Sergio Gaoni

Sergio started his coaching career here in South Australia working with Tennis SA in their post Junior program, but soon moved overseas to coach in Singapore. He later co- founded one of the largest tennis academies in the Middle East (Dubai), and after 20 years away has decided to move back home. Sergio has learnt his craft not only through international coaching courses but by being exposed to a variety of world renowned coaches like Juan Carlos Ferrero, Toni Nadal and Judy Murray. Communication, knowledge, motivation, structure and customer service are important elements that Sergio brings to his coaching style on court and off court.

Personal Playing Career

• ATP world singles ranking 697
• ATP world doubles ranking 827
• ITF Junior world ranking 21
• Australian Open junior semi finalist in Singles
• Competed at Wimbledon, French Open, Italian Open as a junior
• Member of the 18/u Tennis Australian Overseas Touring Team
• National ranking 1 (18/u)

Coaching Career

• Tennis 360 in the UAE, Co- founder, and Head Coach
  • 5 venues, 15 coaches, tennis, padel, beach and pickleball courts
• Indonesian Tennis federation, Touring Coach
  • U16 Junior Davis Cup finished 1st in Australasia and 9th in the world group
• Head Coach at Anglo-Chinese School (Singapore)
  • Lead them to multiple national titles

Qualifications

• RPT Tennis Director
• USPTA Elite professional
• ITF level 1 coaching
• Tennis Australia JD qualified coach 
• First Aid Certified 
• Working with childrens check