Tennis Canada names Martin Laurendeau as organization’s head of men’s tennis

By Canadian Press on March 19, 2026.

TORONTO — Tennis Canada says longtime coach Martin Laurendeau will serve as the head of men’s tennis for the organization.

Laurendeau will shift from mentoring select athletes to advancing high-performance tennis across the country.

He succeeds Frank Dancevic in the position.

Laurendeau is a former ATP Tour player who has worked as a coach since 1994. He has spent over 30 years with Tennis Canada in a variety of roles.

Laurendeau served as Canada’s tennis coach at four Olympic Games from 2004 through 2016.

Tennis Canada says Dancevic will remain captain of Canada’s Davis Cup team.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 19, 2026.

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