Othmane Garma
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| Born | 1985 |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Occupation | International tennis coach |
Othmane Garma (born 1985) is an international tennis coach. He is best known for coaching Sloane Stephens to the US Open title in 2017.
Othmane Garma
Othmane Garma is a professional tennis coach with over 15 years of teaching experience, including 10 years on the ATP/WTA tour. He has coached and worked with players including Ons Jabeur, Max Mirnyi, Treat Huey, Sloane Stephens, Monica Puig, Sanam Singh, Somdev Devvarman, and Dominic Inglot.
Early Life and Education
Garma was born and raised in Morocco until he was 14 years old. In 1999, he moved to the United States to continue his education, learn English, and pursue his passion for tennis. In 2004, he received a full athletic scholarship from Howard University (HU), where he studied Physical Therapy and French.
Career
After completing his education at Howard University, Garma began working with tennis academies and clubs around the Washington, D.C. area. His coaching skills benefited a wide range of tennis enthusiasts, including beginners, intermediate and high-performance juniors, and professional players. In 2010, he transitioned to the professional tour circuit, beginning his journey by traveling as coach to ATP player Treat Huey. In 2016, Treat Huey and his doubles partner achieved their career peak ranking, reaching number 3 in the world.
Garma later relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he had the opportunity to work with WTA player Sloane Stephens. Within a few months of working with Stephens, she won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2017, followed by victories in the 2017 Fed Cup and the 2018 Miami Open. During this period, Stephens achieved her highest career ranking of No. 3 in the world.
Personal Life and Philosophy
Garma currently lives in Florida and is the Director of Racquet Sports at Mystic Pointe, a private community located in Aventura.
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