👧 Elena Lemos Uribe | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“My dream is to be number 1 in the world.”

Meet Elena Lemos Uribe, Colombian girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Cali, Colombia and competing in “Green Ball” tennis category.

📘 Elena Lemos Uribe | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Cali, Colombia

🌍 Cali is a vibrant city in southwest Colombia.
💃 Known as the world capital of salsa, it’s full of music, dance, and lively festivals.
🏞️ The city is surrounded by mountains and offers beautiful views and outdoor adventures.
🌳 Cali also has parks, plazas, and warm weather where families can relax and enjoy life.

🎙️Elena Lemos Uribe | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
Happy Day. I am Elena Lemos Uribe, I am 9 years old and I was born on December 9, 2015.
I am Colombian from Cali, Colombia.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing at 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad participates in tennis tournaments, and my mom and sister take tennis lessons.

In which club do you train tennis?
Cañasgordas Club

Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are: coach Omar and coach Chencho.

How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train for 4 hours daily, Tuesday through Friday: 1 hour of physical training and 3 hours of personalized training with the academy.
Saturdays: Personalized training for 1 hour
Sundays: Physical training for 1 hour

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My junior category is Green Ball, 12 years old, girls.
I don’t have a sponsor yet.

What are your best tennis results?
Finalist in the Grade 5 Singles and finalist in the Farallones International Tournament are my last two performances.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Only in Colombia

Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have a sponsor yet.

What tennis racket do you play with?
Head Boom racquet

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be number 1 in the world.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Alcaraz and Sabalenka

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I really like playing, swimming, painting, and going out with my whole family.

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

💪 Elena Lemos Uribe | Physical training, September 2025

🎾 Elena Lemos Uribe | Tennis playing, September 2025