👧 Barbara Tackie | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“I want to become a coach so that I will also teach others people how to play tennis.”

Meet Barbara Tackie, Ghanaian junior tennis player who lives in Adabraka, Accra, Ghana and currently competing in Girls U16 category.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in December 2025.

📘 Barbara Tackie | Biography, December 2025

🏙️ Adabraka, Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭

🎶 Alive with music, street life & local rhythm
🏫 Close to schools, markets & daily hustle
🍛 Enjoy Ghanaian dishes and street food favorites
🤝 Known for community spirit and friendly faces
☀️ Real, authentic Accra vibes every day

🎙️Barbara Tackie | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Barbara Tackie, I’m 15 years old, I was born on April 6, 2010.
I live in Adabraka, Accra, Ghana.

What languages do you speak?

I speak English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started at 13 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Only me.

Which club do you train with?

Ghana Lawn Tennis Club.

Who are your coaches?

I don’t have coach.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train on Saturday and Sunday.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

I want to improve myself to become a better player in the world.

What is your tennis category and national ranking?

My national ranking is #7.

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

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In which countries have you played tournaments?

ONly in Ghana.

Do you have any sponsors?

I don’t have any sponsors.

What is your goal for 2026?

In 2026 I want to to play tournaments so that I will have more points for WTA.

What is your tennis dream?

I want to become a coach so that I will also teach others people how to play tennis.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

they are Salina Williams, Osaka,sabaka, sinner

What do you enjoy outside of tennis?

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Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

My friends and others people.

Thank you for helping me with all this information.

Thank you for the interview, Barbara 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷