Patrick Mouratoglou on Coaching Serena Williams, Coco Gauff & The Future of Tennis | LZ Granderson Show

In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou for a deep conversation on the game, life, and legacy.From coaching Serena Williams to mentoring Coco Gauff, Patrick opens up about his journey, the meaning of masculinity, the power of communication, and why U.S. men’s tennis has struggled to produce stars. LZ and Patrick also look ahead to the U.S. Open, debate Novak Djokovic’s legacy, discuss parity in women’s tennis, and reflect on Patrick’s own Hall of Fame worthiness.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!5:40 Patrick Mouratoglou Joins LZ6:35 Patrick's Start in Tennis18:00 What Does Masculinity Mean to You?21:18 The Importance of Communication25:55 Coaching Serena Williams36:35 Why Aren't There Any US Men's Tennis Stars?44:00 Working with Coco Gauff47:15 Is Parity Good for Women's Tennis?50:15 US Open Preview51:50 How Will Novak Djokovic Be Remembered?54:35 Does Patrick Deserve to Be in the Tennis Hall of Fame?59:45 Relationship with Richard Williams1:03:02 How Patrick Became Serena's CoachIf you love tennis, sports culture, and conversations that go deeper than the headlines—this episode is for you. From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/