Meet Sven Lah
From the age of five, Sven Lah has dedicated his life to tennis, striving to build a career in the sport. As a junior, he competed on the ITF circuit, reaching the No. 1 junior ranking in Slovenia before earning opportunities to play NCAA Division I tennis in the United States.
Sven played five years of college tennis at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he became the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the NCAA alongside partner Jimmy Bendeck. During his collegiate career, he was a three-time ITA All-American, the 2018-2019 National Doubles Champion, a 2020-2021 NCAA Team Finalist, and a 2020-2021 NCAA Doubles Semi-Finalist. He also served as team captain in his final season. Academically, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s degree in Sports Management.
Following graduation, Sven transitioned into coaching, applying his experience and expertise to help players develop their game. His approach combines high-performance training with a deep understanding of strategy, technique, and mental preparation, catering to players of all levels—from juniors with collegiate aspirations to adults looking to refine their skills.
Outside of tennis, Sven shares his life with his wife, Tyler, whom he met during their first week at Baylor. Their friendship grew over three years, with Sven helping Tyler pass math classes while she helped him sharpen his writing skills. Together, they’ve built a life filled with their shared love of animals, especially their dogs. Tyler’s first dog, Tiffani, was a beloved part of their journey, and though she is no longer with them, her memory lives on through their other dogs, Moose and Goose, who bring endless energy to their home.
Beyond tennis, Sven is passionate about investing, personal finance, self-growth, and basketball, always seeking new ways to learn, improve, and create opportunities for himself and those around him.