Quick Facts
Biography
Mark Rodney James Petchey (born 1 August 1970) is a former tennis player from England, who turned professional in 1988.
He works for Sky Sports, ITV and the BBC providing commentary and analysis for ATP Tour tennis.
Personal life
Petchey was educated at Forest School, a prominent Independent School in north-east London.
His first coach was his father, Rod.
Mark married Michelle on 5 July 1996 in Warwickshire:they have two daughters, Nicole and Myah.
Tennis career
Juniors
Junior Slam results:
Australian Open: -
French Open: 1R (1988)
Wimbledon: 2R (1988)
US Open: 3R (1987)
Pro tour
The right-hander won one doubles title (Nottingham in 1996) in his career. He reached his career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 80 in August 1994, winning 3 Challenger events. His best performance in a Grand Slam came in the 1997 Wimbledon Championships. He defeated Ján Krošlák and Tommy Haas before losing to Boris Becker in the third round.
As a coach
He coached Silvija Talaja to the world's Top 20 and Tina Pisnik to the Top 30.
He was also coach to Andy Murray whom he coached to the Top 50.
Doubles Titles
Wins (1)
| Legend |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partnering | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 24 June 1996 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | Grass |  Danny Sapsford | Neil Broad Piet Norval | 6–7, 7–6, 6–4 |