Darren Cahill on coaching, handshake contracts and who controls tennis
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As one of the great icons of international tennis, Darren Cahill knows the inner workings of the sport better than anyone. Despite being the son of footy legend John Cahill, Darren had success as a tennis player before becoming a coach to the world’s best and a top media analyst. Darren famously coached Lleyton Hewitt, leading the then 20 year old to his first major title at the US Open in 2001. He then guided legend Andre Agassi back to number one in the world at the ripe old age of 33, and also coached Simona Halep to No.1 on the WTA Tour and her first Major, the 2018 French Open. The man nicknamed ‘Killer’ has also been an ESPN tennis analyst since 2007 and is recognised by audiences for his on air insights. Darren talks about the unique world of professional tennis coaching, handshake contracts with the best tennis players in the world, the DNA of the top athletes and their brands, the seven key people that control world tennis, his views on the Simona Halep doping saga, the one thing he'd change about tennis and much more. Tune in and subscribe now. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
