ATP Stars Celebrate Mothers

Often we’ve found that mothers have been the first coach of the ATP World Tour players, whether it is on court or in life. We asked our stars to share some of their favourite memories of their moms, their best advice and much more.

To see what the players have to say, visit the ATP Moms capsule in MyATP. Not a member? Sign-up at MyATP.com or download the app to your iPhone or Android device.

Here’s a sneak peek:

Bob Bryan: “We’ve got a great mom… We were always bickering, yelling and throwing our racquets. We were always fighting with each other. She put up with us and gave us good strokes!” Read More & View Photo

Mike Bryan: “She taught us a good lesson to be good sportsmen on the court, be better people.” Read More & View Photo

Kevin Anderson: “My Mum has been my number one fan since day one, always there and helping me chase my dreams!” Read More & View Photo

Alexander Zverev: “She basically taught me from a little age how to play this sport; what to do on the court, all the technique, and I want to say I have a pretty clean technique. That’s all her.” Read More & View Photo

Joao Sousa: “Her only advice was ‘Believe in yourself and you will achieve whatever you set your mind on’.” Read More & View Photo

John Peers: “My mum has been an amazing influence on me!” Read More & View Photo

Vasek Pospisil: “She’s my number one fan, she’s always sending me text messages before a match.” Watch

Aljaz Bedene: “I remember when I broke my leg as a young kid and was thinking to quit playing, she was the one who encouraged me to continue and I am grateful for that.” Read More & View Photo

Bruno Soares:  I always had a feeling that everything I decided to do she would be there for me, doing everything she could do to help me achieve what I was trying to do.” Read More & View Photo

Donald Young: “My mom means so much to me. She does so much for me – from bringing me into this world to teaching me about life, raising me and making me a better person.” Read More & View Photo

Matthew Ebden: “I couldn’t possibly ask for a better mother. I always know she loves and supports me no matter what.” Read More & View Photo

Denis Kudla: “The support from my mom growing up and now is incredibly important because without her help taking me to practice everyday, I would of never have had the opportunity to follow my dream.” Read More & View Photo

View the entire ATP Moms capsule on MyATP.