Apr 8, 2024 · One of Britain’s most celebrated and longest-serving tennis coaches, Alan Jones has died after a short illness aged 76. Former world number 5 and Wimbledon winner Jo Durie announced his...

Apr 9, 2024 · Alan Jones, one of Britain’s most celebrated and longest-serving performance coaches, has died after a short illness at the age of 75. The news of Alan's passing has filled the tennis community with deep sadness.

Apr 8, 2024 · Tennis legend Billie Jean King mourned the demise of renowned tennis coach Alan Jones as the Briton passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. As Jo Durie, Jones’ one of many students throughout his coaching career, shared the news of his demise on social media, Jean King reacted to it and shared her condolences.

Apr 9, 2024 · TENNIS icon Billie Jean King has led the tributes to highly-respected British coach Alan Jones, who has died 75. Former British No1 Jo Durie announced on social media her “long-time coach,...

Apr 23, 2024 · Alan Jones, who has died aged 75, was among the most influential and popular tennis coaches of his era and shaped the careers of generations of top British players.

One of the most enduring match-ups in British tennis began with a fault. Returning from a junior tournament in Italy, a lost bag meant a 16-year-old Jo Durie was five minutes late to her first training session with Alan Jones.

Apr 8, 2024 · ‘Alan made you a better person, let alone a better tennis player’ Durie began working with Jones when she was 18 and reached her peak ranking of world No 5 six years later.

Apr 8, 2024 · Jones was a promising player himself, who went on to represent Middlesex in county tennis for 21 years. However coaching was where his passion lay. He became Jo Durie’s coach when she was 18, and took her all the way to world No.5, remaining with …

Apr 9, 2024 · TENNIS icon Billie Jean King has led the tributes to highly-respected British coach Alan Jones, who has died 75. Former British No.1 Jo Durie announced on social media that her “long-time coach, mentor and friend” Jones had passed away after a short illness.

Apr 9, 2024 · British tennis coach Alan Jones, who worked with players including Laura Robson, Anne Keothavong and Jo Durie, passes away at age of 75 following short illness; Billie Jean King among those...