History

Winning Mentality and Dedication

Dejan Vranes is one of Serbia’s most accomplished high-performance tennis coaches, former Fed Cup captain and head coach of the Serbian Men’s Olympic Team. He has worked with world-class champions including Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic and Olga Danilovic, guiding national teams and top players to Grand Slam breakthroughs, Olympic success and ATP/WTA titles.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

• Bronze Medal Olympic Games Beijing China 2008

ANA IVANOVIC

• Eddie Herr International Junior Championship Bradenton Florida 2002- Winner

• Rolland Garros Junior Championship France 2002 – Singles ¼ Final

• US Open Junior Championship 2003 – Singles ¼ Final

• Australian Open Junior Championship 2004 – Singles ¼ Final

• Wimbledon Junior Championship Great Britain 2004 – Singles Final

• ITF Juniors – Career High Nineteenth

OLGA DANILOVIC

• WTA Taskent 2018 – Doubles Winner

• WTA Moscow 2018 – Winner

Our Approach

Driving Excellence, Inspiring Passion in Each Player

At Vranes Academy, standard we live by is built through daily effort, honest feedback, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We don’t chase shortcuts or promise overnight success. Instead, we invest in long-term growth, knowing that true progress comes from mastering the details and showing up with purpose, every single day.

Our mission

Our mission is to shape not just skilled tennis players, but resilient competitors and grounded individuals. Rooted in Serbian grit and international excellence, we combine deep coaching experience with a personal, hands-on approach that respects every player’s journey. From the first rally to the world stage, we build champions through detail, discipline, and belief in a player.

message from founder

Dejan Vranes - High-Performance Coach

"It's important to emphasize that each player has their own development path and should not be forced to imitate others at all costs. This would be the message for parents as well: do not chase results and tournaments at the earliest age, but prioritize proper development, which will enable the maximum potential to be reached in the future."

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Players #1

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Fed Cup Final

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In top 20

the beginning

Started as a coach at the age of 18, Dejan worked with well-known Serbian juniors in Vršac, Pančevo, and Belgrade, where he have remained until today. Aca Simić, then coach of many of the national champions and the first coach of Jelena Janković, helped him a lot as a mentor. Dejan was lucky to have a chance to work and learn from one of our best coaches in Serbia.

Team

Our Coaches Driven by Knowledge, Determination, and Excitement

At Vranes Tennis Academy, we hold our coaches to the same high standards we expect from our players. We seek out professionals who bring more than just experience, they bring purpose, integrity, and a relentless drive to improve. Every coach at our academy is expected to lead by example, showing the same determination on the court as they ask from their athletes.

Excellence here isn’t about titles alone, it’s about how you teach, how you adapt, and how deeply you care about a player’s journey. We value coaches who are lifelong learners, who welcome challenge, and who understand that real development comes from consistency, honesty, and trust. At Vranes Academy, coaching is not a job, it’s a responsibility, and we take pride in building a team that treats it as such.