Francisco Roig Keynote Speaker

Renowned tennis coach and former long-time coach of Rafael Nadal
Former ATP doubles World No. 23 and nine-time ATP Tour doubles champion
Elite coach to Grand Slam champions and top-ranked players including Rafael Nadal, Iga Świątek, Matteo Berrettini and Emma Raducanu

Francisco Roig's Biography

Francisco Roig is one of the most respected coaches in professional tennis, renowned for his technical expertise and his role in shaping the careers of some of the sport’s biggest stars. A former professional player from Spain, he enjoyed a successful playing career, reaching a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 23 and winning nine ATP Tour doubles titles before transitioning into coaching.

Roig is best known for his 17-year partnership with Rafael Nadal, serving as a key member of Nadal’s coaching team from 2005 to 2022. During that period, Nadal won all 22 of his Grand Slam singles titles, as well as multiple ATP Masters 1000 titles, Olympic gold and numerous year-end championships. Roig became widely recognised for his technical coaching, particularly his work on net play, doubles tactics and developing all-court versatility.

Following his time with Nadal, Roig continued to coach some of the biggest names in world tennis. He guided Matteo Berrettini to three ATP Tour titles between 2023 and 2024, worked with former US Open champion Emma Raducanu during the 2025-2026 season, and in 2026 joined the coaching team of World No. 1 and reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek as she prepared for the clay-court season.

Widely regarded as one of the sport’s leading technical coaches, Roig has built a reputation for developing complete players capable of succeeding across all surfaces. His coaching philosophy combines tactical intelligence, technical precision and mental resilience, making him one of the most sought-after coaches in elite tennis.

Coaching Champions: Building World-Class Performers

High Performance Through Technical Excellence

Developing Winning Mindsets in Elite Sport

Leadership, Teamwork and Sustained Success

Preparing Champions: Lessons from the World's Best Tennis Players

He is one of the world’s most respected tennis coaches, helping individuals and teams understand the principles of sustained excellence, continuous improvement and elite performance.
He translates decades of coaching at the highest level into practical insights on leadership, resilience and long-term development, showing how technical mastery and mindset combine to create lasting success.
He spent 17 years as a key member of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team, contributing to one of the greatest careers in sporting history while helping shape champions across multiple generations.
He combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative coaching philosophy, demonstrating how trust, adaptability and attention to detail enable individuals to reach their full potential.
His keynotes equip leaders and teams to build high-performance cultures, embrace continuous learning and develop the resilience required to perform consistently at the highest level.