Ivan began playing tennis at age 6 and advanced through competitive ranks to the ITF Men’s Circuit. Over the past 17 years, he has dedicated himself to coaching, spending 15 years in the GCC region. His rich coaching experience includes working on both the ATP and WTA tours as well as serving as a touring coach for Junior ITF players. Ivan’s vision was to establish iQ Tennis Academy with the mission to support every player’s journey, whether aiming to pursue tennis professionally, enhance their skills, or simply enjoy the sport to its fullest. As a highly skilled player himself, Ivan has been a hitting partner to some of the world’s top tennis professionals, including Roger Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, Ana Ivanovic, Garbine Muguruza, and many others.

Tomas is a Slovakian tennis coach with over 10 years of experience and certification from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). He specializes in coaching mini and starter tennis players, helping young beginners develop a strong foundation. In addition to his coaching expertise, Tomas has gained valuable insights from attending all four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. His diverse experience and dedication make him a highly skilled and knowledgeable coach.

Maria began playing tennis at the age of 6 and competed regularly in the UAE until pursuing her degree. At 19, she earned her Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certification, becoming a licensed coach. With 11 years of coaching experience, she has worked with children and adults of all skill levels, dedicated to helping each player reach their potential.

Abdulla, together with Ivan, are the founders of iQ Tennis Academy. Abdulla began playing tennis at the age of 7 in the Czech Republic and competed regularly until moving back to Dubai, where he continued to nurture his passion for the sport. Together, they established iQ Tennis Academy with a shared vision to help every player achieve their goals.

Iva has been playing tennis for the past 17 years. After earning her master’s degree in Sports Management from Charles University in Prague, she became a licensed tennis coach. With over six years of coaching experience, her primary focus is on helping players improve their skills while also teaching them to fully enjoy the many aspects of tennis. Iva’s coaching philosophy balances performance enhancement with fostering a genuine passion for the game.

Jakub is a former professional tennis player. In his coaching career, he has guided over 1,000 clients of all ages and skill levels across six countries. He has served as a sparring partner for WTA and ITF professionals, led German tennis clubs, and taught at renowned tennis academies. His coaching emphasizes not only tennis technique but also motor skills, fitness, and sports nutrition education.