Player's Journey: From Academy to Pro
Articles under the Player's Journey: From Academy to Pro category.
Alex de Minaur's Spanish Club Roots and Rise to the ATP Top 10
From Club Atlético Montemar and 40-15 in Alicante to the ATP top 10, Alex de Minaur built a game on clay-first habits, dense club competition, and a long bond with coach Adolfo Gutiérrez, then scaled up with Tennis Australia’s support.
From Siberia to Cannes: Andreeva from Elite Tennis to ALL IN
How a move from Siberia to the French Riviera, from Jean‑René Lisnard’s Elite Tennis Center to Jo‑Wilfried Tsonga’s ALL IN Academy with coach Conchita Martínez, shaped Mirra Andreeva’s variety-first game and rapid rise.
From Villena to Slams: Alcaraz’s JC Ferrero Academy path
How a move from his family club in El Palmar to JC Ferrero Equelite in Villena built Carlos Alcaraz’s all-court aggression, fitness, and mindset, and how smart scheduling turned a gifted teen into a multiple Grand Slam champion.
From the Dolomites to World No. 1: Sinner’s Piatti Path
How a ski kid from the Italian Alps moved to Riccardo Piatti’s academy, learned in tight coaching groups, lived by a disciplined daily plan, and timed a team change to reach the top. Parent-ready lessons and practical takeaways inside.
From Florida to France: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam Academy Path
Coco Gauff’s rise was not a straight line. It was a smart loop: training blocks at Mouratoglou Academy, targeted USTA Player Development time in Orlando, and a 2023 coaching pivot that turned momentum into a US Open title. Here is the repeatable plan.