TAG International Tennis Academy
About Us
Coach Tan Xu Teng (XT) is the Founder and Managing Partner of TAG International, established in Singapore in 2001. With 25+ years in the tennis industry, TAG has coached more than 10,000+ students. The academy has managed the tennis programs of many prestigious clubs. As a result, TAG International is widely recognised as Singapore’s top tennis academy for personalised private and group lessons.
Coach XT is a highly accomplished player. He represented Singapore at the ASEAN University Games 2004, winning an individual Bronze Medal in Men’s Singles. He is also a Singapore Men’s Singles and Doubles A Division Champion. He is widely regarded as one of the top Singaporean men’s tennis players. Moreover, his contributions to Singapore tennis were recognised by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). They invited him as a keynote speaker at the prestigious WTA Coaches Conference during the Singapore Finals in 2017.
In addition, Coach XT pioneered Singapore’s first sheltered indoor tennis courts. He opened Winchester Tennis Arena in 2015. The venue was designed as a gathering place for top players, competitive teams, and social groups. Junior players can now train in Singapore year-round. They no longer need to worry about inclement weather interrupting their sessions.
Vision for TAG International Tennis Academy
Coach XT’s vision of hiring only the very best players turned coaches from the region has set the direction for TAG International Tennis Academy which has surely and steadily, grown over the years. The competitive experiences of Coach XT and the team of Coaches led us to establish Singapore’s leading tennis academy where it produces top national juniors players.
Coach XT interviewed by Channel 8 News
Other Ventures
Xu Teng is also a well respected industry veteran in the entertainment and restaurant scene with his multi-award winning Wave House Sentosa that celebrated its tenth year anniversary in 2019. Wave House Sentosa has won many industry awards such as Singapore Tourism Board’s Singapore Tourism Award, IS-Magazine’s (now SG Magazine) Best Activity and Best Beach Bar in Singapore Awards, and numerous Best of Singapore and TripAdvisor Awards.
He also started, 実柚 ~みゆ ~ Miyu, a Japanese Omasake restaurant in September 2019 located at Duxton Road. Curating the finest Japanese omakase experience with the sincerest prices.
TAG International Tennis Academy
Where Champions Learn to Play
Winchester Tennis Arena
Where it’s Game On, Always
Our Credentials & Certifications
TAG International Tennis Academy is fully accredited and certified to deliver professional tennis coaching in Singapore.
Academy Accreditations
- ITF Certified Coaching Academy — Coaches trained to International Tennis Federation standards
- Tennis Singapore Accredited — Officially recognised by the national governing body for tennis in Singapore
- ActiveSG Partner Academy — Authorised provider for ActiveSG Tennis Academy programmes
Head Coach Credentials — Coach XT Tan
- ITF Level 2 Certified Coach — International Tennis Federation coaching certification
- Tennis Singapore Accredited Coach
- ITF Men’s 35+ World Ranking #56
- ASEAN University Games 2004 — Represented Singapore; Bronze Medal, Men’s Singles
- Singapore Men’s Singles & Doubles A Division Champion
- WTA Coaches Conference Speaker — Invited keynote, Singapore Finals 2017
- ActiveSG Tennis Academy Senior Coach
- NUS Law Graduate — LLB (Hons), National University of Singapore
Track Record
- Founded in 2001 — over 25 years of continuous operation in Singapore
- More than 10,000 students coached across all ages and levels
- Multiple SEA Games Singapore Representatives produced
- Davis Cup and Fed Cup Singapore players developed through our junior programmes
- Team of 15 certified tennis coaches covering all areas of Singapore
