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Jones also nurtured a new generation of artists, including Grammy-winning British musician Jacob Collier.

"He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly."

Another factor in his atypical career has been the thriving Southern California tennis community, which has nurtured generations of stars from Sampras to the Williams sisters.

And surely St George’s Park and all the coaches and development teams nurtured there can only benefit from having someone of Tuchel’s stature and success rate in the building?

"The pressure of the outside world was seeping in… but she didn't make scones because we didn't have money to do baking and I didn't go to school because I didn't feel nurtured there and I didn't feel that there was a proper space for me there."