Issam Jellali (Arabic: عصام جلالي; born 22 March 1981)[1] is a Tunisian tennis coach and a former player.[2] Currently, he coaches compatriot Ons Jabeur.[3] Jellali represented Tunisia in the Davis Cup three times in 1998, 2002 and 2003, with a record of four wins (all doubles) for six defeats.
.jpg) Issam Jellali with Ons Jabeur at the 2021 Birmingham Classic | |
| Native name | عصام جلالي |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Tunisia |
| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Born | 22 March 1981 Tunisia |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $7,749 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1111 (31 March 2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 801 (1 March 2004) |
He played around 50 professional tournaments from 1997 to 2009, notably participating in the qualifications for Dubai Tennis Championships in 2001 and the Tunis Challenger in 2002. In doubles, he won a Futures tournament in Bressuire with Malek Jaziri in 2004. Owner and director of a tennis academy in Dubai, he is the coach of Malek Jaziri and Damir Džumhur. In February 2020, he became full-time coach of his compatriot Ons Jabeur.
Futures and Challenger finals edit
Singles: 0 edit
Doubles: 1–0 edit
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 3–0 | Feb 2004 | France F3, Bressuire | Futures | Hard (i) | Malek Jaziri
|
 Eric Butorac Petar Popović
|
6–1, 7–6(7–5) |
References edit
- ^ "Issam Jellali". International Tennis Federation (ITF). Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Issam Jellali". The Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA). Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Ons Jabeur". Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
External links edit
- Issam Jellali at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Issam Jellali at the International Tennis Federation
- Issam Jellali at tennisabstract.com
