Nina Szownadze
High-performance tennis coaching in Edinburgh from a former pro with world-class experience
About
If you're serious about improving your tennis in Edinburgh, Nina Szownadze is the person to seek out. A former Junior ITF world No. 32 and WTA pro ranked as high as 775, she now brings that elite-level know-how to courts across the city. Whether it's a private hour of honing your serve, one of her high-energy Cardio Tennis sessions, or a bespoke programme for your junior, Nina tailors every lesson to your goals. She's been coaching for nearly two decades and it shows — her sessions are demanding but she gets results, and she genuinely loves seeing players of all ages and abilities improve.
Coach
Nina Szownadze is a Level 3 LTA Accredited coach based in Edinburgh, offering high performance tennis coaching for all ages and abilities, with expertise in Cardio Tennis and competitive player development.
Tennis
Tennis coaching services provided by Nina Szownadze at various venues across Edinburgh, offering private lessons, junior tennis, adult tennis, and cardio tennis.
Full Bio
Nina Szownadze is a Level 3 LTA accredited tennis coach based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally from Georgia, she started playing tennis at just four years old and went on to enjoy a distinguished competitive career. She reached a Junior ITF world ranking of 32 and a professional ranking of 775, playing WTA Challengers. She was ranked top 5 in Poland for U16 and U18 categories and represented Poland in international competitions across Europe. After her playing career, Nina transitioned into coaching, spending two decades coaching in Europe — the last ten of those in Edinburgh. She has lived in Poland, Spain, and has called Edinburgh home for the last 15 years. Nina's coaching philosophy is built on her own elite experience. She works with players of all ages and abilities — from tots picking up a racket for the first time to complete beginners, club standard players, county level, national level, and even those aiming for international tournaments. Her students have competed and been ranked at the top of their categories in different countries. She specialises in performance coaching that is hard but fair, and she is an expert in Cardio Tennis, a high-energy fitness programme. Her services include private tennis lessons for individuals, pairs, or small groups, totally bespoke to each player's needs. She offers dedicated junior tennis coaching and adult tennis coaching, all delivered by Nina herself. She also runs Cardio Tennis sessions. Lessons take place at venues across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Nina tailors every session to help her clients set and reach their goals through personalised training plans. Her website is tenniswithnina.com, and she encourages potential students to contact her via the contact forms on her site. According to her ITF player profile, Nina (sometimes listed as Nino Szownadze) is 41 years old, plays with an unknown style, and competes in women's singles. Her profile also includes a newsletter sign-up form and links to various international tennis organisations, reflecting her ongoing connection to the global tennis community.