Previous Players Coached:
Sam Stosur, Karolina Pliskova
Coaching Career Highlights: (all with Karolina)
• Had a brief coaching stint with Karolina Pliskova at 2017 WTA Finals Singapore
• Came back on board to help coach the Pliskova camp, alongside Conchita Martinez, in the summer of 2018
• The new partnership saw instant success as Pliskova advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open, captured the Tokyo PPO title and finished runner-up in Tianjin
• Stubbs helped the Czech qualify for the WTA Finals for her third-consecutive year – under her tutelage, Pliskova managed to advance to the semifinal knockout stage in 2017-18
• Under Stubbs and Martinez' tutelage, Pliskova has fared well so far in 2019, capturing her 12th career title at Brisbane and posting a semifinal finish at the Australian Open
Playing Experience:
• Highest WTA Singles Ranking: 64
• Highest WTA Doubles Ranking: 1
The thunder from down under has recorded more doubles triumphs than any other Australian woman – 60 from 1992 to the conclusion of the 2010 WTA season. Additionally, her loyalty to her country has been unmatched as she became the longest-serving member of the Australia Fed Cup team, having played 17 years since 1992, with a 28-9 mark. Stubbs reached a career-high singles ranking of No.64 in October 1996, but is largely known for her doubles prowess after ascending to No.1 in the World for three weeks in 2000. She won four Grand Slam doubles titles, two Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles and competed in four successive Summer Olympic Games: Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. Qualified for WTA Finals in doubles 13 times, winning in 2001 (w/Raymond).
Personal:
Shortly after her retirement from the WTA Tour, she transitioned into a successful television career as a commentator and host for TV Networks including ESPN, Tennis Channel and Channel Seven Australia. Stubbs also worked as the lead female analyst at the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics for NBC. Hobbies include skiing, surfing, golf, relaxing with friends, fine red wines and going home to Sydney.