Airi Minami – Tennis Player (2013 • Japan)
“My dream is to play at Wimbledon one day.”
Airi Minami is a junior tennis player born in 2013, representing Japan. She competes at national level and continues to develop her game through regular training and competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Airi Minami is building experience on the national junior circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and goals.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
Airi Minami | Biography, February 2026
| NAME | Airi Minami |
| Date of birth | February 17, 2013 |
| Nationality | Japanese 🇯🇵 |
| Residence | Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #127 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Create Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Shirota Hiraiwa |
| Sponsors | Yonex Tennis |
| @airi__tennis |
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Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan 🇯🇵 – green city between Tokyo & mountains
🌿 Known for its parks, rivers & natural surroundings
🏙️ A spacious residential city west of Tokyo
🏔️ Gateway to Mount Tanzawa and outdoor escapes
🚆 Well connected to Tokyo & Yokohama by rail
🏘️ A calm blend of urban life & nature
✨ A balanced mix of daily comfort, greenery & modern Japan
Airi Minami | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Airi Minami, I am 12 years old, I was born on February 17, 2013.
I am Japanese, and I live in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.What languages do you speak?Japanese.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 6 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My father and an older sister.
In which club do you train?Create Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?Shirota and Hiraiwa.
What is your weekly training routine?Hip stretches.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My greatest strength is my powerful groundstrokes. I need to improve my footwork.
What is your age category and your national ranking?U14 – No. 127
What have been your greatest successes so far?UNIQLO Japan Junior Tennis Championships: Finalist in U12 Girls Doubles, Round of 32 in Singles.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Only in Japan.
Do you have any sponsors?YONEX.
What is your goal for 2026?Qualifying for the National Junior Tennis Championships.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to play at Wimbledon one day.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Carlos Alcaraz.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Playing badminton.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My parents.
Airi, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
