Name Mark Petchey Turned pro 1988 Career record 35–73 Weight 76 kg | Prize money $657,776 Height 1.8 m Role Tennis player Retired 1998 | |
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Full name Mark Rodney James Petchey Plays Right-handed (one-handed backhand) Spouse Michelle Petchey (m. 1996) Education Forest School, Walthamstow | ||
A fantastic night with roger federer friends
Mark Rodney James Petchey (born 1 August 1970) is a former tennis player from England, who turned professional in 1988.
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- A fantastic night with roger federer friends
- Mark petchey
- Personal life
- Juniors
- Pro tour
- As a coach
- References
He works for Sky Sports, ITV and the BBC providing commentary and analysis for ATP Tour tennis.
Mark petchey
Personal life
Petchey was educated at Forest School, a prominent Independent School in north-east London.
His first coach was his father, Rod.
Mark married Michelle on 5 July 1996 in Warwickshire: they have two daughters, Nicole and Myah.
Juniors
Junior Slam results:
Australian Open: -
French Open: 1R (1988)
Wimbledon: 2R (1988)
US Open: 3R (1987)
Pro tour
The right-hander won one doubles title (Nottingham in 1996) in his career. He reached his career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 80 in August 1994, winning 3 Challenger events. His best performance in a Grand Slam came in the 1997 Wimbledon Championships. He defeated Ján Krošlák and Tommy Haas before losing to Boris Becker in the third round.
As a coach
He coached Silvija Talaja to the world's Top 20 and Tina Pisnik to the Top 30.
He was also coach to Andy Murray whom he coached to the Top 50.