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3/19/10 8:34 PM | Johan Lindahl
After years in the administrative wilderness, former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash has finally been brought on board as Aussie tennis tries to re-invent itself.
With the same lack of incoming talent that is plaguing fellow Grand Slam nation Britain, Tennis Australia is facing not only a contentious election for a president in a few weeks but also needs to get the player pipeline flowing again.
Lleyton Hewitt, at age 28, is the only Aussie player of note -- through women do now have a Top ten contender in Samantha Stosur.
Cash, who won Wimbledon in 1987, will be working with Australian juniors: "I love coaching and I’m enjoying the opportunity to work with Tennis Australia and helping to bring on their top young players,” he said.
Cash has been spending time with the youngsters on clay in Barcelona along with Australian federation coach Felix Mantilla of Spain and former doubles great Todd Woodbridge.
"I'm delighted to be working with some really talented kids and helping improve their game. It’s been a good week and I’ve enjoyed the stay in Barcelona,” added Cash. "I hope my involvement will help to drive the next generation to major tennis success.”
For years, Cash, known as a rebel and based in London, has been offering his services to the Aussie game, only to be rejected. But breakthroughs are slowly being made.
He will be working with juniors in Queensland in April and will also be on hand in the UK to help the players prepare for the summer grass season, the surface where he made his name.
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