L32: (4) Alastair Gray WR 424 (CH = 238 in September 2022) vs Kai Wehnelt (GER) WR 782 (CH = 513 in September 2019) L32: Niklas Schell (GER) WR 917 (CH = 714 in December 2022) vs Ben Jones WR 661 (CH = 649 last November)
Clearly been more successful over the years in doubles but he is going to rise to a new singles CH - live ranked 618 against his CH 649 from last November.
Just to go on record, Greg R drives me bananas when I'm courtside for a match of Ben's
BUT he's done a great job - Ben's singles and doubles have really come on leaps and bounds
So, all credit to him
I also think it shows the importance of a coach that fits the game style - Greg is 100% a serve guy - he was as a player - whenever he commentates, he focuses primarily on the serve, and volley - and his coaching from the stands is very much based on serve (and irritatingly upbeat cheers ) - in that way, he's maybe a one-trick pony - but it's obviously a huge thing in men's tennis, for some players in particular, and so he's a great fit with Ben, who is a tall, slightly gangly guy, with a big serve - rather like Greg, indeed