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My Take
Brad Gilbert fascinates me far more as a thinker than as a former world No. 4, impressive as that ranking is. He built a career out of out-smarting opponents he arguably shouldn't have beaten, and that same chess-player's mind made him one of the great coaches once his playing days ended, guiding the likes of Andre Agassi back to the top. His ESPN commentary carries the same blunt, streetwise intelligence. Gilbert is proof that in tennis, and probably in life, tactical clarity can stretch raw talent further than people expect. I find that quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brad Gilbert
- Name (Japanese)
- ブラッド・ギルバート
- Reading
- ぶらっど・ぎるばーと
- Born
- August 9, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player / tennis coach
2. Background
- High school
- Piedmont High School
- University
- Foothill College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Brad Gilbert born?
Born August 9, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Brad Gilbert from?
Brad Gilbert is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Brad Gilbert do?
Brad Gilbert works as tennis player, tennis coach.
How tall is Brad Gilbert?
Brad Gilbert is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.