Nikola Zajelac - High Performance Tennis Coach

New Territories
Hong Kong

I am accomplished Tennis Coach and manager with over 20 years of experience working with top-ranked players (Jovana Jaksic WTA 102, Nikola Milojevic ITF Juniors No. 1 and ATP 125, Coleman Wong ATP 183, Cody Wong ITF Juniors No.18 and WTA 319).

As a graduate in Sports management, I have a more than 15 years of experience running a various tennis businesses. I oversee the strategic planning and execution of tennis programs. My responsibilities include coordinating tournaments, managing coaching staff and fostering community engagement through outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

Graduated Sports Manager – Faculty of Management in Sport 2001 – 2005, Belgrade Serbia
Graduated Tennis Trainer – University of Sport -1997 – 2000, Belgrade, Serbia
Physiotherapist – Medical High School -1993 – 1997,
International Tennis Federation certified coach.
ITF Level 2

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Nikola direct for more information on his availability and salary requirements
He can be contacted via WhatsApp or Email
WhatsApp: +85297910015
Email: nikolazajelac@gmail.com

Further information

Coaching achievements
- Hong Yi Cody Wong World No.156 in Doubles, World No.319 in Singles; (2016 – 2022)
  No. 1 Juniors in HK, No. 18 Juniors in the world; US Open juniors semi-finalist; Australian
  Open juniors quarter-finalist; 3 Pro singles titles and 17 Pro doubles titles.
- Coleman Wong World No.183 (2022)
  The first HK male tennis player in the top 200 in the ATP singles ranking. Tour coach – Vietnam semi-finalist in singles , winner in doubles. Tour coach – Jakarta semi-finalist in
  singles, runner-up in doubles.
- Bojana Jovanovski – World No.32
- Hitting partner to Bojana Nikola Milojevic – World No. 125 (2007 – 2009)
- Coach of Nikola Milojevic. Best ATP ranking No.125. Number 1 Juniors in the World 2013
- Jovana Jaksic – World No. 102 (2007 – 2009)
  Coach of Jovana Jaksic , 17 singles titles and 4 doubles titles on the ITF Women’s Circuit

Performance Analysis: analyzing player performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and devising strategies for improvement.
Tennis Science: Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in sports science, training methodologies, and technology used in tennis coaching.
Sports Psychology: Understanding the mental and emotional aspects of the game, and how they can impact player performance and success
Tournament and Competition: Expertise in the competitive aspect of tennis, including organizing tournaments, managing player schedules, and strategizing for match

Experience

High performance Tennis Coach at Hong Kong Sports Institute, Hong Kong Sports Institute 08/2016 – 04/2025 Hong Kong

HKSI – government’s elite sports organization. Elite sports training systems result in sustainable world-class sports results.

2021-present Coach in charge of the HK men’s Pro/ Davis Cup team.

2020-2021 10 Doubles ITF Pro titles. Eudice Chong

Four Pro singles titles with Hong Yi Cody Wong, WTA highest Singles No. 319
Twenty Pro doubles titles with Hong Yi Cody Wong. WTA highest Doubles No. 156]
Five ITF Juniors singles titles, Seven ITF Juniors doubles titles.Hong Yi Cody Wong
2020 ITF Juniors No. 18. Hong Yi Cody Wong
2020 QF Australian Open Juniors singles, Hong Yi Cody Wong
2019 R16 Wimbledon Juniors singles, SF US Open Juniors doubles, Hong Yi Cody Wong
2018 Team Captain HK Juniors Davis Cup Team, World finals, Budapest

Belgrade Diplomatic Club Head Tennis Coach 2013 – 2015, Belgrade, Serbia

Organizing sports programs and events for the elite members, business leaders, diplomats and ambassadors.

Tennis Club Palilula – Founder/Sports Director2007 – 2012, Belgrade

Development and implementation of a long term business plan. Budgeting and cooperation with government’s bodies (Ministry of Sports and Tennis Association of Serbia).
Management and overseeing club’s programs, coaching and facility department. Tournament organization, various tournaments (Nationals, Tennis Europe, ITF Juniors/Pro).

National Juniors Tennis Team of Serbia