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Stephan de Kock

ATP Tour Coach / South Africa

A proven ATP coach who has guided elite players to Grand Slam finals, Masters 1000 titles, and deep runs at the Nitto ATP Finals.

Athlete Stats
Currently Coaching:

Petros Tsitsipas

Hometown

Pretoria, SA

Racquet

Whiteout 305

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Tour Bite

RIGHT-HANDED, TWO HANDED BACKHAND

Stefan de Kock is a seasoned ATP coach, currently guiding Petros Tsitsipas and known for developing top-tier talent. His coaching résumé includes leading players to multiple ATP Tour titles, including Masters 1000 victories at Indian Wells (2017) and Shanghai (2015), as well as ATP 500 triumphs in Halle and Washington. His athletes have competed on the sport’s biggest stages, reaching Grand Slam finals at the Australian Open (2014) and Wimbledon (2018), along with multiple appearances at the Nitto ATP Finals, where his player reached the final in 2019.

List of Accomplishments

  • Guided players to victories at Shanghai in 2015 and Indian Wells in 2017

  • Coached athletes to multiple titles, notably in Halle (2015, 2016, 2019) and Washington (2019)

  • Director of Tennis at the Sinnet International Tennis Academy

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