul Annacone Tactical Tennis DVD Series; a 4-DVD collection that demonstrates the strategies used by the pros in actual match situations. Attack the All-Court Player, Beat the Baseliner, Know Your Own Game, and Neutralize the Net-Rusher present numerous scenarios along with drills and practice games for improving match-specific strategy on both sides of the net. [8]

In 2013, Annacone became a resident coach at ProTennisCoach.com – an online professional coaching site. [9]

In November 2013, it was announced that Annacone had begun working with American rising star Sloane Stephens on a trial basis. [10] She was ranked the world's number-12-player at the time. [11] However, the two ended the relationship in July 2014. [12]

Annacone is also involved with PlaySight Interactive, a sports technology company, where he works together with Darren Cahill on the Coaching and Player Development team. [13]

In 2017, Annacone joined Stan Wawrinka's team for the grass court swing. [14] For the 2018 season Annacone coached Taylor Fritz. [15]

Personal life

Both of Annacone's parents were educators. His father was a superintendent at schools for thirty five years, as a professor and a teacher. His mother was a guidance councillor. Three more mentors were his brother, who is a coach and teacher, Nick Bollettieri and Mike DePalmer Sr. All five of these people played a unique role in shaping Annacone's success as a coach. [16]

Paul's son Nicholas attended his father's alma mater. His daughter, Olivia, attended the University of California, Los Angeles.

Annacone resides in Woodland Hills, California with his wife, Elisabeth Annacone, and son Emmett. He was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Tennis Category with the Class of 1996.

Career finals

Singles: 6 (3–3)

Legend
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
Grand Prix (3)
Titles by surface
Hard (1)
Clay (0)
Grass (0)
Carpet (2)
ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1.Apr 1985WCT Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe 6–7(2–7), 6–7(5–7), 2–6
Win2. Sep 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S.Hard Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg 7–6(7–5), 6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–4)
Win3. Oct 1985 Brisbane, AustraliaCarpet (i) Flag of New Zealand.svg Kelly Evernden 6–3, 6–3
Loss4. Oct 1985 Melbourne, AustraliaCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Marty Davis 4–6, 4–6
Loss5. Jul 1988 Stratton Mountain, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi 2–6, 4–6
Win6. Oct 1989 Vienna, AustriaCarpet (i) Flag of New Zealand.svg Kelly Evernden 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–1, 2–6, 6–3

Doubles: 30 (14–16)

Legend
Grand Slam (1)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (1)
Grand Prix (12)
Titles by surface
Hard (5)
Clay (1)
Grass (2)
Carpet (6)
ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1. Oct 1983 Cologne, West GermanyCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Eric Korita Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Florin Segărceanu
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
3–6, 4–6
Loss2. Jul 1984 Livingston, U.S.Hard Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Glenn Michibata Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Testerman
4–6, 4–6
Win3. Dec 1984 Sydney Outdoor, AustraliaGrass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Scott McCain
7–6, 7–5
Win4. Feb 1985 Delray Beach, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
7–5, 7–5, 6–4
Win5.Apr 1985 Atlanta, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
6–4, 6–3
Loss6. Apr 1985 Las Vegas, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
6–7, 7–6, 6–7
Loss7. Jul 1985 Newport, U.S.Grass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Doohan
Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Giammalva Jr.
1–6, 3–6
Loss8. Sep 1985 Los Angeles, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Van't Hof
3–6, 6–7
Win9. Sep 1985 San Francisco, U.S.Carpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Win10. Nov 1985 Australian Open, MelbourneGrass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
3–6, 7–6, 6–4, 6–4
Loss11. Jan 1986 WCT World Doubles, LondonCarpet (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
4–6, 6–1, 6–7, 7–6, 4–6
Loss12. Aug 1986 Stratton Mountain, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
3–6, 6–3, 3–6
Win13. Feb 1987 Key Biscayne, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Loss14. Mar 1987 Orlando, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
6–2, 6–7, 4–6
Win15. Mar 1987 Chicago, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Mike De Palmer
Flag of the United States.svg Gary Donnelly
6–3, 7–6(7–4)
Win16.Apr 1987 Tokyo Outdoor, JapanHard Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
6–4, 7–6
Loss17. Jul 1988 Schenectady, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe Flag of Germany.svg Alexander Mronz
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Van Emburgh
3–6, 7–6, 5–7
Win18. Oct 1988 Paris Indoor, FranceCarpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg
6–2, 6–2
Loss19. Oct 1988 Stockholm, SwedenHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb
5–7, 4–6
Win20. Feb 1989 Memphis, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
7–6, 6–7, 6–1
Win21. Feb 1989 Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
6–3, 7–5
Loss22. Mar 1989 Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
7–6, 3–6, 2–6, 6–2, 4–6
Loss23. Sep 1989 San Francisco, U.S.Carpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pieter Aldrich
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser
4–6, 3–6
Loss24. Oct 1989 Vienna, AustriaCarpet (i) Flag of New Zealand.svg Kelly Evernden Flag of Sweden.svg Jan Gunnarsson
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
2–6, 3–6
Win25. Jul 1990 Toronto, CanadaHard Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Broderick Dyke
Flag of Sweden.svg Peter Lundgren
6–1, 7–6
Loss26. Aug 1990 US Open, New YorkHard Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pieter Aldrich
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser
2–6, 6–7(3–7), 2–6
Loss27. Jul 1992 Newport, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Royce Deppe
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg David Rikl
4–6, 4–6
Win28. Apr 1993 Atlanta, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Richey Reneberg Flag of the United States.svg Todd Martin
Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer
6–4, 7–6
Loss29. May 1993 Coral Springs, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Doug Flach Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Stark
4–6, 3–6
Win30. Oct 1993 Beijing, ChinaCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Doug Flach Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jacco Eltingh
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis
7–6, 6–3

Doubles performance timeline

Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#DNQANH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
Tournament 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Career SRCareer win–loss
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A W NH SF 3R A 3R A 1R A 1R 2R AAAA1 / 713–6
French Open A QF A 2R 3R AA 1R AA 3R AAAAA0 / 58–5
Wimbledon 2R QF SF QF 2R 1R 1R QF 1R 1R 2R AAAAA0 / 1116–11
U.S. Open 2R 3R 3R QF QF SF F 2R 1R 2R 3R AAAAA0 / 1124–11
Grand Slam SR0 / 21 / 40 / 20 / 40 / 40 / 20 / 30 / 30 / 30 / 20 / 40 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 01 / 34N/A
Annual win–loss2–213–36–210–48–44–27–34–30–31–25–41–10–00–00–00–0N/A61–33
ATP Masters Series
Indian Wells These Tournaments Were Not

Masters Series Events

Before 1990
1RA2RAA1RAAAA0 / 31–3
Miami AA1RSF2RAAAAA0 / 35–2
Monte Carlo AAA1RAAAA1RA0 / 20–2
Rome AAAAAAAAAA0 / 00–0
Hamburg AAAAAAAAAA0 / 00–0
Canada W1RAA2RAAAAA1 / 36–2
Cincinnati A1RA2RAAAAAA0 / 21–2
Stuttgart (Stockholm) 2RAAAAAAAAA0 / 11–1
Paris 1RAAAAAAAAA0 / 10–1
Masters Series SRN/A1 / 40 / 20 / 20 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 10 / 01 / 15N/A
Annual win–lossN/A7–30–20–25–22–20–10–00–00–10–0N/A14–13
Year-end ranking7652692118292172477297514--13841357N/A

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