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Thorben Sannen

International tennis coach

Who is Thorben Sannen?

"Great players aren’t born, they’re built through habits and relentless improvement."

Thorben’s ambition is clear: to grow as a coach, learn from the best in the sport, collaborate with top athletes, and, ultimately, guide one of his players to a Grand Slam victory.

Thorben Sannen is a high-performance tennis coach and hitting partner with a focus on intensity, discipline, and habit formation. A former top-ranked national and ITF competitor, he translates his on-court experience into expert guidance and mindset development for his players.

After his playing career, Thorben transitioned into coaching, becoming known for his energetic and flexible style. He excels at guiding players to develop a professional mindset. Since 2024, he has been coaching national top-35 players and international ITF juniors, focusing on establishing clear training habits and conducting intensive sessions.

As a hitting partner, he has worked with top-flight players at ATP, WTA, and international tournaments, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Elena Rybakina, Daniil Medvedev, and Jessica Pegula.

 

His ability to adapt to various playstyles makes him a valuable asset at any level.

Achievements

Ranked in Belgium’s top 50 as an A-player at 18 (2020) and competing on the ITF World Tennis Tour from 2021 to 2024.

Coach of Alycia Parks, ex-WTA-40, in 2026.

Assistant coach to Yanina Wickmayer in 2024, working with head coach Ann Devries.

Official hitting partner at the WTA 1000 and ATP 500 tournaments in Dubai (2023–2025), supporting players such as Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz, Felix Auger Aliassime, Sofia Kenin, and Elise Mertens.

Sparring partner at the European Open (ATP 250 in 2022) and official sparring partner for Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024.

Travelling coach for Belgian and international Tennis Europe and ITF Tour players.

Media Coverage

Thorben Sannen’s journey is gaining attention beyond the court. Through features, interviews and media mentions, his work is being recognised for its ambition, discipline and long-term vision in tennis.

Sponsors

"Thorben is a loyal partner that gives us amazing visibility."

Meaningful sponsorships are built on shared belief, trust and long-term alignment. Thorben is proud to be supported by partners who recognise his potential, respect his work ethic and believe in the direction of his journey. Their backing plays an important role in helping him pursue excellence with focus, consistency and purpose.

Contact

Thorben welcomes conversations with brands, media outlets and organisations that value ambition, professionalism and long-term partnership. Whether the opportunity involves sponsorship, media coverage or a strategic collaboration, this is the right place to connect.

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