👦 Atila Talebi Saatlou | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“I would like to race with Sinner and win.”

Meet Atila Talebi Saatlou, Iranian boy junior tennis player who lives in Urmia, Iran and competing in U12 tennis category.
Atila is ranked number 1 in the West Azerbaijan Province.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Atila Talebi Saatlou | Biography, December 2025

🌊 Urmia, Iran 🇮🇷

🏔️ Framed by mountains & wide open skies
🕌 Rich in history, culture & tradition
🍇 Known for orchards, honey & local flavors
🎭 Warm, welcoming people and deep-rooted customs
🌅 Peaceful, scenic, and full of charm

🎙️Atila Talebi Saatlou | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My names is Atila Talebi Saatlou, I am 11 years old, I was born on November 30, 2014.
I live in Urmia (Oroumieh), Iran.

What languages do you speak?

Farsi, Turkish, and a little English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

8 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

No.

In which club do you train?

In a regular hall in Urmia city.

Who are your coaches?

A local coach.

What is your weekly training routine?

I practice two hours a week.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

My best attribute in tennis is my forehand and service and I need to improve my slice.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I am first in the state in my age group but i dont have a national title.

What has been your greatest achievement?

First in my state (West Azerbaijan).

In which countries have you already played tournament?

Only in Iran.

Do you have any sponsors?

No sponsor.

What is your goal for 2026?

First place in national competitions in my country.

What is your tennis dream?

I would like to race with Sinner and win.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

Sinner, Nadal, Federer.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

I like to study as well as play tennis.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

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Thanks a lot Atila!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷