BRAD GILBERT SET TO PARTICIPATE IN 2013 TPA CONFERENCE

Tennis analyst, former coach and player to be keynote speaker

Toronto, October 18 – The Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) announced on Tuesday that former player, coach, and current ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert will be the keynote speaker at the eighth annual TPA Conference in Toronto. Set to take place February 21-22, 2013 at Rexall Centre, Gilbert will be making his much-anticipated presentation on the first day of the event.  

As a professional player, Gilbert reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4. The American captured 20 ATP titles throughout his 13 years on Tour, reached 20 other finals, and won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. After retiring, he stayed involved in the sport by turning to coaching. He has assisted in the careers of several top players, including Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray. Today, tennis fans can see him on ESPN’s coverage of the major tennis tournaments of the year, at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open Series, and Davis Cup.

Gilbert will be adding his name to a list of past presenters that includes Robert Lansdorp, Bob Brett, Oded Jacob, Robby Menard, Ari Novick, and more. Coaches from all over the country fly in for the TPA Conference every year, with many activities planned throughout the two-day event. With Gilbert set to be the highlight of day one, the TPA Awards ceremony will take place on day two.

This is an event you won't want to miss. Mark February 21 & 22 in your calendars and stay tuned for more information!