PRO Tour Tennis Coaches
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Wim Fissette
WTA Active
Player: Iga Świątek, POL | @iga.swiatek
From: Hasselt, BEL | Based: Hasselt, BEL
Practice: Warsaw, POL
Travel weeks: 40
Birthday: March 22, 1980
Languages: English, Flemish, German
Partners: On, Oshee, Yonex
Social: @fissettewim | LinkedIn
Previous:
#1 K. Clijsters, #2 N. Osaka, #2 V. Azarenka, #2 A. Kerber, #2 S. Halep, #4 J. Konta, #14 S. Lisicki, #19 Q. Zheng
On tour since 2002:
Trusted by 6 former #1s, coached 7 top 5s
6x Grand Slams (2x AO, 1x WB, 3x US), 17x WTAs
2x Olympic coach, BJKC Captain
Sandra Zaniewska
WTA Active
Player: Marta Kostyuk, UKR | @martakostyuk
From: Katowice, POL | Based: Monaco, MON
Practice: Monaco
Travel weeks: 40
Birthday: January 03, 1992
Languages: English, Polish, some Dutch
Partners: Head, ASICS
Social Media: @sandrazaniewska | LinkedIn
Previous:
#14 P. Martić, #28 A. Cornet
On tour since 2017:
3x coach to top 30s, 2 WTAs
Former High-Level Director Mouratoglou Academy
Former WTA pro with 17 ITFs, 2x book author
Kristof Vliegen
ATP Active
Player: Zizou Bergs, BEL | @zizoubergs
From: Maaseik, BEL | Based: Brussels, BEL
Practice: Antwerp, Belgian Federation
Travel weeks: 30
Birthday: June 22, 1982
Languages: English, Flemish, Flemish
Partners: BATD, Tecnifibre
Social Media: @kristof_vliegen | LinkedIn
Previous:
#21 T. Griekspoor
On tour since 2012:
2 ATPs, 6 finals
Davis Cup assistant coach BEL & NED
Former ATP top 30, Wimbledon Jr. Champion
Mark Merklein
WTA Active
Player: Jessica Pegula, USA | @jpegula
From: Freeport, BAH | Based: Boca Raton, USA
Practice: Woodfield CC
Travel weeks: 15
Birthday: June 28, 1972
Languages: English, Spanish (elementary)
Partners: Vuori
Socials: @mmerklein7
Previous:
#4 J. Blake
On tour since 2008:
Coached James Blake to #4 career high
As player: 4 ATPs, Olympian, top #35 doubles
University of Florida HOF, 2x National Champion
Nicole Pratt, OLY
WTA Active
Player: Kim Birrell, Storm Hunter, AUS @kimberlybirrell98 @stormcsanders
From: Mackay, AUS | Based: Melbourne, AUS
Practice: Melbourne NTC, Feiburg GER (summer)
Travel weeks: 20-25
Birthday: March 5, 1973
Languages: English
Partners: Frank Works
Socials: @nicole_pratt__oly | LinkedIn
Previous:
#39 #11D C. Dellacqua, A. Molik, #62 #18D A. Rodionova, #25 D. Saville, A. Barty
On tour since 2008:
5 WTAs, Wimbledon Jr., USO Mixed
Aus National Women’s Team / BJKC coach
Former Aussie #1 pro, 9 WTAs, AO Jr. Champion
John Williams
WTA Active
Player: Taylor Townsend, USA @tay_taytownsend
From: Hempstead, NY USA | Based: Porto, POR
Practice: Elevate With John, owner
Travel weeks: 22
Birthday: October 10, 1972
Languages: English, some Portuguese
Partners: -
Socials: @elevatewithjohn | LinkedIn | Website
Previous: -
1.5K individuals coaches through his orgs
On tour since 2021:
With Taylor: Wimbledon '24, Australian Open '25
Founder of Axon Sport Performance, featured in ESPN, Meta, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, NYTimes
Peter Lucassen
ATP Active
Player: Botic van de Zandschulp, NED | @boticvandezandschulp
From: Amsterdam, NED | Based: Amsterdam
Practice: Baseline Tennis Academy, owner
Travel weeks: 23-25
Birthday: March 9, 1988
Languages: English, Dutch, French, German
Partners: Babolat, Indian Maharadja
Socials: @petertjelucassen | LinkedIn
Previous:
#74 G. Monfils, #42 R. Harrison, #37 S. Johnson, H. Baptiste, #67 E. Escobedo
On tour since 2013:
Assistant coach at Davis Cup and BJKC
Former ATP pro (2008) and ITF #36
2x NCAA champion with USC
Biljana Veselinović
WTA Active
Player: Katie Boulter, GBR | @katiecboulter
From: Belgrade, SRB | Based: London / Belgrade
Practice: National Tennis Centre London
Travel weeks: 18
Birthday: October 4, 1965
Languages: English, Serbian
Partners: -
Previous:
A. Krunic, P. Martic, #20 D. Saville, #19 A. Cornet, #12 #3D N. Petrova, #17 #22D L. Safarova, #20 #4D K. Srebotnik
On tour since 2002:
Led 4 players to top 20 WTA, 2 top 5 doubles
Yugoslav Fed Cup captain 7 years
Former NCAA college player + German League
Hugo Guerriero
ATP Active
Player: Corentin Moutet, FRA | @corentin.moutet
From: Bandol, FRA | Based: Paris, FRA
Practice: French Federation
Travel weeks: 35
Birthday: October 20, 1992
Languages: English, French
Partners: -
Socials: @hugoguerriero | LinkedIn
Previous:
#43 C. Burel, #72 J. Cristian, #81 Y. Bonaventure
On tour since 2018:
Started as a hitting partner / traveling coach
Aims to coach at the Olympic Games
Competed at the national level in France
Ricardo Ojeda Lara
ATP Active
Player: Bu Yunchaokete, CHN | @yunchaokete
From: Cádiz, ESP | Based: Alicante, ESP
Practice: Alicante
Travel weeks: 40
Birthday: January 26, 1993
Languages: English, Spanish
Partners: -
Socials: @rikiojeda93 | LinkedIn
Previous: -
On tour since 2020:
3 Challenger titles with Bu, ATP 500 SF, 250 SF
Former ATP #171, multiple ITF titles
Former Spanish national U18 champion
Martin Vilar
WTA Active
Player: Diane Parry, FRA | @_dianeparry_
From: Buenos Aires, ARG | Based: Barcelona, ESP
Practice: Paris, FRA
Travel weeks: 24
Birthday: December 3, 1964
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Catalan
Partners: Babolat
Socials: @martinvilar | LinkedIn
Previous:
Dulgheru, Zanevska, Espinosa, Garrigues, Candela, Hercog, Bovina, Ouahab, Leon, Pigossi
On tour since 1989:
2 top 20s, 4 top 30s, 10 top 100s, #3D, #3 ITF
Assisted with training at Davis Cup, BJKC
Former director, Saudi Tennis Federation
Dorian Descloix
WTA Active
Player: Lulu Sun, NZL | @lululsun
From: Saint Brès, France | Based: Saint Brès, FRA
Practice: Montpellier
Travel weeks: 25
Birthday: March 14, 1988
Languages: English, French
Partners: Artengo
Socials: @dorian_descloix | LinkedIn
Previous:
V. Azarenka, M. Puig, D. Yastremska, A. Pavlyuchenkova, A. Potapova; 2nd coach: D. Oceane; Hitting partner: G. Monfils
On tour since 2013:
US Open finalist with Vika, Cincinnati champion
University degree, sport science & physical ed.
Former ATP #666 singles, #330 doubles
Juan Mateus
ATP / WTA Active
Player: Nicolás Mejía, COL | @nicomejia00 | Varvara Lepchenko | @varyka1
From: Bogotá, COL | Based: Naples, FL, USA
Practice: Naples, FL
Travel weeks: 28
Birthday: September 13, 1977
Languages: English, Spanish, some Portuguese
Partners: Babolat
Socials: @juanfmateus13 | LinkedIn
Previous:
Coached #1 ITF players and top 25s
On tour since 2006:
Coached ITF World Jr. Finals, All Jr. Grand Slams,
Jr, Davis Cup coach and Youth Olympics 2018
Founder of ITM Tennis
Dante Gennaro
ATP Available
Player: Available | Part-time with Mariano Navone, ARG | @navonemariano
From: Rosario, ARG | Based: Barcelona, ESP
Practice: -
Travel weeks: 25
Birthday: May 14, 1993
Languages: English, Spanish
Partners: -
Socials: @dantegennaro | LinkedIn
Previous:
#48 Pedro Cachin, #90 E. Gómez
On tour since 2020:
Coaching former #1 ITF junior Tirante, 1 top 10 win
Worked with Ecuador team at Davis Cup
Former #69 ITF and ATP pro
Mike Digby
WTA Active
Player: Tamara Zidanšek, SLO | @tamarazidansek997
From: Norwich, ENG | Based: Sotogrande, ESP
Practice: SotoTennis Academy
Travel weeks: 40
Birthday: July 31, 1997
Languages: English, some Spanish
Partners: Joma, Yonex
Socials: @mikedigbyy | LinkedIn
Previous:
#70 ITF R. Gilheany; Traveling Coach: #2D Erin Routliffe, #4D Gaby Dabrowski
On tour since 2022:
Started as hitting partner: Wimbledon, ATP Finals
As traveling coach, helped win WTA 500
Lefty player, former NCAA college player
Eric Hechtman
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Miami, FL, USA | Based: Miami, FL, USA
Practice: Royal Palm Tennis Club, Director
Travel weeks: 20
Birthday: October 24, 1983
Languages: English
Partners: -
Socials: @erichechtman | LinkedIn
Previous:
V. Williams, S. Williams, G. Bouchard, P. Stearns, R. Montgomery, H. Baptiste
On tour since 2019:
All majors with Venus, Serena's final season
USPTA coach of the year
Former U. of Miami player, all-time leader in wins
Rob Steckley
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Toronto, CAN | Based: Toronto, CAN
Practice: Tennis Canada
Travel weeks: 35-40
Birthday: February 16, 1980
Languages: English
Partners: Hopeless Talent
Socials: @robsteckley | LinkedIn
Previous:
#21 A. Wozniak, #54 E. Gallovits-Hall, #27 #10D S. Mirza, #5 #1D L. Safarova, #19 D. Shapovalov, A. Pavlyuchenkova, Marina Stakusic
On tour since 2008:
3 Grand Slams doubles, 1 mixed, RG singles final
22 WTAs, 1 WTA Finals S/D, 2x Fed Cup champion
Led 6 players to CHs; Former Davis Cup player
Thomas Drouet
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: - | Based: Monaco, MON
Practice: Monaco, China
Travel weeks: 35-40
Birthday: May 17, 1983
Languages: English, French, Italian
Partners: Dunlop
Socials: @coachdrouet | LinkedIn
Previous:
#1D T. Babos, #7 M. Bartoli, #12 Q. Wang, #58 J. Cristian, #27 B. Tomic, K. Mladenovic, A. Pavlyuchenkova, A. Bogdan, A. Blinkova, A. Bondar, M. Zheng
On tour since 2011:
3 Grand Slam titles, 2 runner-up
20+ WTA/ATPs, 2 WTA 1000s, WTA Finals champion
The Cards Challenge founder
Benny Ebrahimzadeh
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Saarbrücken, GER | Based: Germany
Practice: -
Travel weeks: -
Birthday: January 3, 1980
Languages: English, German
Partners: -
Socials: @bennyebrahimzadeh | LinkedIn
Previous:
S. Wawrinka, #5 A. Kerber, #9 A. Petkovic, #32 J. Chardy, #62 A. Popyrin; Trained: D. Thiem, V. Azarenka, A. Pavlyuchenkova; Juniors: C. Gauff, S. Tsitsipas
On tour since 2010:
Led to top 5, 10, 20, US Open Jr. champion
1 WTA 1000 F, 2 WTA Finals, 1 GS SF, 2 GS QF
Broadcast: Eurosport, DAZN, Sky Sports, Prime
Kamau Murray
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Chicago, USA | Based: Chicago, USA
Practice: XS Tennis Academy, founder
Travel weeks: 30
Birthday: October 4, 1980
Languages: English
Partners: -
Socials: @kamaumurray | LinkedIn
Previous:
#3 S. Stephens, #27 M. Puig
On tour since 2015:
US Open champion, Roland Garros finalist
5 WTA titles, 6 runner-ups
$4.1M in college scholarships at XS Tennis
Robert Lindstedt, OLY
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Sundbyberg, SWE | Based: Miami, FL, USA
Practice: -
Travel weeks: 20-25
Birthday: March 19, 1977
Languages: English, Swedish, German
Partners: New Balance, Wilson
Socials: @robertlindstedt | LinkedIn
Previous:
#100 D. Kudla, #85 A. Tomjlianović
On tour since 2020:
2 WTAs, World Tennis League coach
Former ATP #3 doubles, 23 ATPs, SWE Hall of Fame
AO doubles champion, 4x Wimbledon finalist
Diego Veronelli
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Buenos Aires, ARG | Based: ARG
Practice: Buenos Aires, ARG
Travel weeks: 12-15
Birthday: December 5, 1979
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German
Partners: Head, New Balance, ESPN
Socials: @dveronelli
Previous:
Heather Watson, #100 J. Souza, #66 P. Ormaechea; Pre-season work: #27 M. Puig, #55 Ons Jabeur
On tour since 2010:
With Heather, won Wimbledon Mixed Doubles
3 WTA titles, BJKC co-captain Argentina 2020
Former ATP #170 , 10 ITF titles
Christian Zahalka
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Vienna, AUS | Based: Florida, USA
Practice: USTA, Evert, IMG
Travel weeks: TBD
Birthday: November 2, 1974
Languages: English, German, some Spanish and Japanese
Partners: Oakley, Head
Previous:
#3 G. Rusedski, #3 N. Petrova, #3 N. Davydenko (team), #4 K. Date, #16 Y. Nishioka, #16 T, Kokkinakis, #30 M. Doi, #3D K. Black, V. King, M Erakovic
On tour since 2000:
1 USO F, 6 Grand Slam SFs, doubles Grand Slam Ws
19 ATPs, 9 WTAs, wins vs. 10 former world #1s
Carlos Kirmayr
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: São Paulo, BRA | Based: Serra Negra, BRA
Practice: Kirmayr Tennis Academy
Travel weeks: -
Birthday: September 23, 1950
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Partners: Fila, Head
Socials: @kirmayroficial | LinkedIn
Previous:
#3 G. Sabatini, #3 C. Martinez, #3 A. Sanchez, N. Pereira
On tour since 1983:
US Open champion, Wimbledon finalist, all SFs
22 WTAs, Davis Cup coach, GPTCA BRA president
Former ATP #36, #6 doubles
Claudio Pistolesi
ATP / WTA Available
Player: Available
From: Rome, Italy | Based: Jacksonville, USA
Practice: JTCC Florida
Travel weeks: -
Birthday: August 25, 1967
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Partners FILA
Socials: @pistolesienterprise | LinkedIn
Previous:
R. Soderling, E. Ruusuvuori, D. Hantuchova, M. Seles (hitting partner)
On tour since 1997:
Led 2 players to top 5, many top 50s
10+ ATP/WTAs, Davis Cup team for Italy and Japan
Former Jr. world #1, ATP #71, Orange Bowl U18 1st