Rinaldi and Bryan to Coach U.S. Tennis Teams at Paris Olympics

U.S. Tennis Announces Coaching Staff for Paris Olympics and Paralympics

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has appointed Kathy Rinaldi and Bob Bryan as coaches for the U.S. tennis teams at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Rinaldi, a former Billie Jean King Cup captain, will lead the women's team, while Bryan, a two-time Olympic medalist, will coach the men's team.

Rinaldi, who also served as Team USA's coach at the Tokyo Olympics, brings a wealth of experience to the role. During her seven-year tenure as Billie Jean King Cup captain, she guided the team to victory in 2017. Bryan, on the other hand, will make his Olympic coaching debut. He and his twin brother, Mike, won a gold medal in doubles at the 2012 London Games and a bronze in Beijing four years earlier.

For the Paralympics, Jon Rydberg and John Devorss will coach the U.S. teams. Rydberg, a four-time Paralympian, has extensive experience in wheelchair tennis. Devorss, who has coached the U.S. World Team Cup team, brings a strong track record in adaptive sports.

The U.S. tennis players for the Olympics and Paralympics will be named at a later date. For the Olympics, the selections will be based on the WTA and ATP rankings on June 10, the day after the French Open concludes. Tennis for both the Olympics and Paralympics will be played at Roland Garros, the site of the year's second Grand Slam tournament. The Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, while the Paralympics will be held from August 28 to September 8.

The USTA's decision to appoint experienced and accomplished coaches reflects its commitment to fielding competitive teams at the Paris Games. Rinaldi, Bryan, Rydberg, and Devorss will provide valuable guidance and support to the U.S. athletes as they strive for Olympic and Paralympic glory.

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