“My goal for 2026 is to be part of the top 500 ITF Juniors by the end of the year.”
Anotipa Chigudu, tennis player born in 2010, represents Zimbabwe on the national junior circuit. Currently living in South Africa, he is ranked in the top 10 nationally in the U16 category and competes on the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors, where he continues to develop his game through international competition.
Like many junior players featured in our international boys tennis interviews section, Anotipa is gaining valuable experience across national tournaments, gradually refining his playing style and competitive mindset.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Anotipa Chigudu | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Anotipa Chigudu |
| Date of birth | August 16, 2010 |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 |
| Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| National ranking | Top 10 |
| ITF juniors ranking | #2647 (best) |
| Tennis club | Riaan Venter Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Riaan Venter |
| Sponsors | |
| @ano.wanoo |
🎙️ Anotipa Chigudu | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Anotipa Chigudu, I am 15 years old, I was born on August 16, 2010.
I am Zimbabwean and I live in Johannesburg, South Africa.What languages do you speak?I speak Shona, English, and a little Italian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at 10 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My brother also plays tennis.
In which club do you train?I train at the Riaan Venter Tennis Academy (RVTA).
Who are your coaches?My coach is Riaan Venter.
What is your weekly training routine?I train 2 hours per day from Monday to Sunday.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I never give up but I fear of dominating.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I am ranked in the top 10 in Zimbabwe in the U16.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I reached an ITF semi-final.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I played in Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Togo, Kenya and Uganda.
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal for 2026 is to be part of the top 500 ITF Juniors by the end of the year.
What is your tennis dream?I dream to be the best player ever to hit the field.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite tennis players are Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I like reading.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview to my mother.
Anotipa , thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
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