👧 Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025
“My dream is to be world number 1 and win all the Grand Slams.”
Meet Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe, American girl junior tennis player who lives in Dubai, UAE and competing in U14 and U16 tennis categories.
At only 13 years old, Chinemerem is ranked 6th in the UAE in the under-16 category!
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe | Biography, December 2025
| Name | Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe |
| Date of birth | September 8, 2012 |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Dubai, UAE |
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| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis Club | CF Tennis Academy |
| Tennis coach | Andres Gimeno Wiem |
| Junior tennis category | U16 |
| National tennis ranking | #6 U16 UAE |
| International tennis ranking | |
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🎙️Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe | Interview, December 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Chinemerem Olivia Uzokwe, I’m 13 yeras old, I was born on September 8, 2012.
I’m American and I live in Dubai, UAE.What languages do you speak?English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 10 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, all my siblings.
In which club do you train?CF Tennis Academy
Who are your coaches?Andres Gimeno and Wiem.
What is your weekly training routine?I train 4 times in a week.
As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?I think my greatest strength as a tennis player is my powerful forehand. However, I need to improve my footwork and stamina.
What is your junior category and your national ranking?I play in the girls under-14 and under-16 categories. I am ranked 6th nationally in the under 16 category and 10th in the under 14 category in the United Arab Emirates.
What has been your greatest achievement?To be ranked 6th among girls under-16 at the national level in the United Arab Emirates.
In which countries have you already played tournament?Only in UAE.
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?To be the best junior player in the world.
What is your tennis dream?To be world number 1 and win all the Grand Slams.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Serena williams.
What do you like to do outside of tennis?Horse riding and swimming.
To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?My mum.
Thanks a lot Chinemerem!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
