Mark Knowles
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Nov 6, 2026
Mike HaydenHOST
The WTA had live streams of the Indian Wells practice courts on YouTube for fans to watch from all over the world.
Mike HaydenHOST
Cool idea, right? Well, after Pagula practiced with Andreeva on Wednesday, a courtside microphone picked up Pagula talking with coach Mark Knowles.
Mike HaydenHOST
The clip that made the rounds on the internet was about two and a half minutes, but here, take a listen to a part that drew a lot of attention.
Elena RybakinaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now, Pogula wasn't the only one to get caught on a hot mic.
Blair HenleyCORRESPONDENT
And I was thinking of some other teams that have two coaches.
Blair HenleyCORRESPONDENT
I think of Jesse Pagula with Mark Marklin and Mark Knowles, Coco with JC Farrell and Gavin McMillan.
Blair HenleyCORRESPONDENT
You have Taylor Fritz with Paul Anacone and Mike Russell.
Blair HenleyCORRESPONDENT
And the one that, that really comes to mind for me is Yannick Sinner, who has had Darren Cahill.
Blair HenleyHOST
And I was thinking of some other teams that have two coaches.
Blair HenleyHOST
I think of Jesse Pagula with Mark Merklin and Mark Knowles, Coco with JC Farrell and Gavin McMillan.
Blair HenleyHOST
You have Taylor Fritz with Paul Anacone and Mike Russell.
Blair HenleyHOST
And the one that, that really comes to mind for me is Yannick Sinner, who has had Darren Cahill.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
The king of Bahamian tennis and other international royalty in the sport shared the court this weekend for a few moments of nostalgia and community service.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
When the doubles exhibition got underway, John McEnroe and Kevin Major Jr. got the win over Mark Knowles and Marvin Roll eight games to six at Legends on Court at Bahamar.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
But the most important tennis of the weekend may have happened before the Legends ever took the court.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
On Friday, McEnroe hosted a free development clinic for junior players, giving young Bahamians a chance to learn the game from a seven-time Grand Slam singles champ.
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Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
Let's do show.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
The king of Bahamian tennis and other international royalty in the sport shared the court this weekend for a few moments of nostalgia and community service.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
When the doubles exhibition got underway, John McEnroe and Kevin Major Jr. got the win over Mark Knowles and Marvin Roll, eight games to six at Legends on Court at Baja Mar.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
The entertainment value and competitive nature was there, but for Knowles, he relishes every opportunity to play at home.
Mitch MichalsHOST
He's the number one doubles player in the world, out of the Bahamas and UCLA and everything else in between.
Mitch MichalsHOST
A premier tennis commentator in his own right, Mark Knowles, back on the show.
Mitch MichalsHOST
Knowles, welcome back to the podcast.
Mark KnowlesGUEST
Thanks, Mitch.
18 MINS LATER
Mitch MichalsHOST
Certainly has.
Mitch MichalsHOST
Certainly has.
Mitch MichalsHOST
We've got Mark Knowles here on the Inside in Tennis podcast talking to the coach of Jessica Pagula, premier tennis commentator and former world doubles number one as well, talking about the tennis storylines.
Mitch MichalsHOST
And yeah, Mark, on the women's front as well as a broader picture, you highlighted it.
Jonathan StokkeHOST
And I was like, how many coaches can say that, right? That being said, I am not her coach.
Jonathan StokkeHOST
Mark Knowles and Mark Merklin are amazing.
Jonathan StokkeHOST
They work with her full time.
Jonathan StokkeHOST
They couldn't go to the tournament.
Jon WertheimHOST
And I mean, I've heard this first.
Jon WertheimHOST
I mean, Mark Knowles, one of the great doubles players of all time, mind you, is on the board.
Jon WertheimHOST
And I think there is a sense of, listen, guys, we've tried.
Jon WertheimHOST
We've tried marketing.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
This Saturday, Bahamar is bringing together a combination of tennis history and Bahamian pride at the John McEnroe Tennis Center.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
Mark Knowles, former world number one in doubles, three-time Grand Slam doubles titles champ, and five-time Bahamian Olympian will be there.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
So will McEnroe, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, known as much for his personality as for his accolades on the court.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
Their partners in the doubles match, you've got Kevin Major Jr., current tennis pro at the McEnroe Center, and Marvin Roll, whose playing career has included decades representing the Bahamas on the international stage.
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Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
We're all winners because we get to watch, and some of us get to host.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
This Saturday, Bahamar is bringing together a combination of tennis history and Bahamian pride at the John McEnroe Tennis Center.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
Mark Knowles, former world number one in doubles, three-time Grand Slam doubles titles champ, and five-time Bahamian Olympian will be there.
Ronaldo DorsettCORRESPONDENT
So will McEnroe, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, known as much for his personality as for his accolades on the court.
Stevie JohnsonHOST
His ID doesn't work 'cause it's expired, so he's panicking already about getting through the airport, all these things.
Stevie JohnsonHOST
So it's Mark Knowles, myself, and Sam in a car.
Stevie JohnsonHOST
Get to the, the hotel right next to the airport.
Stevie JohnsonHOST
Knowlesy checks in, takes less than a minute.
Josh McCuistionGUEST
[laughs]
Parker ThuneHOST
So younger brother of Graham Knowles, current Georgia Tech quarterback, and the son of former pro tennis player Mark Knowles.
Parker ThuneHOST
So athleticism in the genetics, Josh.
Josh McCuistionGUEST
Josh.That makes all the sense.