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Rick Leach Interview: 9x Grand Slam Doubles Champion & World Team Tennis Coach

Will Boucek · January 12, 2022

Rick Leach is one of the top doubles players of all time. He won five majors in men’s doubles and four in mixed. Rick also just coached the Orange County Breakers to the 2021 World Team Tennis title.

In this conversation, Rick and I discuss:

  • What he’s seen change in tennis since he played on tour, including how string technology has transformed the type of ball that is hit.
  • He makes a prediction about a breakout player for the 2021 WTA season.
  • I also ask him about coaching, lineup, and substitution strategy for World Team Tennis.
Rick Leach - Tennis Player and Coach
Coach Rick Leach speaks after his team won the 2021 World Team Tennis Finals.
Source: WTT.com

After that, Rick shares his favorite doubles strategies and tactics that he used as a player and still coaches today. He tells us his favorite tennis books and a great story about his dad playing a tennis match that was in the Guinness Book of World Records. The final question I asked Rick is how to make doubles more popular. He has some great thoughts on that as well.


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  • Won the 2021 World Team Tennis Title with the Orange County Breakers
    • His roster included: Amanda Anisimova, Steve Johnson, Austin Krajicek, Desirae Krawczyk, and Tatjana Maria
Rick Leach and the Orange County Breakers at World Team Tennis
Coach Rick Leach (right) with his team at the 2021 World Team Tennis Finals.
Source: WTT.com
  • Currently, Rick coaches at Newport Beach Tennis Club
  • His dad, Dick Leach, coached at USC for over 20 years
  • Rick’s nickname in college was “spangle” for spin angle
  • He won his last grand slam with Ellis Ferreira at the 2000 Australian Open
  • Rick’s Favorites
    • Tournament: Playing in Wimbledon. He had his most success at the Australian Open.
    • Tennis book: Bud Collins’ Encyclopedia of Tennis, Budge on Tennis
    • Non-tennis book: Clive Cussler books

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of The Tennis Tribe. He has played and coached tennis for over two decades. Will is a strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. He also tests the latest tennis racquets, shoes, & other gear from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands. He currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas where he plays USTA leagues & tournaments.

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