Dick Gould, who won 17 NCAA championships at Stanford, celebrated at the US Open
Want to know how good Dick Gould's teams were at Stanford? Gould returned to the U.S. Open on Saturday and was honored during the first match of the night session. The longtime coach, who had John McEnroe among his many future pros, hadn't been back to the event in years but his former players wanted to celebrate him this year.
Dick Gould, a legendary coach at Stanford University, made a surprise appearance at the US Open on Saturday to be honored for his remarkable achievements. With 17 NCAA national championships to his name, Gould's legacy in college tennis is unparalleled, with only four coaches across any level having won more titles. Many of his players, including John McEnroe and the Bryan twins, went on to achieve significant success in Grand Slam tournaments.
On his return, Gould was accompanied by his former players who were now working in various capacities within the U.S. Open and the world of tennis. They included John and Patrick McEnroe, who are currently broadcasting the event, and Bob Bryan, who is serving as the U.S. Davis Cup captain. Gould expressed pride in seeing his former players still involved in tennis and giving back to the sport.
He also pondered on the future of college tennis, speculating on how teams might fare with the introduction of name, image, and likeness rules and the allowance of players to accept prize money while maintaining their eligibility. Gould pointed out that this era is filled with uncertainty, given the rapidly changing landscape of regulations and opportunities.
As the Intercollegiate Tennis Association coach of the decade for the 1980s and 1990s, Gould hoped his presence at the US Open would shed light on the crucial role college coaches play in shaping the game today.
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