Background
Dennis Ralston was a right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. After numerous NCAA titles and USC, he won five major doubles crowns and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a player and captain. Dennis was coached by the great Pancho Gonzales. As a 17-year-old in 1960, he and 21-year-old Osuna became the second-youngest Wimbledon Gentleman champions in history. After retiring in 1977, he coached Chris Evert, Gabriela Sabatini, and Yannick Noah, then embarked on a college coaching career at SMU. He joined the International Hall of Fame in 1987.
"If you don't learn anything losing a match, it is a waste of time..."
Dennis Ralston, "All The Little Things"
Sadly, Dennis passed away on Dec 6, 2020, in Austin, TX. We are privileged to have recorded these amazing podcast tracks with Dennis for MINDBOX.
All The Little Things
Tennis is won or lost over a few points. Learn how all the little things add up and can change the course of a match or career.
Don't Look Around
Hear about concentration through a powerful story about Dennis playing at Wimbledon as 17-year-old in 1960 and what he discovered.
Best Of Five Sets
Hear epic Davis Cup stories to understand the true value of playing best of five sets and what you can learn from longer matches.
Wear the practice
Dennis's belief that matches turn on the details is the idea behind our All The Little Things design — a reminder that small things, done consistently, are what win.
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