The Manor Elite Tennis Academy with Edina Gallovits
This program is designed to produce nationally ranked junior players and develop their talent to obtain a college tennis scholarship.
The program is piloted for Southern and National Tournament players, and the class focuses on technical, tactical, physical and mental skills.
The program currently consists of practice:
- Monday – Thursday (4 days per week)
- 3:00 to 5:15 pm - Tennis
- 5:15 to 5:30 pm - Snack Break
- 5:30 to 6:30 pm - Off the court training with Coach Ted
Ashton Bowers, a Manor Elite Academy student, is the first Atlantean junior player to qualify for a Grand Slam after Coco Gauff. Ashton joined the Elite Tennis Program in 2018 and is currently ranked #47 in the world.
We are extremely proud that she qualified to play in the 2023 Australian Open Juniors. What a huge achievement and testament to the dedicated programming the Tennis team has developed to help mentor and steer junior players.
A Top Tennis Facility in Atlanta
The Manor Tennis Center features 16 tennis courts comprised of six hard, six clay, and four indoor courts.
The staff caters to all ages and levels, with multiple instructors offering private lessons, group instruction, and clinics for kids and adults. There is even a Beginner Tennis Clinic that promises to help adults learn to play and enjoy the game of tennis in just three weeks. Plus, for players who want to see their game from a different perspective, The Manor Tennis Center has the ability to show you a video analysis of your latest match.
The staff promotes ALTA and USTA leagues while also conducting tournaments, round-robin events, and competitive matches. In addition, there is a fully-stocked Pro Shop for the latest gear.
Tennis Birthday Party
Celebrate your little champ's special day with a tennis theme. Your child and any number of guests can enjoy themselves playing games and having fun on the court.
All Year Round Junior Program
An engaging and inclusive experience tailored for young individuals aged 4 to 16. This program is open to both boys and girls and accommodates all skill levels. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, they can enjoy a half-day or full-day of diverse and exciting activities, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience for every participant.
Video Analysis Packages
Do you want to understand how to improve your strategy or determine your best game style? A variety of packages are available to analyze your stroke and receive feedback.
Alejandro Garcia
Regional Director of Racquet Sports
Serving since 2009
678-393-7727 ext. 2
About Alejandro
Alejandro Garcia joined The Manor Golf and Country Club staff in August of 2009. Developing and participating in tennis programs and events, he is working to increase member participation by actively promoting high caliber private and group lessons, junior programs from beginner to national rank players, tennis tournaments, and ALTA and USTA leagues. He leads a staff of 30 professionals in all 3 clubs and looks forward to growth, his tennis program has been awarded as national team of excellence. Alejandro previously served as Director of Tennis at the TCA/Midtown Athletic Club in Atlanta from 2005 - 2009. At Midtown, he successfully led a team of ten tennis professionals and acted as a positive role model for the program.A Master Certified Professional, Alejandro was an All-American singles and doubles player at Abraham Baldwin College, where he also served as Assistant Coach. Originally from Venezuela, He was top 5 in the nation and top 35 players in South America.
Javier Blanco
Head Tennis Professional
Serving since 2010
About Javier
Javier Blanco joined the Manor Golf and Country Club Staff in September 2009. Javier helps the Director of Tennis guide the growth of the Tennis program. In addition to the adult program, Javier’s current focus is growing our junior/adult program and introducing junior tournaments to the Manor. He came from TCA/Midtown Athletic Club in Atlanta, where he served as Head Tennis Professional from 2008 – 2010. Before Midtown, Javier worked in Florida for over 14 years as an assistant tennis director at the Extreme Tennis Academy and The Nick Bollettieri International Tennis Academy. Javier had the opportunity to work with world class tennis players like Maria Sharapova and Alexandra Stevenson among others. In Venezuela, Javier was a top 10 Nationally Ranked player during his junior years. He has been a USPTR Certified Professional since 1992.Contact Javier at javier.blanco@clubcorp.com.
Vitek Wild
Master Tennis Professional
Serving since 2011
About Vitek
Vitek Wild joined The Manor Golf and Country Club staff in August of 2011. Vitek teaches all levels of players – Jrs, & Adults. Vitek has over 20 years of teaching experience and specializes in high level tennis players. From 2008 to 2011 he taught with Alejandro & Javier at TCA/Midtown Athletic Club in Atlanta. All 3 pros have been working together for 15 years.Originally from Prague, Czech Republic, Vitek’s success in tennis began early with a world ranking as a junior by the international Tennis Federation. He came to play his collegiate tennis in the U.S. at Bowling Green State University in Ohio where he still holds the record for most combined singles and doubles wins. Vitek also holds the distinction of being Alejandro’s doubles partner! He is a USPTR Certified Professional.Contact Vitek at vitek.wild@clubcorp.com.
Gustavo Anzola
Master Tennis Professional
Serving since 2014
About Gustavo
Gustavo Joined the Manor on August of 2014. He will focus on the growth of our Junior Program and Adult program during the afternoon and evenings.Gustavo is a former nationally ranked junior in Venezuela, and a Scholarship Athlete at the University of Tennessee. Upon graduation, Anzola taught at the Tennis Academy of the South and Nike Tennis Camps, where he coached nationally ranked players, before becoming Windermere Tennis Director from 2008-2014.At Windermere, Anzola led a team of 4 staff members and led several USTA and ALTA adult teams to division, city and state championships. Anzola brings an immense amount of tennis knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Gustavo is a member of the United States Tennis Professional Association.Contact Gustavo at gustavo.anzola@clubcorp.com.
Alida Jakovenko
Master Tennis Professional
Serving since 2017
About Alida
Alida Jakovenko joined The Manor Golf and Country Club team in August of 2017. She assists the Director of Tennis with the growth of the Adult Program in the mornings as well as the High Performance Junior Academy Program in the afternoons. Alida has over 13 years of coaching experience with two years as the assistant coach for the University of Buffalo women’s tennis team. In addition to coaching Division 1 tennis, she has been teaching/focusing on 10 and Under Tennis, as well as juniors and adults.Alida started playing tennis when she was seven years old in Timisoara, Romania. She became a top Junior player for her country before going to play on the WTA tour, reaching a top 300 singles ranking. Alida was then recruited to play for Florida State University where she played #1 Singles and Doubles during her collegiate career.Alida has two wonderful daughters, Emma and Maia, whom she has been coaching since they were three years old. Alida is a Certified PTR Professional.Contact Ali...
Edina Hall
High Performance Tennis Professional
Serving since 2020
About Edina
Edina is a former professional tennis player from Romania. Her career highest singles ranking of No. 54 WTA was achieved in April 2008. She has competed in the Main Draw of all 4 Grand Slams and has made it to the 2nd round in all of them. In March 2010 she reached the semifinals of singles in Acapulco, Mexico losing in 3 sets to Venus Williams. She had victories over numerous top players like Roland Garros finalist Sara Errani, US Open semifinalist Angelique Kerber, World No.1 doubles player Roberta Vinci, US Open Champion Samantha Stosur and former No.1 Jelena Jankovic. On the ITF circuit she has won 18 singles and 12 doubles titles. As a junior she reached a career high of No. 7 ITF. In 2000 she won Eddie Herr International Championships and made the final of the prestigious Orange Bowl Championships, losing to Vera Zvonareva.She coached professional tennis players such as:Melanie Oudin Cici Bellis Louisa Chirico Ellie Halbauer She also coached numerous college tennis players s...
Maya Mammetgulyyeva
Master Tennis Professional
Serving since 2018
About Maya
Maya Mammetgulyyeva joined the Manor Golf and Country Club in November of 2018. Her primary duty is to assist the Director of tennis in various programs the club provides. As an independent instructor, she has successfully coached various private sessions that led her clients to win intermediate high school and alta kids matches. Her main focus has been junior development. Previously, Maya assisted in summer tennis camps at Brenau University and Chattahoochee County Club.Maya’s coaching style emphasizes the importance of basic details that make a huge difference during play. She will focus on footwork, grip, and style development. Also, she will teach the concepts of weapons and patience in the game.As a former college tennis player, she had a 17-2 record at Fresno City College and played top 3 lineups at Brenau University all three years in NAIA. In addition, was selected in the NAIA, all-conference southern states first team all three years. She is a PTR Certified Professional.
Henner Nehles
Elite Program Coach
Serving since 2023
About Henner
Henner Nehles joined Manor Golf and Country Club in June 2023. Hehner is a former professional player and coach from Germany.
Henner's extensive coaching experience includes working with top 100 players through ATP, WTA, and ITF. Through the FED Cup, Henner has worked with Women's Tennis legends, such as Serena and Venus Williams, Coco Gauff, Sloane Stephens, and Coco Vandeweghe.
Privately, Henner has coached notable players including Sam Querrey, Madison Keys, and Katie Volyneyts. Through his connections with USTA, Henner also coached many high level juniors including Claire Liu, and Kayla Day.
Jack Sorel
Tennis Professional
Serving since 2023
About Jack
Jack joined the Manor Golf and Country Club team in May of 2023. Jack is a former collegiate tennis player from Atlanta, GA. Jack's experience includes playing high-level tennis at Kennesaw State University, and Georgia College and State University. Jack started learning how to play tennis as early as 9 years old and reached a career-high junior ranking of 8 in the country.
Jack primarily is focused on working with high-performance juniors and has over 4 years of experience working at a variety of clubs in the Atlanta area. He brings a plethora of knowledge to The Manor Tennis community with a focus on the high-performance junior academy and adult programming.
Marcos Ondruska
Master Tennis Professional
Serving since 2023
About Marcos
In December 2023, Marcos became a valued member of the Manor. Marcos is a former professional tennis player from South Africa. With an impressive track record spanning over 15 years as a professional player, Marcos boasts a highest singles AT world ranking of 27 and a doubles ranking of 32.
His extensive experience includes participation in over 40 Grand Slam tournaments, with notable highlights including reaching the round of 16 in singles at the Australian Open. He also proudly represented South Africa in the Davis Cup from 1994 to 2001 and competed in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Transitioning seamlessly into coaching, Marcos has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous professional players, including Jennifer Capriati's journey to the semifinals of the US Open in 2004. Serving as Davis Cup captain for South Africa from 2015 to 2021, Marcos led the team through multiple division promotions. His dedication to the sport was further demonstrated through presentations at the PTR Symposium, where he shared his expertise to inspire and develop fellow coaches.
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