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Wim Fissette, BEL

    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

    Anton Dubrov

    WTA Active

    Player: Aryna Sabalenka | @arynasabalenka


    From: Minsk, Belarus | Based: Dubai, UAE & Minsk, Belarus

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: 35-40


    Birthday: June 18, 1995

    Languages: English, Russian


    Partners: IM8

    Social: @antoniodubrov


    Previous: 

    Travel for some WTAs and Slams with A. Sasnovich, V. Azarenka and A. Sabalenka


    On tour since 2019:

    2019 Joined Aryna's team

    2016-2018 Belarusian Jr. team assistant coach 

    2015 Belarusian National team hitting partner

    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

    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

    Tomáš Josefus

    ATP Active

    Player: Jakub Menšík, CZE


    From: Hlucin, Czechia | Based: Prostejov, Czechia

    Practice: TK AGROFERT Prostějov

    Travel weeks: 25-30


    Birthday: August 17, 1987

    Languages: English, Czech


    Partners: Yonex

    Socials: -


    Previous: 

    S. Bejlek & L. Klimovičová (Wimbledon Jrs. SF)

    Travelling coach of ITF #8 D, Svrcina


    On tour since 2024:

    Davis Cup assistant coach for Czechia; National coach U14 U18, Paris 2024 Summer Olympics;

    With Jakub since 2019: ATP 1000 Miami W, ATP 250 Doha F, Newcomer of the Year 2024

    Ivan Cinkus

    ATP Active

    Player: Arthur Fils, FRA @arthur.fils


    From: Zagreb, CRO | Based: Zagreb, CRO

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: 40 (full-time)


    Birthday: February 19, 1980

    Languages: English, Croatian, some Italian


    Partners: Head

    Socials: -


    Previous: 

    #3 M. Čilić (6 years), #28 M. Kecmanović (2 years)


    On tour since 2015:

    Australian Open & Wimbledon Final with Marin

    Finished #6 2016-17 & #7 2018, Cincinnati champion

    Former ATP #404 singles, #216 doubles

    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

    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: -

    Socials: @pipinsad | LinkedIn


    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

    Michael Logarzo

    WTA Active

    Player: Daria Saville, AUS | @daria_sav


    From: Melbourne, AUS | Based: Melbourne, AUS

    Practice: ML Tennis (Founder / Owner)

    Travel weeks: 15-20


    Birthday: January 17, 1979

    Languages: English, Italian


    Partners: Yonex

    Socials: @michaellogarzotennis | LinkedIn | Website


    Previous:

    #64 Evie Dominikovic, #Zoe Hives #140, Monique Barry


    On tour since 2007:

    1 WTA title, WTA 500 SF, ITF Pro Circuit titles

    BJKC Representatives; WTCA Spirit of Coaching Award; Former ATP pro and #1 Aussie junior.

    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

    Eric Hechtman

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available | Part-time with Hailey Baptiste


    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

    Kristof Vliegen

    ATP Available

    Player: Available


    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, #50 Zizou Bergs


    On tour since 2012:

    2 ATPs, 6 finals

    Davis Cup assistant coach BEL & NED

    Former ATP top 30, Wimbledon Jr. Champion

    Dimitris Chatzinikolaou

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available | Part-Time Stefanos Tsitsipas, GRE @stefanostsitsipas98


    From: Athens, GRE | Based: Athens, GRE

    Practice: Monaco / Chatzinikolaou Tennis Academy (Athens)

    Travel weeks: 40


    Birthday: October 6, 1979

    Languages: English, Greek


    Partners: Wilson

    Socials: @chatzinikolaou_dimitris


    Previous: 

    Head coach to multiple national champions in Greek Junior and Men’s categories


    On tour since 2017:

    ATP 500 Dubai with Stefanos

    Davis Cup, National team coach 2019-24

    Olympic team coach, Greece, Paris 2024

     

    Peter Lucassen

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available


    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

    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

    Benny Ebrahimzadeh

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available


    From: Saarbrücken, GER | Based: GER

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: -


    Birthday: January 3, 1980

    Languages: English, German


    Partners: ASICS

    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

    Dorian Descloix

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available


    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

    Romina Oprandi

    WTA Available

    Player: Available, currently with WTA 150-700s


    From: Bern, Switzerland | Based: Bern, Switzerland

    Practice: oro tennisacademy (Owner)

    Travel weeks: Open


    Birthday: March 29, 1986

    Languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French


    Partners: Fourteen, Solinco, Babolat

    Socials: @rominaoprandi13 | LinkedIn | Website


    Previous: 

    Former WTA 32, coaching since 2020


    On tour since 2005:

    As player, top10 wins: Clijsters, Stosur, Kuznetsova, Schiavone; 1 WTA doubles with Muguruza, 36 ITFs (s/d), Orange Bowl champion

    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

    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

    Laurence Courtois, OLY

    WTA Available

    Player: Available or technical consultant


    From: Brecht, Belgium | Based: Brecht, Belgium

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: 10 weeks (2025), 25 weeks (2026)


    Birthday: January 18, 1976

    Languages: English, Flemish, French


    Partners: Vieux Jeu

    Socials: @courtois_laurence | LinkedIn


    Previous:

    ITF players, early pros


    On tour since X:

    7 years as BJKC assistant coach

    Former WTA #35, #29D, Wimbledon Jr. champion

    Fed Cup champion for Team Belgium

    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

    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

    Socials: @zman2.0 | LinkedIn


    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

    Ezra Stump

    Available

    Player: Available


    From: Montpellier, FRA | Based: Open to relocate

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: 20 minimum


    Birthday: August 29, 1979

    Languages: English, French


    Partners: ASICS (Consultant)

    Socials: @ezra_stump | LinkedIn


    Previous:

    ATP: #42 B. Bonzi, #150 A. Hoang, #180 P. Jubb, #158 T. L. Wu, #135 A. Escoffier. WTA: #103 K. Zhang, #171 L. Chang


    On tour since 2015:

    ATP 250 Metz title and first top 10 win with Bonzi

    Have been coaching at ITFs since 2007

    13-year consultant for ASICS Tennis

    Andrei Cociasu

    ATP / WTA Available

    Player: Available


    From: Bucharest, ROU | Based: Bucharest, ROU

    Practice: DA² Bucharest (owner)

    Travel weeks: 30


    Birthday: July 10, 1992

    Languages: English, French, Romanian


    Partners: -

    Socials: @andreicociasu


    Previous:

    Head coach: #32 S. Cirstea, #51 G. Ruse, #140 J. Cristian, #163 I. Oz, #173 I. Bara, #64D V. Cornea; Assistant coach: #13 L. Fernandez; Hitting partner: #2 S. Halep


    On tour since 2016:

    Multiple WTA finals, RG QF singles, USO QF doubles

    Former ATP player

    Bachelors degree in Psychology

    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

    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

    Mike Digby

    WTA Available

    Player: Available


    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

    Gianluca Carbone

    ATP Available

    Player: Available 


    From: Treviso, Italy | Based: Treviso, Italy

    Practice: -

    Travel weeks: 30-35


    Birthday: January 31, 1974

    Languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French


    Partners: -

    Socials: @gianlucacarbonecoach | LinkedIn


    Previous:

    #40 A. Ramos Vinolas (from 98 ATP), #127 L. Giustino (from 276 ATP), #650, K. Tamm (from 1400 ATP)


    On tour since 2011:

    Tennis coach and Physical Trainer specialized in injury prevention and biomechanics

    Bachelor’s in Sport Science (ISEF Roma), FITP, PTR

    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

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