If you´re a fan of McEnroe, Borg, Sampras, Agassi or Courier, this is a must-listen episode!
Tom Gullikson reached as high as 34 in the world in singles and 4 in doubles. He is a 2-time Grand Slam finalist, winning the Mixed Doubles at the US Open in 1983. Also known as Gully, Tom was the US Davis Cup Captain between 1994 and 1999, leading the US team of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang to victory in 1995.
As Team USA's coach, Tom also helped Agassi win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Tom talks to Dan about his playing and coaching career, including what is was like being the other side of the net when John McEnroe yelled "You cannot be serious¨ for the first time at Wimbledon!
He also speaks about his twin brother Tim´s influence on Pete Sampras´career and the impact of Tim´s death in 1996 to brain cancer.
Here are some of Toms best stories.....
Follow Tom on Twitter:@captaingully
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