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Stephan de Kock (born 22 November 1983 - Gabriel Stephanus de Kock) is a South African professional tennis coach and former collegiate player. He is known for coaching several top ATP and WTA doubles players, including Raven Klaasen, Michael Venus, Rajeev Ram, Dominic Inglot, Oliver Marach, and Ben McLachlan.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]De Kock was born in Pretoria, South Africa. He attended the prestigious Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, known for its academic and sporting excellence. He later moved to the United States, where he played collegiate tennis at Francis Marion University in South Carolina.[2]
Coaching career
[edit]De Kock began coaching on the ATP Tour in 2008 and has since become known for his work with elite doubles teams on the ATP circuit.[3]
He is also affiliated with Solinco, a global tennis brand that sponsors elite players and coaches.[4]
Notable players coached
[edit]He has coached or worked with the following top players:
- Raven Klaasen – former ATP doubles World No. 9 and South African Davis Cup player[5]
- Michael Venus – 2017 Roland Garros men’s doubles champion
- Rajeev Ram – US Open doubles champion and Olympic silver medalist
- Dominic Inglot – ATP doubles titleholder and 2015 Davis Cup winner with Great Britain
- Oliver Marach – Grand Slam finalist and former World No. 2 in doubles
- Ben McLachlan – ATP doubles specialist representing Japan
Major achievements
[edit]De Kock has guided his players to:
- Over 50 ITF Futures Tour titles
- Over 30 titles on the ATP Challenger Tour
- 18 ATP Tour titles
- Masters 1000 victories at the Shanghai Masters (2016) and Indian Wells Masters (2017)
- Two Grand Slam finals appearances:
ATP 500 Titles
[edit]De Kock has coached players to victories at the following ATP 500 events:
- Halle Open – 3 titles
- Washington, D.C.
- Tokyo
National coaching
[edit]De Kock served as assistant coach of the South African Davis Cup team in 2017.[3] He also coached the South African National U18 team from 2013 to 2017, and was national coach at the All Africa Games in 2011.
Certifications
[edit]- ATP Tour Coach
- GPTCA A-Level International Coach – ATP Certified
- ITF Certified Coach
Personal life
[edit]De Kock lives in Cape Town, South Africa. In addition to working with professional athletes, he mentors aspiring coaches and players worldwide.
References
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