Martin Bugaj
USPTA Professional | PPTA Elite
Say hello to the newest face on our MIT courts this winter, Martin Bugaj. Martin grew up in Orechov, Czech Republic, and went on to compete on the ITF Futures circuit. He reached a career-high singles ranking of 1428 in the world before moving to the U.S.
He earned a Bachelor's in Management from the University of South Alabama. He helped the Jaguars win a conference title in 2021 and a national ranking of 62 in NCAA Division I. He then earned a Master's in Global Management & Entrepreneurship from St. John's University, where he played #1 Singles and #2 Doubles in 2024.
Martin is the Head Tennis Professional at the New Haven Lawn Club. There he helps plan and run the club's programs and coaches players of all ages and levels. Back home, he trained with some of the Czech Republic's best coaches, including former ATP Top 50 player Michal Tabara. He also traveled as a coach for elite Czech juniors, guiding them through national and international tournaments. Most recently, he volunteered with the Yale University Men's Tennis Team.
Martin can't wait to get to know the MIT family and share his love of the game on the court. Say hi next time you're in, and Learn. Play. Stay.