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Craig Tyzzer

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Craig Tyzzer
Country (sports) Australia (residence)
BornMelbourne, Australia
Coaching career (1997–)
Andrew Ilie (1997–2004)
Ashleigh Barty (2016-2022)
Coaching achievements
Coachee singles titles total13
Coachee(s) doubles titles total9
List of notable tournaments
(with champion)
Coaching awards and records
Awards
Last updated on: 30 August 2021.

Craig Tyzzer is an Australian tennis coach[2] and a former ATP tennis player from 1979 to 1983. He coached Ashleigh Barty from 2016 - 2022 when she retired.

Coaching career

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He won the WTA Coach of the Year award in 2019.[3] In preparation for Barty's return from an 11-month break, Tyzzer arranged matches with male tennis players in the lead-up to the 2021 Australian Open.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards > Honour Roll". Tennis Australia. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Craig Tyzzer". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Craig Tyzzer wins WTA Coach of the Year honours". Tennis Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Coach's promise after pitting Ash Barty against men before Aus Open". 7NEWS. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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