👦 Akam Bakr | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025
“My dream is to play in the ATP top 10.”
Meet Akam Bakr, Iraqi boy junior tennis player who lives in Erbil, Iraq and competing in Juniors and Men tennis categories.
Akam is the number 2 in his country and has represented Iraq in the Davis Cup 4 times.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Akam Bakr | Biography, December 2025
| Name | Akam Bakr |
| Date of birth | August 19, 2008 |
| Nationality | Iraqi 🇮🇶 |
| Residence | Erbil, Iraq |
| @akam_bakr1 | |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis Club | Erbil Tennis Federation |
| Tennis coach | Alan Hirori Father |
| Junior tennis category | Juniors |
| National tennis ranking | #1 |
| International tennis ranking | #1416 ITF Juniors |
| Sponsors | Babolat Orvin Sport |
🏰 Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
🧱 Home to the iconic Erbil Citadel
🕌 Rich in history, culture & heritage
🍢 Enjoy flavorful Kurdish cuisine and tea
🤝 Known for warm hospitality and strong traditions
🌆 A blend of ancient roots & modern life
🎙️Akam Bakr | Interview, December 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Akam Bakr, I am from Iraq and I live in the city of Erbil.
What languages do you speak?I can speaking 3 languages.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No one play tennis in my family just me.
In which club do you train?Erbil Tennis Federation.
Who are your coaches?My coach is Alan Hirori and my father.
What is your weekly training routine?I play tennis everyday.
As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?–
What is your junior category and your national ranking?My national ranking in Junior is #1 and in Men #2.
What has been your greatest achievement?I played 4 times the Davis Cup.
In which countries have you already played tournament?Turkey , Malaysia , Iran , Tunisia , Sri lanka.
Do you have any sponsors?My sponsors are Babolat and Orvin Sport.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal in 2026 is to play better than before.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to play in the ATP top 10.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite player is Alexander Zverev.
What do you like to do outside of tennis?–
To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?–
Thanks a lot Akam!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
