Professional Athlete/Olympian - Former Tennis World Ranked #22
Tennis
Ronald Agenor achieved a career-high ATP Tour ranking of No. 22 in singles and No. 111 in doubles. Over the course of his 19-year professional career, he won three ATP Tour titles. In 1988, he reached the fourth round at both the French Open and the US Open, and in 1989, he advanced to the quarterfinals at the French Open. In 1987 Ronald made history in Basel, Switzerland, by playing against Frenchman Yannick Noah in what would be the first ATP final between 2 men of color in the history of Men's Professional tennis. In 2018 Ronald was inducted into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame at George Washington University, in Washington DC. In 1994, he set a record for the longest match at the French Open, lasting 71 games. In 1999, Agenor became the oldest player to finish the year ranked inside the ATP Top 100 since Jimmy Connors accomplished the feat in 1991. He is also a Champion for Peace with the "Peace & Sport" organization under the High Patronage of SAS Prince Albert II of Monaco. In addition to his ATP successes, he won five Challenger titles and reached a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world in ITF Juniors in 1982.
Throughout his career, Agenor recorded victories over many of the world’s top players, including Mats Wilander, Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Pat Cash, Guillermo Vilas, Thomas Muster, Sergi Bruguera, Emilio Sanchez, Brad Gilbert, Guy Forget, Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte, Thierry Tulasne, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Kent Carlsson, Magnus Larsson, Wally Masur, Michael Stich, Jimmy Arias, Aaron Krickstein, Tim Mayotte, Andres Gomez, Nicolas Massu, Guillermo Perez Roldan, Todd Martin, Wayne Ferreira, Jose Higueras, Andrea Gaudenzi, Andrei Medvedev, Bryan Shelton, Paul Annacone, Peter Korda, Marc Rosset, Tarik Benhabilès, Carl Uwe Steeb, David Prinosil, & Paolo Cane.
NO DREAM TOO BIG
Ronald coaches tennis with pride, working with players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, develop your game, or prepare for your next tournament. His tennis academy RATA offers elite coaching and a lasting technical foundation and welcome passionate players from around the world—including juniors, adults, seniors, and aspiring or established athletes competing on the ITF, WTA, and ATP circuits—to train, improve, compete, and call RATA home. Tournament Preparation, Tournament Coaching, ITF/WTA/ATP Program, Academy Program, Clinics, & Tennis Camps
Music
A Life Made of Strings
Beyond his passion for tennis, Ronald is a dedicated musician who has played the guitar since the age of 15. Throughout his 19-year career on the professional tour, his guitar was his constant companion, accompanying him wherever his matches took him. An experienced recording artist, Ronald still performs occasionally at both tennis and private events. His latest album, "Cordes De Vie," reflects his global perspective through multilingual songs and genre-crossing compositions, including tributes to Paris and the iconic Roland Garros tournament. His upcoming project, "Soul Mission" continues this evolution by fusing acoustic intimacy with storytelling shaped by a lifetime of world travel. Whether performing rock, blues, or world music, Ronald brings a vibrant energy to every set. He approaches music the same way he approached tennis: freely and from the heart.