👦 Demetre Popkhadze | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My tennis dream is to become the world’s number 1 player and win Grand Slam titles.”
Meet Demetre Popkhadze, Georgian tennis player, talent junior boy who lives in Kutaisi, Georgia and competing in U12 tennis category.
📘 Demetre Popkhadze | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Demetre Popkhadze |
| Date of birth | May 11, 2014 |
| Nationality | Georgian 🇬🇪 |
| Residence | Kutaisi, Georgia |
| @demetrepopkhadze | |
| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Tennis Club | Kutaisi Tennis club |
| Coach | Gia Zivzivadze Lile Chachkhiani |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #18 (U12 Georgia) |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Babolat |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Kutaisi, Georgia
Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis (famous in the Greek myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece ✨).
- The city is surrounded by green hills and rivers, making it very scenic. 🌳🏞️
- Kutaisi is home to the Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 🏰
- Nearby, you can explore the Prometheus Cave, filled with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. 🪨🕯️
- It’s also close to the Okatse Canyon and Martvili Canyon, great for nature lovers. 🌿
🎙️Demetre Popkhadze | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Demetre Popkhadze, I am 11 years old, born on May 11, 2014.
I am from Kutaisi, Georgia.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 8.Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there are no other tennis players in my family.In which club do you train tennis?
I play at the Tennis School of Kutaisi.Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are Gia Zivzivadze and Lile Chachkhiani.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train 8–10 hours per week.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the U12 category and currently hold the 18th position in Georgia.What are your best tennis performances?
In my opinion, my main achievement is staying calm during matches, regardless of the result.
At the same time, I have won several awards:
- Green Balls: 2nd place at the Ajara Open
- Green Balls: 1st place at the Ajara Open
- U12 Ajara Open: 2nd place
- U12 Ajara Open: 3rd place
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors.What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with a Babolat Pure Aero racket.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have played tennis in Spain, at the Rafa Nadal Academy.What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become the world’s number one player and win Grand Slam titles.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Rafael Nadal is my favorite tennis player.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy playing board games such as chess, dominoes, and others.Thanks a lot Demetre!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
