Brad Gilbert Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro (EP 56)

Brad Gilbert joins us for a pre Australian Open conversation.  We learned what he has been up to in the off season, and what amazing memorabilia he has at his store, BG Tennis Nation.  Brad shared his thoughts on the ATP Cup, Davis Cup, and Serena and Venus Williams. Now an ESPN broadcaster,  Brad  discussed how he grew up in a tennis playing family in Oakland, Ca.  He described how a coaching change  at Arizona State turned him towards junior college where he met the coach that changed his life.  He talked about his one incredible semester at Pepperdine University where he majored in tennis and reached the NCAA finals.  He shared his thoughts on Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne.  Brad also told us what his ideal scenario is for the 2020 tennis season. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other UNDER REVIEW episodes with Brad Gilbert, check out: 2018 US OPEN Preview: Brad Gilbert [Ep1] 2018 Season Wrap Up: Brad Gilbert [Ep14] And check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ (Recorded January 13, 2020. Released January 20, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact [e-mail] KEYWORDS: Foothill College, Pepperdine, Dennis Shapovalov, Australian Open, Kooyong, Sascha Zverev, Andre Agassi, tennis coach, ATP Cup, Laver Cup, Davis Cup