Guy Fritz, Taylor Fritz’s father, played a significant role in shaping his son’s tennis career from a young age.
He hails from a sports background, shifting from college basketball to tennis at 19. Also, he devoted 17 years to developing his son’s game.
Highlights
- The Roadrunners coach, Guy Fritz received an accolade; the US Olympic Development Coach of the Year Award in 2016.
- He trained his son, Taylor Fritz from the age of two, encouraging him towards sports.
- Fritz was married to Kathy May, a tennis player; however, they got separated in 2015.
Moreover, Fritz coached Taylor from the time he could walk, he was hitting balls by the age of two and a half.
His coaching style emphasized a powerful, modern game, and he utilized various coaches, including family members, to develop Taylor’s skills.
Nonetheless, Fritz’s critical approach eventually led to a strained relationship, prompting Taylor to seek new coaching as he turned professional.
Guy Fritz Is The Son Of A Las Vegas Casino Manager
Guy Fritz, 55, began his career as a touring tennis player. However, he found his true passion in coaching, especially working with junior players.
Also, one of his early successes was coaching CoCo Vandeweghe to win the junior US Open title in 2008.
The Hustler got out hustled by the real thing. Guy Fritz was a tennis pro in California but his parents lived in Las Vegas. He would show up time to time at the only indoor tennis facility that we had in Las Vegas called Cambridge. He would meet and talk with anyone that wanted… pic.twitter.com/GEvN68zOTW
— Roddy Parks (@RoddyParks) May 22, 2024
For his significant contributions to youth tennis, Fritz was honored with the US Olympic Development Coach of the Year Award in 2016.
In 2019, after an 18-year break from coaching the Roadrunners, the legend made a successful return.
Furthermore, the 6 ft. 2 inches tall had originally led the team, Roadrunners from 1990 to 2000, winning seven CCCAA State Titles and a National Championship in 1998.
Additionally, in 2022, Taylor Fritz’s dad helped the Roadrunners claim their 16th championship, marking the 9th win under his leadership.
Guy Fritz Was Married To A Retired Pro Tennis Player, Kathy May
The reputed tennis coach, Guy Fritz was married to a professional tennis player, Kathy May.
Before marrying Fritz, Kathy was previously married to Californian player Brian Teacher in 1980 and fireman Donn Paben in 1981.
Qui sont ses parents 👩👨?
— Team Taylor Fritz 🇺🇸 (@LaTeamFritz) November 25, 2022
Taylor Fritz n'est pas la première vedette de la famille. Comme la plupart des champions de son âge, l'Américain est tombé dans la marmite 🍲 tennis quand il était petit. Guy, son papa, est un ancien professionnel, 301e mondial en 1978. pic.twitter.com/RGyKBnXozw
The couple had a son, Taylor Fritz on October 28, 1997. Nonetheless, they chose to go separate ways in 2015 due to unexplained reasons.
Nevertheless, the two raised their son in an affluent neighborhood in San Diego. Mr Fritz his ex-wife had their respective ways and coaching style to train their son.
Moreover, in a podcast appearance, he shared,
“We were very lucky. We were living in southern California. We had a [tennis] court in our backyard, so Taylor had all the advantages. He really did.”
Guy Fritz
Additional Information
- Guy Fritz’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million as of 2024.
- He is blessed with a grandson, Jordan Fritz who was born in January 2017.
- Fritz and his son, Taylor Fritz had a bittersweet relationship due to his strict coaching.
