Philip Farmer has built an impressive coaching career, currently working with renowned tennis players John Isner, Austin Krajicek, and Hans Hach Verdugo.
Austin Krajicek, an accomplished American tennis player, has excelled in both singles and doubles. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in doubles on April 17, 2023, and World No. 94 in singles on October 26, 2015. Krajicek developed his skills at Texas A&M.
In doubles, Krajicek has had notable achievements, including reaching the 2018 US Open quarterfinals with Tennys Sandgren. He broke into the top 50, peaking at No. 44 on October 22, 2018, and later climbed to World No. 35 on May 27, 2019.
Continuing his doubles success, Krajicek reached the third round of the 2020 Australian Open and won the 2020 Austrian Open in Kitzbühel with Franko Škugor.
In 2021, Krajicek made the Hall of Fame Open final with Vasek Pospisil and reached the Olympics semifinals with Tennys Sandgren. He also reached his first Masters 1000 final at the 2021 Western & Southern Open with Steve Johnson.
Partnering with Ivan Dodig, Krajicek won the 2022 ATP Lyon Open and reached the 2021 Winston-Salem Open final.
In 2022, Krajicek’s career soared as he reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open with Dodig, defeating top-ranked opponents. He also reached the Halle Open and Eastbourne International semifinals. With multiple finals appearances, Krajicek became the American No. 2 player and qualified for the ATP Finals.
In 2023, Krajicek continued his impressive run, reaching the Miami Open final and winning his first Masters title at the Monte-Carlo Masters with Dodig. He achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 3 and became the American No. 1 doubles player.
Austin Krajicek’s exceptional talent and determination have propelled him to remarkable achievements and continuous advancement in the rankings in doubles tennis.
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Philip Farmer has built an impressive coaching career, currently working with renowned tennis players John Isner, Austin Krajicek, and Hans Hach Verdugo. His achievements include coaching three players who qualified for the year-end Top 8 Masters/Nitto ATP Finals: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, and Austin Krajicek. He has also guided several players to Top 40 rankings in both singles and doubles, such as Tara Snyder, Corina Morariu, Sam Querrey, Graydon Oliver, Andre Begemann, and Martin Emmrich.
Farmer’s coaching prowess is highlighted by his work with players who reached the pinnacle of doubles tennis, with Corina Morariu, Bob Bryan, and Mike Bryan all attaining the World No. 1 ranking. Notably, he coached the Bryan brothers from 2003 to 2005, during which they secured four Grand Slam titles and reached three Grand Slam finals.
Recognized for his coaching excellence, Farmer was honored as the USPTA Touring Coach of the Year at both the Texas and national levels in 2013. With over two decades of coaching experience, Farmer has made a significant impact on the professional tennis circuit and has held esteemed positions at prestigious tennis facilities, including the Lakes Tennis Academy in Frisco, Texas, and Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney, Texas.
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