Pepe Vendrell
Spanish tennis coach
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José Luis "Pepe" Vendrell Bru (born 21 August 1980)[1] is a Spanish tennis coach.
Spain| Full name | José Luis Vendrell Bru |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Spain |
| Residence | Castellón de la Plana, Spain |
| Born | 21 August 1980 Castellón de la Plana, Spain |
| Coaching career (2011–) | |
| Coaching achievements | |
| Coachee singles titles total | 9 |
| List of notable tournaments (with champion) Davis Cup (Bautista Agut) | |
| Last updated on: 5 January 2022. | |
Coaching career
He coached countryman Roberto Bautista Agut from 2011 to 2021, helping him capture nine ATP Tour singles titles and reach a career-high ranking of World No. 9.[2][3] Vendrell was said to be "like a brother, a friend and a psychologist" to Bautista Agut.[4] The two ended their professional relationship on good terms.[5]
In January 2021, Vendrell was appointed as the captain of the Spanish team at the ATP Cup.[6]
In the beginning of 2022, Vendrell worked at the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy, located in Villena, Spain.[7]
From April to September 2022, Vendrell coached Cristian Garín. Under his coaching, Garín reached his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.[8][9]
He is currently one of the coaches of Nicolás Álvarez Varona[10] and Roberto Bautista Agut.
