Alexander Waske
Founder, CEO and head coach
Alexander Waske is the founder, CEO and heart and soul of the Tennis University. He was himself former world-class tennis player and German Davis Cup hero. Best ATP single ranking # 89 and best ATP double ranking # 16. Alexander Waske has also coached Tommy Haas, Andrea Petkovic, Angelique Kerber, Jurgen Melzer and Michael Berrer in the past. He currently manages Michael Mmoh on the ATP Tour.
Nationality:
German
Current player:
San Diego State University from 1997-2000
turned pro in 2000
2002 Grand Slam debut by qualifying at Wimbledon and reaching 2nd round
2004 Davis Cup debut for Germany
2005 winning World Team Cup with Germany, semifinals at the Australian Open in doubles and quarterfinals at Wimbledon in doubles
2006 semifinals French Open doubles
Biggest wins:
2002 aginst Carlos Moya in Tokyo
2004 against Goran Ivanisevic in Munich
2005 against Rafael Nadal in Halle
Alexander’s Stories
INSIDE TU #17 – CROSSOVERS
This week some Japanese players visit Tennis-University. Alexander Waske personally takes care of the guests in taking the players through the cross over footwork pattern from the forehand and backhand side. In addition, for our guests they perform fitness and...
Interview with Tennis Traveller
Our founder and head coach has been interviewed by the founder of a media as well as recommendation platform called Tennis Traveller. We are thankful for your great questions and this entertaining chat, Susanne. Newest stories
INSIDE TU #9 – MOMENT OF SILENCE
Alexander Waske talks you through the focus needed to execute a serve at a high level. The moment of silence: where the players eyes are fixed on the preparation phase brings the player to optimum focus and prevents them from being distracted by surrounding movements....
INSIDE TU #17 – CROSSOVERS
This week some Japanese players visit Tennis-University. Alexander Waske personally takes care of the guests in taking the players through the cross over footwork pattern from the forehand and backhand side. In addition, for our guests they perform fitness and...
Interview with Tennis Traveller
Our founder and head coach has been interviewed by the founder of a media as well as recommendation platform called Tennis Traveller. We are thankful for your great questions and this entertaining chat, Susanne. Newest stories
INSIDE TU #9 – MOMENT OF SILENCE
Alexander Waske talks you through the focus needed to execute a serve at a high level. The moment of silence: where the players eyes are fixed on the preparation phase brings the player to optimum focus and prevents them from being distracted by surrounding movements....
INSIDE TU #4 – 45 SECONDS DRILL
In this edition of Inside TU, Alexander Waske makes an appearance! This exercise is performed as a high intensity drill where the coach will take their position 1 step behind the T-Line volleying back to the player. The player must stay aggressive with their ground...