Michael Joyce is a coach and a former ATP player. With a stellar junior career, including 12 Gold Balls and a memorable run at Junior Wimbledon, Michael's professional journey on the ATP tour saw him reach a career-high ranking of 62. His victories over legends like Jim Courier, James Blake, Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Patrick Rafter, and his impressive Grand Slam performances, are a testament to his competitive spirit.
He is currently working with Ashlyn Krueger, ranked #40 in the world. Together they have reached the quarter finals of the Brisbane international WTA, a quarter finals at the Adelaide International and the finals of The Abu Dhabi Open. They've had several wins over top 20 opponents in late 2024 and early 2025.
Name: Michael Joyce
Sport: Tennis
Nationality: American
Born: February 1, 1973
Coached Maria Sharapova from 2004 to 2011. During his time as her coach, Sharapova won three Grand Slam singles titles and reached the #1 ranking in the world.
From 2012 to 2017 Joyce worked with American tennis player Jessica Pegula. Under his guidance, Pegula achieved a career-high singles ranking of 123 and a doubles ranking of 92.
In 2017, Joyce spent eight months coaching former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka as she made her return to competition following maternity leave.
Michael Joyce is a coach and a former ATP player. With a stellar junior career, including 12 Gold Balls and a memorable run at Junior Wimbledon, Michael's professional journey on the ATP tour saw him reach a career-high ranking of 62. His victories over legends like Jim Courier, James Blake, Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Patrick Rafter, and his impressive Grand Slam performances, are a testament to his competitive spirit.
He is currently working with Ashlyn Krueger, ranked #40 in the world. Together they have reached the quarter finals of the Brisbane international WTA, a quarter finals at the Adelaide International and the finals of The Abu Dhabi Open. They've had several wins over top 20 opponents in late 2024 and early 2025.
Name: Michael Joyce
Sport: Tennis
Nationality: American
Born: February 1, 1973
Coached Maria Sharapova from 2004 to 2011. During his time as her coach, Sharapova won three Grand Slam singles titles and reached the #1 ranking in the world.
From 2012 to 2017 Joyce worked with American tennis player Jessica Pegula. Under his guidance, Pegula achieved a career-high singles ranking of 123 and a doubles ranking of 92.
In 2017, Joyce spent eight months coaching former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka as she made her return to competition following maternity leave.
