Tennis Academy Singapore – Sanwa X, Est. 2004
Sanwa X Tennis Academy is one of Singapore’s most established and respected tennis academies. Founded in 2004 by Head Coach Wataru Ochi, we have spent two decades developing tennis players — from first-time beginners to national and international competitors. Today, moreover, we are led by Head Coach Wataru Ochi (越智亘) and Director of Tennis Kento Takeuchi (竹内研人), a former ATP Tour professional, bringing an unparalleled level of professional coaching expertise to Singapore players of all ages and abilities. Learn more about our academy.
About Sanwa X Tennis Academy
Sanwa X was built on a simple but powerful belief: that every player, regardless of their starting point, deserves access to genuinely excellent coaching. Too much of the tennis instruction available in Singapore comes from coaches whose own playing experience barely extends beyond club level. At Sanwa X, however, our coaches have competed on the ATP and WTA Tours, reached Grand Slam main draws, and represented their countries at the Olympic Games. As a result, the depth of knowledge this experience brings to every lesson is genuinely transformative.
Our History
Coach Wataru Ochi founded the academy in Singapore in 2004 after an illustrious coaching career in Japan, where he guided players including Ai Sugiyama (French Open doubles finalist 2007) and Go Soeda (career-high ATP World No. 47). His vision was to create a coaching environment that matched the standards of the best tennis academies in Japan. Furthermore, he wanted to make that level of coaching available to the broader Singaporean community. Under Coach XT (Xu Teng) — also the founder of TAG International Tennis Academy and a WTA-conference keynote speaker — Sanwa X subsequently expanded its footprint, its programmes, and its reputation as a premier tennis academy in Singapore. Read the coaches’ full playing and coaching records at their official profiles: Coach Ochi and Coach Takeuchi.
Our Programmes
We offer a comprehensive range of tennis programmes to suit every age and level. In particular, our most popular offerings include:
- Tennis Lessons Singapore — all ages and levels
- Group Lessons — adult and junior group programmes
- Private Lessons — 1-on-1 coaching packages
- Kids Tennis Lessons — from age 4
- Junior Tennis — development pathway to competition
Our Facilities
We are based at the rooftop courts of NTU@one-north, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, Singapore 138664 — an outstanding facility with well-maintained courts, excellent amenities, and easy access from Buona Vista MRT (East-West and Circle lines). Additionally, all courts are properly equipped and maintained to the standard our coaches and students expect. See our location page for directions and parking details.
Part of a Wider Coaching Network
Sanwa X operates within the TAG International Tennis Academy group. For advanced players seeking high-performance development, our coaches work in close partnership with Coach XT, a leading tennis coach in Singapore. And many of our adult students now cross-train on the pickleball court — PickleChoo runs Singapore’s premier public pickleball venues and coaching.
Why Choose Sanwa X?
- 20+ years of coaching excellence in Singapore
- Coached by former ATP Tour professionals
- Proven junior development pathway to competition
- Warm, inclusive community for all ages
- Outstanding facilities at one-north, Buona Vista
Frequently Asked Questions – Tennis Academy Singapore
Sanwa X has been coaching tennis in Singapore since 2004, making it one of the most established tennis academies in the country with over two decades of experience.
Sanwa X is based at NTU@one-north and Buona Vista in Singapore, with courts available 7 days a week for lessons and practice.
Sanwa X offers group lessons, private coaching, junior development, adult programmes, ladies groups, competitive training, and corporate tennis sessions for all skill levels.
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