Dick Gould honored at US Open for 17 NCAA championships

Dick Gould, the former Stanford tennis coach who secured 17 NCAA national championships, was honored during the night session of the US Open in New York. Gould, who coached at Stanford from 1966 to 2004, was celebrated by former players for his significant impact on the sport.

To mark the occasion, Gould wore custom Nike sneakers in white and cardinal red, featuring the number 17 to represent his championship total and his career record of 776-148. His former players include several professional stars, such as John McEnroe and the Bryan brothers.

Gould expressed pride in seeing his former athletes remain active in the tennis community, noting that many continue to contribute to the game in various professional capacities.