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Maxime Tchoutakian (tennis coach)

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Maxime Tchoutakian
Country (sports)France
ResidenceFrance
Born (1994-01-03) 3 January 1994 (age 31)
Paris, France
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Turned pro2010
Retired2020
PlaysRight-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand
Prize money$59,923
Singles
Career record238–201
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 271 (30 July 2018)
Doubles
Career recordNot available
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 603 (16 October 2017)
Coaching career (2020-)
Victoria Azarenka (2021–2024); Beatriz Haddad Maia (2025-)

Maxime Tchoutakian (born 3 January 1994) is a French former professional tennis player and current coach. As a player he reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 271. After retiring, Tchoutakian switched to coaching, working with players such as Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Early life and playing career

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Maxime Tchoutakian was born in France and developed an early passion for tennis. He pursued his education in the United States, competing in collegiate tennis while studying at the University of California. (UCLA).[1]

Tchoutakian turned professional in 2010 and competed on the ATP and ITF circuits. He achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 603 on 16 October 2017 and the following year a singles ranking of No. 271 on 30 July 2018. Over the course of his career, he played in numerous ITF Futures tournaments but was unable to win a title.[2][3]

In 2019, Tchoutakian participated in tournaments across France, including the Open du Tennis Club de Gap, where he reached the doubles final alongside Mick Lescure.[4]

Coaching career

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After retiring from professional tennis in 2020, Tchoutakian shifted his focus to coaching. In October 2021, he began working with former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka. Under his guidance, Azarenka reached a final at the Indian Wells Masters and semifinal appearances at tournaments in Doha and Berlin, as well as a doubles title at the Mutua Madrid Open in 2023.[5][6]

In December 2024, it was announced that Tchoutakian would join Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia's coaching team for the 2025 season. Tchoutakian's experience with elite players like Azarenka was seen as valuable with his desire for focusing on player's performance strategically and mentally.[7][8] Tchoutakian shares duties of being Haddad Maia's coach alongside Brazilian tennis coach Rafael Paciaroni.[9]

Personal style and philosophy

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Tchoutakian's coaching style is characterised by his calm demeanour and attention to detail. He emphasises mental toughness and tactical adaptability.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Indian Wells : Maxime Tchoutakian, co-entraîneur de Victoria Azarenka, dans le grand bain du coaching". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  2. ^ "Maxime Tchoutakian | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  3. ^ "Maxime Tchoutakian Overview". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  4. ^ "GAP. Mick Lescure et Maxime Tchoutakian en finale de l'Open du Tennis club de Gap, cet après-midi". www.ledauphine.com (in French). 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  5. ^ Dans le vestiaire Azarenka est une énorme star: Coach Maxime Tchoutakian (série AO24 #16) | Tennis Legend Podcast. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-12 – via shows.acast.com.
  6. ^ Banerjee, Upasana (2024-01-22). "Who Is Victoria Azarenka's Coach? Everything to Know About the Handsome and Unruffled Gentleman in Her Box". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  7. ^ "Bia Haddad reforça equipe com técnico de ex-número 1 do mundo". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  8. ^ "Bia Haddad explica mudanças que fez para temporada 2025". Bola Amarela Brasil (in European Portuguese). 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  9. ^ "Saque e Voleio: Bia Haddad contrata ex-técnico de Azarenka para sua equipe". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  10. ^ "Tennis : Maxime Tchoutakian, le coach peynieren qui entraîne les stars". www.laprovence.com (in French). 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-12.