Fazel Syed - Director of Tennis and Head Coach

Westtown School is thrilled to announce that Fazal Syed has been appointed the new Director of Tennis at Westtown School. Syed's accomplishments as both a professional tennis player and coach are nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised in India, Syed was ranked #1 as a junior (U-18) in India and represented India in the Davis Cup. He enjoyed a successful professional playing career both internationally and here in the States, and most recently he founded Level 7 Tennis, which provides high-level tennis training camps and individual instruction in Chester County and on the Mainline. In addition to serving as the Girls and Boys Head Varsity Coach at Westtown School, Syed will now call Westtown home and the base of his operations for Level 7 Tennis.

Some of Syed's accomplishment include:

• USTA Middle States Pro of the year 2017
• Coached former world #1 doubles player Mahesh Bhupathi and Martin Dam (top 10 Doubles) in 2005 US open circuit
• Coached US Open 2005 Mixed doubles Champion Mahesh Bhupathi
• Competed on the ATP tour achieving a Top 400 ranking in singles and Top 200 ranking in doubles
• Represented India in Davis Cup
• US 35's Singles National Grass court champion 2011
• US 30's Doubles National Grass court champion 2010
• National grass court Champion of India 2000
• Earned sportsman of the year by Calcutta Sports Journalists Club 2000
• Earned #1 ranking as an Amateur by the USTA 1997-98
• Winner of USTA National Clay court championships 1997
• Bronze medalist for India in Asian Games in Bangkok
• Played collegiate tennis at Temple University (#1 singles and doubles)
• Elected captain of Men's Tennis at Temple University
• Ranked # 1 as a junior (U-18) in India
• Faculty member of US Tennis Congress

Claire Uhle- Assistant Coach