Rungkat Appointed National President for Indonesia

08 July 2025

The Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Rungkat as its new National President for Indonesia. This strategic appointment underscores the GPTCA's commitment to elevating coaching standards and fostering tennis development in key regions worldwide.

Christopher Rungkat brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for tennis to his new role. Hailing from a distinguished tennis family, he began his journey on the courts at just four years old. "I grew up from a tennis family; my mother was a national tennis player back in the late '80s, and I started to play as early as 4 years old," states Rungkat. 

Indonesia, with its vast population of over 250 million, has seen a rapid surge in tennis popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rungkat's vision for the GPTCA in Indonesia is ambitious and crucial for harnessing this growth. "My vision for GPTCA in Indonesia is to be able to uplift the quality of coaches, especially for national to pro-level coaches," he explains." And also with the guidance of Robert Davis, we aim to have frequent programs, courses, online courses, etc."

Rungkat's impressive playing career speaks volumes about his dedication and understanding of high-performance tennis:

  • Reached a career-high ATP Ranking of 68 in Doubles and 241 in Singles.
  • Secured 1 ATP Tour 250 Title (Pune 2020).
  • Was Runner-Up at ATP Tour 250 (Sofia 2019).
  • Holds multiple ATP Challenger titles.
  • Is an Asian Games Gold Medalist (2018).
  • Currently holds the record as the Indonesian player with the most Davis Cup Wins.

"Christopher's extensive experience as a professional player, combined with his vision for coach development, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead the GPTCA's efforts in Indonesia," said Marcin Matysik, GPTCA Secretary General. "We are confident that under his leadership, Indonesian tennis coaching will reach new heights."

The GPTCA looks forward to collaborating closely with Christopher Rungkat and the Indonesian tennis community to implement impactful programs and contribute significantly to the sport's continued growth in the region.