Lucie Ahl is a former British number 1 and WTA 161 singles player. She competed numerous times at Grand Slams and has a 100% record at the Fed Cup representing Great Britain.

Life after playing tennis professionally has taken Lucie into coaching, as a travelling coach with Laura Robson, Jodie Burrage and many more. She has had a successful coaching career working with top British juniors and senior players, both male and female. 

She´s also now a member of the LTA Coach Education Team, helping develop the next generation of GB coaches. 

Lucie´s voice can be frequently heard on TV and Radio as a commentator for Amazon Prime, Tennis TV, Eurosport and Wimbledon Radio.

In today´s episode, listen to Lucie Ahl chat to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about:-

• Her journey from average junior to British number one.
• Her reflections on the highs and lows of her pro career.
• The challenges of being a female coach in a male dominant industry.
• The challenges she set herself away from the court, including Ironman targets.
• British Tennis Coaches and the shortage of career pathways.
• Her favourite tennis moments she has commentated on.
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Links Mentioned in this episode:-

• Episode 87: Jodie Burrage - On the Rise
• Episode 63: Heather Watson - WTA Tour Life
• Episode 14: John Hicks - A British Coaching Legend
• SotoTennis Academy
• LTA Coach Development & Education
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